Local Reviews
In August 2025, Pat Jones said about Hestercombe Gardens
Lovely gardens with interesting house displays
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In August 2025, Martin Lawrence said about Hestercombe Gardens
Spent a really enjoyable few hours at the House and Gardens starting with a pit stop at the cafe. It was a Monday so only the basics were on offer as advertised ( I knew this before going so I wasn't disappointed to find that the full menu isn't available on Monday and Tuesday). Lovely staff who also brought your order to the table.Then on to the House and Gardens.... very helpful staff at reception giving tips on how to get the most from our visit. Enjoyed walking around the Gardens although it wasn't the most fragrant or colourful time of year. A huge amount of work must go into maintaining the flower and plant stock. The exhibition inside the House was extremely interesting and worth spending time taking it all in. Again the lady at the main entrance was informative and pointed out features that might easily be overlooked.
I do hope that the House and Gardens are able to be kept open to the public for future generations to enjoy.
I do hope that the House and Gardens are able to be kept open to the public for future generations to enjoy.
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In August 2025, Darren Cope said about Hestercombe Gardens
Our visit to the Hestercombe House and Gardens was a good morning visit just off M5. Currently being renovated it still offers an insight into the past of the house and previous uses, ground floor and couple rooms upstairs available, outside a good garden and walk through woods. Grounds a little parched after heatwave ( End of August) and need of TLC. Good restaurant on site with nice meals.
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In September 2025, karen colborn said about Hestercombe Gardens
What a wonderful garden. Dog friendly, lovely people, great book shop and wonderful cafe.
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In September 2025, Gem Hale said about Hestercombe Gardens
Perfect place to go with a little one and dog when you aren't sure what to do and are in the area. Great for a little picnic and perfect views. Even on the cloudiest day its still beautiful.
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In September 2025, Eleanor Forrest said about Hestercombe Gardens
We enjoyed our day out at Hestercombe and our dog felt welcome too. The cafe served a good variety of food that well priced. My partner had the falafel salad and I had the first finger open sandwich that were well presented and tasty. We went back after seeing the beautiful gardens for hot drinks and tasty cake. You can go to the cafe without going into the gardens if you wish
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In September 2025, Gareth Bell said about Hestercombe Gardens
15 mins off M5 this is well worth a short detour or a planned day out. The food and service are excellent. A lovely place for coffee or lunch. The gardens offer a good walk around the estate dotted with temples. Nearer the house the gardens are, like the view, fabulous. Lots of information about the history of the house and garden. Well worth a visit.
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In September 2025, Jane Newbury said about Hestercombe Gardens
The gardens are lovely but that is more than I can say for our meal in the Stables Restaurant.
We only wanted a snack so opted for the cheese and ham toastie. You imagine cheese melting inside the bread and combining with the ham. What we got was bread in the cusp of being toasted ie dry, cheese that had only just started to melt with chunks of too thick ham, some almost1cm thick (more like ham steak) put on the top.
My husband managed less than a quarter of this concoction and I managed only slightly more. Our complaint was treated with indifference as we were presented with the bill.
We only wanted a snack so opted for the cheese and ham toastie. You imagine cheese melting inside the bread and combining with the ham. What we got was bread in the cusp of being toasted ie dry, cheese that had only just started to melt with chunks of too thick ham, some almost1cm thick (more like ham steak) put on the top.
My husband managed less than a quarter of this concoction and I managed only slightly more. Our complaint was treated with indifference as we were presented with the bill.
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In September 2025, Paul Slade said about Hestercombe Gardens
Called in on our way home from Cornwall as it breaks the journey up.
Only 10 minutes from junction 25 of the M5 and fairly straightforward to get here. We arrived around 11am and it was quite busy but still able to get a space.. Headed to cafe and had a nice pot of tea and cheese scone..(scone nice and warm but butter was too hard to spread,needed to soften first).scummy though.
We then visited the house and we're greeted by some friendly ladies who gave us some information sheets to read on the brief history of the house. Most of the rooms are empty from furniture but their are display cabinets with items to view and loads of pictures and history facts to read.
We walked the gardens at the front of house and then headed round past the orangery and walked all the way to the top of vast rear gardens and back down the other side which is higher up and you can look down from above the water cascade ,which unfortunately this time had no water running down for full impact..quite rough and steep in places but not too bad .
Only 10 minutes from junction 25 of the M5 and fairly straightforward to get here. We arrived around 11am and it was quite busy but still able to get a space.. Headed to cafe and had a nice pot of tea and cheese scone..(scone nice and warm but butter was too hard to spread,needed to soften first).scummy though.
We then visited the house and we're greeted by some friendly ladies who gave us some information sheets to read on the brief history of the house. Most of the rooms are empty from furniture but their are display cabinets with items to view and loads of pictures and history facts to read.
We walked the gardens at the front of house and then headed round past the orangery and walked all the way to the top of vast rear gardens and back down the other side which is higher up and you can look down from above the water cascade ,which unfortunately this time had no water running down for full impact..quite rough and steep in places but not too bad .
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In October 2025, Ahmed Mohamed said about Hestercombe Gardens
Beautiful gardens, Ideal for walks and you might be able to find apples
This will keep you busy for a day
This will keep you busy for a day
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