Local Reviews
In June 2024, Pam Spencer said about Hestercombe Gardens
Very attractive gardens
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In June 2024, Sara Jennett said about Hestercombe Gardens
Normally I would rate this place as at least a 4...been before and gardens are beautiful. This time we turned off the M5 which was backed up with queues... looking for a lunch..which Hestercombe offers. Signage to get there not good... a bit of a weave through a housing estate cos we took a wrong turning I think.. avoided the houses on the way back and re joined M5 with no trouble.
Restaurant is indoor or outdoors under a canopy by a pretty fountain. We spoke to the waitress who found us a table and then we waited. And waited. An elderly disabled couple who came in after us got served first. When someone then came to take our order we mentioned that we were travelling and asked what was quickest ( soup and a cheese and pickle sandwich). We ordered and then waited over 20 minutes for food to arrive. Soup was good..homemade.. toast a bit meagre. Sandwich was made with white supermarket bread. Rather disappointing.
A bit pricey too..though ambience was nice..and maybe we wouldn't have minded so much if we hadn't needed to get food and go.
Restaurant is indoor or outdoors under a canopy by a pretty fountain. We spoke to the waitress who found us a table and then we waited. And waited. An elderly disabled couple who came in after us got served first. When someone then came to take our order we mentioned that we were travelling and asked what was quickest ( soup and a cheese and pickle sandwich). We ordered and then waited over 20 minutes for food to arrive. Soup was good..homemade.. toast a bit meagre. Sandwich was made with white supermarket bread. Rather disappointing.
A bit pricey too..though ambience was nice..and maybe we wouldn't have minded so much if we hadn't needed to get food and go.
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In June 2024, Lynne Duffett said about Hestercombe Gardens
Beautiful peaceful gardens and walks. Fantastic restaurant with very friendly and helpful staff. Well stocked secondhand book shop, gift shop and plant shop.
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In June 2024, J & E N-S said about Hestercombe Gardens
Lovely restaurant/tea room. The formal gardens are pretty and the large grounds are good for walkers. Paths are not all well maintained yet and I would not be attempt without sturdy footwear. Lovely to see this house and gardens being restored.
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In June 2024, Simon Harris said about Hestercombe Gardens
Lovely gardens and house.
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In June 2024, Helen Barrow said about Hestercombe Gardens
Welcoming & helpful staff.
Lovely area to walk around, dogs welcome.
However we did find it easy to lose our way somewhat. Some wooden markers matching the map would be handy.
Lots of extensive historical data to read going back to medieval times.
Cafe and restaurant on site.
Lovely area to walk around, dogs welcome.
However we did find it easy to lose our way somewhat. Some wooden markers matching the map would be handy.
Lots of extensive historical data to read going back to medieval times.
Cafe and restaurant on site.
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In June 2024, Gail Stickland said about Hestercombe Gardens
Beautiful walled gardens of roses and various flowers. The aroma of roses is delicious as you go through each garden area. Well cared for by the staff.
The cafe has a variety of cakes to have with tea/coffee sit in or outside. Relax on a deckchair and enjoy the sunshine.
The cafe has a variety of cakes to have with tea/coffee sit in or outside. Relax on a deckchair and enjoy the sunshine.
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In June 2024, Gary D said about Hestercombe Gardens
Lovely place to explore, beautiful gardens
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In June 2024, L & P Rushton said about Hestercombe Gardens
Beautiful gardens and planting. Food and drinks are very expensive. Signage to find it could be better.
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In June 2024, Trevor Ford said about Hestercombe Gardens
A good garden it was designed by lutyens and gerkyll in 1909 after a full restoration in the 90s . It's once again back to its former glory
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