Local Reviews
In September 2024, Dean Taylor said about Hestercombe Gardens
Lovely house and gardens , easy way to spend a day , particularly if the weather's
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In September 2024, Ian Swallow said about Hestercombe Gardens
Great day out even midweek in the rain. We loved how dog friendly the site is. All staff very helpful and accommodating. We had lunch and the food is good quality at an acceptable price. Art exhibitions within the upstairs area of the house aren't to everyone's taste but are suitably entertaining.
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In September 2024, Steve Hallam said about Hestercombe Gardens
Fascinating and lovely garden, I particularly liked the water channels running through the garden. Nearly as good as the coffee and walnut cake.
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In September 2024, Sonia Baker said about Hestercombe Gardens
Fab!
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In September 2024, Andrew Cook said about Hestercombe Gardens
Attractive looking building that has beautiful interior decoration that is well worth checking out. The house is unfurnished with displays on the ground floor detailing the history of the house and grounds, whilst the upstairs rooms are used as a gallery for modern artworks. The formal garden is stunning, one of the best I have ever seen. The wider landscape garden area is also attractive despite the cascades water feature not working on my visit.
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In September 2024, Tom (Bozz) said about Hestercombe Gardens
Lovely planned gardens in front of house, but not a great deal inside the manor house
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In September 2024, Maurice Dowling said about Hestercombe Gardens
Excellent, great day out. Recommended.
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In September 2024, Kathlyn Arthur said about Hestercombe Gardens
I was using a small mobility scooter to go around the paths which were accessible, some of them were a bit scary to navigate . Not much in the way of flowers so need to go back maybe in June.
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In September 2024, Moo said about Hestercombe Gardens
Great day out for a long ramble. Lots of beautiful places to stop and picnic, ramble about and explore.
Witchy huts, secluded woods, old barrack buildings and temple style buildings. Several large ponds and a waterfall, ponds with lots of ducks and a resident swan too. (You can get bags of duck/fish food from reception)
Some of the pathways are very steep and unsuitable for people with limited walking function, but these paths are clearly marked. Plenty of meadows and winding pathways to explore for the dogs, and a small play area at the start of Hestercombe. (There were dog water bowls placed about the grounds too)
There are toilets at the start, the restaurant area, and the building with the old farm machinery by the duck ponds and in the main house. There's a good selection of hot foods and cakes from the restaurant with plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. Lots of benches are scattered throughout the grounds for regular rest stops. The more formal gardens are beautiful with their flower beds and walkways, overall a very enjoyable day out.
Witchy huts, secluded woods, old barrack buildings and temple style buildings. Several large ponds and a waterfall, ponds with lots of ducks and a resident swan too. (You can get bags of duck/fish food from reception)
Some of the pathways are very steep and unsuitable for people with limited walking function, but these paths are clearly marked. Plenty of meadows and winding pathways to explore for the dogs, and a small play area at the start of Hestercombe. (There were dog water bowls placed about the grounds too)
There are toilets at the start, the restaurant area, and the building with the old farm machinery by the duck ponds and in the main house. There's a good selection of hot foods and cakes from the restaurant with plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. Lots of benches are scattered throughout the grounds for regular rest stops. The more formal gardens are beautiful with their flower beds and walkways, overall a very enjoyable day out.
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In September 2024, Judith Armstrong said about Hestercombe Gardens
Beautiful gardens and a lovely venue for a wedding. The shop and art exhibition were interesting and the cafe/restaurant was very good.; situated in the stable block with a picturesque courtyard
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