Local Reviews
In October 2015, BOBOK777 said about Hestercombe Gardens
Our visit greatly exceeded our expectations - interesting walks,beautiful gardens,really good cafe!
We'd known of the gardens for some years when staying in Somerset with friends however never made the effort to visit, I only wish we had - a really enjoyable few hours.
Of particular note was the welcome,in the lower lake,from the resident kingfisher!
So good also not to feel 'ripped off' in an attraction's cafe - here we met friendly,helpful staff serving very good food at reasonable prices.
We'll be back!
(Our Somerset friends were so impressed they took out a season ticket!)
We'd known of the gardens for some years when staying in Somerset with friends however never made the effort to visit, I only wish we had - a really enjoyable few hours.
Of particular note was the welcome,in the lower lake,from the resident kingfisher!
So good also not to feel 'ripped off' in an attraction's cafe - here we met friendly,helpful staff serving very good food at reasonable prices.
We'll be back!
(Our Somerset friends were so impressed they took out a season ticket!)
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In October 2015, Barbara said about Hestercombe Gardens
If you haven't been to Hestercombe for a few years it is worth a visit to see how it has changed. The industrial mill has been restored and there is a cafe and shop. The gardens are a mixture now of restored formal and meandering paths around less formal areas. Worth a visit.
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In October 2015, ShanM77 said about Hestercombe Gardens
We spent a happy couple of hours wandering round the lovingly restored formal garden and park and the house. The house is imposing, with a bookshop, cafe, restaurant and gift shop. Staff - mostly volunteers - were all very welcoming. The formal garden is beautiful, and there are easy walks around the small lake and park. It's always particularly enjoyable to discover an attraction run by an independent trust - the whole place has a very special and intimate feel to it.
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In October 2015, Rachel E said about Hestercombe Gardens
We've been here many times and although it's not cheap to get in, there are often events on for kids that makes it worth it. We also attended a wedding fair there - it's such a good location for an event. The cafe is always good too, I've had many a chocolate brownie there! Not great for rainy days as it really is about the gardens but it's stunning in the summer with great views and walks to take.
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In November 2015, brains15 said about Hestercombe Gardens
This place is lovely . Although I think expensive for viewing the gardens. Their Christmas fair is brilliant and so is the ice skating at Christmas. Thus is mainly for kids.
Lunch... As ladies do lunch!!! .food was excellent although took a little time as they were busy. We didn't mind as we were talking!!
Would I go again... Yes many times!
Lunch... As ladies do lunch!!! .food was excellent although took a little time as they were busy. We didn't mind as we were talking!!
Would I go again... Yes many times!
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In November 2015, fishypioneer said about Hestercombe Gardens
We arrived one afternoon to find the garden quite empty of visitors. We enjoyed a leisurely few hours walking and sitting in the sunshine looking at all the plants and trees. It was a wonderful day. Part of the 2 4 1 with the Gardner's World magazine. Will be back!
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In November 2015, GORDON R said about Hestercombe Gardens
We visited the first day of the Xmas Fayre, many stalls all with excellent variety of quality wares on sale, Superb for pre Xmas shopping. Lovely, friendly Café with excellent choice of snacks through to main meals. adequate seating and reasonably priced
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In December 2015, BoxxerBoy said about Hestercombe Gardens
We had a family visit to Hestercombe and enjoyed some food and a round of cakes.
Having visited before we knew what expect but everyone agreed that the food has come up a level we asked one the waitresses if the there was a change in the Kitchen and while she didn't say she did point out Matt as working in the kitchen.
Good work keep it up please.
Having visited before we knew what expect but everyone agreed that the food has come up a level we asked one the waitresses if the there was a change in the Kitchen and while she didn't say she did point out Matt as working in the kitchen.
Good work keep it up please.
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In December 2015, Vicky7878 said about Hestercombe Gardens
This is a lovely place to go for medium to short walk. Pram friendly. The restaurant has some lovely food but a little expensive.
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In December 2015, Kathryn V said about Hestercombe Gardens
Our new favourite day out. We first went in September, and were delighted to be able to take our little dog ( who is very much part of the family) around all the gardens and into one of the 2 cafes with us. We followed one of their excellent garden trails, which although aimed at younger children than mine (12 & 15) are a great way to explore the extensive gardens. We were so impressed that we joined as members for the year and have already been back countless times. Can not recommended Hestercombe highly enough.
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