Local Reviews
In June 2012, Jenners-2398 said about Hestercombe Gardens
Lovely gardens, quite hilly in places but worth the visit
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In June 2012, LadyPensmith said about Hestercombe Gardens
Huge amount of conservation restoring these 18th and 19th century and Lutyens gardens to their glory. Loved the waterfall and the terraced gardens, a lot still to come. Good restaurant/cafe and picnic areas, so easy to spend the day.
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In June 2012, westcountrypro said about Hestercombe Gardens
Walk dogs on a lead, but then you are transported in to a wonderfully restored small valley or garden behind the house. The water is beautiful and can make the place dreamlike. The more formal gardens at the front of the house are better in the summer months. A great tea room and lunch spot and a useful shop with plants for sale too.
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In June 2012, mmorris46 said about Hestercombe Gardens
a large garden if you like walking, but not a lot of formal garden, also difficult to reach, through very narrow lanes, which sat nav takes you through, a bit hair rising, coffee shop quite expensive and drinks not really hot!
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In June 2012, missusf_11 said about Hestercombe Gardens
Superb gardens, a mix of the formal and informal. We particularly liked the woodland areas with many foxgloves and the cascade.
Although we intended to have a quick look around, we stayed for over three hours, and also enjoyed a very good lunch.
Although we intended to have a quick look around, we stayed for over three hours, and also enjoyed a very good lunch.
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In June 2012, TRH said about Hestercombe Gardens
Lovely for all ages and disabled visitors too. Cafe selling delicious food. Gardens are lovely. Nice walks. Worth being a member if you are local.
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In June 2012, 8r1dg1t said about Hestercombe Gardens
Fathers day BBQ on the lawn was a fantastic lunch time event. The food was the usual high standard you expect from Herstercombe. With the added games available for all, tug-of-war, giant jenga, giant chess, football & hockey aswell as lots of safe space for the whole family to enjoy. The staff were all extremely helpful and friendly, joining in with tug-of-war and accompanying some of the children in an impromptu gymnastics display. A very relaxed family friendly environment for the whole family to enjoy.
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In June 2012, stan H said about Hestercombe Gardens
We enjoyed the gardens considering the amount of rain lately but were disappointed by the prices and autocratic manner and attitude of what appeared to be a senior member of the catering staff towards his staff and ourselves and others behind us waiting to be served in the cafe area.
We will not be returning to Hestercombe!!
We will not be returning to Hestercombe!!
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In June 2012, Gembolayla said about Hestercombe Gardens
We visited Hestercombe Gardens for a friends wedding and we weren't disappointed. The views were a perfect backdrop for the photographs, the Orangerie was a beautiful venue for the service and the catering and service was second to none.
I would definitely recommend this venue for day trips (the views and the gardens really are spectacular) or for a wedding venue.
I would definitely recommend this venue for day trips (the views and the gardens really are spectacular) or for a wedding venue.
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In June 2012, Gaddspam said about Hestercombe Gardens
The gardens here are well worth a visit at this time of year when the roses and foxgloves are blooming. The garden here is so well planted, and a vista from every angle. The building is not attractive, and some of the restoration of other buildings leaves a lot to be desired (municipal bricks), but the garden more than makes up for this, as does the walk up the valley with it's suprises (buildings and follies). Food in the cafe was good, and mostly made fresh to order.
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