Local Reviews
In July 2023, Andrew Jenkins said about Hestercombe Gardens
Large landscape with woodland walks, formal gardens and shady glades. House and restaurant and free parking. Lovely.
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In July 2023, Alan Keevil said about Hestercombe Gardens
Review- Garden only: There are two parts to Hestercombe, a woodland walk to the North and the formal gardens attached to the house. The woodland walk follows the stream and the 4 lakes and is just over a mile round trip. There is plenty to see, a waterfall and numerous temples and monuments etc. I noticed on the way around that with the ducks and swans children seemed to really enjoy this walk.
Attached to the house there are Georgian, Victorian and Edwardian gardens. From the South side you look down onto the main garden which has a great sense of scale. This garden is flanked by two water gardens and a beautiful pergola at the bottom. The Dutch garden is an absolute gem, super soft cool colours. All staff and gardeners are wonderfully polite and welcoming, the service at the Stables restaurant is impeccable and they serve the best lamb burger I have ever tasted.
Put Hestercombe on your list of visits, these gardens really are lovely, easily five stars.
Attached to the house there are Georgian, Victorian and Edwardian gardens. From the South side you look down onto the main garden which has a great sense of scale. This garden is flanked by two water gardens and a beautiful pergola at the bottom. The Dutch garden is an absolute gem, super soft cool colours. All staff and gardeners are wonderfully polite and welcoming, the service at the Stables restaurant is impeccable and they serve the best lamb burger I have ever tasted.
Put Hestercombe on your list of visits, these gardens really are lovely, easily five stars.
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In July 2023, sue pirnie said about Hestercombe Gardens
Excellent gardens and great contemporary art exhibitions.
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In July 2023, Ron Gibbs said about Hestercombe Gardens
A must even if you're not in the area. and a good restaurant with many dishes just a little bit difficult. Nice interesting gardens.
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In July 2023, Mel Josling said about Hestercombe Gardens
Great place to visit. And dog friendly too
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In July 2023, Iwona Kukula said about Hestercombe Gardens
Beautiful place.
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In July 2023, Chris Kinnersley said about Hestercombe Gardens
Haven't visited for some years and was rather disappointed with this visit. There is very little to see in the house and most rooms are mainly empty. The formal gardens are lovely, certainly worth a look, but are rather lacking in 'colour' and the Orangery was empty. The upper gardens/walks/ponds are nice for a stroll but are overgrown in places and seem to have been left to their own devices. The £16 entrance fee does seem rather excessive.
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In July 2023, Amanda Ford said about Hestercombe Gardens
Beautiful, 💫
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In July 2023, Judith Benson said about Hestercombe Gardens
Absolutely stunning gardens. Truly wonderful, didn't go in the house, quite an ugly building. Restaurant is very good indeed.
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In July 2023, Clare Hartland said about Hestercombe Gardens
It was wet and windy. Still we had a lovely time. Afternoon tea was a bit cake heavy, scones we're really nice. Would have preferred a bit more savory but that's personal choice. We also went for a walk. Got the last 16 minutes in the bee education centre which was fun. Even for us adults. Event in the wet and the rain it was a lovely walk. Even fed the ducks up close and personal
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