Local Reviews
In August 2018, Lucinda N said about Hestercombe Gardens
Lots of places to walk round . Sunken garden looks amazing. They now have the house that is an art gallery and second hand book shop.
Play area a bit basic but loads of woods to run round.
Play area a bit basic but loads of woods to run round.
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In August 2018, Philip said about Hestercombe Gardens
There is nothing bad you can say about the gardens here, superb design by GJ which will always impress. The woodland walks were as peaceful as ever with some lovely stop offs where beautiful views can be enjoyed.
My disappointment is with the house, its like they have tried very hard to fill every room with extremely uninspiring art, Im sure in time this area will develop and become more in keeping with the rest of this magnificent place.
My disappointment is with the house, its like they have tried very hard to fill every room with extremely uninspiring art, Im sure in time this area will develop and become more in keeping with the rest of this magnificent place.
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In August 2018, Happytravellers94 said about Hestercombe Gardens
The entrance to these gardens is very attractive and the cafe is lovely but after that I felt it goes downhill. The gardens looked scruffy and poorly maintained. The wooded walk was nice.
We had lunch here - chicken burger and chips and corned beef sandwich with salad. For some reason it wasn’t corned beef but roast beef.
We had lunch here - chicken burger and chips and corned beef sandwich with salad. For some reason it wasn’t corned beef but roast beef.
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In August 2018, Gemma B said about Hestercombe Gardens
We went to visit today specially for the Terrific Tuesdays Sports Day. The whole day was great from the organisation of the races (the guys from 1610 were truly fantastic) to the sporty crafts and the garden games. We had a little wander round the gardens which were beautiful and the views over the rolling hills were astonishing. Cafe looked good and the menu looked healthy and a wide range of choices, we didn’t eat there though as we took a picnic but stopped for drinks.
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In August 2018, AngnLes said about Hestercombe Gardens
Everyone is catered for with formal Gardens, woodland walks, art Exhibition, second hand books, choice of places to eat, gift and plant sales.
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In August 2018, Madfan48 said about Hestercombe Gardens
My wife and I visited Hestercombe today and enjoyed the gardens, cafe and shop. I had seen signs for Hestercombe in Taunton, but had never been before. My wife is disabled, and we were delighted to find that she could hire a Tramper all terrain mobility scooter, enable her to easilly access the wonderful gardens. I am not a great garden visitor (unlike my wife) but must say I really liked Hestercombe. We also made use of the cafe and enjoyed the food there.
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In August 2018, LinnieLou said about Hestercombe Gardens
Having read an earlier review that commented on the lack of flowers I am pleased to announce that the Jeckyll Garden is full of them (as is the Dutch Garden). Maybe a week makes a difference (we visited on 14/8). We really enjoyed our day here, the volunteers were welcoming and very informative and the Gardens and views were stunning. Considering the history, that it is run by a trust mostly on love and that the dry, hot weather has wreaked havoc with Gardens generally this year, we thought the Gardens were exceptionally well kept.
We happened (by accident) to go on a Terrific Tuesday and whilst we didn’t have any children with us we really enjoyed watching the sack racing and the games on the lawn. It was great to see children playing properly rather than being stuck in front of a screen.
We happened (by accident) to go on a Terrific Tuesday and whilst we didn’t have any children with us we really enjoyed watching the sack racing and the games on the lawn. It was great to see children playing properly rather than being stuck in front of a screen.
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In August 2018, Debbie B said about Hestercombe Gardens
We enjoyed walking around the grounds here, there is a great walk, which is a little hilly, but it has various things to stop and look at on the way round. We were looking forward to going into the house, and we were disappointed that it did not have more historical features inside. There was a contemporary art exhibition, which we enjoyed looking at anyway. The 2nd hand book shop is great, and we found a couple of great books, if you have time to look though them all.
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In August 2018, dreamer2012 said about Hestercombe Gardens
Well worth the journey. Stunning orangery pavilion. Wonderful colour and contrast in the formal gardens despite the hot summer. Recommended for the structure as well as the planting.
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In August 2018, Jan P said about Hestercombe Gardens
Tranquil and baeutiful, spend some hours just wandering at Hestercombe. Took Bongo the trusty cocker spaniel and he loved the waterful, the chickens wandering free ( Bongo was on a lead), the witches house, and formal gardens - all magical. The tearoom is scrumptdiddlyumptios as well ! Wonderful scones. Escape from 2018 to when life was slower and bask in it.
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