Local Reviews
In February 2019, helen.pell68 said about Hestercombe Gardens
Beautiful gardens to take your dogs and walk for a few hours and finish your walk with a coffee or snack in the cafe. Worth a visit
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In February 2019, Mike Screech said about Hestercombe Gardens
Hestercombe gardens is a beautiful walking area, with much wild flowers and trees, and lovely laid out gardens. It is much bigger than it first appears to be. Only criticism is that it is not very handicapped friendly as some of the gates do not fit with scooters etc.
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In February 2019, Tinks91 said about Hestercombe Gardens
Firstly I would advise to book tickets for this place online as you can save 10% and you only have to keep note of a booking reference.
This place is beautiful and peaceful to walk around. Loads of history to learn as you walk around and the scenery is beautiful.
This place is beautiful and peaceful to walk around. Loads of history to learn as you walk around and the scenery is beautiful.
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In February 2019, Betty G said about Hestercombe Gardens
Great place to visit ideal for the kids to let of steam. Was using my own mobility scooter but found it hard getting around as very bumpy, apparently they do offer a all terrain scooter to hire but only get for 2 hours, but on saying this had I not had disability it would be a lovely place to walk around and you can take your dog.
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In February 2019, k r said about Hestercombe Gardens
Our visit in mid February was during an unusually warm spell, it was also half-term week so the cafe in particular was very busy. Once away from the house, and into the grounds, we found peace, and also plenty of snowdrops, and early daffodils. We also enjoyed decent coffee and good gluten free cake in the Stables kitchen cafe. The art exhibition in the main house was a bonus, though not all to our taste. At 2 for 1 with our Gardeners World voucher it was good value for money.
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In March 2019, Jane A said about Hestercombe Gardens
A gift from my daughter to have lunch and a visit to the gardens. A lovely place to take a little 'time out' for quiet reflection - walked through the beautiful gardens & enjoyed the daffodils & views. Not necessarily a place to go if you have a disability, as it is quite steep in places, but maps guide you on appropriate paths. The lunch was simply amazing & I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it!
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In March 2019, Derek L said about Hestercombe Gardens
We were not expecting massed Rhodos and Camellias but were disappointed to find that, compared with National Trust gardens we have visited recently, there was very little in bloom apart from the Jekyllish Bergenia beds and a handful of Magnolias..
The landscapes are impressive but £240,000 spent on restoring yet another faux temple could have been better used to replace some of the all pervading Laurels with something more interesting. If you are a dog walker or want space for your children to run then this could be for you. If you're a gardener then wait until Summer.
Having covered the ground we headed for the cafe and found the food expensive and disappointing. Before zapping up another "Seafood Bisque with Crab Gnocci" the chef should first visit the Harbour Inn at Lyme Regis, try their fish dishes and weep! A while back it was worth a visit using Tesco vouchers, but not now at full price.
The landscapes are impressive but £240,000 spent on restoring yet another faux temple could have been better used to replace some of the all pervading Laurels with something more interesting. If you are a dog walker or want space for your children to run then this could be for you. If you're a gardener then wait until Summer.
Having covered the ground we headed for the cafe and found the food expensive and disappointing. Before zapping up another "Seafood Bisque with Crab Gnocci" the chef should first visit the Harbour Inn at Lyme Regis, try their fish dishes and weep! A while back it was worth a visit using Tesco vouchers, but not now at full price.
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In March 2019, LAD63 said about Hestercombe Gardens
After a very enjoyable lunch at The Column Restaurant, we enjoyed a leisurely stroll around the grounds. Lots of different areas to enjoy at different levels. Not a lot to see in bloom but still very enjoyable and surprised how peaceful it was for a Saturday afternoon.
We finished off with a coffee in the cafe before leaving which is near the entrance. Coffee Ok and enjoyed sharing a slice of chocolate banana cake. We sat inside which wasn’t great and would normally opt for the outside seating but blowing a gale
We finished off with a coffee in the cafe before leaving which is near the entrance. Coffee Ok and enjoyed sharing a slice of chocolate banana cake. We sat inside which wasn’t great and would normally opt for the outside seating but blowing a gale
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In March 2019, jlane190730 said about Hestercombe Gardens
Lovely walk around the gardens, snowdrops, daffs coming out and beautiful birdsong. Several walks available depending on your needs in both formal Gertrude Jekyll garden and more wild landscape garden. Cafe food very good and even has ice cream for dogs.
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In March 2019, Tallsally2323 said about Hestercombe Gardens
We had a really enjoyable time wandering up the hill at Hestercombe, seeing interesting follies and lots of daffodils. Very few visitors meant we had a peaceful and relaxing visit. There is a restruant on site with good choice of mains, sandwiches and snacks. The sandwiches were huge accompanied by tasty salad. The shop had a good variety of gifts and there are also plants for sale.
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