Local Reviews
In February 2015, Juliet L said about Hestercombe Gardens
We have been here a few times. It is nice to spend an hour or two wandering around the lakes and woodland with numerous paths to choose from with benches and an eclectic variety of little grottos/summerhouses to sit in and enjoy the views. Nice colours in the autumn.
The formal gardens are beautiful, and relaxing.
There is a very nice tea room in the old stables I think. Comfy sofas and good food.
They put on lots of events which are very popular so check out the website. We went to the Christmas fair with lots of local sellers. We keep on meaning to go to their winter light show which looks great, not sure if they did it this year though.
Well worth a visit.
The formal gardens are beautiful, and relaxing.
There is a very nice tea room in the old stables I think. Comfy sofas and good food.
They put on lots of events which are very popular so check out the website. We went to the Christmas fair with lots of local sellers. We keep on meaning to go to their winter light show which looks great, not sure if they did it this year though.
Well worth a visit.
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In February 2015, Eddrach said about Hestercombe Gardens
Hestercombe Gardens are what it says on the tin - gardens - and as such are very good, but it leavers you thinking there is so much more to this place that you are being denied. I mean, no access to what might be interesting.
The restaurant area is dire, a nice courtyard but with steel girders everywhere holding up a roof which wasn't allowed to touch the building. Badly contrived.
The gardens are nice, but there's so much more there - you can see their hydro electric systems but absolutely no information, like what do they produce. Much more in the same vain. I enjoyed the visit, but left more frustrated than when I arrived.
The restaurant area is dire, a nice courtyard but with steel girders everywhere holding up a roof which wasn't allowed to touch the building. Badly contrived.
The gardens are nice, but there's so much more there - you can see their hydro electric systems but absolutely no information, like what do they produce. Much more in the same vain. I enjoyed the visit, but left more frustrated than when I arrived.
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In February 2015, Whizzo78 said about Hestercombe Gardens
Gardens are stunning but found the whole day very tricky with a double buggy in tow. Access is very bad & signposting of suitable routes non-existent. Shame as it's probably put us off going again!
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In February 2015, Alwrites said about Hestercombe Gardens
Spent an enjoyable February Sunday morning wandering around. If Hestercombe is this nice on a grey winter day, it must be amazing in summer. We loved it and would definitely come back again; lots of nice little details ranging from the formality of Gertrude Jekyll's designs to the impressive landscapes of the valley and lakes. Most enjoyable!
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In September 2024, Kellyturner2903 said about Holiday Inn Preston
Stayed on business for one night, this is a clean and comfortable hotel with friendly staff. Breakfast was fine with quite a few choices.
There is very limited parking but bud station across the road has plenty of space. Didn’t walk into the centre of Preston but got a taxi which was very easy.
There is very limited parking but bud station across the road has plenty of space. Didn’t walk into the centre of Preston but got a taxi which was very easy.
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In October 2024, Stephanie P said about Holiday Inn Preston
We came for one night with a coach trip the beds were nice and comfortable ,and the room was of a good standard, dinner was nice expect for slightly dry chicken which may have been due to large party staying .
Staff are friendly and professional and breakfast was self service. All in all a good place stay
Staff are friendly and professional and breakfast was self service. All in all a good place stay
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In October 2024, R M said about Holiday Inn Preston
Clean, comfortable, excellent breakfast and all the staff are so friendly. Special thanks to Laura, who booked me in and was very welcoming.
Overall, i had a lovely experience at this hotel. The atmospher was calm, the location was close to the station and staff were wonderful.
Overall, i had a lovely experience at this hotel. The atmospher was calm, the location was close to the station and staff were wonderful.
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In October 2024, Roam62709529207 said about Holiday Inn Preston
All staff from reception staff Alishia and Yasmin, to the lovely Lorraine, Shaun, Will (good luck Will x ) and Graham. Also Mo the housekeeper, they are all wonderful. IHG should be proud! great service, food great as ever and cleanest rooms
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In November 2024, Alan G said about Holiday Inn Preston
I stayed here for one night whilst on business in Preston and enjoyed the experience. The hotel is well situated in the heart of the city and the (limited) availability of onsite.free parking is a bonus, although if it is full there is a chargeable multi-storey very close by.
All the staff throughout the hotel were excellent - friendly and efficient, especially at check-in. My 6th floor room was comfortable and well-equipped, although my sleep quality on this occasion was disturbed by the return of numerous noisy Arsenal fans in town for a cup game. No fault of the hotel but a disturbance nonetheless. Maybe worth checking the fixture list before booking to stay here?
I ate in the hotel restaurant for my evening meal and was a little disappointed at the quality of the overpriced food and the soulless atmosphere of the dining area. If I stayed here again, I’d probably head out into the city for an alternative.
All in all, I enjoyed my stay and would definitely return for a one night business trip.
All the staff throughout the hotel were excellent - friendly and efficient, especially at check-in. My 6th floor room was comfortable and well-equipped, although my sleep quality on this occasion was disturbed by the return of numerous noisy Arsenal fans in town for a cup game. No fault of the hotel but a disturbance nonetheless. Maybe worth checking the fixture list before booking to stay here?
I ate in the hotel restaurant for my evening meal and was a little disappointed at the quality of the overpriced food and the soulless atmosphere of the dining area. If I stayed here again, I’d probably head out into the city for an alternative.
All in all, I enjoyed my stay and would definitely return for a one night business trip.
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In November 2024, Oliver L said about Holiday Inn Preston
From the outside the building doesn’t look the best. Inside was clean and fresh. Comfy big bed. Birthday visit to Preston. Receptionist treated us to a voucher for a birthday drink and snack at the bar. This was followed by a decorated slice of birthday cake that was really yummy. Great start to the evening. Overall a ten out of ten stay. Looking forward to going back.
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