Local Reviews
In May 2015, Andy G said about Hestercombe Gardens
If you like peace and beautiful surroundings this is the ideal place to go. Took the family and the boys (3 and 6 years) loved it to.
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In May 2015, Carol G said about Hestercombe Gardens
Love to go at least 2 times a month as it changes every visit and being interested in photography it fill some of my requirements.
The walks are sometimes steep but a slow climb conquers all.
As a member i don`t really know what it cost`s now.
There is a cafe and a little shop, the cafe can be visited without going in the gardens, the prices in the cafe i think are a little steep and in the morning you can only have cake, but after a walk i would quite like a sandwich, so wait until i get home now. You can take dogs but they must be kept on a lead which is a shame, as long as people take the time to pick up everything stays clean. We did once have to clear up after adults so that says it all.
The walks are sometimes steep but a slow climb conquers all.
As a member i don`t really know what it cost`s now.
There is a cafe and a little shop, the cafe can be visited without going in the gardens, the prices in the cafe i think are a little steep and in the morning you can only have cake, but after a walk i would quite like a sandwich, so wait until i get home now. You can take dogs but they must be kept on a lead which is a shame, as long as people take the time to pick up everything stays clean. We did once have to clear up after adults so that says it all.
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In May 2015, tricky1771 said about Hestercombe Gardens
this place is great for peace and quiet walking round the gardens so quiet and relaxing, lovely shop also you can buy plants there from home grown at the centre, the coffee shop does lovely homemade food never been disappointed when i visit there
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In May 2015, Andy H said about Hestercombe Gardens
If you enjoy gardens this is the place for you, but beware......from the entrance fees to the restaurant it can make for an expensive visit.
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In May 2015, MPB53 said about Hestercombe Gardens
We visited the house and gardens, with dad in a wheelchair. The staff were helpful from the outset, and we were able to borrow a wheelchair from the ticket desk. The map you get advises what paths are wheelchair accessible but you still need to be quite fit to push on some of the slopes. They will have a motorised ride on chair soon according to a sign at the ticket office. One of the catering staff passing us at a sloping area stopped and gave a helpful push. Food in the restaurant was very good and again staff helpful when we wanted to access the disabled toilet. Flower beds pretty even though early in the season and clematis and choisia in full bloom. With 2 for 1 entry using Gardeners World card and free entry for wheelchair user a very good value day!
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In May 2015, Geoffrey B said about Hestercombe Gardens
Since the house opened as an art gallery last year Hestercombe is starting to make its mark as an art venue in the South West. It's a pity that one can't just get entry to the house alone without paying for the gardens but their ambition is strong and we will see what the future holds. The current exhibition in the house 'A personal Passion', works from the Ingram Collection of Modern British and Contemporary Art, runs until 5 July. Well worth visiting.
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In May 2015, Terry H said about Hestercombe Gardens
Overall the grounds are well kept, some exhibitions are rather weak with limited access to the house. Very commercial and expensive visitor/tourist shop
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In June 2025, William halladay said about Holiday Inn Preston
stop over for our trip to Scotland next day room was absolutely fabulous room was great and mini fridge for my insulin food could do better as it was a full coach party no to for wife as vegan and vegetarian but recommend for staff service
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In June 2025, Andy Y said about Holiday Inn Preston
We spent two nights in this hotel in one week, one as a stop over on a coach trip to Scotland, one on the return journey.
On the whole the staff were very friendly and helpful and the room was excellent, despite the captivating view of what seemed to be a bus depot.
Both breakfasts were fine with a wide choice of options, however, the evening meal left much to be desired. We had ordered chicken in a sauce with fresh vegetables. The chicken was small and very thin and dry, so much so that the edges had turned crispy, its only saving grace was the delicious sauce disguising the overcooked chicken. to be generous, this may have been the chef's intention but this was ill advised.
In addition the seemingly 'al dente' vegetables were very dry without any kind of dressing and insufficient sauce to make those palatable.
The evening meal on our second stay was of similar quality to the first. We had ordered fish in breadcrumbs with fries and mushy peas. Again, very disappointing! The breadcrumb coating was so hard that a sawing action was required to break through to a very dry (rather small) portion of fish, the fries were exactly as you would expect frozen from a supermarket, not tasty or crispy, the 'mushy peas' were very runny and more than 50% liquid, more like a low quality Pea Puree.
On both occasions we had endured an extremely long and tiring coach trip of several hours just wanting to eat and retire wishing to avoid any confrontation and being tired to complain at the time we just left the restaurant dissatisfied.
Is this the standard that all Holiday Inns work to?
On the whole the staff were very friendly and helpful and the room was excellent, despite the captivating view of what seemed to be a bus depot.
Both breakfasts were fine with a wide choice of options, however, the evening meal left much to be desired. We had ordered chicken in a sauce with fresh vegetables. The chicken was small and very thin and dry, so much so that the edges had turned crispy, its only saving grace was the delicious sauce disguising the overcooked chicken. to be generous, this may have been the chef's intention but this was ill advised.
In addition the seemingly 'al dente' vegetables were very dry without any kind of dressing and insufficient sauce to make those palatable.
The evening meal on our second stay was of similar quality to the first. We had ordered fish in breadcrumbs with fries and mushy peas. Again, very disappointing! The breadcrumb coating was so hard that a sawing action was required to break through to a very dry (rather small) portion of fish, the fries were exactly as you would expect frozen from a supermarket, not tasty or crispy, the 'mushy peas' were very runny and more than 50% liquid, more like a low quality Pea Puree.
On both occasions we had endured an extremely long and tiring coach trip of several hours just wanting to eat and retire wishing to avoid any confrontation and being tired to complain at the time we just left the restaurant dissatisfied.
Is this the standard that all Holiday Inns work to?
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In June 2025, Traveler52998097919 said about Holiday Inn Preston
Lovely clean room with huge bed. Good assortment of tea, coffee etc. Nice bathroom toiletries. Staff were fantastic. Especially our lovely waitress. Manager was very attentive. Evening meal was very nice but breakfast was even better - a fantastic choice of hot and cold options. All in all a very pleasant stay. Have never stayed at a Holiday Inn before but I definitely will again!
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