Local Reviews
In August 2012, lucy g said about Hestercombe Gardens
My friend just got married here and it was just beautiful. The view was heavenly, and the scent from the flowers was great. The ceremony was in the orangery which was very pretty. The food was great too.
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In August 2012, Kevin J said about Hestercombe Gardens
There is a lovely walk around the grounds, thourgh the wooded areas, and finally to the formal garden which was full of gladiolis.
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In September 2012, Ruth G said about Hestercombe Gardens
We absoltuely loved Hestercombe. The formal gardens are incredible and the layout and hardscape make you want to go home and start redesigning. Really enjoyed it.
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In September 2012, Kerrie-Ann W said about Hestercombe Gardens
Food was great at the courtyard but the cost to enter the gardens was far too expensive. Was not worth it
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In September 2012, JanenRog said about Hestercombe Gardens
The formal gardens were very pretty and we enjoyed the walk round the lakes, we had taken a picnic and we were disappointed that we could not take our picnic into the gardens so we could spend a long time chatting and relaxing instead you have to use the area provided next to the entrance and the children's playground,so not very easy to have a conversation and a glass of wine
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In September 2012, Alicepalace72 said about Hestercombe Gardens
We loved visiting these beautiful gardens, and learning about the history of the area.
Great food and the staff were very nice!
Great food and the staff were very nice!
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In September 2012, mrmiball said about Hestercombe Gardens
Lovely gardens. Cafe bit disapointing, they pride themselves on their chef, but the food is so disapointing. The cakes and deserts are awful. Xmas fairs charge shoppers £3 to look at stalls! And that's before the gates! And they charge the stall holders....so that's three pound less to spend on stalls, surely the whole point is to get people out there, who may consider then paying to go into gardens or buy off stall holders? Like I say, gardens good, don,t bother with anything else.
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In July 2018, Roland D said about Holiday Inn Preston
I have now stayed at this hotel several times and have concluded it is a lot better than I first thought. On a recent occasion, I walked from the train station, which took me 15 minutes. It is otherwise about £6 by taxi. The hotel is immediately next to the "listed" bus station. I have also had a better chance to investigate the area. It is very near to the shops and only a five minute walk from the Harris Gallery, a museum which is free to enter and well worth a visit. There are plenty of eateries in the area, although the immediate neighbourhood does feel a bit dead on a weekday night - it may be livelier at weekends.
Check-in is handled efficiently with helpful and welcoming staff. My rooms have all been very comfortable, well-equipped either for work or leisure, with a good desk and a comfy chair. They are well lit. There has been a large, flat screen TV, with Freeview. The rooms have all had an iron and board, as well as tea/coffee making facilities. They even provide biscuits and, on the last occasion I stayed, I had a special note as a loyalty card holder, some more biscuits and a bottle of water, which I very much appreciated in the hot weather. The rooms have all had good air conditioning, though. The beds are extremely comfortable, with quality linen. The towels are also good quality and it is nice to have a bath in the bathroom, and not just a shower. The rooms have always been spotlessly clean.
I have enjoyed my breakfasts, with a good selection of well-cooked hot foods and "continental" breakfast items. There is one particular member of staff, I think she may be originally from the Philippines, who is very good at making diners feel welcome and wishing them an enjoyable breakfast. She receives my "employee of the month" award every time, staring everyone's day with a beaming smile!
Check-in is handled efficiently with helpful and welcoming staff. My rooms have all been very comfortable, well-equipped either for work or leisure, with a good desk and a comfy chair. They are well lit. There has been a large, flat screen TV, with Freeview. The rooms have all had an iron and board, as well as tea/coffee making facilities. They even provide biscuits and, on the last occasion I stayed, I had a special note as a loyalty card holder, some more biscuits and a bottle of water, which I very much appreciated in the hot weather. The rooms have all had good air conditioning, though. The beds are extremely comfortable, with quality linen. The towels are also good quality and it is nice to have a bath in the bathroom, and not just a shower. The rooms have always been spotlessly clean.
I have enjoyed my breakfasts, with a good selection of well-cooked hot foods and "continental" breakfast items. There is one particular member of staff, I think she may be originally from the Philippines, who is very good at making diners feel welcome and wishing them an enjoyable breakfast. She receives my "employee of the month" award every time, staring everyone's day with a beaming smile!
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In August 2018, Aiyaz A said about Holiday Inn Preston
Hotel located close to all amenities like bus, train, shopping malls. Quite and relaxed location. Breakfast provided, nice intercontinental breakfast. I had a good room view of the city. Staff friendly.
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In August 2018, woodcock said about Holiday Inn Preston
Booked a cheap night away as visiting the guild hall which is only 5 mins away
Small carpark which could do with better signage to get to it
But it is free
Quick check in n too our room just dumped bags and went out-
Got to say one of the softest comfiest beds ive slept in was wonderful
Some outside noise mainly emergency vehicle sirens
Overall a pleasant stay so looking forward to next time in dec
Small carpark which could do with better signage to get to it
But it is free
Quick check in n too our room just dumped bags and went out-
Got to say one of the softest comfiest beds ive slept in was wonderful
Some outside noise mainly emergency vehicle sirens
Overall a pleasant stay so looking forward to next time in dec
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