Local Reviews
In June 2012, TRH said about Hestercombe Gardens
Lovely for all ages and disabled visitors too. Cafe selling delicious food. Gardens are lovely. Nice walks. Worth being a member if you are local.
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In June 2012, 8r1dg1t said about Hestercombe Gardens
Fathers day BBQ on the lawn was a fantastic lunch time event. The food was the usual high standard you expect from Herstercombe. With the added games available for all, tug-of-war, giant jenga, giant chess, football & hockey aswell as lots of safe space for the whole family to enjoy. The staff were all extremely helpful and friendly, joining in with tug-of-war and accompanying some of the children in an impromptu gymnastics display. A very relaxed family friendly environment for the whole family to enjoy.
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In June 2012, stan H said about Hestercombe Gardens
We enjoyed the gardens considering the amount of rain lately but were disappointed by the prices and autocratic manner and attitude of what appeared to be a senior member of the catering staff towards his staff and ourselves and others behind us waiting to be served in the cafe area.
We will not be returning to Hestercombe!!
We will not be returning to Hestercombe!!
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In June 2012, Gembolayla said about Hestercombe Gardens
We visited Hestercombe Gardens for a friends wedding and we weren't disappointed. The views were a perfect backdrop for the photographs, the Orangerie was a beautiful venue for the service and the catering and service was second to none.
I would definitely recommend this venue for day trips (the views and the gardens really are spectacular) or for a wedding venue.
I would definitely recommend this venue for day trips (the views and the gardens really are spectacular) or for a wedding venue.
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In June 2012, Gaddspam said about Hestercombe Gardens
The gardens here are well worth a visit at this time of year when the roses and foxgloves are blooming. The garden here is so well planted, and a vista from every angle. The building is not attractive, and some of the restoration of other buildings leaves a lot to be desired (municipal bricks), but the garden more than makes up for this, as does the walk up the valley with it's suprises (buildings and follies). Food in the cafe was good, and mostly made fresh to order.
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In June 2012, YeovilSarah said about Hestercombe Gardens
A lot of work has been carried out to the gardens at Hestercombe to make it a place where families can come and enjoy a very enjoyable half day out. The grounds contain a woodland walk, large lake, waterfall and interesting follies but the crowning glory has to be the formal garden, with its stunning roses and perennials of all varieties - a real treat for the eyes and the nose! There is a good and reasonably priced cafe/restaurant and a decent shop selling the usual gifts plus a good selection of garden plants.
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In June 2012, Maggiehelen_28 said about Hestercombe Gardens
I visited these gardens at the beginning of June 2012. The weather was very kind that day so I saw the gardens at their best. Over recent years a great deal of money and effort has been spent on restoring these gardens to their former glory but have not been overly manicured. It has been beautifully done and for me the outstanding feature was the amount of stonework used in the garden in such a creative way so as to blend in completely with the surroundings and the landscaping of the garden. The house is not open to the public but there is more than enough to see in the garden to make a lovely day out. There is also at least one cafe for lunch/tea. A thoroughly enjoyable day and one of the nicest gardens I have seen.
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In April 2018, World Traveller said about Holiday Inn Preston
I had the privilege to stay at the Holiday Inn Preston on a 3 night stay - whilst I was working and looking after a young gentleman by the name of Matthew, he is Severely Autistic with challenging behavioural problems. I must say the staff working here are truly exceptional. The management ensured nothing was too much trouble, they had reserved a disabled bay prior to our arrival, the room allocated was spacious, scrupulously clean and the beds were really comfortable. The breakfast selection was vast, fresh, cooked well, the quality of the hot 'n' cold food on offer was remarkable. Most important feature of this hotel is it's core staff, they are all truly professional, attentive, courteous and work extremely well together as a team. The front of house staff ensured nothing was too much trouble so special thanks to "Georgia Crosskell" and "Dina Modsia" you are both extremely true professionals, very attentive and dedicated individuals. Special thanks to "Lee Stevenson" who worked in the restaurant who had the patience of a saint so again much appreciated. Also the pleasant chap who went over and above anyone else and above his own work remit - "Matthew Ashcroft" who I believed worked in the Maintenance Dept, can I just say a special thank you for your help and cooperation during our stay it didn't go unnoticed, if anyone deserves recognition for Employee of the Month I hope you Matthew Ashcroft are considered along with the other named employees. Finally I would just like to say a special thank you to the General Manager of this establishment "Michelle Lonsdale" who ensured our planned visit went like clockwork. A true manager who runs a very well organised hotel which I understand is owned by Centre Island but is licenced to the IHG Group, this company should be very proud you have an exceptional manager in post. Thank you all once again.
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In April 2018, paul_richards600 said about Holiday Inn Preston
My main issue with this hotel was the car park. It's tiny and usually full. There is a large multi-storey car park (bus station) opposite the hotel but this was closed for construction during my visit. I found another multi-storey about 10 mins walk away, which was ok but not great if you're arriving late at night and having to walk from there with bags. And of course you have to pay to use it.
The hotel room was good. Very clean, wooden shutters on windows to keep out the noise from the main road, comfortable bed, loads of hot water etc etc. No problems there at all, although on the small side for £99 per night. It's more like a £75 room.
I didn't eat at the hotel so can't comment on the food, but the bar/restaurant looked busy everytime I walked past.
Hotel reception staff were friendly & welcoming.
The hotel room was good. Very clean, wooden shutters on windows to keep out the noise from the main road, comfortable bed, loads of hot water etc etc. No problems there at all, although on the small side for £99 per night. It's more like a £75 room.
I didn't eat at the hotel so can't comment on the food, but the bar/restaurant looked busy everytime I walked past.
Hotel reception staff were friendly & welcoming.
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In April 2018, Judy W said about Holiday Inn Preston
Nicely placed hotel within easy walking distance of the town centre , car park is a bit small but we always found a space. Room was very clean only criticism was the shower setting was temperamental couldn't quite get the right water temperature either too hot or cold, the rest of the family staying with us did not have this problem in their rooms. Staff are friendly and helpful. Enjoyed our stay.
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