Local Reviews
In December 2017, William L said about Holiday Inn Preston
Building exterior is very tired and limited car parking. Hotel is clean and food steady staff friendly and efficient. Portions a little small in restaurant so think what your having as you may be hungry later
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In November 2011, Myzscha said about Hestercombe Gardens
We went to a family fun day and it was great! The gardens are beautiful and there are points of interest for engineering types too!
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In November 2011, kosh2 said about Hestercombe Gardens
A gem in the countryside. Beautiful grounds to walk around. Even the kids enjoyed it -grudgingly.
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In February 2012, Phyllida R said about Hestercombe Gardens
The gradual restoration of this extraordinary fantasy garden has been a delight to watch over the years. A pleasant walk with points of interest along the way makes it a great outing for families, friends or alone. The formal Gertrude Jekyll gardens have a different but equal charm.
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In February 2012, tash71_11 said about Hestercombe Gardens
Best time to go is in the spring,when all the colourful spring plants/flowers are out in full bloom, if you go in the school holidays there is usually something to do for the children. well worth a visit if you like well tended gardens & piece `n` quiet!!+
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In March 2012, Tracey S said about Hestercombe Gardens
We attended a wedding here and the gardens are just beautiful
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In March 2012, D W said about Hestercombe Gardens
beautiful surroundings and lots to do and see, and only a stones throw from the bed and breakfast
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In March 2012, nannabruce said about Hestercombe Gardens
my nephew got married there last summer and the day was perfect.the grounds are just wonderful
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In April 2012, Sue H said about Hestercombe Gardens
After a long walk around the gardens we were looking forward to a cup of tea and cake. I must say the cakes were very disappointing and a little overpriced!
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In December 2025, Paul M said about Mercure Bolton Georgian House Hotel
I've been here before - a few years ago - and it was good. This time however I'd only say it was average.
It seems the standards have dropped a bit - the maintenance standards were not great in the parts we saw - our room and some general areas. It was quiet as well - so you would expect they would be using the best rooms.
To be fair - we didn't use the gym, restaurant, breakfast - and so maybe we would have had a better impression had we done so.
The staff we're perfectly fine - for the few brief interactions we had.
They really do need a clear sign (ideally lit up) at the actual exit from the main road - otherwise in the dark, its really not clear where you need to turn off. We went backwards a forwards a bit trying to find it.
It seems the standards have dropped a bit - the maintenance standards were not great in the parts we saw - our room and some general areas. It was quiet as well - so you would expect they would be using the best rooms.
To be fair - we didn't use the gym, restaurant, breakfast - and so maybe we would have had a better impression had we done so.
The staff we're perfectly fine - for the few brief interactions we had.
They really do need a clear sign (ideally lit up) at the actual exit from the main road - otherwise in the dark, its really not clear where you need to turn off. We went backwards a forwards a bit trying to find it.
Source: tripadvisor.co.uk