Local Reviews
In July 2013, anmab said about Hestercombe Gardens
While staying overnight in the area, we had two hours to fill in the morning before going to an afternoon celebration and so visited Hestercombe Gardens. We were fortunate to be there on a beautiful warm, sunny morning. Although we would have loved to stay longer we had enough time to get a good taste of the gardens. We enjoyed the short video presentations showing the history of the house and the restoration of the gardens. We particularly liked the Victorian Terrace and the Great Plat and would have loved to have stayed longer just sitting in one of the delightful little areas looking at the arrangement of the the colours in the gardens as designed by Gertrude Jekyll and at the countryside beyond. We did not have time to visit many of the features north of the house but hopefully will visit again if in the area. Entrance fee is £9, including a donation to the Hestercombe Gardens Trust but that was at least of equal value to the pleasure and peaceful feelings that we experienced.
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In July 2013, linda s said about Hestercombe Gardens
Although slightly difficult to find, there is plenty of parking and also level walks for the less mobile. The herb garden just to the left at the entry to the cafe is worth a look and you can relax on the bench while taking in the scent of the surrounding herbs - it looks like you're trespassing in someone's home but you're free to be there. Each month has it's own delights in the gardens and the cafe is very good though perhaps a little short on seating. There are plants for sale and also a shop with gifts and cards.
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In July 2013, hchilverna said about Hestercombe Gardens
I loved walking around the gardens with my parents, it was peaceful, relaxed and I felt really inpired to do my garden the next day!
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In July 2013, fredwilf said about Hestercombe Gardens
Glad we went. Really lovely garden with lots of interesting features. good catering. Quite steep in places but accessible for must people.
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In July 2013, westcountrypro said about Hestercombe Gardens
Super place to visit gardens are interesting and the large garden/park garden to the rear is really lovely. Setting lovely and very good cafe at the house.
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In July 2013, faith194 said about Hestercombe Gardens
Hestercombe can be quite difficult to find down small lanes but it is a very relaxing place to wander around and pass an afternoon, with long walks and some very pretty plants to see too. The cafe is extremely good. All-in-all well worth a visit.
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In July 2019, Keith B said about Holiday Inn Preston
I’d like to thank Georgia for her professionalism and welcoming attitude as I walked into this hotel. I didn’t feel the same as I walked out over 4 years ago, when I would have say this hotel was very poor and not a hotel I would have wanted to return to. Georgia made the reception smile recognising my loyalty membership and making sure that after my last disastrous stay that I was happy with my room, telling me that the hotel had had a major transforming refurbishment.
Well she didn’t lie the rooms are now very welcoming and clean and tidy and I had one of the best nights sleep in a hotel for ages! The food offer is standard Holiday Inn menu but the chefs excellent cooking stood out! Bini served me (still think it’s a blokes name :-) ) the meal experience was a delight and she ensured that the professional approach to the customer carried on, great service!
Thank you Holiday Inn Preston for making my trip to rainy Preston a trip full of sunshine! I look forward to coming back soon!
Well she didn’t lie the rooms are now very welcoming and clean and tidy and I had one of the best nights sleep in a hotel for ages! The food offer is standard Holiday Inn menu but the chefs excellent cooking stood out! Bini served me (still think it’s a blokes name :-) ) the meal experience was a delight and she ensured that the professional approach to the customer carried on, great service!
Thank you Holiday Inn Preston for making my trip to rainy Preston a trip full of sunshine! I look forward to coming back soon!
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In August 2019, Sazdee said about Holiday Inn Preston
We had a great stay in a warm and welcoming environment! The rooms were spotless and the air conditioning was very welcome! The staff were exceptional - nothing was too much for them! We couldn’t recommend this hotel more highly and can’t wait to return!
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In August 2019, Weetraveller said about Holiday Inn Preston
This is by far best Holiday Inn I have stayed in.
Hotel has recently had a refurb,. New bar are dinning area,. Rooms have been completely overhauled and are very fresh and very modern
Staff all very friendly and polite can’t do enough for you.
Large selection of food available in bar
Lots of selections for breakfast too
Very modern work area in hotel too full of charging points and USB ports.
Hotel has recently had a refurb,. New bar are dinning area,. Rooms have been completely overhauled and are very fresh and very modern
Staff all very friendly and polite can’t do enough for you.
Large selection of food available in bar
Lots of selections for breakfast too
Very modern work area in hotel too full of charging points and USB ports.
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In August 2019, The Travelling Piggy said about Holiday Inn Preston
I stayed here for one night for work purposes. The check in staff were great and efficient. There is a 'mini gym' which is laughable but at least they have something. The room I was given was a twin the beds were comfortable and the room was clean. It had an iron and ironing board and hairdryer which was good.
We had breakfast this was atrocious, really bad coffee and poor selection of buffet food which wasn't cooked that well. I'd suggest getting breakfast in town as the hotel is located right by the city centre. Overall I enjoyed my stay here and wouldn't hesitate staying here again if in the area.
We had breakfast this was atrocious, really bad coffee and poor selection of buffet food which wasn't cooked that well. I'd suggest getting breakfast in town as the hotel is located right by the city centre. Overall I enjoyed my stay here and wouldn't hesitate staying here again if in the area.
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