Local Reviews
In September 2017, keiley33 said about Hestercombe Gardens
Lovely walks and cafe. We had a lovely day here! Very peaceful & not too busy!
Unfortunately it is a bit pricey to enter!
Unfortunately it is a bit pricey to enter!
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In September 2017, Shirley H said about Hestercombe Gardens
I recently attended an 80th birthday party at Hestercombe, the food was fabulous, the surroundings stunning, and despite the rain, the gardens looked great
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In September 2017, Durnovarian39 said about Hestercombe Gardens
Group visit to gardens on a blustery evening, with Pimms and canapés in the Orangery, followed by excellent meal and service in restaurant. Service by group of young people was well above expectations ( thank you) . Everyone thoroughly enjoyed the event and would recommend to anyone hosting large group.
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In September 2017, AlD134634 said about Hestercombe Gardens
Whist the house is not very inspiring the formal gardens are unique in form and design. The imaginative layout as a sunken garden so late in the year was a treat to see. Sadly we did not have time to explore the whole garden so a return visit will be planned for the Spring to fully appreciate these gardens.
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In October 2017, AnnePO1 said about Hestercombe Gardens
We spent hours exploring this exciting and contrasting extensive gardens.
It's a long time since I last visited before the landscape garden was cleared.
They should be really proud of their achievements to date. I hope they to find funding to continue the restoration.
It may seem expensive to enter at £11 an adult but honestly worth every penny and easy to spend all day here.
It's a long time since I last visited before the landscape garden was cleared.
They should be really proud of their achievements to date. I hope they to find funding to continue the restoration.
It may seem expensive to enter at £11 an adult but honestly worth every penny and easy to spend all day here.
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In October 2017, vinny977 said about Hestercombe Gardens
If you love beautiful gardens you will love Hestercombe. It is quite local to us but we do love to visit . Take the time, you will not be disappointed.
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In October 2017, tracy m said about Hestercombe Gardens
A beautiful house set in beautiful gardens with lovely walks, and little hidden buildings all the way round.
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In October 2017, Kerri C said about Hestercombe Gardens
A beautiful venue that is dog friendly (dogs must be on a lead at all times). Dogs are not allowed in all areas like the main house. We spent a fantastic day there.
We had coffee & cakes in a courtyard area & it was nice.
We had coffee & cakes in a courtyard area & it was nice.
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In October 2017, Mike and Pat O said about Hestercombe Gardens
Although we had a skirmish with Georgian Landscape Garden, we spent more time exploring the formal gardens. The view from the Victorian Terrace is quite stunning. You can then progress on a voyage of discovery through the Edwardian Formal Gardens. The heady aromas of the delightful Dutch Garden, the Great Plat and the Pergola are not to be missed. Hestercombe, from its elevated position provides spectacular panoramas of the surrounding countryside. There is much to see which would make any visit worthwhile.
The House has many commendable architectural features and much of its first floor is given over to displaying exhibits from its Contemporary Art Gallery. I was a bit surprised that, the crumpled paper, down which ink appeared to have been allowed to dribble and fixed to the walls with bulldog clips, were exhibits. In other rooms, works in similar vein were displayed.
We found the ‘below stairs’ experience rather more rewarding and the display of old black-and-white prints provided a fascinating insight to the history of the house.
We had lunch at the Stables Cafe. Again this provoked a mixed response; my wife enjoyed her meal but I found the salmon pate a little on the bland side and the mountain of salad did little to compensate for the lack of substance.
The House has many commendable architectural features and much of its first floor is given over to displaying exhibits from its Contemporary Art Gallery. I was a bit surprised that, the crumpled paper, down which ink appeared to have been allowed to dribble and fixed to the walls with bulldog clips, were exhibits. In other rooms, works in similar vein were displayed.
We found the ‘below stairs’ experience rather more rewarding and the display of old black-and-white prints provided a fascinating insight to the history of the house.
We had lunch at the Stables Cafe. Again this provoked a mixed response; my wife enjoyed her meal but I found the salmon pate a little on the bland side and the mountain of salad did little to compensate for the lack of substance.
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In October 2017, busterSolihull said about Hestercombe Gardens
My wife and I had rejoined HHA again ( £77.00 third year... visited 25 properties last year and 20 so far this year) and visited Hestercombe whilst on the way to Forde Abbey (22 miles .. 45 mins) also HHA (both free to members) on Friday 20th.
The Victorian Shrubbery, Georgian Landscape, Edwardian Formal Garden and the two ponds are lovely approx 2 hour stroll ( I had to take it slowly as there is some Up hill and I have chronic bronchitis)
There is little interest in the house except it is worth seeing the black and white photos of its history during the war and the Portman Family era. We had a snack in The Stables Cafe which was very tasty (Smoked Trout Pate with rocket, pumpkin and roasted pepper houmus on granary bread £7.25 and the Three Cheese and Tomato Frittata £6.75 both with accompany of salad garnish and new potatoe salad), the only let down was my double espresso ( I think it was more extra water as it was very weak)
The Victorian Shrubbery, Georgian Landscape, Edwardian Formal Garden and the two ponds are lovely approx 2 hour stroll ( I had to take it slowly as there is some Up hill and I have chronic bronchitis)
There is little interest in the house except it is worth seeing the black and white photos of its history during the war and the Portman Family era. We had a snack in The Stables Cafe which was very tasty (Smoked Trout Pate with rocket, pumpkin and roasted pepper houmus on granary bread £7.25 and the Three Cheese and Tomato Frittata £6.75 both with accompany of salad garnish and new potatoe salad), the only let down was my double espresso ( I think it was more extra water as it was very weak)
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