Local Reviews
In April 2019, Roundway-2013 said about Hestercombe Gardens
Best to visit once the spring flowers are in bllom - still looks like a work in progress. The house is interesting but the art displays need to be livelier!
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In April 2019, Mrs Julie L said about Hestercombe Gardens
I had been looking forward to visiting Hestercombe and being March thought the formal gardens would be full of Spring planting. How disappointed I was to see a mass of the most unsuitable plant ‘ Bergenia Cordifolia’ which I believe should only be used to ground cover an unseen part of a garden. Perhaps if I visit next year in the Spring the gardeners will have remembered that this Autumn they need to plant some bulbs! The walk through the valley was the highlight of the visit.
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In April 2019, nannysue2014 said about Hestercombe Gardens
Fab walk through the vast woodlands and grounds. Fab views of the valley, waterfalls and lakes, gorgeous little buildings throughout! Had a cream tea in the restaurant, yummy, three warm scones with cream and jam, and pot of tea, plenty of it £10, will re-visit 😁.Lovely extra, a walk in the Blundell woods, stunning !
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In April 2019, Louise H said about Hestercombe Gardens
A perfect length walk for the family... lots for 10 year old to do, as well as being suitable for prams. Lots of climbing and scrambling as well as lots of small buildings to explore and find out about. Only criticism is that route is not signposted well at the end.
Lovely afternoon out... recommended 😊
Lovely afternoon out... recommended 😊
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In April 2019, 3mily3astley said about Hestercombe Gardens
I hosted an Afternoon Tea at Hestercombe House for my sister's hen do. We hired the Dining Room for 16 people and were thrilled with the fantastic service we received from Jess. She was very attentive and friendly, and happy to help with any request. There were two gluten free guests in my party who said that they didn't enjoy the "chalky" GF scones, but the rest of the guests were very happy with their meals. The pictures we took on the steps outside were beatiful, especially in the sunshine, and the Bride had a fantastic time. Would recommend, and would like to visit again to have time to enjoy the gardens.
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In April 2019, David H said about Hestercombe Gardens
I have been meaning to visit Hestercombe for some time and will not wait so long to go back again.
Set in 50 acres, steeped in history, the area ranges from the more formal Lutyens designed and Jekyll planted Edwardian garden to the Georgian landscape with water features and summerhouse.
It is a tranquil spot guaranteed to inspire visitors.
Set in 50 acres, steeped in history, the area ranges from the more formal Lutyens designed and Jekyll planted Edwardian garden to the Georgian landscape with water features and summerhouse.
It is a tranquil spot guaranteed to inspire visitors.
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In May 2019, Mysteryguest1340 said about Hestercombe Gardens
Even though it’s busy service in the tea rooms was swift and efficient, good portions on the cream teas too. Dog friendly, ample parking if a little uneven. Check out the gift shop for those little thing for the man who has everything
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In May 2019, Netty1313 said about Hestercombe Gardens
Lovely gardens- very peaceful with fantastic views
The art exhibition was ‘different’ and probably not to everyone’s taste
Whilst there are some even paths there is also a lot of uneven paths and steps
The house was the Somerset fire service HQ for many years - what a place to have an office! Would never have minded going to work albeit I suspect the gardens were not quite as they are now 😎
The art exhibition was ‘different’ and probably not to everyone’s taste
Whilst there are some even paths there is also a lot of uneven paths and steps
The house was the Somerset fire service HQ for many years - what a place to have an office! Would never have minded going to work albeit I suspect the gardens were not quite as they are now 😎
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In May 2019, dacameron568 said about Hestercombe Gardens
We have been to Hestercombe Gardens many times, sometimes with small grandchildren, sometimes just to find a quiet spot to read. The woodlands and formal gardens are beautiful and a walk around the woods is not too long for children or older people. Our grandchildren enjoyed playing in the streams, feeding the ducks and fish and visiting the various little 'house's around the gardens - but especially the witch's house! From the top of the garden trail there are some stunning views across the Vale of Taunton with the whole town laid out below. The last little 'house' is a great place to take a good book on a sunny day. We can also recommend the shop and restaurant which is not large but serves good food and coffee - a good place to go for lunch on the very outskirts of Taunton.
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In May 2019, ROBERT H said about Hestercombe Gardens
we visited Hestercombe gardens and house having received a gift voucher from our daughter for Easter. we were a little disappointed with the house which contained an art collection which we did not understand. however the gardens were magnificent. my wife walks with the aid of crutches and even though there were many different levels which she reached slowly via the steps she really enjoyed the time. she sat in one particular place and listened to the bird song which she thoroughly enjoyed. I walked around a lot of the gardens but we will return in the not too distant future. We stopped off at the stable café for a drink. the staff everywhere were very helpful and courteus
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