Local Reviews
In February 2017, Michael J said about Hestercombe Gardens
Always a great place to relax Good food nice atmosphere
Good for couples or families Great walks good staff
Good for couples or families Great walks good staff
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In February 2017, Minnie3516 said about Hestercombe Gardens
Have been to Hestercombe a few times, it's a great place to blow the cobwebs away by walking around the beautiful grounds and gardens and there's also a choice of places for lunch. Great food, helpful, friendly staff. Second hand books are also for sale in the house. The volunteers help in the garden and the house. Well done to them all.
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In February 2017, adelaide60 said about Hestercombe Gardens
Having been given a season ticket we visited for the first time on a cold but sunny day in January and we were not disappointed.
Lovely views and pleasant cafe.
Lovely views and pleasant cafe.
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In February 2017, zoewillson said about Hestercombe Gardens
I have been a member for 3 years and visit fortnightly with family/friends and dog. There is always something different in flower to notice and a walk around the lakes never fails to please. The cafe is dog friendly inside and out all year round and the menu changes regularly I find it good value with generous portions. The membership is also good value
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In February 2017, Mike C said about Hestercombe Gardens
A very nice venue to relax with friends and family. Lovely gardens to walk around and the restaurant serves tasty food
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In February 2017, Len7C53 said about Hestercombe Gardens
Popped in for Sunday lunch in the stable lovely roast and able to walk it off Afterwards in pleasant surroundings
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In February 2017, Claire D said about Hestercombe Gardens
Lovely walks and gardens as promised in the guide. Visited the art exhibition which was in the lovely old house but wished there was some way of restoring the house to its former glory as it has some stunning features - the art wasn't it for me but each to their own. The cafe served lovely food at reasonable prices and lots of gluten free options so very happy husband. Well worth a visit and next time we will go in the summer with a picnic as such lovely grounds to roam.
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In February 2017, HMJ said about Hestercombe Gardens
Fairly local to this place and been many times. The gardens are a wonderful space but this time we went to see the house and the art exhibition, what a disappointment ! The house has some fantastic features and could be fabulous if they had the money to restore the place properly, but the art ? Well, total rubbish in our view and completely out of context in its environment. Contemporary art is an acquired taste I realise but this stuff is nonsense ! I am sure there are better local artists could would exhibit here which are more in keeping with the surroundings firstly, and secondly, not likened to a poorly put together primary school collection.... Very poor, the second hand book shop however is great !
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In March 2017, Laurence P said about Hestercombe Gardens
It is nice here but very over-priced unless you are a member. The tearooms are okay but they could probably do more with it and I thought it was also slightly overpriced.
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In March 2017, jmf-maf said about Hestercombe Gardens
What a lovely garden. I had visited before and been distracted by the fabulous formal garden, this time of year is less spectacular so we decided to look at the informal part.
The lady where you pay is so friendly (consistent with last visit), but we didn't quite believe the '2hrs to get around' - amateurs that we are!!
You could do a circuit much quicker if short of time but it really is worth finding all of the buildings and their views. There is a wonderful cafe/restaurant and shop selling gifts & plants on site as well as a beauty salon (as yet untried).
The house was disappointing as the art gallery was shut for changeover of artist and it can best be described as a work in progress although there is a formal restaurant with magnificent views and they hold weddings there.
Loads of space for children to run around and plenty of picnic areas when the weather picks up.
We all need to support this independent and historic house (but mostly garden!!)
The lady where you pay is so friendly (consistent with last visit), but we didn't quite believe the '2hrs to get around' - amateurs that we are!!
You could do a circuit much quicker if short of time but it really is worth finding all of the buildings and their views. There is a wonderful cafe/restaurant and shop selling gifts & plants on site as well as a beauty salon (as yet untried).
The house was disappointing as the art gallery was shut for changeover of artist and it can best be described as a work in progress although there is a formal restaurant with magnificent views and they hold weddings there.
Loads of space for children to run around and plenty of picnic areas when the weather picks up.
We all need to support this independent and historic house (but mostly garden!!)
Source: tripadvisor.co.uk