Local Reviews
In March 2025, Sarah D said about Hestercombe Gardens
We had lovely morning here. Started off with a Cappuccino and cake. Then we had a nice hour walk with our two dogs around the gardens. Enjoy seeing the waterfall and the swan.
We then and had lunch in the cafe. I had a burger and chips. My partner had chicken leg curry. Both were really tasty. We were impressed there was a non alcoholic choice. I had a Taunton cider company 0% & my partner had a Peroni 0%. Very enjoyable visit.
We then and had lunch in the cafe. I had a burger and chips. My partner had chicken leg curry. Both were really tasty. We were impressed there was a non alcoholic choice. I had a Taunton cider company 0% & my partner had a Peroni 0%. Very enjoyable visit.
Source: tripadvisor.co.uk
In April 2025, Nigel S said about Hestercombe Gardens
Gardens are amazing all year round plenty to see as you walk around formal gardens are varied and well kept and the woodland/park areas offer interesting mix. Gallery was ok but overall let the whole thing down a little and had the feel of needing a bit more work. Internal visit of building could do with more information about history. Cafe provides a varied menu but certainly not cheap.
Source: tripadvisor.co.uk
In February 2021, U8772IP said about Mercure Dunkenhalgh Hotel & Spa
I had to visit for work purposes and was very impressed with the measures they have in place during Covid. I had room service breakfast and evening meal for convenience, which were very good. It’s a shame the spa isn’t open, but I will return and hopefully use those facilities.
Source: tripadvisor.co.uk
In February 2021, Isn said about Mercure Dunkenhalgh Hotel & Spa
The hotel has made every effort to make my stay comfortable and Covid19 safe. Breakfast is excellent and my room is spacious and comfortable. This is my second visit in two weeks and will stay here again if in the area! Very close to motorways without being like a service station! Recommended!
Source: tripadvisor.co.uk
In February 2021, Giovanni Melfi said about Mercure Dunkenhalgh Hotel & Spa
I've stayed in this hotel for 3 months for a business trip, all the employees of the hotel are really nice and helpful.
The hotel is clean and the breakfast is good.
The rooms are quit big and comfortable.
Unfortunately I could use gym and spa for one week only because of corona, but they are nice too !
5 stars, if you search for a clean and big hotel with a lot of greens around, this is the right place
The hotel is clean and the breakfast is good.
The rooms are quit big and comfortable.
Unfortunately I could use gym and spa for one week only because of corona, but they are nice too !
5 stars, if you search for a clean and big hotel with a lot of greens around, this is the right place
Source: tripadvisor.co.uk
In April 2025, Daydream20759995959 said about Hestercombe Gardens
Ordering tea coffee cake or savoury snack used to be pleasurable.
Now there is a Please wait to be seated sign.Quite unnecessary on a quiet day.
Worse still one is not permitted to enter purchase and pay for hot drinks cake etc
Hence this is no longer a place where I feel happy to lunch or bring friends.
I prefered it when it had a less elitist feel.
Your small cafe is better but rarely open.
PG tea bags are a disappointing feature.I would expect better.
A more casual relaxed feel would be better suited to a garden visit.
If I wanted fine dining and table service I would go elsewhere.
I would like cosy casual and much rather pay as I order.
Sadly it was lovely and now it isn't.
Now there is a Please wait to be seated sign.Quite unnecessary on a quiet day.
Worse still one is not permitted to enter purchase and pay for hot drinks cake etc
Hence this is no longer a place where I feel happy to lunch or bring friends.
I prefered it when it had a less elitist feel.
Your small cafe is better but rarely open.
PG tea bags are a disappointing feature.I would expect better.
A more casual relaxed feel would be better suited to a garden visit.
If I wanted fine dining and table service I would go elsewhere.
I would like cosy casual and much rather pay as I order.
Sadly it was lovely and now it isn't.
Source: tripadvisor.co.uk
In May 2025, Margaret B said about Hestercombe Gardens
Absolutely wonderful gardens. Loved the daisy steps and the climb through trees and past ponds is well worth it for the view of Taunton vale. Lots of temples and such like allowing you to take in the vistas and have a rest.
Source: tripadvisor.co.uk
In May 2025, Patembleton said about Hestercombe Gardens
The gardens are lovely as usual but there is no where to get a drink of anything or buy a cake or ice cream without sitting in a restaurant setting. I had lunch there and although I felt the waiters welcoming but the food was mediocre and I really don’t want to be forced into a formal setting when I visit a garden. It is also worrying that there are no points to even fill a water bottle, I became dehydrated as i finished the gardens.
Source: tripadvisor.co.uk
In May 2025, S Woody said about Hestercombe Gardens
Visited yesterday with family. Hestercombe is lovely as it has both formal gardens & more natural woodland/meadow walks. We were very fortunate to see a pair of Canadian Geese next to the largest pond. It was calming to browse the second hand book shop & the plant stalls. We very much enjoyed tea & cake at the restaurant, I particularly like that it’s table service as it’s far more pleasant and relaxing.
Source: tripadvisor.co.uk
In May 2025, darren p said about Hestercombe Gardens
This is a beautiful place great gardens where dogs are more than welcome but not in the actual house theirs a lovely place to buy food and plants we had a great day
Source: tripadvisor.co.uk