Local Reviews
In August 2018, GordonPembury said about Hestercombe Gardens
Lovely helpful staff but it's a hard push round for disabled visitors on rough paths. It's peaceful and quiet so if you take children and expect them to be entertained every two seconds you will be disappointed. An adult venue perhaps. The house itself is work in progress; this does not have the flim-flam of a Blenheim, nor are the gardens as extensive as Heligan. But for a peaceful stroll you could do far worse
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In August 2018, shrimpo1 said about Hestercombe Gardens
Aside from the obvious, the gardens and grounds, I was really impressed by the small outdoor eatery. Nothing fancy, nothing posh but the food flavor and preparation were not just out of this world, they were inter-stella. A side portion of chips were to die for, and how anyone can tease such a taste from something simple like sardines on toast? The chef has achieved GENIUS status.Oh, nearly forgot the Espresso was also first class.
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In August 2018, Jandave21 said about Hestercombe Gardens
Visited Hestercombe with elderly but very capable mother and two sons (15 and 11). We are frequent visitors and come several times a year. Disappointed with the number of dogs both in the woodland garden and formal garden. Surely they shouldn’t be in the formal garden? Dog poo on some of the paths in the woodland garden. No sign of bins. Dogs also roaming off lead. Not acceptable.
Gardens looked good and many flowers out in bloom. Beautiful views over Vale of Taunton.
Ate in courtyard cafe. Staff seemed unable to cope and were very slow.
Hestercombe please sort the dog situation out.
Gardens looked good and many flowers out in bloom. Beautiful views over Vale of Taunton.
Ate in courtyard cafe. Staff seemed unable to cope and were very slow.
Hestercombe please sort the dog situation out.
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In August 2018, OlliesGranny said about Hestercombe Gardens
Gorgeous parkland gardens. Wonderful views across Taunton Deane. Helpful and friendly staff. Super cafe that accommodates four legged friends and even sells doggy ice cream. Very good plant section which is run by a very knowledgeable lady.
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In August 2018, Manley12 said about Hestercombe Gardens
We had been to hestercombe before many years ago. Lovely gardens which are not absolutely wheelchair friendly but it very definitely is dog friendly. They even had dog icecream!! Had a restaurant with limited snack type menu with good size portions. Parking was easy but you do need a sat nav which may take you to a farm look out for the brown tourist signs when you get closer
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In September 2018, Theenglishcritic said about Hestercombe Gardens
We went here after quite a long time as our grandchildren were taking part in an activity.
It is a nice walk, regrettably with little else. Cafe was particularly disappointing. Wouldn't rush to go again
It is a nice walk, regrettably with little else. Cafe was particularly disappointing. Wouldn't rush to go again
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In September 2018, Malcolm N said about Hestercombe Gardens
Just attended my daughter's wedding at this fabulous venue. The ceremony, wedding breakfast and reception were all perfectly organised and ran so smoothly. The food & service was excellent and plentiful. First class main meal and really tasty buffet for the evening event. Thoroughly recommended.
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In September 2018, bertie333 said about Hestercombe Gardens
A dissappointing visit the views were amazing and the formal garden attractive we felt it was expensive for what we saw.Somehow I felt it was very disjointed I know the waterfall was under repair so maybe that would have brought the garden to life.
The cafe was adequate and staff helpful
The cafe was adequate and staff helpful
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In September 2018, Doreen W said about Hestercombe Gardens
Well worth a visit, a lovely walk around different garden types, the lake is really nice, the views are magnificent. This is not an easy walk and not very wheelchair accessible in places, but saying that well worth the effort and at the end of your walk there is a lovely cafe, and shop with a small plant sale area.
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In September 2018, Sue H said about Hestercombe Gardens
Visited as Gertrude Jekyll garden. Gardens were lovely. Worth a visit. But for me was not as much a wow factor as I expected.
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