Yesterday a visit - in temperatures in excess of 30 degrees - to
Hestercombe Gardens, just north of Taunton. This is not the
National Trust nor
English Heritage and it cost us £22. They are forgiven when you appreciate how much work has gone into the restoration of this fifty acre Georgian Landscape Garden.
In essence: Hestercombe resembles a compact, homely version of
Stourhead. Click on any of the images to make them larger.
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| Your author fronting the Pear Pond |
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The Great Cascade - Clare was being chatted up by some bloke
in a hut while I was diverted taking this shot. |
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| The Pergola at the bottom of the Formal Gardens |
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| Part of the Formal Gardens |
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| Clare reviews the Formal Gardens |
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| Hestercombe House |
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| The Formal Gardens |
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| A view of the House and Formal Gardens |
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| The Daisy Steps - the garden entrance from Reception |
Parking is good, and there's free WiFi in the pleasant cafe.
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