by Lauren May | Mar 11, 2019 | Blog
Daffodils (in Latin, Narcissus pseudonarcissus) springing up signal the arrival of spring and have been the muse for many artists and poets including the famous poem by William Wordsworth, who had a home in Somerset. You can find many beautiful variations of the...
by Chris | Mar 8, 2019 | Blog, Gardeners Blog
Celebrating International Women’s Day at Hestercombe From the moment Constance Portman gently suggested to her husband Teddy that she have a small amount of extra garden for herself at Hestercombe, women continued to play a significant part in the running of the...
by Chris | Mar 8, 2019 | Blog
10 Amazing Easter Activities for Kids in 2019 Easter wouldn’t be Easter without an egg hunt, but let’s face it – nobody can eat that much chocolate, right? We’ve put together a list of do-it-yourself Easter activities for kids that don’t necessarily end in...
by Chris | Mar 8, 2019 | Blog
Best Things to do this Easter Weekend in Somerset and beyond Across Taunton, Somerset and Dorset, Easter is in the air and if you’re looking for an Easter egg hunt, there are plenty of options for you and your little ones. Here’s our list of the best things to...
by Chris | Mar 7, 2019 | Blog
Accessible Day Out in Somerset Written by Katlyn McDonald Hestercombe House, based within Hestercombe Gardens near Taunton, is a historic house with 12th century origins – all upgraded, added to and demolished by Hestercombe’s owners throughout the...
by Anna | Feb 28, 2019 | Blog
Devon-based company Moshulu recently used the Edwardian Garden at Hestercombe as the backdrop for their summer 2019 campaign photo shoot. The honey coloured stone of the Edwardian Garden was the perfect pairing for their signature pastel shades. Moshulu is home to a...
