by Anna | Nov 6, 2019 | Blog, Gardeners Blog
The arrival of November means our team of gardeners are busy preparing the gardens for the chilly winter months that lie ahead. We’ve been chatting to our Head Gardener Claire to find out what this involves. 1) Digging up the gladioli corms The sight of peach...
by Lauren Fraser | Oct 24, 2019 | Blog, Wedding Blogs
There aren’t many events in life that bring together every generation under one roof for one big reason, but your wedding is one of them. As a Taunton wedding venue, we’ve had the inside scoop on hundreds of celebrations so in this planning post,...
by Lauren Fraser | Sep 26, 2019 | Blog, Wedding Blogs
Listening to the birdsong lilt through the air. Feeling the whisper of breeze calm your nerves. Wandering across the lawn, turning the corner and soaking up the moment you’re first seen by your guests. There is so much to love about outdoor wedding ceremonies in...
by Lauren Fraser | Aug 28, 2019 | Wedding Blogs
Rustic stone walls. The soft glow of fairy lights strewn from the rafters. Lofty ceilings that marry a sense of space with charm. There’s so much to love about a Somerset Barn wedding, but just how do you bring it in on budget? With these 10 top tips, you’ll be ready...
by Chris | Aug 27, 2019 | Blog, History Blog
MEMORIES OF HESTERCOMBE – PART 17: A TALE OF TWO CHAPELS Chapter One: The Medieval Chapel The Hestercombe archives are bursting at the seams with facts, pictures and accounts of the history of Hestercombe and those who lived and worked here. In this installment...
by Anna | Aug 15, 2019 | Blog
It’s mid-August which means the Formal Garden is blooming and it’s star turn, the Great Plat, has bundles of colour. Looking at the Plat from the Victorian Terrace, the scene is punctuated by cartoon-bright blooms: electric-blue delphiniums, coral and red...
