Near Taunton, Somerset Map of places visited on this trip
2nd September 2017 Photos by Hetty
Hestercombe is a member of Historic Houses Association – free to friends
There is a watermill by the mill pond
and a dynamo house
The Dutch Garden
The Orangery 
It is unusual to see lemon trees in England
The Edwardian formal garden had lots of gladioli
The 16th century house was altered and enlarged in the 18th and 19th centuries. It was used by the army in WW2 and then passed to the Council, and became the fire service HQ and call centre for Somerset until 2012. The house is unfurnished but does have some grand ceilings
The Georgian landscape garden has lakes and follies
Octagonal Summerhouse
Chinese Seat
Rustic Seat
Charcoal burner’s camp
Gothic alcove
Temple arbour
Witch house
Mausoleum
The gardens are lovely.
Next: Westward Ho!