Hestercombe House and Gardens
Hestercombe Gardens, Cheddon Fitzpaine, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 8LG
Features
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Accessible parking
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Accessible toilets
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Conference rooms
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Corporate hire
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Film location
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In-house catering
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Mostly wheelchair accessible
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Pet friendly
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Suppliers list
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WiFi
We very much welcome people with disabilities, their carers and their assistance dogs ~ we hope you will find the information below useful in planning your visit.
About our site
For People On Wheels
The majority of Hestercombe’s historic estate was built at a time when little thought was given to making places accessible, so we have made reasonable adaptations as far as we can within the limitations of a listed building and grounds. There are still some areas that unfortunately cannot be accessed because they include steps and stairs, but we have marked out an all accessibility route in yellow on our Guide Map. On the Guide Map, we have marked routes suitable for pushchairs, wheelchairs and mobility scooters.
Although we are unable to provide specialist helpers or assistance, our staff will endeavour to help wherever possible.
If you normally require assistance and help please ensure that you bring a helper with you. Both people with disabilities and their helpers pay half-price admission, but if you’re a member with disabilities, then your helper will also have free admission.
Mobility access
We have a four wheel All-Terrain ‘Tramper’ mobility scooter available for hire at £5 per two hour slot. Please pre-book this in advance by calling 01823 413923 (payment is required to secure booking). The tramper scheme is operated by Countryside Mobility, and they require any non-members of the scheme to join for a one-off fee of £3.00.
Hestercombe House
There is wheelchair access throughout the ground floor of the House to the Gift Shop, Second-hand Book Shop and toilets. The art gallery on the first floor does not have disabled access yet but we show an audio narrated video about our current exhibition on a pre-recorded video downstairs, with seating available. The audio is not available on a loop, although headphones can be requested. Assistance dogs are most welcome in the House but must be identifiable.
Toilets
There are fully accessible toilets by the entrance to the Ticket Office, Visitor Centre Courtyard and Café, Hestercombe House and the Mill.
Changing Place Toilet in Hestercombe House
We are delighted that the accessible toilet in Hestercombe House has now received accreditation as an official Changing Places Toilet. A Changing Places toilet provides sanitary accommodation for people with multiple and complex disabilities who have one or two assistants with them. The facility includes a height-adjustable, adult-sized changing bench, ceiling track hoist system, adequate space for the disabled person and up to two assistants, peninsular toilet with space both sides for assistants, privacy screen, wide paper roll, large waste disposal bin, washbasin and back rest on toilet seat. The project was jointly funded by the Somerset Community Foundation and Reflect PMLD to whom we are incredibly grateful.
If you’re looking for a business venue in Somerset, Hestercombe provides the ideal location for your next conference, corporate event, board meeting, or even a smaller training session and seminar.
Conveniently located in the heart of Somerset and with good access to main routes in and out of the south west – all venue spaces are nestled amongst the 50 acres of gardens and woodland – perfect for a breath of fresh air to keep the mind sharp for a day of business.
Our friendly team will be on hand from start to finish make sure your event runs smoothly and you and your guests leave happy.
We have an outstanding food offering and can cater to your requirements with a selection of cold buffets, delicious working lunches or a three-course sit down meal.
Drop us a line (info@hestercombe.com) to enquire about hiring our venue for a wedding conference, party or event space.
We very much welcome people with disabilities, their carers and their assistance dogs ~ we hope you will find the information below useful in planning your visit.
About our site
For People On Wheels
The majority of Hestercombe’s historic estate was built at a time when little thought was given to making places accessible, so we have made reasonable adaptations as far as we can within the limitations of a listed building and grounds. There are still some areas that unfortunately cannot be accessed because they include steps and stairs, but we have marked out an all accessibility route in yellow on our Guide Map. On the Guide Map, we have marked routes suitable for pushchairs, wheelchairs and mobility scooters.
Although we are unable to provide specialist helpers or assistance, our staff will endeavour to help wherever possible.
If you normally require assistance and help please ensure that you bring a helper with you. Both people with disabilities and their helpers pay half-price admission, but if you’re a member with disabilities, then your helper will also have free admission.
Mobility access
We have a four wheel All-Terrain ‘Tramper’ mobility scooter available for hire at £5 per two hour slot. Please pre-book this in advance by calling 01823 413923 (payment is required to secure booking). The tramper scheme is operated by Countryside Mobility, and they require any non-members of the scheme to join for a one-off fee of £3.00.
Hestercombe House
There is wheelchair access throughout the ground floor of the House to the Gift Shop, Second-hand Book Shop and toilets. The art gallery on the first floor does not have disabled access yet but we show an audio narrated video about our current exhibition on a pre-recorded video downstairs, with seating available. The audio is not available on a loop, although headphones can be requested. Assistance dogs are most welcome in the House but must be identifiable.
Toilets
There are fully accessible toilets by the entrance to the Ticket Office, Visitor Centre Courtyard and Café, Hestercombe House and the Mill.
Changing Place Toilet in Hestercombe House
We are delighted that the accessible toilet in Hestercombe House has now received accreditation as an official Changing Places Toilet. A Changing Places toilet provides sanitary accommodation for people with multiple and complex disabilities who have one or two assistants with them. The facility includes a height-adjustable, adult-sized changing bench, ceiling track hoist system, adequate space for the disabled person and up to two assistants, peninsular toilet with space both sides for assistants, privacy screen, wide paper roll, large waste disposal bin, washbasin and back rest on toilet seat. The project was jointly funded by the Somerset Community Foundation and Reflect PMLD to whom we are incredibly grateful.