Garden Centre Reviews
This garden centre specialises in plants but it also offers most other accessories
which your average gardener might need. The business has been running for 30 years.
Friendly and knowledgeable staff are more than willing to help and advise you.
This is a totally independent GardenAction opinion of West Somerset Garden centre in the Minehead, Somerset area. Click any picture to enlarge it.
PLANTS AREA
The outside plants area is partially covered. It is pleasantly laid out with lots of features to break up the layout. The area stocks a large number of plants, more than its size would lead you to believe.
The quality of the plants is excellent, all were watered, weed free and looked healthy. No hardy plant guarantee was advertised.
INDOOR SALES AREA
This garden centre is all about plants so it is nit surprising that the indoor
sales area is restricted to gardening accessories. The area feels like a "real"
garden cente or nursery.
You will find most of your gardening needs here from spades and forks to plant feeds. We were particularly impressed with the extensive range of healthy house plants.
CAFE
We had a snack at this small cafe were impressed. It is basic but the atmosphere is very pleasant and it is well laid out. There is seating indoors and outside for sunny days.
Main meal specials (roasts or fish and chips) are served on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. These range from �5.50 (fish) to �8.50 (roast). There was a good range of well-priced sandwiches, toasties, salads and paninis.
The menu also included all day breakfasts at �4 to �5 which are available every day up to 2pm. Coffee, at an impressive �1.20, teas and cakes were also good quality and reasonably priced.
PET CENTRE
None.
AQUATICS None.
GARDEN SHEDS / GREENHOUSES There was a small selection just outside the front entrance.
WATER FEATURES No significant display of water features.
SPECIALITIES Plants!
TOILETS These were basic but clean and functional.
CAR PARKING
Lots of level tarmac car parking outside the main entrance.
DIRECTIONS AND CONTACT
The address is:
West Somerset Garden Centre
Mart Road
Minehead
Somerset TA24 5BJ
Tel: 01643 703612
Email: info@westsomersetgardencentre.co.uk
Website: http://www.westsomersetgardencentre.co.uk
A map can be found HERE
Our sat nav got us to the garden centre based on the town and road name.
DISABLED ACCESS
Wheelchair access was reasonable both inside and out. The outdoor area was partially
covered in reasonably solid gravel. Wheelchairs are available at the front door for no cost.
OPENING HOURS
Monday to Saturday 8am to 5pm
Sunday 10am to 4pm
SUMMARY
A medium-sized garden centre which grows a significant number of its own plants. They
concentrate on plants but stock a good range of garden feeds and accessories. The cafe is
basic but very pleasant serving good home-cooked food. We recommend it as a traditional
garden centre.
STAR RATINGS The lowest rating is 1 star, the highest rating is 5 stars.
AREA RATED STAR RATING
Plants
Indoor sales
Cafe
Overall rating