"This place is a total vibe, especially the Italian inspired restaurant La Casa Verde, where I tried a divine broccoli and Gruyere soup with sourdough. The garlic mushrooms with goats cheese on sourdough was also incredible. I only tried one mushroom as it was not from my plate but it was the best thing I have ever put it in my mouth!"

I just wanted to say a big thank you for my lovely alpine plants and Hamamelis, which arrived safely yesterday.
They were packed beautifully and very securely, as always.  I am really grateful for the quality of my plants and quick delivery. 
I am sure I will be ordering from you again soon!

May 2025

Many thanks for delivery of my tree sapling order which arrived on time and in perfect condition.  Not bad considering that I live at the opposite end of the country to you.

May 2025

This plant is growing well now and really healthy. I should have had more faith! Everything I’ve ever bought from you over the years has been in tip top condition; this is the first year I’ve ordered on-line and I have to commend you on your packing as well, not all companies take the care that you do!

April 2025

Just wanted to thank you for the really easy and quick delivery of the flowering apricot tree.  It arrived in good condition and in bloom; my wife is thrilled.

Thanks again

April 2025

Quite an amazing place, really!

We knew it would be enjoyable to visit on a lovely sunny day, on our way home from a short break in the Lakes/Dales, but weren't prepared for just how nice it would be - or how extensive. A great place for the hard-core gardener or someone who wants some extra statuary for their grounds, but for us with our little back yard it was just fun to walk around - and we did get a couple of plants and some trailing lobelia. Luckily we'd had the foresight to book a table in the restaurant in advance. We hadn't realised that the extra part of the garden with ticketed entry is only open Wednesday & Sunday afternoons (we went on a Friday) - hence the confused look when we tried to pay to get in! - but there's more than enough to spend a good amount of time enjoying anyway.

May 2025

Great place for browsing outdoor statues & a variety of plants/shrubs & trees. Lunch on the balcony was delicious & service good too. The gift shop next door is a bonus.

May 2025

Probably my favourite garden centre.

It’s an amazing garden, which feels like a fairy tale to walk through. As you turn right at the end of the path you see a wonderfully peaceful cafe. Up the stairs you find a shaded area from which you oversee the luscious gardens over a pond lively with little fish. I recommend this place not just as a garden centre but as a beautiful botanical garden worthy of a visit to feel as if you enter an enchanted forest.

May 2025

One of the best nurseries I've ever been too.

We've been coming here for over 17 years and it is still one of my favourite places to visit when we are in the area! Brilliant variety of high quality products, plants, shrubs and trees!

May 2025

A truly amazing place.

Had a wonderful wander round and then into the cafe which was equally lovely. Beautiful cakes and scones..definitely worth many visits.

May 2025

Awesome place

Huge variety of plants, amazing setting, beautiful grounds. Tranquil and peaceful, will definitely be back soon.

April 2026

The most beautiful nursery in the world. It's not just a visit, it's an experience

May 2025

What a wonderful find.

Fabulous surroundings. Excellent range of plants and lovely restaurant.

May 2025

Dear Larch Cottage Mail Order Team

Thank you for sending me my order of Camelia Transnokoensis, which I received yesterday.  The plant was very well packed for safe delivery and is an excellent, healthy plant and good value.  I'm very pleased with my purchase and will have no hesitation in buying again from your Nursery.

April 2026

Just to let you know that my owl arrived safely last week and is now installed happily in my garden, where I can view her frequently from my kitchen. Thank you for your most prompt and amicable service and I hope to visit you again when I am staying with friends in Penrith.

March 2026

I ordered a scarcely available ornamental tree. The price was right and delivery charge very fair. The tree arrived just a few days later by overnight courier, very well packed and in perfect condition. Thank you Larch Cottage.

February 2026

We were recommended to visit the nursery while visiting the area by some friends so off we went. The nursery itself is fabulous, very extensive, and so many different types of plants and trees. There is also a nice restaurant as well, which we visited for a hot drink and a snack. All the staff were both helpful and friendly. We were pleased to have visited

January 2026

Simply wonderful.

There’s nowhere like it. Make a day of it, eat in the Italian restaurant and wander round the impressive plant nursery.

January 2026

An absolute tardis!

Fantastic place with such a variety of plants.

October 2025

"Lots of choices from a large selection of quality plants. If you love gardening it's worth a visit as they have many plants you won't find in your normal garden center. Also lots of planted areas so you can see the plants growing in situation which is helpful for seeing how they would look out of their pots!

Good cafe/restaurant with some lovely views of the gardens."

"My shrubs arrived today – the first day possible from the instructions I sent you. Not only are the shrubs of brilliant quality, with flower buds for next season already showing, but I am just astounded at the effort that had gone into your packaging.  The plants arrived in perfect condition. I will definitely want to order more plants from yourselves."