To book a table in the restaurant please call them directly before 11am or after 3pm (during opening hours) DO NOT use the form below as it may not be picked up in time and your table will not be booked. Please note that we cannot guarantee specific table requests

Please use this contact form for other enquiries only. Thank you 

Larch Cottage Nursery:

We are open 7 day a week.

Current opening times:

The Nursery 9:00am – 5:00pm

Red Barn 9:00am – 5:00pm

La Casa Verde 9:00am – 5:00pm

 (We are only closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day).

La Casa Verde:   

Open from 9:00am  – 5:00pm for  Coffee, Cake and Scones

(last orders 4:30pm)

Breakfast served 9:00am – 11:00 am (Last orders 10:50am)

Lunch served 11:30pm – 3:00pm

Restaurant Bookings

To book a table in La Casa Verde please call the restaurant directly on 01931 712404 before 11am or after 3pm (during opening hours) Please do not send an email as they may not be picked up in time to confirm your booking. Please note that we cannot guarantee specific table requests.

Large groups – if you are a group of 8 or more please note that we will require a non-refundable deposit per person and a pre order.

If you require downstairs seating due to mobility needs, please call in advance so we can ensure a comfortable and accessible table is reserved for you.

We kindly ask for your patience when visiting. Our team works hard to serve everyone, and we have a zero-tolerance policy towards any form of rudeness or abusive behaviour. Thank you 

Disabled Access ~ Free Parking

Dogs are not allowed into the Nursery, La Casa Verde or Red Barn    

Group Bookings and Coach Parties

We are unable to accept large groups without an advanced booking.

Please contact us in advance regarding group bookings to ensure we are able to accommodate you. 

We are unable to accept coaches parties due to access restrictions and facilities available.

Please note that for large groups we charge an entry fee of £6 per person (with proceeds going to charity), please contact us for further details 

Please visit the restaurant page for further details if you plan to visit the restaurant as part of your visit

Chapel and Gardens 2026

Our Private Gardens and Chapel are open from Sunday 3rd May 2026. They will be open on a Wednesday and Sunday 1-4pm from the 3rd May until the 30th September (£6 entry fee with proceeds going to charity)

For more details on events we run here throughout the year please visit our events page.

Dogs are NOT allowed in the nursery and gardens, restaurant or shop

LARCH COTTAGE NURSERIES,
Melkinthorpe, Penrith, Cumbria. CA10 2DR
Telephone: 01931 712404
Email: plants@larchcottage.co.uk

RED BARN GALLERY,
Telephone: 01931 712767
Email: info@redbarngallery.co.uk