Contact us
Please note – we are NOT taking restaurant bookings from 1st May over the busy summer months.
Please use this contact form for other enquiries only. Thank you
OPENING TIMES
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 – 11:30 am
Lunch served 12:00pm – 3:00pm
Restaurant Bookings
Please note that we will NOT be taking restaurant bookings from 1st May 2026 during the busy summer months.
However…
Large groups – if you are a group of 8 or more please call us on 01931 712404 to book as we will require a non-refundable deposit per person and a pre order.
If you require downstairs seating due to mobility needs, please contact us in advance so we can ensure a comfortable and accessible table is reserved for you.
We kindly ask for your patience when visiting at this time. 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
Please contact us in advance regarding group bookings to ensure we are able to accommodate you.
We are unable to accept large groups without an advanced booking.
We are unable to accept coaches parties due to access restrictions and facilities available.
Please visit the restaurant page for further details
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
CONTACT DETAILS
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