Guest Book
Here are some of the comments which visitors to The Larches have made when leaving. Reported sightings of red squirrels and ospreys are underlined in italics.
- “A perfect base in a perfect place for a perfect holiday. The Larches is easily the best place we have stayed in out of all our visits to Thornthwaite. Hopefully we will be back.” July 2010
- “Lovely house, perfect location for walking, biking, canoeing… Saw the red squirrel. Really enjoyed our stay here. Would recommend the walk up to the Visitors’ Centre for a cuppa and piece of cake!
” July 2010 - “Lovely cottage in beautiful surroundings. Absolutely love the Belvedere – what a fantastic idea! Had most of our meals in there during the evening – enjoying the breathtaking views…. We will hopefully be back.” June 2010
- “Great base for a week of top class mountain biking & walking. We like: Keswick Beer Festival, TBTL (The Belvedere at The Larches), ‘Northanger Abbey’, Whinlatter trails” June 2010
- “Simply the nicest cottage we’ve ever stayed in – feels like home! Lovely walks, splendid weather, breathtaking views – thank you. If the Belvedere’s not here, it’s because we’ve taken it home with us!” May 2010
- “Loved this house, had fabulous weather and took so many photos of Skiddaw from the Belvedere.” April 2010
- “Our third visit and still love this cottage. Weather not so good, but the snow has made everything beautiful. Saw the red squirrel once. We will come again!” April 2010
- “Whenever we’ve not been walking, we’ve been trawling through your books and finding new walks and reading chunks of Wainwright’s biography. We love the house – a real home, warm and comfortable.” March 2010
- “I love the house… and love the view from the dining table. Now I know how to play solitaire, it seems fun. Bella (aged 8).” February 2010
- “Snow and ice all week – but a wonderfully warm & comfortable home to have as a base. Without doubt the Larches is the very best home I have rented in the UK in 50 years. The Belvedere was largely inaccessible because of ice, but the views and the walks in the snow were breathtaking.” New Year’s Day 2010
- “Have been coming to the Lakes for Christmas since 1989 and this was the best house we’ve stayed in. The weather was fantastic too. A brilliant Christmas.” December 2009
- “Great to admire the Belvedere and the hills through the mists! Not all rain, so lovely walks … New windows make it very cosy… thanks for laying on red squirrels and greater spotted woodpecker.” November 2009
- “Our 2nd visit to The Larches. Thoroughly enjoyed the new addition, had pre-dinner drinks six nights out of seven at Cafe Belvedere not bad eh! Disappointed no squirrels to entertain us. Will be back.” September 2009
- “The Larches is a dream house. We may be the first visitors from the US, but we will go home and tell everyone about the beautiful Lake District. A wonderful time. I hope we can come back again.” September 2009
- “We have had a really good week – three generations of us. [See Generation 3 below!] We love the house and have done lots of walking and trips to the Whinlatter Visitor Centre.” August 2009
- “Thank you for letting us stay in your lovely house. We think it is beautiful. Lots of love from Eva and Sam (Generation 3).” August 2009
- “A truly magical holiday. We love the quirky memorabilia which give The Larches its unique homely atmosphere. We’re all going home relaxed and chilled but very sad to leave… til we meet again! Thanks. PS Enjoy the sketch!!” August 2009
- “A beautiful cottage in a perfect location. …. The children and dogs have loved the garden. Adults loved the view from the Belvedere (especially with a glass of wine).” July 2009
- “We have been here for 2 weeks and would love to stay for another 2 weeks! … Loved the garden and the Belvedere makes it extra special….. I will keep up to date via the website!.” July 2009
- ” .. thoroughly enjoyed our first visit to The Larches and will undoubtedly come again. Lovely home and we’ve loved the area for years.” May 2009
- “Our 1st visit to this very comfortable and warm house. Excellent reading lights & well equipped … One morning the fells were spectacularly covered in snow. The Keswick Literary Festival was good too.” March 2009
- We managed to see the red squirrels. Thank you for the lovely time.” November 2008
- The cottage is in a beautiful location, with incredible views from the garden and east facing windows.” August 2008
- “Lovely house but if you have a shower, it’s a bit slippery and needs a bath mat.” August 2008 [Bathmat is now available]
- Had a wonderful week. Were lucky enough to see the ospreys. Need to come again. PS Loved the Bob Marley CD as well. Thanks.” July 2008
- Fantastic week. Great cottage. Loved garden. We have to go home. Will come back.” July 2008
- A lovely, comfortable, well-equipped cottage with beautiful views … fantastic to see red squirrels in the garden. Wonderful area for walking … we’ll definitely be back.” May 2008
- We walked in sun and snow and couldn’t believe how little it rained. Many thanks. We’ll recommend it.” April 2008
- Fabulous stay. Thank you. Quite wonderful.” January 2008