This is quite a large store on one level, absolutely stuffed full of furniture. I went in there…read moretwice last week to look at sofas there are many reductions and some of the sofas (and other furniture) are half price. I'm still very tempted by a nice two-seater which I found but there was just one of them; I want to find a matching pair if possible. However, the man I spoke to (who was very helpful) said there were no other sofas exactly the same in their Irvine store either, where he works part of the time, which is a pity. Certainly a nice store to look round and I shall go back there again soon to see what else is on offer.

Located on Crown Street this furniture store is slightly out of the way but well worth a visit…read more I had to get a new sofa as part of an insurance claim, because of the floods, and with there not being much choice in the furniture stakes in Carlisle, ended up here. The other major sofa retailer in Carlisle had flooded aswell. I must say that I was I was very impressed with the choice of sofas in my price category and in the end managed to get a really good deal on a two and three seater leather combo. The staff were absolutely fantastic and not pushy at all although it was obvious they were working for commission. They even gave me a free leather care kit which should have cost thirty pounds which was really good of them and has come in very handy with a toddler running about now. I really love my new seating and the quality of the leather is really nice. The seat pads are still really bouncy and retain their shape. The shop is really big and there is loads of car parking spaces. Although it can take a little while to get back out of the car park as the main road can be quite busy.

A broad selection of furniture in the rustic, country style…read more Everyhting you can image - dining room tables and chairs, dressers, bed steads, bedside tables, coffee tables and much much more. Displayed prices are quite high, but as an independent retailer they are willing to discuss price. The products are high quality and will last a lifetime, worth a look if you like the rustic style.

I have just bought 2 sofas from here . I am so pleased with them , great quality and a very…read morereasonable price for such quality. The customer service is excellent - the delivery was arranged for my convenience with a 2 hour time slot . (Unlike large chain stores who deliver for their own convenience and keep you waiting all day )I would definitely recommend them and would have no hesitation buying from them again

This place has a reasonable selection and the prices are fair. The staff are helpful and avoid…read morebeing over-intrusive.

Lots of furniture on sale here, mainly for the bedroom, living room and dining room. At the moment…read morethere is a sale in the store 80% off everything!! All the furniture can apparently be delivered quickly as well. There are hundreds of dining tables and chairs in store, a large selection of sofas, chairs, coffee tables, TV cabinets and sideboards; plenty of beds to browse too with a choice of single, double, king size and children's beds. I was looking mainly at sofas the day before yesterday but didn't like any of the colours. The man working in there assured me that most of the soft furniture came in most colours he produced a book of colours and swatches of material. I preferred one I saw in another store so didn't want to purchase anything on this occasion - but it's definitely worth a look here if you're furnishing a home.

This gorgeous homewares shop opened about 5 months ago but somehow I'd completely missed it in this…read moretime. It's got some really lovely bits and pieces - Glasgow road signs, vintage map wall art, luggage cases, Shetland wool blankets, chandeliers, furniture as well as wee decorative pieces. One of my favourite finds was a glass pineapple that has a silver coating and now sits on my lounge room table. I didn't realise but they also have a shop through in Edinburgh and an online store. With fantastic customer service and great, unusual pieces, I'll definitely be popping in more often.

The window displays are so beautiful here, it almost put me off because I was scared my…read more'clumsiness' would mean I would knock everything over! Anyway, needed a mother's day gift and I'm glad I went in. I was focussing on the unique candle scents, rhubarb and ginger or fig to name but a few, for the gift. These were so delicious I came away with one for mum and one for me. Other things that caught my eye were the range of blankets/throws and room diffusers. Staff here are extremely helpful and friendly (none of the pouncing/smothering approach some people go for) and a pleasure to do business with. If you need something lovely...time and tide. (Even if you are clumsy!)

This is a medium sized branch of Harvey's that also houses a Benson's for Beds. You've got living…read moreand dining room furniture on the ground floor and bedroom furniture one level up. We visited looking for sofa beds. It turns out that sofa beds are unexpectedly difficult to buy and unfortunately, Harvey's only had one available, which would have been too small. To be fair, that can't be their main sales area, and had I been buying a regular bed (or a regular sofa) I would have thought the range available was pretty fair. We also had a wander to look at dining room furniture and coffee tables. We weren't too impressed with the latter, but the dining room table options were promising. They have a good variety here including several that cleverly extend so that you can seat more people.

This shop sells very quirky things (like gigantic wine glasses and an entire fridge of candles.)…read moreThere is a nice café upstairs which does great coffee and cake. For accessibility, there are 2 sets of stairs and 2 elevators but the elevators are only supposed to be for wheelchairs and prams. There are toilets on both floors but the one I visited upstairs was terribly claustrophobic. The furniture looks nice and is probably better quality than IKEA (but I don't own any of their furniture so I don't know). Overall, it is a nice place and is a quieter alternative to IKEA.

From the owner: As we've grown we've become more than just furniture. We have everything you need for your house,…read morehome and even garden. From home interiors and linens, to cookware, bathroom accessories and lighting, our extensive range of homewares is difficult to rival. At Martin & Frost it's easier and more affordable than you think to give your home a fresh new look. You can also now re-energise with a refreshing coffee or lovely lunch in our Cobbs Cafe.

Oh my word, I've found it!…read more This is it. This place is where I want everything in my dream home to come from. The Chanlon showroom is filled with lovely, hand-crafted examples of 18th and 19th Century style furniture, which have been made to look distressed and aged as if they have been in grand country homes for years. The influence is mainly English but you can see that Scandinavian and French styles come through in lots of the pieces in-store. Kitchens come in lots of customised styles and collections, including designs for smaller spaces and hand-crafted Oak fittings, ranging from £20,000 upwards. Expensive. Very. Chanlon also sell furniture for the bedroom, bathroom and study areas of your house, such as the beautiful four poster bed, at almost £6,250. This would be the ultimate in luxury! The pieces are beautiful but this beauty comes at a price, and a hefty one at that. I can dream though!

If you're an avid gardener or even just an armchair gardener I'd suggest you ditch the local…read morefranchises and their overpriced wares and instead head to Mclarens nursery. They cater for every style of garden from the traditional small bedding plants to colourful exotic grasses, they even have a huge section devoted to trees. Frequented by landscape gardeners and the general public alike, this is the place to go for good quality plants and value for money.

From the owner: At McLaren's Nurseries Ltd you will find all of your plant needs. A massive range of many different…read moreshrubs, perennials, conifers, grasses, fruit bushes and trees, climbers, bamboo, Rhododendrons, Azaleas and Roses. A family run buisness we now span 50 acres and are a plant lovers paradise!