Fabulous range of products many of which seem to be unique to this brilliant gift shop. We selected 3 of their amazing abstract prints of the fells - due to our concerns in transporting them home... See more
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I follow the shop on Instagram,and recently an image popped up of a new product, a beautiful, tall floral design vase. It was just what I'd been looking for, I simply followed the link, and minutes la... See more
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Ordered from Alternative twice in a week. On both occasions they delivered within 1-2 working days. Very impressed with their website display and delivery. And as a good will gesture, during this ch... See more
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Ordered online, arrived quickly and well packaged. Only one thing better than ordering online and that’s shopping in the shop. Love this shop, lovely atmosphere and the staff are very helpful. We... See more
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We offer a range of design led gifts and home decor products. We have been doing this for 35 years and still love doing it !
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5 Station Street, CA12 5HH, Keswick, United Kingdom
- 017687 72400
- admin@alternativegiftshop.co.uk
- alternativegiftshop.co.uk
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Great Packaging.
Great choice, simple to order and Great packaging. Arrived in perfect condition.
March 11, 2024
Reply from Alternative
Thanks so much for taking the time to review, we are delighted that you are happy with your order … kind regards Elaine and all the team at Alternative
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SO pleased you’re pleased, we are delighted to have been able to help you… many thanks Elaine and all the team at Alternative
What beautiful fabric and lettering.
What beautiful fabric and lettering.
A gorgeous cushion for a very special friend’s birthday.
March 4, 2024
Reply from Alternative
Thanks SO much for taking the time to review… we are delighted you were pleased with your purchase… kind regards Elaine
Excellent service …
Excellent customer service & sells really nice gifts,my go to shop when I need a gift.
February 27, 2024
Reply from Alternative
We are so pleased to help you again… we SO appreciate your support 😀xx
Reply from Alternative
David… thanks so much for your time taken to review, we really appreciate it and hope we can help you again in the future… kind regards Elaine
Excellent
Easy to order especially with the introductory discount code, no issues with delivery very fast and items were lovely as always
January 25, 2024
Reply from Alternative
Thanks so much for your kind words, it means loads to all of our team…we really appreciate your support…. regards Elaine
Reply from Alternative
We really appreciate your support Marjorie… thanks again Elaine
Great product and prompt service!
January 12, 2024
Reply from Alternative
Thank you .. and thank you again 😀 Elaine
Easy ordering over busy Christmas…
Easy ordering over busy Christmas period. Very fast delivery. Item extremely well packaged. Thank you for your care.
December 27, 2023
Great seller
The seller was amazing, posted the item for superquick delivery so I’d get it before Christmas.
December 19, 2023
Reply from Alternative
SO pleased you were happy with everything.. hope we can help you again.. Happy Christmas Elaine 🎄🎄
Reply from Alternative
Thanks Sandra… really appreciate you taking the time to review… hope we can help you again .. Happy Christmas.. regards Elaine
Goods as expected and very quick…
Goods as expected and very quick delivery to north of Scotland.
December 11, 2023
Reply from Alternative
Fabulous review… thanks so much… another time we’d love to deliver personally 😂😂.. kind regards Elaine
Super fast service and all round great
Super fast service, lovely items, some of which I hadn’t seen anywhere else
Thanks very much, I’d definitely recommend you x
December 11, 2023
Reply from Alternative
Thanks so much Chris, for taking the time to review… and we are SO happy that you’re happy… love to help you again.. regards Elaine
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SO pleased you’re pleased 😀😀😀😀😀… thanks for reviewing Elaine x
Great shop in Keswick
Great shop in Keswick. They had a display item that we wanted but were unable to sell as it was last one - so the kind staff pointed us in the direction of their online store. Bought the same item, free delivery and it turned up within 24 hrs.
Great service
November 28, 2023
Reply from Alternative
Hi Ian … thanks for this fantastic review, really appreciate it, hope we can help you again, either in store or online .. regards Elaine
Exceptional service
Great service , had to ring store in Keswick as had a few queries , lady couldn’t have been more helpful ..
Will definitely order in line again !
Just wish they would re open the store in Carlisle !!!!
November 25, 2023
Reply from Alternative
Thanks so much for your lovely review Hilary, we are so pleased we were able to help you. The closing of our Carlisle shop was so difficult for us, we’d had amazing customers supporting us since 1985 but there was no choice unfortunately. If we can help you remotely from our Keswick shop it would be great .. thanks again Elaine
Excellent company to purchase from,really pleased with the framed…
I was really pleased with the framed print I ordered from Alternative, it arrived very well packed it looks great the price was very good and I received excellent customer service from Cam, she was very friendly and very helpful.
I would highly recommend Alternative and the print I purchased , I will definitely shop with them again .
November 20, 2023
Reply from Alternative
Jacqui… we are so pleased you are happy with everything, we really appreciate your kind words .. we will pass on your feedback to Cam, we think she’s lovely too 😀Thanks Elaine
Quality
Quality, Well packed and quick delivery. Using royal mail is great. My address is a bit awkward to find and couriers often get it wrong.
November 13, 2023
Reply from Alternative
Thanks so much for your review Andrew.. really appreciate it, so pleased you’re happy with everything… Elaine
Just perfect!
November 13, 2023
Reply from Alternative
Thanks so much .. so grateful for business.. Elaine
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