Moor House Farm Camping

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  • Simple site on a family-run working farm a mile from Orton, Cumbria
  • Between the Yorkshire Dales and Lake District; close to the C2C Walk
  • Views of the Howgill Fells; nearby walking and cycling trails
Moor House Farm Camping is a simple site on a large family-run working farm in the Cumbria countryside, just under a mile from the pretty village of Orton and a five-minute drive from the M6. It’s the kind of location that’s likely to win lots of fans: look out over gorgeous views of the Howgill Fells while on site, then easily get out to the village for a pub (a proper country pub with real ales, meals and takeaways), a café, a well-stocked shop, a play area and a chocolate-maker, plus a farmers’ market (every second Saturday of the month). Orton village is also on the Coast to Coast (C2C) Walk, so this farm makes a good stopover point for long-distance travellers, as well as those who’d like to sample a smaller section of this route. There are peaceful walks and bike rides to be had all around, with the Lake District National Park on one side and the Yorkshire Dales on the other. There’s plenty of space to relax on the farm, where you can watch the cows and sheep grazing in neighbouring fields. (Please note that life on a working farm does come with a bit of noise from various bits of machinery and the occasional ‘country smell’…) Facilities include showers, a toilet block with washbasins (and hot water), hand dryers and an outdoor washing-up area. Electricity for the shower block is provided by an on-site wind turbine. This is an unlit site, so you’ll want to bring along a torch.

Site type

Tent pitches 9
Motorhome pitches 6
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Please note

Admission

  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Dogs

  • The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.

General

  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.

Occupancy

  • Group bookings of 4 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • The site caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.

Safety

  • No electric barbecues allowed.
  • No gas barbecues allowed.

Languages spoken

British Sign Language (BSL)

English

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Reviews

9.6

Overall rating from 208 Pitchup.com customers

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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Peaceful

99% would recommend this site to a friend

98% would stay here again

What customers say

This peaceful campsite offers stunning views and spacious pitches on a working farm, with many guests praising the exceptionally clean toilet and shower facilities. Friendly and helpful owners ensure a welcoming atmosphere, and its convenient location close to the M6 makes it ideal for stopovers or exploring the Lakes. Some mention the ground can be sloped, and occasional farm or motorway noise.

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Quiet, lovely countryside ,friendly owner great…

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Lynne B. 1 review

Non-electric grass motorhome pitch

Liked Quiet, lovely countryside ,friendly owner great facilities

Disliked Nothing

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Very peaceful (we almost had the…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Very peaceful (we almost had the field to ourselves!) with breathtaking views. Simple but very clean toilet and shower facilities. Twenty minute walk along the road from Orton’s cafe, shop and pub.

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Great site. Only 2 other people…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Great site. Only 2 other people there. Two showers and two toilets. Can imagine this could get busy if the site was busier but fine for our stay!

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Views, walking distance to village, cleanliness…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass motorhome pitch

Liked Views, walking distance to village, cleanliness of toilets and showers all great.

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The views! Nice clean toilet block. I enjoyed…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass motorhome pitch

Liked The views!
Nice clean toilet block.
I enjoyed walking into the village for breakfast.

Disliked I wasn't disturbed in my van, but the motorway noise might be a bit intrusive in a tent? Nut the site position in so fantastic it's worth it.

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Very good

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Sarah Y. 1 review

Non-electric grass motorhome pitch

Liked Friendly, relaxed. Very clean toilets and showers. Good amount of info re ‘What’s On Locally’.
Good views.
Very peaceful.

Disliked Scarcity of flat pitches for motorhomes
Only cold water for washing up.

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Friendly welcome, clean well maintained facilities,…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass motorhome pitch

Liked Friendly welcome, clean well maintained facilities, great views, mostly level site, quiet, handy for the village of Orton and some lovely countryside

Disliked Motorway sound was always present, though not too loud.

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Convenient location - Near the motorway…

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Daniel J. 4 reviews

Non-electric grass motorhome pitch

Liked Convenient location - Near the motorway but still feels secluded and quiet. Very warm welcome and helpful site owner. Facilities very clean.

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Highly recommended

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graham r. 1 review

Non-electric grass motorhome pitch

Liked Stunning views, very clean toilets and showers free hot water too.

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Great campsite, clean tidy quiet, plenty…

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Leigh T. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Great campsite, clean tidy quiet, plenty of room. View of the hills was great and loved falling asleep to the sound of cows. Owners were really lovely and welcoming

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Dogs allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Budget/backpacker Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Shop nearby

Type

Farm Small (11-25 pitches)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at pitch

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearby

Location

Moor House Farm Camping

Moor House

Orton

Cumbria

England

CA10 3SA

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

54.46326°N
2.60569°W

Nearest transport

Coach
10.8 mi Bus Station
10.8 mi Bus Station
10.8 mi Bus Station
Rail
9.4 mi Appleby Rail Station
9.6 mi Kirkby Stephen Rail Station
9.9 mi Burneside (Cumbria) Rail Station
Ferry
12.8 mi Howtown Ullswater Ferry Landing
13.5 mi Pooley Bridge Ullswater Ferry Landing
14.4 mi Brockhole Ferry Landing

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

On a hot summer day, the open-air pool in Shap (10 minutes’ drive) is a popular spot to cool down; if you’d rather stay out of (but still close to) the water, head to Bessy Beck (15 minutes) for a spot of trout fishing. The Riverside Golf Club (15 minutes) has an 18-hole course at the foot of the Howgill Fells. The imposing ruins of Lowther Castle & Gardens (25 minutes) seem to emerge from the woodland east of Ullswater. Stroll around the gardens, past topiary yews and wildflower meadows buzzing with bees, then take in splendid views of the Lowther Valley from the Western Terrace. The kids can meet Peter Rabbit and other characters from the Beatrix Potter stories at The World of Beatrix Potter Attraction (45 minutes), on the western shore of Lake Windermere. For more Potter action, head to National Trust - Hill Top Beatrix Potter House (an hour), across the lake.
(within 6.2 mi)
Castle, Aquarium, Theme park, Zoo and Cashpoint (within 10 mi)

Food and drink

  • The George Hotel 0.9 mi
  • Cross Keys Inn 2.1 mi
  • Butcher's Arms 4.4 mi
  • The Greyhound Hotel 4.8 mi
  • The Crown Inn 5.4 mi
  • The Three Greyhounds 5.7 mi

Groceries

  • Lakes & Dales Co-operative 5.6 mi

Parks and play

  • Orton Community Park 1.2 mi
  • Tebay Park 2.1 mi
  • Shap Memorial Park 5.3 mi

Family days out

  • Bewley Castle 8.7 mi
  • Appleby Castle 9 mi

Public transport

  • Tebay Services 0.8 mi
  • The Square 0.9 mi
  • Old Tebay (S bound) 1.7 mi
  • Old Tebay (N bound) 1.7 mi
  • Mountpleasant (N bound) 2.1 mi
  • Mountpleasant (S bound) 2.1 mi
  • Mountpleasant Cross Keys 2.1 mi
  • The Cross Keys 2.2 mi
  • Lune Valley filling station 2.4 mi
  • Barnaby Rudge 2.6 mi

Other nearby

  • Bessy Beck Trout Fishery 6.1 mi

Local services

  • Bank of Ireland Cashpoint 9.1 mi
  • NoteMachine Cashpoint 9.9 mi
  • NoteMachine Cashpoint 9.9 mi
  • Tebay Southbound Supercharger Charging station 0.7 mi
  • Esso Fuel station 0.8 mi
  • Esso Fuel station 0.9 mi
  • J38 Truckstop Fuel station 1.8 mi
  • bp pulse Charging station 1.8 mi
  • Tebay Surgery Clinic 2.1 mi
  • Shap Medical Practice Doctors 5.4 mi

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Must see

Sizergh Castle and Garden 14.1 mi

Brockhole - Lake District Visitor Centre 14.2 mi

Dalemain Historic House & Gardens 14.4 mi

The World of Beatrix Potter 14.4 mi

Windermere Lake Cruises, Bowness 14.6 mi

National Trust

Acorn Bank Garden and Watermill 12.8 mi

Townend 13 mi

Windermere and Troutbeck 13.4 mi

Sizergh Castle and Garden 14.1 mi

Hill Top 16.6 mi

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

Orton and Old Tebay 0.9 mi

Orton and the Stone Circle 0.9 mi

Great Asby Scar Circular 1.9 mi

The Howgills Traverse - Sedbergh 3.9 mi

Wet Sleddale 4 mi

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Moor House Farm Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Moor House Farm Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Moor House Farm Camping? On a hot summer day, the open-air pool in Shap (10 minutes’ drive) is a popular spot to cool down; if you’d rather stay out of (but still close to) the water, … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Moor House Farm Camping?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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