Moor House Farm Camping

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The village of orton
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  • Family-friendly site on a family-run working farm a mile from Orton
  • Between the Yorkshire Dales and Lake District; close to the C2C route
  • A five-minute drive from the M6 and Tebay services/farm shop
Moor House Farm Camping is a simple campsite on a large family-run working farm in the Cumbria countryside, just under a mile from the pretty village of Orton. 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 village shop, a play area and a chocolate-maker, plus a farmers’ market (every second Saturday of the month). Orton’s also on the famed Coast to Coast route, so this farm makes a good stopover point for long-distance travellers as well as those who’d like to sample a smaller section. 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 at this site include showers, a toilet block with hot washbasins, 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 12
Motorhome pitches 3
Open now
Opens 16 April
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • No gas barbecues allowed.
  • No electric barbecues allowed.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Wed, 16 Apr to

Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

Tent pitchesTouring caravan pitchesMotorhome pitchesLodges, cabins, pods or hutsCaravans for hireRent a tent
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2 adults
0 children
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Reviews

9.7

Overall rating from 81 Pitchup.com customers

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Location
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Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
 10
Child friendliness
 9
Cleanliness
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Wifi
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PeacefulSpectacular scenery

98% would recommend this site to a friend

98% would stay here again

What customers say

This is a highly recommended campsite offering a peaceful rural escape on a working farm, yet conveniently close to the M6. Visitors praise the spacious pitches, beautiful views, and immaculately clean facilities, including showers and toilets. The friendly and helpful hosts are frequently mentioned, contributing to a relaxed atmosphere. While mostly positive, a few minor points noted include unisex facilities and occasional uneven ground, though ample space ensures level pitches can be found. Many guests express a desire to return.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews

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Arrival date (latest first)

Excellent clean site with beautiful views

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9 out of 10
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Anonymous

Non-electric grass and earth motorhome pitch

Liked Great location for a stop over when travelling to Scotland. Very friendly host. Clean toilets and hot showers.
No WiFi but 5G

Disliked Slight noise from farm and M6 but not enough to disturb our sleep.

Recommend to friends Visit again

prima sanitair, aardige eigenaar

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8 out of 10
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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked De ruimte en het uitzicht

Disliked Geluid van de snelweg

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely owners, clean toilets, hot water, nice big open field with good…

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9 out of 10
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Moya M.

Non-electric grass and earth motorhome pitch

Liked Lovely owners, clean toilets, hot water, nice big open field with good views.

Disliked Slight noise from M6 and farm but not that bad at all

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent remote location on a working farm with friendly host!

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Lee D.

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked The location, the fact that we had the whole field to ourselves and the friendly helpful host. Also the wash house, with spacious shower and basin with hot water. We even had excellent signal, 5G for our phones!

Disliked Nothing to dislike!

Recommend to friends Visit again

I would definitely stay again

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Murray L.

Non-electric grass and earth motorhome pitch

Liked Excellent hosts, welcoming despite the torrential rain. Spotless washroom.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautiful, clean and friendly

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10 out of 10
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Alastair L.

Non-electric grass and earth motorhome pitch

Liked Stunning views, very clean facilities and super friendly staff. It was easy to find and had lots of helpful signs even if the staff weren't on site.

Disliked The field is on a hill so it wasn't the easiest to find a flat place to park up.

Recommend to friends Visit again

A good find.

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9 out of 10
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Anonymous

Non-electric grass and earth motorhome pitch

Liked Great site, wide open views, good facilities, lots of space. Relaxed, with no fuss for check in/out.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely site in peaceful surroundings, plenty of space, clean showers and toilets.…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass and earth motorhome pitch

Liked Lovely site in peaceful surroundings, plenty of space, clean showers and toilets. Handy for lovely walks or bike rides.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Easy and convenient from the M6. I was the only person on…

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9 out of 10
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Chris C.

Non-electric grass and earth motorhome pitch

Liked Easy and convenient from the M6. I was the only person on site and didn’t see another soul.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Overall competitively priced, just off motorway so a very handy stop

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9 out of 10
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Accommodation
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Graham M.

Non-electric grass and earth motorhome pitch

Liked Owner was on site and checked all ok very friendly, and lots of space to choose from field is partially on a gradient so good for drainage.
Constructive feedback the Washroom whilst very clean was unisex, and my wife was a little nervous using the shower whilst other sexes were using the WC. But understand its only a small set up

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 Car parking by pitch/unit 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 Medium (26-50 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

Attractions and activities nearby include: - Gamelands Stone Circle: five minutes’ drive - Sunbiggin Tarn: 10 minutes - Shap open-air pool: 10 minutes - Bessy Beck trout fishery: 15 minutes - Riverside Golf Club: 15 minutes - Abbott Lodge Jersey Ice Cream: 20 minutes - Lowther Castle & Gardens: 25 minutes - Rheged (heritage centre in a former quarry): 25 minutes - Askham outdoor pool: 25 minutes - Haweswater Reservoir: 25 minutes - Pooley Bridge (for Ullswater): half an hour.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Morecambe North 28.6 mi Estuary GoodN/AGoodGood
Morecambe South 29.1 mi Sea N/AN/AGoodGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

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

Local events

  • Kendal Calling (Thursday 31 July 2025 – Thursday 31 July 2025)

    Penrith, Cumbria 10.7 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.

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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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? No View all features
  • What attractions are near Moor House Farm Camping? Attractions and activities nearby include: - Gamelands Stone Circle: five minutes’ drive - Sunbiggin Tarn: 10 minutes - Shap open-air pool: 10 minutes - Bessy Beck trout fishery: 15 minutes - Riverside … 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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  • How much does it cost to stay at Moor House Farm Camping? From £23 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.