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General
- Safe and spacious site for letting kids run around
- A popular setting for anglers and cyclists
- Lake District, Hadrian's Wall and the Highlands all within 20-30 mins
Free-range kids? Flapping around a car-free environment in Cumbria’s heavenly Eden Valley close to the Lake District National Park?
You'd be in a pretty pickle to pick the Main attraction at peaceful, popular and family-run Mains Farm Camping and Caravan Site, but it might be parents gleefully clinking glasses in the child-friendly landscape while the kids run around… Anglers and bikers flock here too as the farm has its own single bank salmon and trout fishing hotspot 200 metres up the road (arrange on arrival) and it’s used by cyclists as a stopoff to rest weary bones on a C2C pedal.
This is the Cumbrian countryside, so scenic hikes come as additional standard: take one of the Mains Farm trails across their own land to feel proper exclusive. The Lake District, Hadrian’s Wall and the Scottish Highlands are all 20 to 30 minutes’ drive away.
But back to the kids… wind them up and let them roam: although Mains Farm is easy to get to from the M6, it’s well away from roads and is small enough to keep an eye on offspring; all cars have to be parked away from the pitching areas too. All this and a popular playground: expect not to see small people from dawn to dusk…
Campfires are allowed – hire a fire basket from amiable owners Robert and Julia – and an undercover eating area has a log burner and a barbecue. Guests also have use of two kitchen areas, a secure store for bicycles, a washing machine, decent wifi, and clean shower and toilet blocks converted from the farm’s former stables.
Supplies can be sorted from the Co-op in Lazonby village about a mile away; if you’re feeling too lazy/holidaylike to cook, two pubs serving food are within the same distance (ask Robert or Julia to book you a table in advance: like Mains Farm, the village pubs are pretty popular).
Open from 01/03/2021 to 31/10/2021
Site type
Languages spoken
✓ English
Please note
The site caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
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Max. persons: 4 x
One Caravan or RV site or Class B motorhome allowed per pitch
Pitch size : Max 8.0m width x 15.0m depth (26.2ft width x 49.2ft depth) Calculated area: 120.0m² (1291.7ft²)
Ground type: Grass

Max. persons: 4 x
One Tent or Camper trailer allowed per pitch
Pitch size : Max 8.0m width x 15.0m depth (26.2ft width x 49.2ft depth) Calculated area: 120.0m² (1291.7ft²)
Ground type: Grass

Max. persons: 4 x
One Tent or Camper trailer allowed per pitch
Pitch size : Max 8.0m width x 15.0m depth (26.2ft width x 49.2ft depth) Calculated area: 120.0m² (1291.7ft²)
Ground type: Grass

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Very clean friendly peaceful site.
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Excellent site with friendly staff always on hand.
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Fantastic place, brilliant facilities, super staff. Fully recommend.
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Lovely quiet site with clean facilities, friendly owners.
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Great value and really friendly hosts
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Great site, level pitches and clean facilities. Friendly owners.
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Features
Leisure on park
Bar or club house
Cycle hire
Evening entertainment
Fishing
Fitness centre
Indoor swimming pool
Kids' club
On-site restaurant/cafe
Outdoor swimming pool
Playground
Recreation room/arcade
TV room
Takeout
Tennis
Watersports
Amenities on park
Bath available
Car parking by site/unit
Composting toilet
Dog park
Drying room
Free wifi
Grocery store
Ice pack freezing
Internet access
Laundromat
Local produce
Parent & baby washroom
Payphone
Pick-up from public transport
Portaloo
Pub toilets
Restrooms
Shower available
Washing-up area
Wheelchair access
Wifi
Groups welcome
Family friendly
Motorcycle friendly
Scouts welcome
Single-sex groups welcome
Student groups welcome
Rules
Barbecue grills allowed
Barbecue provided
Campfires allowed
Commercial vehicles allowed
Dogs allowed
Dogs allowed all year
Camping 2.0
Camping pods
Jumbo tent sites
Themes
Budget/backpacker
Hikers’ paradise
Peaceful
Remote location
Spectacular scenery
Wildlife haven
Utilities
Charging facilities
Communal fridge
Dump station
Electric car charging point(s)
No drinkable water point
No hot water
No running water
Propane/gas cylinders available
Recycling available
Renewable energy
Nearby amenities
Bar nearby
Convenience store nearby
Dog walk nearby
Nearby farmers' market
Type
Farm
Large (51-200 sites)
Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby
Climbing nearby
Cycle hire nearby
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Golf nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Outdoor pool nearby
Restaurant nearby
Touring and motorhomes
Motorhome service point
Location
Nearest transport
- Coach stations
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Penrith Bus Station
— 10.6 kilometres
Penrith: Rail Station Coach Stop — 11.2 kilometres
Brampton (Cumbria): Market Place Bus Stop — 21.4 kilometres
- Train stations
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Lazonby & Kirkoswald Rail Station
— 1.4 kilometres
Langwathby Rail Station — 6.5 kilometres
Armathwaite Rail Station — 8.6 kilometres
- Ferry ports
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Pooley Bridge Ullswater Ferry Landing
— 18.4 kilometres
Howtown Ullswater Ferry Landing — 23.3 kilometres
Glenridding Ullswater Ferry Landing — 28.7 kilometres
- Airports
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Newcastle International Airport
— 70.0 kilometres
Local attractions
Heavenly Eden Valley walks are right on the doorstep from Mains Farm Camping and Caravan Site, from ambles to (the pubs at) Lazonby, to a hike along the River Eden to see Lacy's Caves... and then on to Little Salkeld and the Bronze Age stone circle of Long Meg and her Daughters.
Ramble to the north of Little Salkeld to see the Eden Lacy Viaduct over the River Eden, one of a couple of dozen viaducts on the 72-mile journey of the Carlisle to Settle Railway (jump on at Lazonby and Kirkoswald railway station to puff north west to Carlisle or south to Settle).
Going north for the day – actually, allow at least two – Hadrian’s Wall and Scottish Highlands are half an hour’s drive away.
Must see
- The Rheged Centre (13.3 kilometres)
- Dalemain Historic House & Gardens (15.9 kilometres)
- Carlisle Castle (23.2 kilometres)
National Trust
- Acorn Bank Garden and Watermill (12.7 kilometres)
- Allen Banks and Staward Gorge (32.8 kilometres)
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Policies
Permitted arrival/departure time
Camping and touring | ||
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Arrive: | 1 p.m. – | 8 p.m. |
Depart by: | 11 a.m. | |
On-site accommodation | ||
Arrive: | 1 p.m. – | 8 p.m. |
Depart by: | 11 a.m. |
Mains Farm Camping and Caravan Site cancellation policy
Balance refunds: no penalties
If you need to cancel or amend your booking, please give as much notice as possible so that someone else has the chance to book. You may wish to buy holiday insurance for cancellations and for your property/injury whilst away.
Please note that your deposit is paid to Pitchup.com and is non-refundable.
Payment
Deposit transferable during COVID-19.
The remainder is payable on arrival.
Payment methods accepted on the park
Bank transferCash
Cheque
Terms and conditions
Site booking terms and conditions- How much is payable upfront? A 15% transferable deposit is payable when you book, with the balance payable on arrival. Read more
- Does Mains Farm Camping and Caravan Site have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Mains Farm Camping and Caravan Site dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Mains Farm Camping and Caravan Site? Heavenly Eden Valley walks are right on the doorstep from Mains Farm Camping and Caravan Site, from ambles to (the pubs at) Lazonby, to a hike along the River Eden to see … Read more
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When can I check in and check out of Mains Farm Camping and Caravan Site?
Camping and touring Arrive: 1 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. On-site accommodation Arrive: 1 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Mains Farm Camping and Caravan Site? From $39.47 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party. Check prices and availability