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 sites 9
RV sites 6
Open now
Opens March 28
Please note

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 bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • The park 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.

Dogs

  • The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. 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.

Admission

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

Languages spoken

English

British Sign Language (BSL)

Open from Sat, Mar 28 to

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Reviews

9.7

Overall rating from 187 Pitchup.com customers

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Peaceful

98% would recommend this site to a friend

98% would stay here again

What customers say

Campers rave about the breathtaking views, quiet vibe, and spotless facilities. The warm, friendly owners get a lot of shout-outs, as does its handy M6 access. Most love the roomy field and easy setup, though some mention gentle slopes and farm/motorway sounds. A great, tidy spot!

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Quiet country farm campsite - great stopover

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Clare B. 1 review

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Relaxed approach to pitching and size.
Clean facilities- toilets and showers in same block.
Great location for M6 stop over.
Friendly welcome.
Location lovely-working farm nearby.
Was recommended the chocolate shop nearby- worth a visit.

Disliked For a longer stay we would want something for the kids to play on.

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Lovely site if you need a break from the M6

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Stephen H. 2 reviews

Primitive grass RV campsite

Liked Great location. Friendly welcome. Quiet and plenty of space. Good facilities - clean and well equipped.

Disliked Nothing really - just mind the wind turbine when you turn in to the site!

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Stunning views, respectful campers, clean facilities,…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Stunning views, respectful campers, clean facilities, not over crowded, lovely hosts

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely owners (Andrea/Julie), very welcoming and…

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 Michael R. 5 reviews

Primitive grass RV campsite

Liked Lovely owners (Andrea/Julie), very welcoming and relaxed with arrival and departure times.
Very well kept site with loads of space and amazing views all round.
Spotless toilet and shower blocks.
20 min walk into Orton.
Some lovely walks straight from site.
Would highly recommend 🙏

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great stopover for M6

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Lorraine H. 4 reviews

Primitive grass RV campsite

Liked Cleanliness of the facilities
Access to the M6
Spacious area

Recommend to friends Visit again

The toilets and showers were clean There…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked The toilets and showers were clean
There was plenty of space - tents weren't crammed in

Disliked It really was very noisy by the farm houses, so if you are bothered by noise then pitch on the other side of the field

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From the manager: Thank you for your review - we do take on the comments and try to improve from what visitors say.
We are based on the edge of a busy working farm, so some farm noise from time to time is unavoidable. We apologise for this.
We do send out an email after booking advising that quieter pitches are located away from the farm buildings. We have 4 acres of camping field for campers to choose where they pitch, so plenty of quiet spaces for everyone.
Thank you for camping with us and we hope you return.

Great views, loved the nearby town…

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 Geoff B. 2 reviews

Primitive grass RV campsite

Liked Great views, loved the nearby town and pub, owner friendly and welcoming.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site, everything you need at excellent value for money

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Michaela S. 10 reviews

Primitive grass RV campsite

Liked Lovely spacious field with good views. Clean toilets and showers. Picnic tables. Pub and cafe etc in village within easy walking distance.

Disliked Not exactly disliked as we got a picnic table but could maybe do with a few more so more people could use them.

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Very clean facilities, lovely staff, beautiful…

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Chloe R. 1 review

Primitive grass RV campsite

Liked Very clean facilities, lovely staff, beautiful views

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Perfect one night stop en route Somerset to Glen Nevis

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Anonymous

Primitive grass RV campsite

Liked The view and rural situation. Close to M6 but it doesn’t impinge- very little traffic noise. Orton is beautiful and the George an excellent village pub with exceptional food. Nice facilities and friendly welcome

Disliked Nothing

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Features

Dogs allowed

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 Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome 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

Themes

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

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market

Type

Farm Small (11-25 sites)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at site

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback 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 +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

54.46326°N
2.60569°W

Nearest transport

Coach
17.4 km Bus Station
17.4 km Bus Station
17.4 km Bus Station
Rail
15.1 km Appleby Rail Station
15.4 km Kirkby Stephen Rail Station
15.9 km Burneside (Cumbria) Rail Station
Ferry
20.5 km Howtown Ullswater Ferry Landing
21.7 km Pooley Bridge Ullswater Ferry Landing
23.1 km 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.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Morecambe North 46 km Estuary GoodN/AGoodGood
Morecambe South 46.8 km Sea N/AN/AGoodGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Sizergh Castle and Garden 22.7 km

Brockhole - Lake District Visitor Centre 22.8 km

Dalemain Historic House & Gardens 23.1 km

The World of Beatrix Potter 23.2 km

Windermere Lake Cruises, Bowness 23.4 km

National Trust

Acorn Bank Garden and Watermill 20.6 km

Townend 20.9 km

Windermere and Troutbeck 21.6 km

Sizergh Castle and Garden 22.7 km

Hill Top 26.7 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Orton and Old Tebay 1.5 km

Orton and the Stone Circle 1.5 km

Great Asby Scar Circular 3.1 km

The Howgills Traverse - Sedbergh 6.3 km

Wet Sleddale 6.5 km

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?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    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 $43.20 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.