Mains Farm Camping and Caravan Site

View prices & book 9.8 202 reviews
Grass pitches
Grass pitches
Pods
Grass tent pitches in the apple orchard
Grass tent pitches
The camping pods with views from the verandah across the valley
The unit
Exterior of the pods
Log pod, comfy nights
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Pods
Grass tent pitches in the apple orchard
Grass tent pitches

  • Safe and spacious site for letting kids run around
  • A popular setting for anglers and cyclists
  • Lakes, Hadrian’s Wall and the Scottish border within 40 minutes’ drive
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 Gretna Green on the Scottish border are all 20 to 40 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 their movements; all cars have to be parked away from the pitching areas too. All this and a popular playground: expect not to see offspring 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 small supermarket 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).

Campground type

RV sites 36
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 12
Tent sites 17
Camper sites 36
Rent a tent 3
Open now
Opens March 10
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No cars/motorcycles at the site. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
  • The park caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
  • This is a quiet park: no music is allowed.
  • Please note that if you are staying in the camping pod, you must bring your own bed/mattress.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Mon, Mar 10 to

Campsite types & availability

Accommodation

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Reviews

9.8

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Peaceful

97% would recommend this campground to a friend

96% would stay here again

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Arrival date (latest first)

The site was beautiful…

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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Laura D. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Tipi (no pets)

Liked The site was beautiful

Recommend to friends Visit again

Quiet site perfect for families with young kids.

Overall 10/10

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Natalie H. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Powered grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked The site is quiet with a lovely family vibe. The owners are so friendly, welcomed us and showed us to our pitch. They are on hand for anything you need (we borrowed an extension as our hookup wouldn't reach). Beautiful walks by the river, big field to let our dog off lead.
Big spacious pitch-we were in the orchard which was lovely (just 3 pitches) and close to the toilets and wash up area.
A small park which is great for younger kids and plenty room to play in front of your tents.

Disliked Couldn't find anything we disliked, even booked to go back to stay in a camping pod in 3 weeks time!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Location and setting in beautiful farm in gentle valley of the river…

Overall 10/10

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Greg M. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Powered grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Location and setting in beautiful farm in gentle valley of the river Eden.
Pitch was large , flat and lush green grass and plenty of room (5m) between units.
Very child friendly (I would love to take my grandchildren) , clean facilities and small honesty shop. Fresh bacon burgers sold from the farmhouse on Sunday morning.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site, clean facilities and lovely hosts. Will stay again!

Overall 10/10

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Wifi
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Jay F. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Camping pod (family)

Liked Great facilities, kind hosts and great value for money.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Peaceful camp site with great hosts and sizeable pitches. Surrounded by lovely…

Overall 10/10

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D M. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Powered grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Peaceful camp site with great hosts and sizeable pitches. Surrounded by lovely countryside.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Exceptional, beautiful campsite in the heart of nature

Overall 10/10

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Wifi
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Charlotte G. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Tipi (no pets)

Liked This was an amazing campsite. The whole site was beautiful, incredibly clean and very homely, with lovely touches, such as vases of flowers in the bathrooms and home made cakes in the honesty shop.
My tepee was huge, it definitely would fit at least two double air beds, with plenty of space for luggage etc. Each pitch was well spaced out, feeling private, with lovely views.
I loved seeing the lambs and hearing the sheep and birds.
I was really made to feel welcome and cared for.
I loved tending my fire pit and keeping warm as the night drew in.
If I had stayed longer I would have definitely gone for a swim in the river at the end of the pitch, or in the heated open air pool close by.
I really hope to return, either with my sisters and nieces, or my wild swimming friends!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Nice site, was welcomed by Robert who was very nice and showed…

Overall 10/10

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Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Powered grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Nice site, was welcomed by Robert who was very nice and showed us where everything was. Facilities were good.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great little site on a working farm, will be back.

Overall 9/10

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Wifi
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Paul C. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Camping pod (family)

Liked The surroundings

Recommend to friends Visit again

Despite the bad wather we all had great time.

Overall 10/10

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Accommodation
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Wifi
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Monika T. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Camping pod (family)

Liked The campsite was spacious and clean, I loved the old buildings. Kitchen appliances provided in communal area (2 kettles, 2 toasters, microwave). My favourite: the hot water in every tap including one for dirty boots and paws. Kids loved the playground.

Disliked Lack of lights in the night on the path with steeps, low oak branches and exposed roots. Torch is necessary.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great site, lovely hosts, clean & tidy facilities and spacious pitches

Overall 10/10

Location
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Sam R. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Powered grass travel trailer campsite

Liked The site was lovely, great pitches and the areas were sectioned off so although there were plants of people staying it didn’t feel crowded or squashed.
The toilet, shower and washing up facilities were clean, tidy and of good quality. Nice extra touches including access to kettles, a microwave, fridges and freezers all made camping life a little easier.
The owners were super friendly and very smiley and helpful.
It was a good location to explore Penrith and Carlisle from as well.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

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 Waterslide Watersports Wild swimming

Amenities on park

Bath available 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 Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area 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

Themes

Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery 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 Large (51-200 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Motorhome service point

Location

Mains Farm Camping and Caravan Site

Kirkoswald

Penrith

Cumbria

England

CA10 1DH

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

54.75219°N
-2.68191°W

Nearest transport

Bus
6.9 mi Rail Station
14 mi Bus Station
21.2 mi Bus Station
Rail
0.9 mi Lazonby & Kirkoswald Rail Station
4.1 mi Langwathby Rail Station
5.4 mi Armathwaite Rail Station
Ferry
11.4 mi Pooley Bridge Ullswater Ferry Landing
14.5 mi Howtown Ullswater Ferry Landing
17.8 mi Glenridding Ullswater 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

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 the Scottish border are around 40 minutes’ drive away.

Must see

The Rheged Centre 8.3 mi

Dalemain Historic House & Gardens 9.9 mi

Carlisle Castle 14.4 mi

Birdoswald Roman Fort 16.7 mi

Ullswater Steamers 17.8 mi

National Trust

Acorn Bank Garden and Watermill 7.9 mi

Allen Banks and Staward Gorge 20.4 mi

Hadrian's Wall and Housesteads Fort 23 mi

Townend 25.4 mi

Grasmere and Great Langdale 25.6 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Langwathby - Edenhall - Langwathby 3.9 mi

HUTTON-IN-THE-FOREST 6.5 mi

DALEMAIN 9.7 mi

Castle Carrock Circular 9.7 mi

CORBY CASTLE 10.2 mi

Local events

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

    Penrith, England 10.3 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.

Offers

Conditions apply - see campsite type section for details

Nearest campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

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Frequently asked questions

  • 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
  • When can I check in and check out of Mains Farm Camping and Caravan Site?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Mains Farm Camping and Caravan Site? From $45.28 (for 1 night, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.