Moor House Farm Camping

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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.
  • 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

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Accommodation

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

9.6

Overall rating from 105 Pitchup.com customers

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Peaceful

97% would recommend this site to a friend

97% would stay here again

What customers say

Moor House Farm: serene farm campsite with great views. Impeccable facilities, friendly owners. Close to M6, yet peaceful. Undulating ground & unisex loos noted, but overall a hit.

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Lovely views and soundtrack to nature.…

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Jack B.

Non-electric grass and earth motorhome pitch

Liked Lovely views and soundtrack to nature. We had enough space to feel like we had our own private ‘zone’ and the site wasn’t overly packed which we have found with other sites as this can really ruin a stay and the overall privacy and tranquility. We personally had no issue with road noise in the slightest. Owner was very friendly and regularly checked the facilities to ensure they were clean and tidy.

Disliked Outside tap for washing up doesn’t have hot water and showers are basic with low pressure. Could do with a storage bench or similar in the shower as it was a little tricky to wash and change in the cubicle without everything getting wet. Sinks are communal and not in a block which again isn’t an issue but worth noting if you are looking for a little more privacy. This is a working farm and the site to pitch is a field so not the most level but this is part of the charm, just something to note that levellers would be needed for larger vehicles.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great place with excellent facilities and location

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sounds2009@live.co.uk C.

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Brilliant location, great facilities and friendly owner

Disliked Nothing

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Gorgeous location, lovely quiet site with…

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Heidi C.

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Gorgeous location, lovely quiet site with plenty of room. Great little shower block, everything you need is there without being expensive. Super easy access to fast roads as well as being in an ideal rural location. Great advice about local walks and attractions and all emergency information provided. The family who own it are lovely, they ensure they pop to see you and are friendly and helpful without being overbearing.
The doggos enjoyed it and it was easy with so much space.
Would stay again in the blink of an eye, superb place!

Disliked Nothing!!

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Absolutely stunning area, facilities were lovely…

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Paige S.

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Absolutely stunning area, facilities were lovely and clean. Nice and peaceful and owners are lovely too!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent! We will definitely return.

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Spacious field with excellent views of the area. Very clean and comfortable facilities and attentive host. Julie was great with the kids and took us on a fantastic tour of the working farm, even trying out the tractors!

Disliked Nothing!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Fantastic site, with friendly staff, good facilities, beautiful views.

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Matthew B.

Non-electric grass and earth motorhome pitch

Liked Very friendly and welcoming. We were able to choose any spot to pitch our tent. Plenty of room. Toilet and showers were clean, with great showers and plenty of hot water. Lots of info about local walks, places to visit and things to do, great local pub and cafe. Beautiful views, and easy location to get to lakes and M6. Julie checked the site daily with regular toilet block cleans and walk arounds to make sure all was well.

Disliked Nothing to dislike about this site.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautiful rural quiet location.

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Maria D.

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Liked Beautifyl rural location.Very friendly owner Julia came to say hello and even offered to show my daughter her dairy farm! The shower and toilets were very clean. There were plenty of places to camp and convenient to get from the motorway. I would definitely come back again.

Disliked None.

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Denise S.

Non-electric grass and earth motorhome pitch

Liked This was a great little camp site.
The owner came across to see if everything was ok.
Toilet and shower facilities were spotless. Plenty of recycling bins.
Good signage.
I would stay here again.

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Olivia P.

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Quiet site, with clean facilities, and plenty of space for pitching up. Great experience for our first time camping as a couple.

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Kate N.

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Lovely campsite, exactly what we wanted. Great views, plenty of space and very peaceful. Lovely quiet campsite with clean toilet block and showers. Owner came to say hello and check everything was ok, very friendly and happy to help. We had a lovely stay with our daughter and our dog. Great spot for a quiet stay and to be out of the way.

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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 +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

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 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? 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 R542,46 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.