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Mains Farm Caravan And Campsite Eden Valley
Kirkoswald
Penrith
Cumbria (Browse area)
CA10 1DH
Tel: 01768 898342
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Pitches: 25
Open: 01/01/2026 to 31/12/2026
01/01/2027 to 31/12/2027
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 Tent Pitches |
 Caravan Pitches |
 Motorhome Pitches |
 Small Campervans |
 No Glamping Units |
 No Statics for Hire |
 No Statics for Sale |
 No Seasonal Pitches |
 Electric Hookups |
 No Hardstandings |
 Fully Serviced Pitches |
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| Who's it for |
 Families Welcome |
 Not Members Only |
 No Rallies |
 Not Naturist Site |
 Dogs Welcome |
 No Dogs Allowed |
 Groups Welcome |
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| Facilities |
 Toilet Facilities |
 Hot Showers |
 Washing Up |
 No Bathroom |
 No Baby Changing |
 Laundry On Site |
 Drinking Water |
 Disabled Friendly |
 Chemical Disposal |
 No Battery Charging |
 Gas Exchange |
 No Recycling Facilities |
 No Kitchen Facilities |
 No Freezer / Fridge |
 Motorhome Point |
 Wifi Access |
 Shop <1 mile |
 Bar <1 mile |
 Restaurant or Cafe or Takeaway <1 mile |
| Activities |
 Kids Playground |
 No TV Room |
 No Games Room |
 No Evening Ents |
 Fishing On Site |
 No Wild Swimming |
 No Indoor Pool |
 Outdoor Pool <1 mile |
 No Horse Riding |
 No Cycle Hire |
 Golf <5 miles |
 No Tennis |
 No Beach |
 Watersports <10 miles |
 No Boat Launch |
| Other Features |
 No Sea Views |
 Working Farm |
 No Campfires Allowed |
 Open All Year |
 No Waterside Pitches |
 Public Transport <1 mile |
 No Dog Walk |
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| Date of Visit: July 2020 |
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| Nights stayed: 3 |
Travelling as: Mature couple |
| Reviewer: Cycosport |
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 Lovely large open site with distinct areas such as for tents, groups etc. Our pitch was grass and nicely level. Showers etc housed in old farm buildings but we're fine.
Great walks on nearby river and 30 mins to village of Kirkoswald via a scenic route. Only a short drive to the Northern Lakes and plenty of quiet paths around. Great place to relax.
The owner was helpful and friendly. Hope to be back soon. 
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| Date of Visit: July 2020 |
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| Nights stayed: 4 |
Travelling as: Mature couple |
| Reviewer: Usual Suspect |
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What a beautiful site. We stayed in the adults field which is across the road from the farm and main campsite. A hill of trees behind us, field with sheep next door, it was so nice to sit outside watching the swifts (or was it swallows) swooping by again and again.
Robert and Julie are incredibly well organised for Covid safety with gel available even at the bin areas, and had actually built 2 new stand alone toilets the week before we arrived.
One of the best we've ever stayed at, just back from our second visit this July!
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| Date of Visit: July 2020 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Nights stayed: 8 |
Travelling as: Family with young children |
| Reviewer: Mickcaro |
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Had our 4th visit to this lovely site just after lockdown lifted and we weren't sure what to expect. We needn't have worried. It was so well organised and the facilities were spotless, all covid measures had been taken but nothing was spoilt.
The location is perfect for social distancing - peaceful with fantastic views, fields to play and fly kites in, playground, river to splash in and lovely walks from your doorstep. It was busy but never felt crowded.
Its a working farm with a lot of character (and sheep) and the facilities are mostly in converted barns. There are some new private bathrooms to rent for your stay but sadly they were fully booked when we were there. However, the addition of a new sheepdog pup went down well with our daughter!
Robert and Julie are brilliant hosts and I'd recommend this site to anyone. Can't wait to go back.
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| Date of Visit: July 2020 |
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| Nights stayed: 2 |
Travelling as: Mature couple |
| Reviewer: Wendysnewhome |
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Loved this site. Very clean and well kept. Robert and Lesley were so friendly and their new little pup is adorable.
Followed the river walk which was great, sad that the Inns weren’t open for a little rest but completely understandable at present.
Will definitely be back!
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| Date of Visit: July 2020 |
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| Nights stayed: 8 |
Travelling as: Mature couple |
| Reviewer: Bobnjean |
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Just spent a relaxed and enjoyable week or so at this site. Didn't use the facilities due to the Covid, but they looked really nice and clean. Grass and hedges cut regularly and the grass was well drained. Good distance between plots. There is lots of space for children to play and a great looking playground provided though this was also closed at this time, due to the Covid. Both Robert and Julie, the site owners and all the staff are very friendly, helpful and approachable.
There is a lovely farm track down to the river that leads into walkways in both directions. The two local villages have pubs and a shop available, all within 1 mile - though only 1 pub was open during our stay. We would recommend the Fox and Pheasant in Armathwaite, a few miles further away, serving very good food at reasonable prices.
Only drawback to the whole experience, was the narrow entrance to the main van field (Witness the paint alongside the stone post!). You really need to swing hard left before turning in, if you have a longer setup. With a long estate car and van, it was not easy at all.
Sadly some addled campervan idiots decided to play music full blast at 02:00 in the morning of our last night there. Good to see they had moved on next day after a lot of complaints. This is no reflection on the site, but more on the incredibly ignorant attitude of some folks. Unbelievably there had been a similar outbursts of music in the tent field where a group of blokes threatened and frightened the farmers wife, Julie, when she reproached them. These ignorant selfish idiots should be ashamed of themselves.
Would definitely recommend for a quiet country break.
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| Nights stayed: 2 |
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| Reviewer: Wendysnewhome |
2 reviews from this member |
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Loved this site. Very clean and well kept.
Robert and Lesley were so friendly and their new little pup is adorable.
Followed the river walk which was great, sad that the Inns weren’t open for a little rest but completely understandable at present.
Will definitely be back!
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| Date of Visit: October 2018 |
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| Reviewer: Jayc1976 |
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A October half term trip to mains farm in kirkoswald Cumbria was fantastic. We met friends on site who had a caravan and the owners put us in our tent right next to them as the site was quiet. Lovely warm friendly welcome from the owners.
Toilets and shower area kept clean at all times and are modern and showers very hot. Site offers a kitchen to cook in if you want too it's equipped with a double oven, grill, toaster, kettle and utensils. Also a converted barn with an electric fire and dining tables A lovely place for a get together when the weather is poor.
The site has a decent play area for the children and the river Eden runs along the bottom of the site a lovely walk.
All in all one of the best sites we have visited and will be back at Easter
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| Date of Visit: July 2018 |
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| Reviewer: Karenjjenkins01 |
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We (family of 4) really enjoyed our stay at Main Farm.
I’d done my usual research of site reviews before picking the site; I was impressed by the reviews and being a 2 hour drive from home it was ideal for a weekend trip.
It was an easy site to book and we picked the larger size pitch in Orchard field. We had a warm welcome from the owners when we arrived and Robert showed us to our pitch. It was massive. The pitches are round the outside of a field and in the centre of the field was a volley ball net. The kids loved playing football and having a go at volleyball. We drove our car to the pitch and then up to the car park. I really like this about the site, it’s safer and more relaxing when the cars are parked away from the tents.
There were a few different facility blocks ; the one near our field had 3 showers and toilets for each men and women and 2 washing up sinks. The toaster, kettle, fridge and freezer made life much easier for me. These were cleaned every morning. I waited for a washing up sink once but I could have got to one of the other facility blocks.
We hired a fire basket for £10 per night and enjoyed chatting by the fire with our friends. I saw Robert on the Friday evening and he asked me if anything was quiet. I was impressed that he was around and cared about us getting a good nights sleep. The site went quiet at 11pm on both nights which suited us fine.
We walked from the campsite following a local walk along the river to Lacy’s Caves, little Salkeld, the standing stones of Long Meg & her daughters, the Viking grave at Addingham and then back to the campsite. We stopped for a tasty lunch at the flour mill at little Salkeld.
We had a great weekend and we would love to return to the site.
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| Date of Visit: May 2018 |
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| Reviewer: Simonl79 |
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Excellent site with spotless facilities. Good location just 15 mins from Penrith. Nice little park and lovely walk on river. Plenty of space in between tents and pods and not too noisy on an evening. Very warm welcome on arrival.
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| Date of Visit: May 2018 |
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| Nights stayed: 4 |
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| Reviewer: Donkers |
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We really loved this idyllic campsite; beautifully situated in the Eden valley it is very picturesque, with stunning views of the surrounding countryside from all the pitches.
We stayed 4 nights over May half term (Monday to Friday) with our 2 young kids and anther family and we had the best time.
During our visit the site was pretty full, but still peaceful and quiet.
The campsite itself is split into different areas - 3 main camping fields with a few wooden glamping pods and a separate area for caravans. We were in the walled apple orchard and it was really gorgeous. There is a bigger main field with the pitches spaced round the perimeter, which leaves the middle as an open field - this gives a real feeling of space and left plenty of room for kids to play away from the tents. They could accommodate many more tents here by utilising more of the centre space, but this would ruin the feel of the site and is a good reflection on the owners not sacrificing the comfort of their visitors by packing in too many punters. Also there are no cars allowed to be parked next to tents, they must be left in the car park after unpacking, which further makes for a lovely, relaxing site. There is a nice play area for kids with a roundabout, swings and wooden climbing frame with slide. Our kids loved it and were in there most of the time, making friends and playing independently. Lovely walks down to the river directly from site.
The pitches are really well maintained and mainly level, although a couple of the fields do slope. The grass is kept short whilst remaining lush and green, and the ground is fairly easy to peg into with decent pegs and a mallet.
The facilities are good; free showers and the shower cubicles are big with plenty of hooks and a chair. There were 3 showers and 3 toilets with sink in the ladies and the same on the other side for the men. I never had to queue or wait for either a shower or the toilets.
There are a couple of pot washing sinks, a kettle, toaster, microwave, fridges and a freezer in the facilities block. There is also a decent recycling and rubbish point.
The owners were really friendly and helpful and we had a nice welcome on arrival.
There is plenty to do in the local area; lots of lovely walks, a fab heated outdoor pool in nearby Lazonby, nice pubs etc. We hired the fire pits and logs for 2 nights (£10 per night) and it was a nice touch, with the kids cooking marshmallows. We visited the water mill at little Salkeld and there is a lovely cafe. Lowther castle has a brilliant adventure playground for the kids, the biggest we’ve ever seen.
Practicalities aside this site just has a lovely feel about it - all credit to the owners, they have created a little piece of heaven in the Eden valley.
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Nestling in the beautiful Eskdale Valley close to Scafell, England's highest mountain and Wastwater, this site is a children's paradise in the heart of the Lake District. The first thing that meets you on arrival is the pond, fed by a stream and usually full of children paddling and playing on tyre rafts. The playground has zip wires, climbing frames, tyre rope-swings and adventure courses.
Grass pitches (some with EHU) for tents, motorhomes, VW-sized campervans (no caravans). Refurbished toilets, showers and laundry. Peace is the watchword on the campsite - catering mainly for families and couples with silence after 10.30pm. Don't forget your marshmallows - campfires are allowed in selected areas. Nearby shop and pub. And there's an added extra: the site sits along the route of the Ravenglass and Eskdale Steam Railway line, with it's own station. Choo Choo! Find out more here
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| Reviewer: Magik |
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Absolutely fantastic site, wonderful location, great facilities, lovely helpful owner.
Only 2 constructive criticisms, could do with a motorhome drive over waste grid and some hard standing pitches for heavier motorhomes.
Will definitely be going back.
LOVE it!
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| Date of Visit: August 2017 |
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| Reviewer: CLS210276 |
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Just returned home this morning from a 5 night stay at mains farm and I'm already wanting to go back. This site has everything you need clean toilets and shower block, large pitch sites, electric for those that require it, beautiful views, play area for children and washing facilities even kettle toaster and microwave if needed, also the most lovely hosts imaginable Robert and Julie can't do enough for you so friendly and accommodating. The village is a mile away and has the most loveliest feel about it everyone so friendly and both pubs serve delicious food. What more could you want???? Apart from another visit!
We will most definitely be staying here again and already checking out when we have time off again.
Many thanks
Claire Darren and heidi xxx
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| Date of Visit: July 2017 |
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| Reviewer: SJSScotland |
10 reviews from this member |
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Stayed here for a weekend as we wanted to do the Settle-Carlisle railway and this site was an easy, pleasant walk to Lazonby station. Very nice friendly site, beautifully kept, lovely flat pitches, not wet at all despite rain. Owners are incredibly nice, can't do enough for you. Happy for us to leave our van parked in their yard on the day we left, so we could go for lunch at the Fetherston Arms in Kirkoswald (recommended!). We will definitely be back.
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| Date of Visit: July 2017 |
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| Reviewer: HappyHippie |
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Just back from a short break here and would have loved to stay longer! The very friendly owners Rob and Julie go out of their way to make your stay a very enjoyable one. While getting ready for their very first Music Festival we got trapped in a heavy thunder storm miles away from the site. One quick phone call to the farm and we were rescued by their son, (sorry I don't remember his name) who came to pick us (two wet humans, two wet dogs and one very wet parrot)up, which we were and still are truly grateful.
Vans are pitched around the edges of two fields bordered by high hedges. Water and electric are near to hand. There are plenty of toilets and (free) hot showers. The shower and washing up blocks have information about the area and guides to walks. A short walk across the field takes you to the riverbank where there are two thoughtfully placed swing seats to sit and watch the hours ducks and river drift by. Kirkoswald can be reached by a walk along the riverbank. Here you'll find some nice pubs and a good little shop selling a mixed selection of food drink sweets and household items.
We really enjoyed our stay and hope to be back soon.
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| Date of Visit: July 2017 |
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| Nights stayed: 6 |
Travelling as: Extended family |
| Reviewer: Mischka |
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We have just spent another enjoyable week on this site, for the 5th year in a row. The best thing about this site is the owners, Rob and Julie who are very welcoming and helpful. The next best thing is its location, which is on a small farm next to the scenic river Eden and about a mile from the village. The site is spacious, peaceful and picturesque and the facilities are great. Fabulous cycling on the doorstep, Rob will recommend routes. Nearby Lazonby has a community run outdoor (heated) swimming pool which sells hot drinks, snacks and sweets, so on a sunny day you can sit on the benches at the side and watch the swimmers even if you don't all want to join in. There is also a good sized Co-Op.
We thoroughly recommend this site.
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