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Can only agree with all the positive comments about this site and Robert and Julie are so helpful and friendly they just simply cannot do enough for you and make you feel so welcome. Stayed in the main caravan site for a week and had a wonderful holiday.
Facilities are what you would expect for the price and kept well cleaned even with the rain. Neither me or my wife had to wait for the shower or toilet when needed. EH is 16amp and there is enough water points around as well.
The pitches are flat and well spaced with more than enough room for the van, awning and car and there is enough space left the size of a football pitch to play games in which everybody did and joined in together all week. It rained really heavy on the Tuesday night for an hour or two and there was a lot of surface water on the field which drained away when it stopped raining and didn't turn the field boggy, the owner came round asking everyone if they were all right when it stopped which was a nice thing to do especially for the campers.
Lots to see and do in the area with loads of walks from the site and the village of Kirkoswald is 0. 9 miles away with 2 village pubs the Crown Inn and the Feathersten arms. The food at the FA was top notch and priced cheap, the CI had only just reopened and was not serving food yet so cant comment but the beer was good. We liked our stay that much we cant wait to go back. Well done and thanks for a wonderful time.
This campsite is perfect ! Lovely owners made us feel very welcome the minute we arrived, extremely helpful, if you've forgotten anything, they will help you out, they are a very chilled out couple. We took our two boys age 2 & 4 yrs old, it was so safe for them to run freely, and also a little park which was lovely for them and us to have a bit of peace ;) Facilities are great, clean, and there is a kitchen with a kettle. The campsite has stunning views and is quiet and spacious. We had a very relaxing and great time.
Thank you so much for looking after us. We have told our friends about your place and we will be back soon, from Shelly & Sam x
After reading the reviews on here already for Mains Farm we were very much looking forward to our visit. We had a fantastic weekend at this lovely site. Idyllic setting, not too far from shops, pubs and various attractions nearby.
The new Toilet block is terrific. Basic, absolutely ideal and even a kettle for campers if required. Our children loved the play area, which was perfect for making new friends. The sheep were an absolute bonus too!
The couple who owned the site were lovely, very welcoming and glad to talk to you although they were obviously busy.
We are very much looking forward to returning very soon.
We stayed here for 13 nights in the Easter Holidays and loved every minute of it.
Facilities are basic but clean in lovely old rustic buildings, the whole site has a warm, welcoming rustic feel to it.
Childrens playpark is small but perfectly adequate as there is so much space in the caravan site itself.
Julie and Robert the owners although very busy farmers were always available to answer questions or just to have a chat, lovely people.
Great place for walking, we had a gentle stroll along the riverbank to the quaint little village of Kirkoswald, there are a couple of hotels, 1 of which apparently does amazing food but we never had time to visit. A charming village shop which covers just about everything from coffeeshop to DVD rental to Library.
Within 1. 5miles is also the village of Lazonby which has a decent sized Co-Op and another couple of hotels.
Walking along the riverbank in the other direction takes you to Lacey's Caves and the standing stones of Long Meg and her daughters, well worth a look. There are printed sheets in the information room with a map of the circular walk which you are welcome to borrow.
Penrith is 10miles away and has plenty shops, from large chain stores like Go Outdoors to village shops. Plenty of places to eat here and lovely old cinema showing the latest films.
We will definitely stay at this site again, it's close enough to the popular towns of the Lake District but far enough that you can get away from it all.
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
They say first impressions count when booking any site, and I must say from the second we phoned the site to inquire about booking, we felt like we couldn't wait to visit. We were dealt with promptly and in a very friendly manner, and they didn't even ask for a deposit once they had our details.
Upon arrival we were met by Julie one of the owners who after showing us to our pitch, gladly took our daughter to show her around the site while we started to pitch the tent.
We were sited on the field normally reserved for Caravans and this was a blessing as it is nearer to the facilities and it totally flat and well drained.
There was plenty of room in the centre of the field to enjoy games etc, without ever feeling that you were encroaching on other guests.
The site is a working sheep farm, and we stayed during the height of lambing season, which added much to the break as newborn lambs were around every day, and despite obviously being a busy time for them, both the owners took time out to make sure we were enjoying our stay and that everything was to our satisfaction, and were happy to stop for a chat whenever you saw them.
This site has a superb quaint appeal as the facilities, Communal Kitchen with complementary tea and coffee, the launderette, shower blocks, day room etc. Are all converted barns and give it a real country feel. If you want sanitized commercial facilities then this site is not for you, it really does make you feel part of the real countryside.
The showers are free and were lovely and warm, but both these and the toilet facilities are limited, so not sure how they would cope with a full site.
The play area is adequate for younger children, and you can walk down to the river through the fields, which takes just a couple of minutes.
There is a General store in the village about a mile up the road, as well as a couple of pubs that also serve meals should you so wish. A pleasant walk in the daytime, but completely unlit at night and may be more than most people want after a few drinks. The Owner does offer to drive you to the pub, a lovely touch, but remember the walk back.
Penrith is approx 10 miles away, a 15-20 minute drive and is a large town with all usual facilities including Supermarkets etc.
As the owners told us though, don't try to park in the centre itself, it is Traffic Warden Hell, instead as advised by them, we parked on Morrisons and took the 10 minute walk down into the town. It is a little steep walking back up.
Overall we had a lovely stay at Mains Farm, and found it excellent value at £20 per night for large tent, 2 Adults, a teenager with electric hook-up.
We rarely visit the same place more than once, but would definitely go back to this site if we did, perfect for a relaxing break, away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.
The owners are lovely people and so laid back, we even had to go and find them to actually pay for our stay.
They are around if you need them, but are never intrusive or overbearing, and you feel completely in charge of your own holiday.
One final note to anyone thinking of paying a visit to this Lovely site. Take a torch. It is completely pitch black at night, remember you really are in the countryside.
We’ve just spent a couple of nights at Mains Farm Camping and Caravan Site in the beautiful Eden Valley. It’s our perfect place to be when we need to get away from it all. It’s always a pleasure to visit here any time of the year.
The Owners are the nicest people that you’ll ever meet. Nothing is too much trouble for them, they are great hosts and are so helpful and knowledgeable about the area.
They were showing me around his newly opened shower/toilet block, which is in a converted barn. This adds a further 6 showers and 6 toilets making a grand total of 11 showers and 11 toilets. We’ve tried the showers, and they are spacious, powerful, and nice and hot!
The block has sockets for your hairdryer etc, with mirrors and shelves, and also 2 extra washing up sinks. It’s a great addition for when the site gets busier and there should be no queuing or waiting for your turn in the showers!
As like other reviews, this is a great place to stay and a lovely area to visit. Neatly tucked away in the countryside with some lovely walks and a great pub in the village (Fetherstone Arms) Watch out for pie night on a Thursday, well worth it – so tasty! (You’ll need to book!)
From the start of our holiday to the end we found nothing but peace & tranquillity from this site.
Toilet & showers were spotless & kept well stocked. The owner & his wife was both helpful & pleasant. They even went as offering a lift to the local pub if we needed it.
The surrounding area is fantastic, good local walks & shop.
Highly recommended.
We liked it so much we booked to go again before we departed.
This is my 2nd review of this campsite as I would like everyone to know how good it is.
* spacious pitches with/without elec * extra tent pitches in walled orchard for extra privacy * family friendly * modern toilets and showers * communal kitchen * beautiful walks and views * close to shops and open air pool
And last but not least fantastic owners!
This time we were a party of 8 with 4 adults and 4 kids and 2 tents. We camped in the orchard with elec for 4 nights august bank holiday weekend. There was plenty of people there but never did it feel crowded or did I have to queue for the facilities.
We love coming to Mains Farm as we are always welcomed warmly and the owners make sure they come and welcome you and explain where everything is and that their door is always open if you need any help.
I don't think I have been to any other campsite that works as well as this one. It is so relaxed and laid back. We will definitely be returning next year.
If you have any reservations about booking this site then please don't listen to them - book it, experience it and write your own review, you wont be disappointed
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
This is the second time camping at Mains farm and it was as good as the first time! we stayed in the orchard with elec hook-up for the extra privacy. I have camped many times and have always been lucky with the weather - not this time! I must admit it it didn't detract from us having a fabulous time. When the heavens opened Robert (one of the lovely owners) gave us this warm dry cosy room with a massive dining table in so we could eat our food which we cooked in the communal kitchen. And his wife even took in our washing off the line to save it getting wet! they are lovely people who just want everyone to enjoy themselves at their farm. It has lovely views and is never too busy that we had to queue for the facilities even though it was a bank hol. They are in the process of adding more toilets and showers in time for next season. I will be back there next year and the year after and well you get my drift - Great campsite, lovely owners
We spent a very enjoyable week at Mains Farm. This is a nice, relaxed site which used to be a dairy farm. We would have been happy to stay longer & plan to return there in the future.
It is in a lovely location a short drive from Kirkoswald, which has several pubs and a small shop. (Nearest supermarket and a swimming pool in Lazonby a mile or so further).
We had a great welcome from hosts who also cheerfully went out of their way to help us when a crisis arose. The campsite pitches are all grass. Hook ups and water taps readily available.
Tent fields are separate to caravan & camper fields. There is a small children's playground. The site is very clean, well-kept and tidy.
The toilet /washing /shower facilities are modern and very clean although housed in picturesque old farm buildings. These can be a walk away (Torch needed at night). There is a washing up sink. Tumble drier available. Showers were free and spacious.
The only other drawback was that we had to queue for a short time for toilets during the busy weekend period. We were told the owners have planned to build additional facilities soon.
As part of a group of 6 adults and 18 children (the Bambi group), We probably had the best camping experience of our lives at Mains.
This was partly due to the fact that we were 'housed' separately to the other campers, in the orchard, which apparently is the way they keep everyone satisfied (by either putting the campers with children all in the orchard, or all in the main field and everyone else in the orchard).
We were hosted by the legendary Robert and Julie.
Robert is one of the most pleasant and laid-back people I've met. He's up early in the morning and runs 3 businesses, yet he's always got loads of time to chat and to give advice. Julie's also full of fun.
The facilities were decent and we share the views of the other reviewers about them. Apparently next time we visit there will be an additional 4 showers and 6 toilets and possibly a family bathroom, The site is constantly looking to improve and upgrade.
There is a lot of wildlife around including a resident barn owl which makes interesting noises at night. Lots of sheep as well because it's a lamb farm.
The site is within striking distance of the Lakes which is why we chose it. We climbed Catbells and were struck by the beauty, gradient is a bit tough at first. Next day we did the hop on hop off steamers on Derwent Water.
We have just spent 6 nights at Mains Farm with our three children. We had a pitch in the Orchard which felt like our own private campsite. The owners were exceptionally helpful and pleasant. They couldn't have done more to help. They made us feel very welcome indeed. This is the best campsite we have stayed on.
The play area was excellent and our children spent a long time playing on it. There were super walks along the river and the sheep always provided a lot of interest. The views from the pitch were outstanding.
The facilities were immaculate and there was never a queue. There was always plenty of hot water. And the electric hookup greatly appreciated. The communal kitchen was very welcome especially the use of the fridge! Our family visited and made excellent use of the Bunkhouse overnight which they enjoyed greatly.
The surrounding area was beautiful with plenty to see and do. The outdoor swimming pool in Lazonby a great hit with all of us and the drive into the Lake District scenic and interesting.
My husband is now planning doing the C2C and will certainly be back soon!
It was the first time we visited this campsite and were very impressed. The owners were very friendly and very helpful. The pitch sizes were good.
The washrooms and facilities were immaculate, even having a kitchen with oven and microwave.
The site is located in a lovely village with two very friendly pubs with Robert even offering to give a lift to the pub if needed. There are some very good walks around the site, some of which the owners have mapped out.
Penrith is only 10 mins away and has everything to offer, even a go outdoors. We were very happy with the site and everything it offered.
We will be back and hope it is still the same.
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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 
Families Welcome 
Not Members Only 
No Rallies 
Not Naturist Site 
Dogs Welcome 
No Dogs Allowed 
Groups Welcome 
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 
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 
No Sea Views 
Working Farm 
No Campfires Allowed 
Open All Year 
No Waterside Pitches 
Public Transport <1 mile
No Dog Walk 
Can only agree with all the positive comments about this site and Robert and Julie are so helpful and friendly they just simply cannot do enough for you and make you feel so welcome. Stayed in the main caravan site for a week and had a wonderful holiday. 
