Farm and Fell Reviews

Would recommend

Nice friendly staff, great location but needs more showers and toilets. There was mud and sheep mess everywhere but otherwise a great break. Would recommend, thanks!

Like wild camping

This was more like wild camping. Information on the site was not what was expected. There were 2 showers for the full site and port-a-loos. We thought the facilities were very poor. We understand that rain will impact, however the fields were so muddy you could not get the car on the fields. You would have expected for camping that there would be some gravel or lay outs to take cars in these conditions. There was nothing. If you got stuck, a tractor had to pull you out of the mud. The views were fabulous though.

Site's response

Thank you Julie, There are opinions and facts, I welcome your opinion, but I must correct you on facts. There were 200 camping pitches occupied on the weekend that you visited (August Bank Holiday). It had rained for 2 weeks prior and heavily for the 3 days prior to your visit. We advertise a grass campsite - you booked a grass camping pitch. In these circumstances, I don't think it's reasonable to make mud the fault of the campsite. Regarding gravel, the views and landscape that you kindly describe as "fabulous" are within a national park. They exist because we haven't concreted the landscape or covered it in gravel (in fact - the local planning authority don't allow it). Thank you for noticing that we pulled 16 cars/campers (out of 200) out that got stuck. May I add that we did so at no cost. Regarding toilets, you didn't mention that there is a toilet block in the yard with 4 porcelain flushing toilets and 3 urinals with sinks and running water for hand washing. You also received a welcome pack prior to arrival that explained your freedom to select a pitch that met your needs within 30 acres and that you chose to put yourself in a busy field with nice views - but the trade-off was that you had a 200 metre walk to the toilet block. Sincerely, Brian.

Hardworking farm site

A great site, if you aren't expecting permanent campsite features. I have mixed feelings about the campsite - the kids had the best time and it was lovely letting them be free: ride on toys provided to play for free, bouncy castle on a morning, hay jumping, and learning about and getting hands on experience with the animals (ferrets, calves, pigs and chickens). The bar area and live music is great if that's your thing (cheap cans, hot food / drink available and free live entertainment). However, I feel a little mis-sold. I think the site would be better not to advertise that toileting facilities would be 1 per 10 people, as I'm certain this wasn't the case, and there was no hot running water for dishes (when it says washing up area, there is, but it's cold water and I don't count that personally with young kids). There are two showers available at set times meaning it's busy and isn't included in the cost. As a result of those few things, I do feel pricing is a little on the high side. That being said, we thoroughly enjoyed our outdoor space, we didn't feel anyone was on top of us. When toilets became unclean, a quick note to the owner to let them know meant it could be dealt with (and was promptly). We often find it's harder to find a site that's dog friendly, kid friendly and allows fires (on top of that there's no need to buy onsite wood, but wood is brought round to buy to make it super easy). The grass was saturated on arrival and vehicles did get stuck, a lot of that was down to the drivers - lighten the load, pick a route etc. This could be offset by providing wheelbarrows and a "parking lot" but that may put more people off - and you can't please everyone! Set your expectations, bring plenty of baby wipes and hand sanitizer.

Average facilities

We had a wonderful stay at Farm and Fell, we really enjoyed the live bands and it was in a great location with so many walks on the doorstep. The thing which really let the campsite down was the facilities. We paid £100 to stay 3 nights, which granted is cheap for holiday accommodation, but compared to other campsites it's more expensive. You then have to pay £3 each for a shower and there are only 2 shower cubicles for the hundreds of people staying. The floors were muddy and we had to queue an hour for a shower. We also cooked our own food at the campsite and there were no facilities to clean our pots. We got told to clean them in the toilet sinks which were tiny! Overall it was a lovely stay but we won't be rushing back as the facilities really let it down.

Site's response

Thank you for your review, Sophie, but I must correct you on a few facts. The longest wait for a shower that weekend was 40 minutes. In April 2023, we hired in an 8 shower block for £1500 for the weekend. Only 22 people had showers over Easter Bank Holiday. With this, we chose to make the double shower block ourselves to minimise cost and it was installed on the 13th June 2023. We don't put a time limit on how long you spend in the shower and I think that contributes to the queues, given that the person in front of you in the queue could choose to spend 20 minutes in the shower. This is something that we are reviewing, but I find it disappointing that we will need to bring in punitive rules because some people can't respect the queue behind them. Equally, on that weekend, we were mopping the shower every 15 minutes. We could have done it after every shower - but that would have made queues longer. Given that the fields were muddy and wet, I don't think it was unreasonable to expect people to wash their shower shoes or take them off before getting into the shower. Sincerely, Brian.

Perfect!!!

Brilliant stay here, initially booked for 2 nights but enjoyed it so much we paid for 1 extra night. Location is amazing with plenty of great walks close by. Brian and his team are so friendly and helpful. Nathan was super helping with check in and keeping us topped up with firewood. Loads of space so no one's on top of you. Toilets and portaloos are immaculate. Food and drinks prices very reasonable. Can't wait to return next year.

We had great time at the campsite

It was a very large campsite, it was great. There was no one to meet and greet, but you get to choose where your pitch is. There are 3 areas you can choose, by the river, main and a quiet area. Each area had clean toilets and there are 2 showers by the farm, which we thought were not enough, but the queue was never too large. Would definitely go again.

Perfect for camping!

Farm and Fell is the very first place that me and my partner have been camping; and it definitely did not disappoint. The site was very spacious with lovely views, peaceful, and great value for money! We loved the area; there are shops and pubs within walking distance, and plenty of places to explore and go for walks. We liked that we were able to park our car next to our tent so it was easy to pack and unpack! Thank you for having us, we will definitely be returning :)

Nice setting but overpriced

Lovely setting. Large open fields where you can pick your own pitch. Great bar and café area. The website states each field has 1 portaloo per 10 campers however there were probably three times as many campers and only one smelly portaloo. The plumbed in toilets and shower blocks are strangely only open at certain times and costs an extra £3 to use the shower. Nearly every time I went to the toilets they were closed and I really don't understand why they are not open all the time. Also no pot washing facilities. If this site was listed as a basic/wild camp site and priced accordingly it would be fine but we but we decided to move to another site on the third night which cost the same money but had full facilities. I think the site has the potential to be a great site but needs these things addressing.

Lovely site

Lovely stay, set by a beautiful river. My children really enjoyed it!! We left early only due to personal reasons. Will definitely be back again. A gentle man drives around offering fire wood and fire lighters. My children even helped with the farm animals, which was amazing. Could be another portaloo on the campsite, that's my only downfall!

Wonderful stay

We had an amazing time on your site, really safe for our child, fab bar and kitchen facilities, reasonably priced and nice relaxed atmosphere. Loved being able to walk from the site to the surround area and local shop so no need to use the car for the whole stay! Will definitely be returning next year

Amazing!

We were looking all over for bank holiday camping with nothing available except Farm & Fell available. The reviews seemed good, so we booked & went. We are so glad we did! We absolutely loved this site, the staff go out of their way to make sure everyone has an amazing time. There was live music on in the barn every night, a giant slip & slide for kids & adults, a bouncy castle for kids, hot food available, a bar, lambs cows goats ferrets in pens you just go in and can hold them and stroke them (fees them a bit earlier in spring), horses. There is a quiet field you can pre-book but everyone followed the 11pm rule or there abouts. The views are incredible, and the location next to the river you can walk along the river left or right & you'll find plenty of swim spots (take swim shoes as it's a rocky river). The water is crystal clear, there are deep spots and perfect paddle spots so all ages can enjoy. The portaloos in each field are kept very clean. There is a portable shower block and portable toiled block up by the barn, always kept clean and if they're not, just ask at the bar & they'll clean them for you. That's what I mean about everyone going out if their way. The guys work so hard running a farm, camping but also a charity for ex veterans and addicts. The Rawthey Project is the name, they do amazing work! It's a basic site facilities wise but you will have all the fun and a really good time! Thank you so much Farm & Fell! See you in summer xx

What a wonderful campsite!

Upon arrival we were greeted by Billy, who was very welcoming and informative. The site was clean, had brilliant facilities and the views were amazing. The barn was a great addition, with food and drink available, and a singer was on the night we stayed. The staff were friendly and the guy behind the bar charged my phone for me. The kids enjoyed the animal feeding. Would definitely return to this site! Highly recommended!

Friendly and convenient

The staff were really friendly and greeted me on arrival. Ideal location for Sedbergh and the Howgill fells. The animals grazing on site right near the tent pitches was a great feature! Facilities basic but perfectly acceptable. Barn serving food, drink and with evening entertainment was also a good feature.

Perfect

What an amazing place. Right in the countryside, with plenty of nice walks. Spotless campsite and owners were on hand for anything you need.

Ok

Nice location, a 10 minute walk from Sedburgh. Relaxed site over numerous fields, but quite a lot of sloping areas. We visited over a bank holiday weekend and there weren't enough facilities for the number of visitors. There were 2 showers for 100+ people, so we didn't bother queuing. We couldn't find anywhere to wash up. 2 toilets were out of use, so just portaloos, which were kept quite clean but inevitably smelly. I felt that the animal feeding was a bit underwhelming. Burgers sold were good quality but fairly pricy. Not a bad site but a bit too busy for us.

Good stay but it is just a field

Stunning views and I liked that there was food stand. But the minimal facilities were very minimal and the portaloos were unusable as they did not seem to be emptied

Stunning place!

Lovely place to camp

Beautiful setting, relaxed camping

Surrounded by beautiful scenery. Short walk to town and various entry points to river for a dip! Liked the relaxed approach to check in/out/choose your pitch. Website said porcelain toilets but these were taped closed - however, there were plentiful 'portaloos' dotted around the fields/close by for tents. Overall, a lovely site in a fantastic location. We would stay again

Peaceful

Lovely few days away, will definitely stay again. The guys that ran it were lovely.

Very happy with our stay

Very relaxed atmosphere about the place. Easy to find a pitch and parking on a very tidy site which is nicely tucked away. We pulled onto the site and saw the signs to find a pitch which we did easily. No one bothered us for the stay so I'm guessing they just go on the car registration. It was a nice clean site with plenty of space and very little noise as it was off the beaten track, but not too far off if you wanted to nip into town. I will be using the site again.

Disappointed

The views are beautiful but that's the only good bit in my opinion. We were told the food van would be open from 5pm to 7pm and 7am to 9am, but it didn't open at all. There was nobody around to talk to and because the van should've been open, we didn't take any food etc. The van was also the place to buy wood and a grill to cook on and also to book breakfast and to feed the animals the next morning, none of this was available. The toilet/shower block was built from wood and leaked when it rained, very poorly run. We were told the van wouldn't open if there were less than 15 campers but we counted 27, not a happy camper here and will not be returning.

Beautiful location in the Yorkshire Dales

Beautiful spot. Easy walk in to Sedbergh. Surrounded by amazing walks. Tidy campsite, wc and showers cleaned.

Good for the price but...

The campsite itself was well situated, but upon arrival it was very unclear where the 'secluded' section actually was. In the end, the secluded sections were not that secluded at all. We tried many times to no avail to contact the site owners (with the number they gave) but there was no answer. We spoke with other groups and they had the same problem - no communication. The toilets were OK, but when flushed some of the toilet water would come out onto the floor... The showers were OK but I would advise that you wait a while til they are warm. The animal feeding was also only available during the last few days, as was the hot food van. I would ensure to bring a car with you, and fire pits are also not at every pitch. For the price, the place is great, just expect a spot in a field with some toilets, running water and hot shower, but don't believe all these supposed extras.

Fantastic site

Great views. Lovely, friendly staff. Clean camp site. Highly recommend.

Quiet, peaceful rural stay off grid

This was our first visit and first proper venture 'off grid' without any hook up etc. If you're expecting 'Park' like facilities & pitches, this is not for you. We were blessed with decent weather which always makes things better, and blessed with a really quiet site, as we went Mon-Th. We could imagine if busy, it could get a little noisy, but we had blissful peace & quiet. You get 360 degree views of some of the most stunning countryside & Fells, that are just beautiful, and a 10 min walk in Sedburgh where you can get all you need. The two guys running it, Brian & Baz, are superb and only want you to enjoy, and the plans they have for the site are excellent. I read another review about the price of a bag of wood, but I cannot complain. What I didn't know, and maybe should be made more obvious, is that the money goes to a Ex Military Charity, which is excellent. One tip I would give if you are in a camper/motorhome is you are VERY likely to need levellers. Forewarned. There are loos (portaloos) in every field, but there are also porcelain loos as you enter the site (2 at the moment), which also have showers in them. Basic, but do the job. Overall absolutely loved our stay, as we got the best of both worlds, quiet site & great weather.... Couple of minor niggles (which I am sure the guys are addressing) such as the portaloos were not emptied/cleaned till the Wed (after a busy weekend), so after a few hot days.... When we left on the Thurs, the bins had not been emptied since the previous weekend (we took a big bag home with us as hate just leaving it on the side). This 'could' create a vermin problem, and as they are at the entrance, it doesn't create a great impression. All minor niggles on what was a great 3 nights, and a site we will return to - Thank you!