Mains Farm Campsite
Highly rated
Penrith, Cumbria & Lake District
Nestled between the North Pennines AONB and only a half hour from the Lake District, Mains Farm Campsite welcomes you to spacious electric pitches and a choice of snug, well equipped camping pods or hassle free tipis. Just a mile off the Coast to Coast cycle route.
About Mains Farm Campsite
The pitches on this working farm are in an outstanding location, with great riverside views. You'll be within easy walking distance of Kirkoswald, past winner of Cumbria's Best Kept Village award, too. The farm offers 30 spacious touring caravan pitches spread out over one acre. All these have access to 16-Amp electric hook-up and there are also a small number of non-electric camping pitches. If you're bringing a tent and need to plug in, you'll be glad to hear there are also a selection of tent pitches with electric hook-up. You can also get comfy in a pre-erected tipi, set on its own raised decking. These have uninterrupted views of the river Eden and are unfurnished, so you should bring along the beds, bedding and other supplies you need to make it just the way you like it. Ideal for a family of up to five. Glampers will love also Mains Farm's 12 hassle free unfurnished camping pods. Each has its own porch area, picnic bench, electricity, lighting and a heater for cool winter nights. It's all the fun of camping, without the tent.
The site is open from March until 31st October. Bell tents are available from May until the end of September.
Site facilities include two heated shower and toilet blocks with mirrors and power sockets, plus a laundry with coin operated washing machine and tumble dryer. The site also has four private shower rooms which are available to hire for the duration of your stay.
There are two washing up and drying areas, a small kitchen and a play area for kids with slides and swings. There is also a small honesty shop selling items such as fishing nets, kites and marshmallows.
The local village offers a village shop, post office and two pubs.
Adult only
Allow commercial vans
Allow pets
Bike hire
Café / restaurant
Communal BBQ
Disabled facilities
Drinking water
Electric hookups
Entertainment
Family friendly
Fires allowed
Fishing
Games room
Glamping
Golf
Horse riding
Hot tub
Internet access
Kids club
Kids playground
Laundry
Near beach
Near pub
Open year round
Peaceful
RV pitches
Shop
Showers
Swimming pool
Toilets
TV room
Vineyard
Water hookups
Watersports
W.C. disposal
There are 65 accommodation options on-site
6 x Non Electric Tent Pitches
Max 5 people
All grass tent pitches without electric.
11 x Electric Tent Pitches
Max 5 people
All grass tent pitches with 16-Amp electric hook-up. Spectacular views across the Eden Valley.
30 x Electric Touring Pitches
Max 5 people
Spacious pitches with 16-Amp hook-up for caravans and motorhomes.
5 x Electric Touring Pitches (Adult Only)
Max 5 people
Spacious pitches in a separate field from the rest of the pitches for adults only, with 16-Amp hook-up for caravans and motorhomes.
Site tariff
Interested in staying at Mains Farm Campsite?
Call 01768 898342 to book.
Unfortunately Mains Farm Campsite doesn't share their availability calendar with us yet. Availability changes quickly, especially in summer, so we recommend enquiring by phone to avoid missing out.
Site rules and policies
To retain the peace and tranquillity, the site has a no music policy.
Things to do on site and in the Penrith area
Every August the site hosts a dazzling music fest, where live bands combine with a fab atmosphere to make the perfect weekend.
If you're looking to explore further afield, hop on the coast to coast (C2C) route and pedal away. It's very close and transfers can be arranged from the site.
Make the Pennines and luscious lakes for unmissable stomping ground - this is top walking country. And if you think the scenery can improve your score, play a few holes down at Penrith Golf Club, 8 miles from site.
Other great options include:
- Settle to Carlisle Railway
- Carlisle Castle
- Rheged
- National Trust's Acorn Bank
- Dalemain Historic House and Gardens
Interested in staying at Mains Farm Campsite?
Call 01768 898342 to book.
Unfortunately Mains Farm Campsite doesn't share their availability calendar with us yet. Availability changes quickly, especially in summer, so we recommend enquiring by phone to avoid missing out.
Highly rated
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