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Mains Farm Caravan & Campsite Eden Valley

4.8 (115 reviews)

Mains Farm Caravan Site is a family run quiet touring park, set in the countryside well away from main roads, yet within easy reach of the Lake District, Hadrian’s Wall and the Scottish Borders.

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We have 30 spacious pitches spread over one acre. All have 16 amp electrical hook-up and a brand new shower and toilet block sympathetically converted from a redundant stable. Mains Farm offers a choice of non-electric and electric camping pitches where you can enjoy spectacular views of the Eden Valley. We have 10 camping pods where you can enjoy spectacular views of the Eden Valley. Each pods includes electric, lighting, electric heater for cool winter nights, a porch for sitting out and a picnic bench for dining.

Outstanding location and views. Riverside walks and woodland picnic area on the farm. Within easy walking distance of Kirkoswald, past winner on many occasions of Cumbria’s best kept village award, offering a village shop, post office and two Inns.

Our privately owned stretch of single bank salmon and trout fishing is only a 200 metre stroll from the site. If you need help with fishing, haven't any tackle, or you just want to have a go, Trevor is on hand to help. Trevor is very experienced in all forms of fishing, fishing tackle is available, all you have to do is enjoy the river, the sport and his company.

Availability

Grass standing pitch with electric (Farm Site)

  • Max 2 pets
  • Caravans
  • Motorhomes
  • Campervans
  • Tents
  • Folding caravans
  • Trailer tents
  • RVs
  • Fifth wheels

18 spacious flat pitches – nearest the facilities – 1 hard standing pitch ( unit 1 )

18 spacious flat pitches – nearest the facilities – 1 hard standing pitch ( unit 1 )

There is a small gate giving direct access to large field leading down to the River Eden – 200m away

Features

Large grass pitches
16amp electric hook-up
Pet friendly
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Grass standing pitch with electric hook-up (River Site)

  • Max 2 pets
  • Caravans
  • Motorhomes
  • Campervans
  • Tents
  • Folding caravans
  • Trailer tents
  • RVs
  • Fifth wheels

12 spacious flat pitches – magnificent views over the fields to The River Eden – 200m away

12 spacious flat pitches – magnificent views over the fields to The River Eden – 200m away

Features

Large grass pitches
16amp electric hook-up
Pet friendly
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Grass standing pitch with electric (Woodside)

  • Max 2 pets
  • Caravans
  • Motorhomes
  • Campervans
  • Tents
  • Folding caravans
  • Trailer tents
  • RVs
  • Fifth wheels

This is our Adult only area which is located across the road from the main site, providing customers with a child free area.

This is our Adult only area which is located across the road from the main site, providing customers with a child free area.

Features

Grass pitch
Electric hook-up
Pet friendly
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Grass standing tent pitch with electric (Well Field)

  • Max 2 pets
  • Caravans
  • Motorhomes
  • Campervans
  • Tents
  • Folding caravans
  • Trailer tents
  • RVs
  • Fifth wheels

16 amp electric hook-up grass pitches that accepts tents.

16 amp electric hook-up grass pitches that accepts tents.

Features

16 amp electric hook-up
Pet friendly
Grass pitch
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Grass standing tent pitch with electric (The Orchard)

  • Max 2 pets
  • Caravans
  • Motorhomes
  • Campervans
  • Tents
  • Folding caravans
  • Trailer tents
  • RVs
  • Fifth wheels

16 amp electric hook-up grass pitches that accepts tents.

Features

16 amp electric hook-up
Grass pitch
Pet friendly
June 2025
M T W T F S S
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Grass standing tent pitch with electric (Orchard Field)

  • Max 2 pets
  • Caravans
  • Motorhomes
  • Campervans
  • Tents
  • Folding caravans
  • Trailer tents
  • RVs
  • Fifth wheels

16 amp electric hook-up grass pitches that accepts tents. Stunning views over the Eden Valley.

Features

16 amp electric hook-up
Grass pitch
Pet friendly
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Camping pods (Orchard Field)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 bedroom
  • Max 2 pets

Six well spaced Camping Pods positioned to get all the afternoon sun along with great vies of the fields and River Eden.

Six well spaced Camping Pods positioned to get all the afternoon sun along with great vies of the fields and River Eden.

Each Pod has a wooden picnic table/bench - Open Grass area for children letting of ‘steam’.

Each of the pods includes electric, lighting, electric heater for cool winter nights, a porch for sitting out and a picnic bench for dining.

Features

Electric
Lighting
Heating
Wooden picnic table
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Camping pods (Cart Horse Field)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 bedroom
  • Max 2 pets

Four Camping Pods – each with uninterrupted views of the open countryside. Picnic Benches and close to facilities.

Four Camping Pods – each with uninterrupted views of the open countryside.

Picnic benches and close to facilities.

Each of the pods includes electric, lighting, electric heater for cool winter nights, a porch for sitting out and a picnic bench for dining.

Features

Electric
Lighting
Heating
Picnic bench
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Tipi tents

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 bedroom

Why not try something different! Our Tipi Tents are available from May until the end of September and have uninterrupted views of the river Eden.

Why not try something different!

Our Tipi Tents are available from May until the end of September and have uninterrupted views of the river Eden. The Tipis are made from cotton and have a raised decking area.

We ask that no cooking is done inside the Tipi and any barbecues must be on the Grass, not on the decking.

You need to bring everything to camp but not the tent. There is an electric supply to the Tipi, but no heating or lighting is provided.

Check in from 3pm, and we ask you to leave your Tipi by 11am on the day of departure.

We would appreciate the traditional way of removing shoes when entering the Tipi, and please leave it as you found it.

Sorry no dogs or candles are allowed inside our Tipis.

Features

Raised decking area
Electric
Pet friendly
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Bunk Houses

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 bedroom
  • Max 2 pets

Bunk houses house two bunkbeds sleeping up to four people. Bunk beds are make up with a bed sheet and pillow, duvets are available upon request.

The bunk houses are sympathetically converted from old sandstone farm buildings. Containing two bunk beds the three bunk barns can house four people in each. Ideal for cyclist as we are situated a mile off the C2C route.

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115 Reviews

All reviews featured on Campstead.com have been submitted by genuine customers who have stayed at the park.


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Excellent Stay

Pearce, John - 05/06/2025

5

Excellent stay at Mains Farm. Stayed in one of their pods which is a first for us. Found the pods to be warm and cosy. Toilets and showers were clean and well maintained. Showers were powerful with plenty of hot water. We booked as a family with additional friends joining us over a period of 4 days. It was great that we were all given pods close to each other. We will definitely be back.

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Lovely spaced pitches in great farm setting

Purkis, Jan - 04/06/2025

5

This is our fifth annual return to this lovely site and it doesn't disappoint.The pitches are spacious and there is lots of room for kids to play. Amenities are good and clean.Location is semi rural but there are several nice pubs and coffee shops nearby.We will return!

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Excellent site

Ince, Liam - 04/06/2025

5

Really well run site. Julie and Robert were so accommodating and always stopped for a chat. Toilets and showers were cleaned and restocked regularly and the park was great for the kids.

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Spacious ppitches

Ince, Vicky - 04/06/2025

5

Beautiful views spacious pitches lovely and clean plenty of space for children to play

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Pod Stay

Wilson, David - 04/06/2025

5

Our second visit to Mains Farm, the first with caravan last year, so we knew the place and its ideal for a relaxing few days.Owners of site are fantastic and always there to help. Our pod had the added bonus of a plastic sheeting over it, a slight leak discovered, but it didn't spoil our stay.Close enough to Penrith for supplies, and a starting point to explore Ullswater and beyond.Place is so good, heading back there in August.

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I absolutely loved this little break from the moment we pulled in. Made such lovely memories here, will definitely be returning.

Longstaff, Sam - 03/06/2025

5

The staff were amazing and friendly, location is ideal and picturesque. The facilities were clean, the place had such character and we will be definitely be returning.

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Great Hosts

Lunt, Jennifer - 03/06/2025

5

Fabulous little break. Felt safe for the children to have a bit of independence away from us. Some lovely walks and great things to do locally. Very helpful hosts who helped charge our battery when it went flat and then loaned us their jump-leads to prevent us being stranded as we went out and about in the local area. Thanks so much:)

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Excellent Camping pods

Martin, Chris - 03/06/2025

5

Lovely campsite and facilities

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Hidden Gem

McGrow, Lisa - 02/06/2025

5

We recently had a 1 night stay here and we absolutely loved it. It was a very chilled out place and the views were amazing. The facilities were very clean and at a nice standard. Robert was very friendly and welcoming. 1 night wasnt long enough, we can't wait to go back and stay for longer. Highly recomend!!!!

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Family fun

Harwood, Jo - 02/06/2025

5

We visited as a family with my son, granddaughter, niece and her children and loved it. The site felt safe and the children (all primary school age) were able to play on the play equipment. The showers and toilets were clean and site noise at night was quiet. No music is great. Unfortunately the weather turned and we were unable to enjoy the river but liked the walks along it. Maybe there should be better signage on arrival as we were unsure about driving, also perhaps enclosed bins near the playground as I picked up rubbish which has blown out of bags but these are are minor issues compared to the views and friendliness of site. Would love to return soonPs my granddaughter only gave it 41/2 out of 5 as the sheep were noisy! 🤣

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Summary

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100% would stay here again

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