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Mains Farm Caravan & Campsite Eden Valley

4.8 (130 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
October 2026
M T W T F S S
November 2026
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December 2026
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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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130 Reviews

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


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Charging the batteries at Mains

Curtin, Mick - 11/10/2026

5

We recently enjoyed a week at one of our favourite places to stay. Whether it’s a week or a couple of nights it it always worth the trip. This visit was just my wife and I but in August we booked a week and our children and grandbairns decided to join us. Both visits were fantastic and shows that a stay at Mains farm suits all ages

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Peaceful site with good facilities

Macnab, Elena - 07/10/2026

5

Good facilities, spotlessly clean, peaceful get away from it all site. This was our third stay here - and we will be back

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My garden of Eden

Pye, Barrie - 07/10/2026

5

I have visited and enjoyed many visits to Mains. Its a long way from my home but I will continue to visit for as long as I can.

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Awesome campsite

Kershaw, Maurice - 29/09/2026

5

Spent two nights here and wish we could have stayed longer, Robert was a perfect host, our pitch was great. The amenities are all you need and it's a peaceful site set in a lovely part of Cumbria

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Always look forward to staying at this beautiful, calming place.

Barker Brown, Kathryn - 18/09/2026

5

Perfect for our requirements.

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L

Well situated, good local walking paths for dog. Easy access to Kirkoswald for pubs & restaurants

Leith, Paula - 17/09/2026

4

Don't use the washing machine, seriously in need of replacement or good overhaul.

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Response from the owner

18 September 2026

Thank you for taking time to send a review.You are right about the washing machine - it was my Mother in law's. It was PAT tested at the beginning of the season - it will be replaced for 2027. Otherwise I hope you enjoyed your stay at Mains Farm and that we see you again.

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Friendly, peaceful holiday

Thorpe, Linda - 08/09/2026

5

Lovely stay at Mains Farm, friendly helpful staff, cannot wait our next stay.

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Family and friends get together

Benson, Mandy - 04/09/2026

5

This is the first time we have been to mains farm , the family and friends we were with have all been before.its a family run farm they are very friendly .And I’m sure they are busy as it’s a working farm . It’s a very clean farm and it’s the first site we have been that had a microwave/ kettle/ Toaster/ and fridge Freezer in the barn were the wash up sinks are .we thought this was a really good idea. The pitches were all separate and good spacious pitches. We had electric hook up which was good. There are some nice walks by the river . And we noticed tepees and pods you could rent. Will definitely return 👍🙂

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Family and friends meet up

Johnson, Simon - 04/09/2026

5

Always a fantastic camping trip when we book here from the lovely friendly owners Robert and Julie to the other staff always busy but have time to chat. All the pitches are good sized and they never overcrowd the fields excellent shower and washing facilities and the private bathroom hire is a must for your stay a short walk down to the river from the site that’s gated off so no worry of little ones who go off exploring the site which is safe to do so plenty of parking away from the pitches so peaceful and quiet on a evening sat around the fire pits that you can hire

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Lovely campsite, lovely hosts

Jeatt, Thomas - 01/09/2026

5

A beautiful place to spend a few days, and we felt really well looked after. Good facilities, and the site felt very safe—it was lovely to let the kids roam around and go the playground by themselves. The location was perfect: very easy to travel to the Lake District or Penrith, but away from all the traffic. Very much hoping to go back one day.

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Summary

4.8

98.5% would recommend this site

98.5% would stay here again

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