Moor House Farm Camping

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  • Family-friendly site on a family-run working farm a mile from Orton
  • Between the Yorkshire Dales and Lake District; close to the C2C route
  • A five-minute drive from the M6 and Tebay services/farm shop
Moor House Farm Camping is a simple campsite on a large family-run working farm in the Cumbria countryside, just under a mile from the pretty village of Orton. It’s the kind of location that’s likely to win lots of fans: look out over gorgeous views of the Howgill Fells while on site, then easily get out to the village for a pub (a proper country pub with real ales, meals and takeaways), a café, a well-stocked village shop, a play area and a chocolate-maker, plus a farmers’ market (every second Saturday of the month). Orton’s also on the famed Coast to Coast route, so this farm makes a good stopover point for long-distance travellers as well as those who’d like to sample a smaller section. There are peaceful walks and bike rides to be had all around, with the Lake District National Park on one side and the Yorkshire Dales on the other. There’s plenty of space to relax on the farm, where you can watch the cows and sheep grazing in neighbouring fields. (Please note that life on a working farm does come with a bit of noise from various bits of machinery and the occasional ‘country smell’…) Facilities at this site include showers, a toilet block with hot washbasins, hand dryers and an outdoor washing-up area. Electricity for the shower block is provided by an on-site wind turbine. This is an unlit site, so you’ll want to bring along a torch.

Campground type

Tent sites 12
RV sites 3
Open now
Opens April 16
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
  • Group bookings of 4 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • The park caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • No gas barbecues allowed.
  • No electric barbecues allowed.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Wed, Apr 16 to

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Accommodation

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2 adults
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Reviews

9.6

Overall rating from 112 Pitchup.com customers

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Peaceful

97% would recommend this campground to a friend

97% would stay here again

What customers say

Moor House Farm: Peaceful, spacious farm campsite w/ stunning views. Immaculate facilities, friendly owners. Great M6 stopover, still quiet. Undulating ground & unisex facilities noted, but overall stays were very positive.

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Peaceful site in a beautiful location

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Mel W.

Primitive grass and earth RV campsite

Liked The site is set up on a moor with beautiful views. It was quiet when we stayed - only one other van - lovely clean toilets and showers. It was an easy walk to a great pub with food in Orton and very peaceful despite the proximity to the M6. Definitely one for a longer visit.
Great communication from the owner - very friendly and helpful 😊

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Gary B.

Primitive grass and earth RV campsite

Liked Customer service was brilliant. Friendly, clean and many nice little touches on the camp site.

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Great quiet spot. Clean facilities.…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Great quiet spot. Clean facilities.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely views and soundtrack to nature.…

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Jack B.

Primitive grass and earth RV campsite

Liked Lovely views and soundtrack to nature. We had enough space to feel like we had our own private ‘zone’ and the site wasn’t overly packed which we have found with other sites as this can really ruin a stay and the overall privacy and tranquility. We personally had no issue with road noise in the slightest. Owner was very friendly and regularly checked the facilities to ensure they were clean and tidy.

Disliked Outside tap for washing up doesn’t have hot water and showers are basic with low pressure. Could do with a storage bench or similar in the shower as it was a little tricky to wash and change in the cubicle without everything getting wet. Sinks are communal and not in a block which again isn’t an issue but worth noting if you are looking for a little more privacy. This is a working farm and the site to pitch is a field so not the most level but this is part of the charm, just something to note that levellers would be needed for larger vehicles.

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Location - great sunset and sunrise…

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Emily H.

Primitive grass and earth RV campsite

Liked Location - great sunset and sunrise when the weather is clear
Owners - lovely and friendly. Julie went out of her way to make sure we had a great stay

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Claire C.

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked This is our second visit and we will definitely be back.
Beautiful views, really quiet, peaceful location.
Owner really friendly and helpful. Toilet block kept very clean at all times.
Ideal location to visit the Lakes too.

Disliked Nothing

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Great place with excellent facilities and location

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sounds2009@live.co.uk C.

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Brilliant location, great facilities and friendly owner

Disliked Nothing

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Great campsite, with lovely owners. Would 100% recommend.

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Kim D.

Primitive grass and earth RV campsite

Liked This campsite is great, we like the less pruned campsites - many have become large caravan parks with roads around them. Moor House Farm is easily accessible, surrounded by fields and next to a farm. As you'd expect from Cumbria it's not flat but that's one of the joys of camping, right?
The owner is lovely and the small but perfectly formed showers and toilets are kept immaculately.
It's not too far to walk to the local pub and post office (where they sell food and drink). Nice cafe in Orton too.
Walks from the site, what else do you need?

Disliked Ok, so we parked really close to the wind turbine - no problem for us as we were in a camper but our friends in tents found it a little noisy - as you'd expect. Just pick where you pitch carefully! :D

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Gorgeous location, lovely quiet site with…

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Heidi C.

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Gorgeous location, lovely quiet site with plenty of room. Great little shower block, everything you need is there without being expensive. Super easy access to fast roads as well as being in an ideal rural location. Great advice about local walks and attractions and all emergency information provided. The family who own it are lovely, they ensure they pop to see you and are friendly and helpful without being overbearing.
The doggos enjoyed it and it was easy with so much space.
Would stay again in the blink of an eye, superb place!

Disliked Nothing!!

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Paige S.

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Absolutely stunning area, facilities were lovely and clean. Nice and peaceful and owners are lovely too!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Dogs allowed

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Scouts welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Budget/backpacker Hikers’ paradise Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market

Type

Farm Medium (26-50 sites)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at site

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearby

Location

Moor House Farm Camping

Moor House

Orton

Cumbria

England

CA10 3SA

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

54.46326°N
2.60569°W

Nearest transport

Bus
10.8 mi Bus Station
10.8 mi Bus Station
10.8 mi Bus Station
Rail
9.4 mi Appleby Rail Station
9.6 mi Kirkby Stephen Rail Station
9.9 mi Burneside (Cumbria) Rail Station
Ferry
12.8 mi Howtown Ullswater Ferry Landing
13.5 mi Pooley Bridge Ullswater Ferry Landing
14.4 mi Brockhole Ferry Landing

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

Attractions and activities nearby include: - Gamelands Stone Circle: five minutes’ drive - Sunbiggin Tarn: 10 minutes - Shap open-air pool: 10 minutes - Bessy Beck trout fishery: 15 minutes - Riverside Golf Club: 15 minutes - Abbott Lodge Jersey Ice Cream: 20 minutes - Lowther Castle & Gardens: 25 minutes - Rheged (heritage centre in a former quarry): 25 minutes - Askham outdoor pool: 25 minutes - Haweswater Reservoir: 25 minutes - Pooley Bridge (for Ullswater): half an hour.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Morecambe North 28.6 mi Estuary GoodN/AGoodGood
Morecambe South 29.1 mi Sea N/AN/AGoodGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Sizergh Castle and Garden 14.1 mi

Brockhole - Lake District Visitor Centre 14.2 mi

Dalemain Historic House & Gardens 14.4 mi

The World of Beatrix Potter 14.4 mi

Windermere Lake Cruises, Bowness 14.6 mi

National Trust

Acorn Bank Garden and Watermill 12.8 mi

Townend 13 mi

Windermere and Troutbeck 13.4 mi

Sizergh Castle and Garden 14.1 mi

Hill Top 16.6 mi

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

Orton and Old Tebay 0.9 mi

Orton and the Stone Circle 0.9 mi

Great Asby Scar Circular 1.9 mi

The Howgills Traverse - Sedbergh 3.9 mi

Wet Sleddale 4 mi

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Moor House Farm Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Moor House Farm Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Moor House Farm Camping? Attractions and activities nearby include: - Gamelands Stone Circle: five minutes’ drive - Sunbiggin Tarn: 10 minutes - Shap open-air pool: 10 minutes - Bessy Beck trout fishery: 15 minutes - Riverside … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Moor House Farm Camping?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Moor House Farm Camping? From $31.15 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.