Moss Howe Farm

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  • In the Cumbrian hills a couple of miles from Witherslack
  • A 15-minute drive from Grange-over-Sands and 25 from Windermere
  • Campfires allowed: firepits for hire and wood for sale on site
How might you fancy a peaceful and well-equipped Lake District place to stay, among the peaceful hills of Cumbria, and with easy access to famed Lake District destinations including Lake Windermere, Ambleside, Cartmel and Kendal? Bed down at quiet and secluded Moss Howe Farm for all the above, a couple of miles from local village Witherslack and 15 minutes' drive from Grange-over-Sands. This is an excellent setting for campfire evenings: guests can arrange firepit hire by adding a request to the Moss Howe team when booking, or use their own barbecues as long as they're raised off the ground and placed on top of the firepit using the supplied grill. A shop and pub are nearby in Witherslack for supplies and other eats. Moss Howe is well equipped, with modern shower, washroom and toilet facilities, plus a tumble dryer in the ladies' shower block, and dishwashing basins just outside. Charging facilities are available for an extra fee; freshwater taps are around the accommodation areas, and wifi is at reception.

Site type

Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 2
Tent pitches 25
Motorhome pitches 20
Open now
Opens 28 February
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • Group bookings of 6 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • Single-sex bookings of 6 or more people (excluding couples) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • The site caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
  • Units longer than 7 metres are not allowed.
  • This is a quiet site: no music is allowed.
  • If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 28 Feb to

Open from Fri, 27 Feb to

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Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

Tent pitchesTouring caravan pitchesMotorhome pitchesLodges, cabins, pods or hutsCaravans for hireRent a tent
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2 adults
0 children

Reviews

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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Peaceful

92% would recommend this site to a friend

87% would stay here again

What customers say

Moss Howe Farm gets kudos for its stunning, peaceful spot and ace, helpful staff. Guests loved the spick-and-span facilities, onsite shop, and grub like pizza. While most dug the chill vibe and ample pitches, a few mentioned iffy shower pressure and Wi-Fi. Its countryside setting is great for walks, making it a top pick for a chilled break.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Fantastic site , had all the amenities you need and more .

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Claire P.

Terrace electric optional grass campervan pitch

Liked Had a fabulous stay at Moss Howe Farm campsite, nestled in the country side between the hills.
Sat around the fire pit listening to the sound of nature , toasting marshmallows.
Great amenities ordered breakfast freshly baked croissants .

Disliked The pitch was very rocky and uneven and drive to campsite was down county lane where we met an unhappy tractor driver who wasn’t for stopping and was coming past no matter what so had to reverse into a bush as no passing place.

Recommend to friends Visit again

We will definitely return to this lovely site with great facilities

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Stella M.

Electric optional grass tent or campervan pitch (large)

Liked This peaceful site was fabulous and the wardens were very welcoming.

Disliked Nothing at all

Recommend to friends Visit again

Quiet, clean and friendly.…

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Frank U.

Electric optional grass tent or campervan pitch (large)

Liked Quiet, clean and friendly.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Toilet and shower block clean and…

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Richard W.

Electric optional grass tent or campervan pitch (large)

Liked Toilet and shower block clean and modern.
Good space for pitch.
Handy shop online with lots of basics and fresh food etc.
Pizza van was good too.
Friendly staff onside too

Recommend to friends Visit again

Loved it would recommend and will definitely return 👍

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Kelvin O.

Electric grass campervan or tent pitch (large)

Liked Great little (small) site, very friendly and helpful couple who run it, good little shape with basic essentials and little things you may have forgotten good facilities good location for Kendel and Windermere but away from the hustle and bustle! Fire pit hire £5 deposit was a great touch🔥

Disliked 1 urinal and was constantly blocked for the 3nights there

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Great facilities; shop, hot showers, clean…

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Anonymous

Electric grass campervan or tent pitch (large)

Liked Great facilities; shop, hot showers, clean bathrooms, washing up area, seating area, fridge/freezers, washing machine/dryer, pizzas on site, fire pits available, games area

Recommend to friends Visit again

Wonderful, peaceful spot to explore Southern part of Lake District.

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Angela F.

Electric grass campervan or tent pitch (premium)

Liked The staff were very friendly and helpful.
The shop had everything one would need and even great coffee to start the day.
The site was very peaceful and surrounded by sheep. The pitches were great, and great with fire pitch and picnic tables.
Locations worked well to explore southern part of Lake District.
WiFi available near reception area.

Disliked The electricity plug needed a converter which wasn’t available to buy or rent on site nor in nearby shops, so we couldn’t use it.
The washroom area could certainly have benefitted from some hooks for towels. There was not a single one. The showers could have had more hooks or a shelf.
WiFi didn’t always reach our pitch, but this added to the peaceful stay.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely site, friendly staff,clean facilities cute…

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sarah w.

Electric optional grass campervan or tent pitch (medium)

Liked Lovely site, friendly staff,clean facilities cute site loved it and would deffo return

Disliked Pitches quite close together
No playground
Games room with 1 table football game would be nice if more were added

Recommend to friends Visit again

Well recommended for families and couples.

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Anonymous

Electric gravel campervan pitch

Liked Facilities were excellent with helpful staff and clean site.

Disliked The very narrow road down to the site is a little challenging if you meet someone coming the other way therefore being a confident driver who is able to reverse when necessary is a must.

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Perfect

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dean c.

Non-electric grass tent pitch (small)

Liked My son and I have been at moss howe farm for 3 days amazing camp site lovely facility's and amazing people the two park wardens went above and beyond to help me fix my car after getting a flat battery
We will be makeing moss howe farm a yearly thing now great holiday

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Covered terrace area Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Local produce Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

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

Rules

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

Themes

Budget/backpacker Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Communal freezer Communal fridge Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Farm Medium (26-50 pitches) Small (11-25 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Water hook-up points for tourers

Location

Moss Howe Farm

Witherslack

Grange-over-Sands

Cumbria

England

LA11 6SA

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

54.25826°N
2.8831°W

Nearest transport

Coach
12 km Bus Station
12 km Bus Station
12 km Bus Station
Rail
7.1 km Grange-over-Sands Rail Station
7.1 km Arnside Rail Station
9.9 km Kents Bank Rail Station
Ferry
5 km Fell Foot Country Park Ferry Landing
5.2 km Lakeside Windermere Ferry Landing
11.1 km Bowness Ferry Nab 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

A particularly scenic way to explore these surroundings is atop a horse, so make your way first to the Witherslack Hall Equestrian Centre, 10 minutes' drive away, for rides through the woods or on the local fell. A big sheltered arena is also at the centre if you'd like to practise your cantering first. If horses aren't for you, take to the car instead for the spectacularly scenic 25-minute drive to Windermere and Consiton Water via the A590, among the views of the east side of the lake to Bowness, Troutbeck and Ambleside. You'll need at least a day at Britain's biggest natural water lake, for steam ferry rides from Bowness Bay to Waterhead at Ambleside, or boating trips around the water and Windermere's 18 islands. Also have a potter around Lakeside Pier at the southern end of the lake (the ferry from Bowness finishes here), for the Aquarium of the Lakes showcasing Windermere's wildlife. Hikes, mountain biking and lake and mountain views are at Grizedale Forest, 35 minutes away.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Morecambe North 20.2 km Estuary GoodN/AGoodGood
Morecambe South 20.6 km Sea N/AN/AGoodGood
Haverigg 27.5 km Sea PoorN/AN/AN/A
Walney West Shore 29.5 km Sea N/AGoodGoodN/A
Walney Sandy Gap 30.2 km Sea N/AGoodGoodN/A

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Windermere Lake Cruises, Lakeside 5.4 km

Levens Hall & Gardens 6.8 km

Lakeland Motor Museum 6.9 km

Sizergh Castle and Garden 7.7 km

Blackwell, The Arts & Craft House 10.1 km

National Trust

Fell Foot Park 4.8 km

Sizergh Castle and Garden 7.7 km

Cartmel Priory Gatehouse 8 km

Hill Top 11.9 km

Windermere and Troutbeck 14.7 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Arnside to Kirkby Lonsdale - the Limestone Link 6.9 km

Levens Hall and Sizergh Castle 7 km

Levens Hall and the River Kent 7 km

LEVENS HALL 7.6 km

SIZERGH CASTLE 7.9 km

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 Moss Howe Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Moss Howe Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Moss Howe Farm? A particularly scenic way to explore these surroundings is atop a horse, so make your way first to the Witherslack Hall Equestrian Centre, 10 minutes' drive away, for rides through the woods … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Moss Howe Farm?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
    Read more
  • How much does it cost to stay at Moss Howe Farm? From R415,78 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.