About Us
Based in the historic market town of Kirkby Lonsdale in Cumbria, close to Lancashire and Lancaster, and only 10 minutes drive from Junction 36 of the M6 were centrally located for easy access for starting your journey into the Lake District, Yorkshire Dales or further afield to Scotland or maybe the South Coast.
Founded and operated by John and Kelly Todd in 2019 and with the help and support of a small team behind the scenes we’ve grown from just one to 16 motorhomes and 2 campervans for 2026, ranging from 2 berth compacts, up to 4, 5 berth and 6 berth Luxury coach built Motorhomes of different layouts.
We are an official Rollerteam rental partner and chose only to have the latest Rollerteam motorhome’s on our hire fleet meaning you get the best experience in a brand new Luxury Italian motorhome. Couple that with the best customer service you can be sure of the highest standards from start to finish of your journey!
Were conveniently located at a large Texaco garage on the main A65 rd which is also a local Premier store stocking all kinds of food and drinks. So you can stock up on a few supplies before you set off on your trip. Plus, when you return the motorhome, you just fill up with diesel and you’re done.
Meet the Team
Our team is dedicated to providing friendly, reliable service and well-maintained vehicles. We pride ourselves on clear communication and going the extra mile to help you enjoy your trip.
Established in 1967, the British Vehicle Rental & Leasing Association is the UK trade body for companies engaged in vehicle rental, leasing and fleet management.
What our Customers Say
Leave a ReviewEXCELLENT207 reviewssharon Cooper06/06/2026Hired a most beautiful Motorhome for the first time May 2026. We were extremely anxious but Mel reassured us and helped us feel at ease. The whole experience from start to finish was just great! The Motorhome was spotlessly clean, well equipped and comfortable. Melling was on hand with any queries we had whilst we were away. We travelled 800 miles and had the best time enjoying this new elite club! Don’t forget to raise your hand to say ‘Hi’ to other Motorhomes passing! Fabulous! :)James Janvier01/06/2026Great Vehicle, great staff they were very friendly from start to finish and very much willing to help with whatever was needed. Everything was ready waiting for us in arrival and departure. Would defo recommend to anyone and already have! Motorhome was clean and well kept lots of videos to help with anything and WiFi worked all the way around the NC500 so made satnav and finding things so much easier.George Thomas01/06/2026Lovely people and business. easy process start to finish. Great support throughout trip. Life would be really easy if every business was like this.Steve Jackson26/05/2026We recently hired a motorhome (1st time) from Melling Motorhomes for our NC500 trip around Scotland, and the experience was excellent from start to finish. What really stood out was how personal and supportive the whole process felt. Before we drove away, they took the time to properly walk us through the van and make sure we were completely confident with everything. There wasn’t a single part of the vehicle or setup that we didn’t understand, which made a huge difference when setting off on a big trip with a dog and a 12 week old baby. Throughout the journey, we always felt like they would be available if we needed anything at all. That level of reassurance and customer care genuinely made the experience so relaxing and enjoyable. We saw several other people travelling the NC500 in Melling Motorhomes vehicles, and their vans consistently looked modern, professional, and well cared for. If you’re considering hiring a motorhome, I’d absolutely recommend Melling Motorhomes I certainly won't be going anywhere else. Competitive pricing is important, of course, but the real difference is the quality of the product, the professionalism, and the confidence throughout the journey. They made the adventure feel easy, enjoyable, and properly supported.Matt Thomas25/05/2026So in early may myself and my family decided to travel to Paris in a motorhome and go to Disneyland. This was our first time. My 4 year old daughter has autism and her safe place is in a vehicle and knowing we couldn’t fly this year I thought this can kill two birds with one stone as they say, a holiday and being in a vehicle. Honestly the guys at Melling motors were so helpful from start to finish. Very upstanding about our needs especially for my daughter. The motorhome itself absolutely stunning and very clean exactly like the pictures. They send you links which are very easy to access and view about how to use things in the motorhome but I still called John to double check. Ha ha he was very helpful. Honestly I could go on but honestly a great company fantastic group of people. Definitely be using them again later this year and my parents are going to be using them this year now they have retired. Thank you guysZac Strong21/05/2026The owners were friendly, helpful, and explained everything clearly before we left, which made the whole process stress-free. We had an amazing time away and would definitely recommend this motorhome to anyone looking for a reliable and comfortable holiday experienceDavid Higham21/05/2026Wonderful experience with Mellings nice snd easy no issues great new van made our Bonfest Kirriemuir 2026 trip better no dramas .Elizabeth Brierley08/05/2026Excellent support and service from the first call we made. No pressure to book a MH, they answered all my questions and sent a video of the MH too. Easy location to find. Immaculate MH and all instructions on how to use it explained well. Easy to drive, it was automatic. Good Ts and Cs. We even had a slight prang of the wing mirror while away in Wales, no fuss made, asked that we were ok and sorted swiftly on return. We hired a MH for 2 adults and 2 large boys. Perfect space for us. We will hire again and would recommend. The whole team were so helpful.Charlotte Reynolds07/05/2026WOW… what an incredible experience! Thank you for providing the most perfect service from start to finish. Myself and George turned up on a complete whim after deciding the night before that we might attempt the NC500, with six kids and no booking! From the moment we walked in, Kelly made the entire process an absolute breeze. We walked out with two motorhomes booked for the following week, we couldn’t believe our luck! The motorhomes drove effortlessly and were equipped with all the latest mod cons, everything you could possibly need for comfort and cooking. I genuinely cannot fault you or your team. We’re already looking forward to hiring again! I’ve already spread the word… nothing was ever too much trouble Thanks Guys!! xxGrace Bennett23/04/2026We hired a small Kronos Compact 590 motorhome for our holiday to Northern France .From our initial enquiry through the booking process and during our time out of the Country we found everyone at Melling to be helpful and friendly .Both collection and drop off times were convenient and well organised .The motorhome was clean and well equipped and gave us and our French Bulldog adequate space and comfort .There was sufficient equipment to utilise on site facilities or to stay where these were not available for a couple of days . The size of it made it easy to drive and park .We used the Tunnel Channel Crossing and once again it was easy to manoeuvre on and off the trains . We would have no hesitation in recommending Melling Motorhome Hire .