The Orchard Cottage offers a unique fishing and family holiday destination. Tiptoe Farm was voted Most Beautiful Farm in 2006. It is situated a peaceful apple orchard garden overlooking the private stretch of the River Till and stunning Cheviot and Eildon Hills, nearby to border towns, beaches , castles, gardens, and many attractions for all the family.
In May 2013 Bamburgh Beach, which is only half an hour's drive from The Orchard Cottage is declared as Britain's Best Picnic Spots by VisitEngland.
September 2013 recognises The Battle of Flodden-Walk the footsteps of the soldiers who fought on the Flodden Battle field nearly 500 years ago.
The River Till is 200 yards from the cottage, and boasts 1 mile of salmon, private sea trout, grayling and brown trout. The water is varied with some streamy and flat water with some good wading pools. We provide you with a map of the river with descriptions of the pools. A dedicated and secure fishing room is provided for all the fishing kit, record book. Freezer space is available for the catches! A fishing guide, who knows the river well, can be booked in advance at reasonable rates to help you get familiar with the river Till. There is excellent walking and abundant wildlife on the farm including red squirrels, badgers, deer and many species of birds. An all weather tennis court is available.
Tiptoe Farm is a working farm and home to Carroll’s Heritage Potatoes, Observer’s Best producer 2009. The historic town of Berwick upon Tweed is only a 15 minute drive away with some excellent beaches nearby. Holy Island, the Scottish Border towns, castles and Alnwick Garden are all within a 30 minute drive. The Orchard Cottage is fully equipped to a 4 star grade, and and serves as a very comfortable, relaxing and beautiful retreat. Tel: 01890 883060 or 07974 416 692.