Further Afield

Orchard Cottage provides easy access to Hadrian’s Wall (AONB), the North Pennines (AONB), Northumberland National Park and is just over 20 miles west of Newcastle.and about an hour from Carlisle and the Northern Lake District.

Whether its the countryside, culture or the bright lights there’s always plenty to see and do.

Orchard Cottage provides an idyllic hideaway in an excellent, central location for discovering the best of Northumberland, County Durham and the Northern Lake District.

AN IDYLLIC

HIDEAWAY

IN THE HEART OF

NORTHUMBERLAND

The vibrant city of Newcastle, well-known for its cultural pursuits, pubs, restaurants and the extensive shopping facilities including Eldon Square and Gateshead Metro Centre, along with the Gateshead Millennium Bridge, the Baltic Centre and the Sage Gateshead music venue are just over 20 miles east.

Vindolanda, Thirlwell Castle, a quarry wildlife park, The Roman Army Museum and Walltown Craggs – the highest remaining section of Hadrian’s Wall - are all interesting visitor attractions within easy reach. Horse-riders, ramblers and cyclists will enjoy exploring the surrounding heather moorlands with rugged uplands. The North Pennines provide miles of beautiful walks and spectacular sights such as High Force; England’s largest waterfall. Bowes Museum, Killhope Lead Mining Museum are also interesting historic attractions within easy driving distance.

Newcastle and the River Tyne

Great Attractions

The sheer scale of this World Heritage Site combined with the four seasons and the breathtaking landscape mean it is an ever changing canvas. It is where history is accessible to all, where people learn and the Romans are still part of daily life 1,600 years after they left.

Hadrian’s Wall