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Northumberland and County Durham: one of the quietest, wildest coastlines in England, with castles and countryside to match. Northumberland alone has more castles than any other English county, a legacy of centuries sitting right on a contested border. It's also some of the darkest, clearest night sky in England, and genuinely under-visited relative to how much is here.
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Schooner Hotel is an independent stay in Alnmouth.
The Stable Room is an independent self-catering cottage in Berwick-Upon-Tweed.
Newcastle's Most Central Apartment is an independent self-catering apartment in Newcastle upon Tyne.
Cowry Cottage is an independent self-catering cottage in Beadnell.
Budget Central Sunderland Cosy Studio is an independent self-catering apartment in Sunderland.
Lambley Farm-Ghillies is an independent farmhouse in Coanwood.
Modern Coastal Stay Minutes from Redcar Beach is an independent self-catering holiday home in Redcar.
K Suites - Lime Grove is an independent self-catering holiday home in Ryton.
Modern 4 Bed Walk to Pubs, Shops and Countryside is an independent self-catering holiday home in Stanhope.
What's on, attractions and getting around North East, from the official tourist boards.
The emergency number across the whole of the UK, including every region here, is 999.
NHS healthcare is available region-wide. For anything non-urgent, most areas also have NHS 111 for advice over the phone.
Queueing is taken seriously nationwide, and a service charge or a rounded-up bill (roughly 10-12.5%) is the norm at sit-down restaurants, though never compulsory.