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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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Raisbeck Retreat is an independent self-catering holiday home in Stockton-on-Tees.
Montalbo Hotel is an independent stay in Barnard Castle.
The Red Lion Inn Alnmouth is an independent coastal inn in Alnmouth.
The Drawing Room at The Merchants is an independent stay in Berwick-Upon-Tweed.
Lavender Cottage is an independent self-catering cottage in Saltburn-by-the-Sea.
Modern Central Newcastle Studio w Kitchen is an independent self-catering apartment in Newcastle upon Tyne.
Brown Rigg Guest Rooms is an independent stay in Bellingham.
Modern 3 storey home in Redcar is an independent self-catering holiday home in Redcar.
West Beck House Newcastle - Single Room is an independent stay in North Shields.
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.