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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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The Cosy Durham Nest is an independent self-catering holiday home in Langley Park.
The Premier Lodge is an independent stay in Morpeth.
Cosy Newcastle retreat sleeps 8 is an independent self-catering holiday home in Town Moor.
Dove Cottage is an independent self-catering cottage in Barnard Castle.
Nevaeh Lodge is an independent stay in Newton on the Moor.
4 Beaufront Terrace is an independent self-catering holiday home in South Shields.
Casa En La Playa is an independent self-catering holiday home in Whitley Bay.
Spacious Escape 3 Bed Free Parking Ultra is an independent self-catering holiday home in Elswick.
Fairy House, 4 Bedroom Countryside Retreat is an independent self-catering holiday home in Shincliffe.
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.