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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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Montalbo Hotel is an independent stay in Barnard Castle.
The Red Lion Inn Alnmouth is an independent coastal inn in Alnmouth.
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.
Modern 3 storey home in Redcar is an independent self-catering holiday home in Redcar.
151 Trevor Terrace Flat North Shields is an independent self-catering apartment in North Shields.
The City is an independent stay in New Elvet.
Charming 2BR Victorian Apartment in Prime Jesmond - Fast WiFi & Steps From Station is an independent self-catering apartment in Newcastle upon Tyne.
Host & Stay - Studio Pods is an independent glamping stay in Saltburn-by-the-Sea.
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.