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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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Magpie is an independent self-catering holiday home in Newcastle upon Tyne.
West Park One Bedroom is an independent self-catering holiday home in South Shields.
California Cottage 2 is an independent self-catering cottage in Barnard Castle.
Shepherds hut in 7 acre field is an independent glamping stay in Ludworth.
1 Bed in Lowick is an independent self-catering holiday home in Holburn.
The County Aparthotel is an independent self-catering apartment in Newcastle upon Tyne.
Garden House is an independent stay in Windlestone.
Room 04 - Sandhaven Rooms Triple is an independent stay in South Shields.
Juliet Cottage is an independent self-catering cottage in Alnwick.
Smithy Stables is an independent self-catering cottage in Barnard Castle.
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.