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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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Bonny Cottage is an independent self-catering cottage in Middleton in Teesdale.
Colourful 2-Bed Flat Near Teesside Uni is an independent self-catering apartment in Middlesbrough.
Marwood House is an independent stay in Barnard Castle.
4 Bed in Morpeth is an independent self-catering holiday home in Thropton.
Blackburn House By Blue Skies Stays is an independent self-catering holiday home in Stockton-on-Tees.
Sidney Grove B&B is an independent bed and breakfast in Newcastle upon Tyne.
Rivers Hotel is an independent stay in Newcastle upon Tyne.
Bowes Moor Hotel is an independent stay in Barnard Castle.
Truehome Pinner Place Newcastle is an independent self-catering holiday home in Saint Peters.
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.