When my daughter went to university in Newcastle, little did I know it would lead to a love affair with the North East.
The trouble with Newcastle is it’s so close to beautiful countryside and a stunning coastline dotted with castles that before long the siren call will lead you north.
Local comfort
St Mary’s Inn (stmarysinn. co.uk) near Morpeth is just a 25-minute drive from Newcastle. The staff are friendly and there’s heaps of info on things to do in the area, including a great map on their website (stmarysinn. co.uk). Its spacious rooms offer the perfect mix of modern comforts with touches of antique styling. There’s modern British dining with a Northumbrian flavour, and a regular and ‘interesting’ wine list, which is a nice touch, plus hearty breakfasts that cater for all tastes. Dogs are welcome – there’s even a designated dining area if you have your pooch in tow.
Castles and gardens
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ابدأ النسخة التجريبية المجانية من Magzter GOLD لمدة 7 أيام للوصول إلى آلاف القصص المتميزة المنسقة وأكثر من 9,000 مجلة وصحيفة.
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