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Lumley Castle Hotel

Property class: 4

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An aerial view of a castle surrounded by a lush green landscape with a clear sky.
A room with a large bed, a wooden vanity with a mirror, a red carpet, and a red curtain.
A cozy lounge area with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a vase with flowers.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a radiator, and a window with curtains.
A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, candle centerpieces, and a warm ambiance.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Business services
  • Bar
The current price is $100
$83 nightly
$100 total
Total with taxes and fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28

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Ropery Lane, Chester-le-Street, England, DH3 4NX
  • Place, Lumley Castle
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Riverside Park
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Chester-Le-Street Leisure Centre
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Newcastle (NCL-Newcastle Intl.)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Courtyard Classic Room

A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a television, and a window with curtains.

Courtyard Classic Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(86 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a bed, a desk, a chair, a staircase, and a large mirror.

Courtyard Superior Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(23 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Castle Classic Room

A bedroom with a large bed, a dresser, a vanity, and a window with curtains.

Castle Classic Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(26 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A room with a large bed, a sitting area with a table, and a window with curtains.

Castle Feature room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(23 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a bed, a desk, a chair, a mirror, and a painting on the wall.

Single Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Courtyard Feature room

A four-poster bed with a canopy, a wooden nightstand, a dresser, and a mirror.

Courtyard Feature room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a wooden nightstand, a framed picture above the beds, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

Castle Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a large bed, a red headboard, two bedside tables with lamps, a fireplace, and a chair.

The Bishops Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a four-poster bed, a desk with a chair, a mirror, and a fireplace.

The King James Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A room with a large bed, a wooden vanity with a mirror, a red carpet, and a red curtain.

Queen Anne Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Chester-le-Street

With a stay at Lumley Castle Hotel in Chester-le-Street, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Durham University and Lumley Castle. .This historic hotel is 11.7 mi (18.8 km) from St. James' Park and 12.3 mi (19.7 km) from Quayside.

What's nearby

  • Lumley Castle - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Riverside Park - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Chester-Le-Street Leisure Centre - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Durham University - 14 min drive - 9.3 miles
  • Durham Cathedral - 15 min drive - 9.5 miles

Getting around

  • Chester-le-Street Station - 13 min drive
  • South Hylton Station - 14 min drive
  • Newcastle Intl. Airport (NCL) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Dun Cow - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Prime Chinese take away and delivery - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Garden Farm Pub - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Wicket Gate (Wetherspoon) - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪That Crafty Brew Micropub & Bottle Shop - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Lumley Castle Hotel

Lumley Castle Hotel offers 73 accommodations with safes and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations. This Chester-le-Street hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Stay in one of 73 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have shower/tub combinations and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and electric kettles.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services. Additional features at this hotel include gift shops/newsstands, a picnic area, and a banquet hall.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's room service (during limited hours). Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Lumley Castle Hotel has a restaurant on site.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 23.95 for adults and GBP 12 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Library

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from September 4 2026 to September 6 2026 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 20.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately GBP 23.95 for adults and GBP 12.00 for children
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 20.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards

Property is also known as

Lumley Castle Hotel
Lumley Castle Hotel Chester-le-Street
Lumley Chester-le-Street
Lumley Castle Chester-le-Street
Lumley Castle
Lumley Castle Hotel Hotel
Lumley Castle Hotel Chester-le-Street
Lumley Castle Hotel Hotel Chester-le-Street

Lumley Castle Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 702 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 196 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 76 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 1002 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent accommodation and the food was excellent Would definitely stay there again
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place to stay and food was some of the best I have ever tasted
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Brendan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful location, comfortable stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The castle is a fascinating place to stay with great staff and lovely surroundings
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service and castle looks amazing. Enjoyed my stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room, friendly staff, great sleep!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A castle stay, this is perfect, good food. Beautiful bedrooms, lovely staff and fantastic building. I have been 6 times and I will go again, love the castle
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Nigel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Quirky venue, traditional castle, nice food and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous to stay in a castle, food was outstanding. Will definitely be back
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Allan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely atmosphere quiet and comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Aljadel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and good food at the restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Alfred

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay in a hotel with loads of character being a castle. Everyone really friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Melinda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a special experience to stay here. It’s my favourite hotel in England.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bev

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our favourite place to stay . Great accommodation, friendly staff & lovely food.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Brilliant hotel.lovely friendly staff. Would definitely recommend Lumley castle
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful characterful castle . Great friendly attentive staff . Fantastic meal , great chef
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sheila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Charming characterful hotel
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Steph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place to stay, clean & an excellent breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An amazing place to stay, and actual castle, it's brilliant, great staff, nice bar and restaurant. Thoroughly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms staff so helpful breakfast was excellent with plenty of choice. Lovely calming atmosphere in the bar . Will definitely be going back in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Maurice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fab venue
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Geetanjali

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an excellent stay in a castle room- you could really get the old building vibes but in a renovated room! The property itself is well maintained and beautiful, the staff are very kind and helpful, and breakfast was delicious and plentiful. An absolutely wonderful stay!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Trevor-John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good friendly staff , plenty of gluten free options also at the restaurant .. they did gluten free toast for us each morning .. Rooms were super comfy and large .. wet nice facilities .. and has amazing views from certain spots overlooking the town..
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent, fresh breakfast. Very good selection of drinks at the bar. Spectacular building and grounds.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful old castle the room was exceptional and the walk around the grounds was amazing. Breakfast was great would recommend to stay for a slice of history
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026