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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 restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, candle centerpieces, and a warm ambiance.
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.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Business services
  • Bar
The current price is $97
$81 nightly
$97 total
Total with taxes and fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27

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Ropery Lane, Chester-le-Street, England, DH3 4NX
  • Place, Lumley Castle
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Chester-Le-Street Leisure Centre
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Durham County Cricket Club (Riverside Ground)
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Newcastle (NCL-Newcastle Intl.)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Room options

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

Courtyard Classic Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(88 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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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

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

Castle Classic Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(27 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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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
(25 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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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

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

Courtyard Feature room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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 County Cricket Club (Riverside Ground) - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Durham University - 14 min drive - 9.3 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 Wicket Gate (Wetherspoon) - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪That Crafty Brew Micropub & Bottle Shop - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Garden Farm Pub - ‬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

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

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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. 707 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 191 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 76 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 1003 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

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Breakfast was delicious with a good choice for both continental and cooked breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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Comfortable stay in a nice location
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Excellent accommodation and the food was excellent Would definitely stay there again
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Amazing place to stay and food was some of the best I have ever tasted
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Very friendly welcome and beautiful accommodation. Will stay again. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Lovely location. The dinner was very good.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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Wonderful location, comfortable stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Decor of Room matched the ambiance of the castle. Staff were friendly and helpful and the breakfast was one of the best I’ve ever had in a hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Lumley Castle Hotel is a truly beautiful property, with its historic character wonderfully preserved. The castle’s charm and atmosphere make the stay a unique experience. The staff were very friendly and welcoming, and the wonderful breakfast was definitely one of the highlights of our visit.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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Would recommend everything was fantastic
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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Loved our stay at Lumley Castle! Loads of character and lovely staff. Our room got a bit warm, but the amazing breakfast and unique atmosphere totally made up for it. Way better than a boring chain hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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The castle is a fascinating place to stay with great staff and lovely surroundings
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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I was working so it was a quick stop over :) wish I was there longer to view this amazing building
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Room was amazing, food was 10/10.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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It's a 14th century castle, so authentic, the service & the ambience were exceptional. David & Dean in reception were outstanding, nothing was too much trouble. All the other staff were also outstanding & the food was delicious.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Had a lovely stay at Lumley Castle, our room was in the courtyard and had a lovely comfy bed. Delicious breakfast and very good value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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An enjoyable stay as always. Staff extremely helpful and nice. Room clean and comfortable. Would have no hesitation in recommending it to any one.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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4/10 Poor

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely building, but expect 1800’s style rooms!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Lovely room, friendly staff, great sleep!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Excellent service and castle looks amazing. Enjoyed my stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Great spot and a beautiful dat at the castle. Comfortable bed. Nice facilities. Dinner was basic English fare but very tasty. Breakfast was extensive
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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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

10/10 Excellent

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I love this hotel and have stayed there three times now. Close to Durham for a lovely walk around. We stayed in the actual castle at the top, which was lovely, but there were so many stairs. We also stayed in the stables, which is where I prefer. Super food and the breakfasts are fabulous. We just like to stay for a while and are about to book again. Great place 👌
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Warm welcome and very friendly staff. Great food, comfortable clean room. Much more interesting than a modern block. I would book again when staying in the area
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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