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Lumley Castle Hotel

4.0 star property
Historic hotel with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Exterior
Castle Superior Room
Restaurant
Lobby
Suite

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Business services
  • Bar
The current price is AU$121
includes taxes & fees
22 Feb - 23 Feb

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Ropery Lane, Chester-le-Street, England, DH3 4NX
  • Place, Lumley Castle
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Durham Cathedral
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Durham University
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Airport, Newcastle (NCL-Newcastle Intl.)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Room options

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Courtyard Classic Room

Courtyard Classic Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(58 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Electric kettle
In-room safe
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Courtyard Superior Room

Courtyard Superior Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Electric kettle
In-room safe
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Castle Classic Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(22 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Electric kettle
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Castle Feature room

Castle Feature room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Electric kettle
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Single Room

Single Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Electric kettle
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Courtyard Feature room

Courtyard Feature room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Electric kettle
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Castle Twin Room

Castle Twin Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Electric kettle
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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The Bishops Suite

The Bishops Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
2 bathrooms
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Electric kettle
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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The King James Suite

The King James Suite

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Electric kettle
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Suite

Suite

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Living room
In-room safe
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the area

Chester-le-Street

At Lumley Castle Hotel you'll be steps from Lumley Castle and 4.5 km (2.8 mi) from Pelaw Grange Greyhound Stadium. Highlights at this historic hotel include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .This smoke-free hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a business centre and concierge services. Added amenities include laundry facilities, a 24-hour front desk and a library. Cooked-to-order breakfast is available daily between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM. .Attractions within a 20-minute drive of this 4-property class Chester-le-Street hotel include St. James' Park and Quayside.

What's nearby

  • Lumley Castle - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Durham Castle - 11 min drive - 15.6 km
  • Durham Cathedral - 11 min drive - 16.0 km
  • Durham University - 12 min drive - 16.3 km
  • St. James' Park - 16 min drive - 20.3 km

Getting around

  • Heworth Station - 12 min drive
  • South Hylton Station - 14 min drive
  • Newcastle (NCL-Newcastle Intl.) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪That Crafty Brew Micropub & Bottle Shop - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Wicket Gate (Wetherspoon) - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪G W Horners - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Whitehill Pub - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Lumley Castle Hotel

Historic hotel with restaurant and bar/lounge
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A business centre and meeting rooms are available.

WiFi is free in public spaces. A library, gift shops/newsstands, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the historic Lumley Castle Hotel. Self parking is free.

This 4-star Chester-le-Street hotel is smoke free.

  • 73 guestrooms or units
  • Conference rooms
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Lumley Castle Hotel offers 73 accommodations with a safe and a hairdryer. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and complimentary toiletries. This Chester-le-Street hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre
  • 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.
  • Lift
  • 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
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • 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 and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

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 4 September 2026 to 6 September 2026 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, Eurocard and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards in all accommodation.

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Lumley Castle Hotel?

Lumley Castle Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Lumley Castle Hotel?

As of 4 Feb 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lumley Castle Hotel on 22 Feb 2026 start from AU$121.35, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Lumley Castle Hotel?

Yep, Lumley Castle Hotel has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Lumley Castle Hotel?

The closest beach to Lumley Castle Hotel is Whitburn Sands (15.4 km).

Does Lumley Castle Hotel serve breakfast?

Yep, visitors are hooked on the cooked-to-order brekkie here! Available daily between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM, this is the perfect spot to fuel up for a day of adventure.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Lumley Castle Hotel?

No, Lumley Castle Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Lumley Castle Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Lumley Castle Hotel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Lumley Castle Hotel?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Lumley Castle Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 663 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 203 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 91 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 1000 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice traditional feel, staff were wonderful, breakfast was fabulous!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The perfect Halloween experience. We started by doing the escape room that situated on the grounds. On the evening, we did the Elizabethan banquet with a Halloween twist.. Food and drink was all fantastic and the room was out out of this world. Super quirky but refined. It’s almost like staying at Hogwarts
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Errol

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room | Friendly Staff | Excellent breakfast choices | Classy bar
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bridget

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
As always our stay at lumley castle was amazing. All staff are lovely, room was clean and tidy.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was amazing but only issue it was way to hot after 1st morning waking with a headache due to heat i asked reception if could they maintenance team check the thermostate as he said he get someone to check sadly after 3 nights 2 morning waking up with heafache no one came. We had windows opened but never helped . Very upset However the hitel is amazing and food and cocktail excellent. But please sort room out few other talked about over breakfast . Little things helos Only issue the room wapvrr over hot and asked on the 2nd day if they could turn the
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fabulous place to stay. The food is excellent The staff are brilliant Can’t wait to go back again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Rooms are lovely even the court yard ones we had nice large cosy room. Staff great.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sam

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

AnnMarie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We thoughly enjoyed our stay at Lumley castle
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really enjoyed our stay. Enjoyed a romantic drink and meal, in beautiful surroundings. Food amazing. Breakfast was fab too.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

MISS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

I will visit again in summer time… it was amazing

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Laurent

Business traveller
Business visitor stayed on prepaid breakfast - 1 coffee, 2 slices of toast - £24 - our visitors have asked us not to book them in here again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Kenny

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
It's a Beautiful castle, nice rooms, but could do with a bit love. The evening meal was superb, if just a tad too salty. The breakfast was mainly inedible, the bacon was hard and fatty, the hash brown was undercooked and pale, the scrambled eggs were so salty that I couldn't eat them, the sausage was nondescript, the tomato was undercooked, the very small selection of pastries were stale, breakfast paid separately was charged at £23.95 per head!! I wouldn't have paid £5 for it. The staff seemed uninterested, nobody asked why we had left our cooked breakfast, complained to front desk about it, the response was I'll let them know. We won't be going back.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Iris

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Very clean and staff excellent all good
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

This IS the castle stay you've dreamt of

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
The bar had a good stock of whiskey
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Parking was a problem due to an event,. Residents parking not safeguarded and had to park on grass well away from room on the exit road
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Salim

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Langley castle

Amazings room, friendly staff. And just the attention to detail in the decor for a room in castle was outstanding. Didn't see any ghosts :(
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025