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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 hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a radiator, and a window with curtains.
A cozy lounge area with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a vase with flowers.
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.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Business services
  • Bar
The current price is AU$125
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov

Explore the area

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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

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

View all photos for Courtyard Superior Room

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

Courtyard Superior Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(24 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

View all photos for Castle Feature room

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
(27 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 Single Bed

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

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

View all photos for Castle Twin Room

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 Single Beds

View all photos for The Bishops Suite

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

View all photos for The King James Suite

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

View all photos for Queen Anne Suite

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

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 Durham University and St. James' Park.

What's nearby

  • Lumley Castle - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Riverside Park - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Chester-Le-Street Leisure Centre - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Durham County Cricket Club (Riverside Ground) - 3 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Durham University - 14 min drive - 15.0 km

Getting around

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

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. 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.

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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

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping on request
  • 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
  • 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 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

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

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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 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 2 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lumley Castle Hotel on 8 Nov 2026 start from AU$125, 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

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 705 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 193 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 77 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 1005 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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Absolutely wonderful stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Fabulous room - really enjoyed our stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

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The hotel is magnificent, the staff are so helpful and friendly and we will be returning.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Fun place to stay, if one has never stayed in a castle!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Amazing historic building. Friendly staff Excellent breakfast Lovely views
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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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
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8/10 Good

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Staff were friendly and helpful, room was lovely, we had a lovely 2 day stay and a bonus was the weather was great "thank you " Mark and Jess xx
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

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Comfortable stay in a nice location
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

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Very friendly staff. Beautiful location. Rooms a little tied but served a purpose. Food excellent
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

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clean room staff was chatty and helpful breakfast was good not used bar overall good
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Lumley Castle is a fantastic experience. The staff are all brilliant and the food was amazing. The bedrooms are compact and obviously old-style but that doesn't take away from an unforgettable stay and we will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

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Wonderful location, comfortable stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very friendly welcome and beautiful accommodation. Will stay again. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Lovely location. The dinner was very good.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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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
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10/10 Excellent

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Ww wanted an authentic castle stay and that's exactly what it is. Staff were wonderful, bar and restaurant were superb. Castle steeped in history and very comfortable with plenty of lounge areas. Room was spacious and comfortable and we couldn't have enjoyed our stay any.more!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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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
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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
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8/10 Good

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Staff were wonderful, breakfast was great, bar food was expensive and not great quality, so would avoid eating there in the evenings. Location is great for Beamish and Durham.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

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Would recommend everything was fantastic
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

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