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Lumley Castle Hotel

4.0 star property
4-star historic hotel with free WiFi

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Exterior
Restaurant
Suite | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Lobby
Castle Superior Room | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Bar

Explore the area

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

Courtyard Classic Room

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

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Courtyard Superior Room | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Courtyard Superior Room

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

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

Castle Feature room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Single Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

Courtyard Feature room

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

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Castle Twin Room | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Castle Twin Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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The Bishops Suite | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

The Bishops Suite

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

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The King James Suite | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

The King James Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Chester-le-Street

In Chester-le-Street .A stay at this hotel places you within half a mile (1 km) of Lumley Castle and 3 miles (5 km) of Pelaw Grange Greyhound Stadium. Also, Finchale Priory is within 3 miles (5 km) and Rainton Meadows Visitor Centre is within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Lumley Castle - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Durham Castle - 11 min drive - 9.7 miles
  • Durham Cathedral - 11 min drive - 9.9 miles
  • Durham University - 12 min drive - 10.1 miles
  • Diggerland - 13 min drive - 9.9 miles

Getting around

  • Heworth Station - 12 min drive
  • South Hylton Station - 14 min drive
  • Newcastle Intl. Airport (NCL) - 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
  • ‪The Butcher's Arms - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Lumley Castle Hotel

4-star historic hotel with free WiFi
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A business center 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
  • Meeting 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
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Lumley Castle Hotel offers 73 accommodations with safes and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries. This Chester-le-Street hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

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

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

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

  • 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.

Property 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: approximately GBP 23.95 for adults and 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 each 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

How close is Lumley Castle Hotel to the airport?

Lumley Castle Hotel is 18.4 mi (41-min drive) away from the Newcastle Intl. Airport (NCL) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of Feb 27, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lumley Castle Hotel on Mar 12, 2026 start from 70.49, excluding 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.

Does Lumley Castle Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Lumley Castle Hotel.

How close is Lumley Castle Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is 13.3 mi (29-min drive) from Blast Beach and 13.9 mi (38-min drive) from Whitburn Sands. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Lumley Castle Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Lumley Castle Hotel, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 23.95 for adults and GBP 12.00 for children. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Lumley Castle Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Genting Casino Newcastle (15-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Lumley Castle Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Lumley Castle Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Lumley Castle Hotel have a pool?

Lumley Castle Hotel does not have a pool.

Does Lumley Castle Hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Lumley Castle Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Lumley Castle Hotel to downtown Chester-le-Street?

Lumley Castle Hotel is 0.9 mi away from Little Lumley.

Lumley Castle Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 667 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 203 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 87 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 1001 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A beautiful location, staying within an actual castle grounds. The breakfast was amazing and catered for myself and my partner who is vegetarian. All members of staff were really friendly including the cat that greeted me as I went for breakfast. The only negative was how loud the room above was throughout the 2 night stay, but we still slept well and had a great time.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing room and the staff were out of this world, so polite and helpful really made our stay incredible. Thanks to you all
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
The single room was very clean and comfortable beds and pillows. The interior design looking very dated
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Jon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and quiet room. A unique experience
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Dated rooms
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Grahame

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

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
AS ever the only thing is parking - there are lots of events on (many non residents) and hence parking is difficult
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shah

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely warm, welcoming staff in a unique 1 of a kind hotel
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bev, Leeds

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall great. Beautiful surroundings, amazing breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were excellent. They were efficient, professional and friendly. The room was spotless.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hugh

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic hotel, stayed with friends in 2 castle rooms. Excellent breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bernadette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was lovely, we loved the four post bed. The food was delicious. The castle is amazing and the surrounding countryside
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beds comfortable easy parking
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Ryan

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Breakfast brilliant. Room not ready on arrival. Not particularly clean. Beautiful castle room, setting. Staff service mediocre.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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