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Lumley Castle Hotel

4.0 star property
4-star historic hotel with free WiFi

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

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk

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Ropery Lane, Chester-le-Street, England, DH3 4NX
  • Place, Lumley Castle
    ‪1 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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(54 reviews)
  • 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
(13 reviews)
  • 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)
  • 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
(14 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Single Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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

  • 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. Birtley Golf Club and Herrington Country Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Lumley Castle - 1 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
  • St. James' Park - 16 min drive - 12.6 miles

Getting around

  • Chester-le-Street Station - 4 min drive
  • South Hylton Station - 21 min drive
  • Newcastle Intl. Airport (NCL) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Wicket Gate (Wetherspoon) - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Whitehill Pub - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Butcher's Arms - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪G W Horners - ‬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.

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

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 18.9 mi (27-min drive) away from the Newcastle Intl. Airport (NCL) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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 13.9 mi (26-min drive) from Blast Beach and 14.6 mi (29-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 (16-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 0.7 mi away from Chester-le-Street.

Lumley Castle Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 647 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 217 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 92 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 1000 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

David

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

10/10 Excellent

Judith

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

10/10 Excellent

Gareth

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

Great North Run stay

Two night stay prior to and recovering from the Great North Run
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Amy

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Very pleasant stay, excellent food
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Ian

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Lumley castle

We stayed in a courtyard view room and the room is in need of a good clean and upgrade. We reported that the light outside the bathroom was flashing and reported it to reception, asking them to fix it while we had dinner. On returning, we noticed that it hadn't been fixed so tried to use room phone to call them but it wasn't working. had to put lights out and just use the lamps which wasn't ideal. Evening meal was good and breakfast was lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Disliked: Room comfort

Lumley Castle Hotel

Expensive for a very basic hotel. I would choose a Premier Inn over this hotel any day (even if they were the same price). Yes, the outside of the hotel is very beautiful but in my mind it doesn't justify the price. The service was lack lustre and the room basic on my opinion.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

JUDITH, Greystanes

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed in the castle. Lift only to the 1st floor. Enjoyed tea and breakfast. Also did the castle tour. Excellent guide. Purchased the
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The building creaks as its old but otherwise excellent
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

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

Northern treasure

Such a charming place full of character and "strange" goings on Lovely grounds Lunch was delicious
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

SHAUN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place would go back only let down bathroom was tired
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

SUSAN

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

Mind your head!

The room was upstairs in the courtyard and as such had sloping ceilings and beams. For one person getting out of bed meant having to slide along to the end before getting out to avoid bumping your head. Peopke with limited agility should be aware.The bathroom was large and clean. There was a small window which didn’t really let much air in. Overall we were happy with what we paid and the castle itself is lovely.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kartik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Liam

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

GARY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terence

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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service

Stunning building but tired rooms

Fabulous building and location - the hotel itself is a bit tired and in need of a refurb. Wifi not great but to be fair, he castle is 700 years old and has walls 8 feet thick so providing good wifi is tricky
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Jabel

Booked a double room for our first wedding anniversary, it took us over 4 hours to get there, we was given a very small room with very low ceiling, we couldn't get out of bed without hitting the ceiling beam, i felt claustrophobic, next day we asked for ground floor room but non was available, i asked for a upgrade they managed to find one but it cost me extra £90 which i thought it was to much, we went there for 4 nights it's already cost us near £400 now another £90, if they would have described the size of the room online i wouldn't have booked it, it was ment to be a special time for us, having to change room and pay extra made it not so special, i wouldn't return there again
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leanne

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Castle retreat

Amazing place , staff really friendly will be returning
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Always come back!!

Everything from the staff friendliness, food to the cleanliness of the hotel is amazing! We have never had a bad stay here! We thoroughly enjoyed our meal at the restaurant. We also did the new castle tour which was 100% worth it!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Selina

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

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Diane

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
It seems silly to say that a castle is old fashioned, of course it is, but it is a bit like being in an old folks home; lots of rose pink velour arm chairs. Staff were great, the man at reception sorted out a couple of wrinkles for us, and breakfast wait staff were great. The breakfast is good; dining room is small because of the architecture so you need to pre-book a dining time. Our room, with four-poster, was the most expensive option but was very small, and while some people may say a basin and loo "hidden" in a wardrobe is amusing, others of us would say it's naff. Ditto the bath/shower in a corner of the bedroom, on a raised platform. Overall, a quirky stay, possibly lots of walking to get to your room but better to stay in the castle than the newer annexe. Approach with a sense of amusement.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025