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Lumley Castle Hotel

4.0 star property
4-star historic hotel with free WiFi

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

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, Chester-Le-Street Leisure Centre
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • 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
(67 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
(15 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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(24 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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 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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Queen Anne Suite | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Queen Anne 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 Waldridge Fell Country Park. 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
  • Chester-Le-Street Leisure Centre - 16 min walk - 0.9 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

Getting around

  • Chester-le-Street Station - 13 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 Mar 30, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lumley Castle Hotel on Apr 5, 2026 start from $81, 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.

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. 672 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 203 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 85 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 1003 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mark

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

10/10 Excellent

PAUL

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Christopher

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Room was clean but the condition was
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Felipe

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

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was our second visit, and it didn’t fail to impress. On this occasion we stayed over Christmas, and the hotel was decorated fabulously. We had a castle feature room which was lovely. We also ate in the restaurant for dinner, which again was excellent. Breakfast was also very good. The staff were all polite and professional, always chatty with a smile on their faces! Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lyndsey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Gorgeous place, naturally quirky and blends comfort with the old features brilliantly. I had a single room which was perfect for a solo get away. Bar service and atmosphere was excellent. Efficient check in and out.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
2 dining options in the evening, the library or the main dining room, great menu choices, and friendly staff throughout the building. The rooms are really cool and very inviting, plenty of parking on site and the breakfast was very nice with plenty of choice.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roseanne

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was our second visit to Lumley Castle. Our room was very spacious with a very comfortable super-king bed. Staff were very friendly and helpful. We had breakfast this time, the continental part was very good but the full english was a bit disappointing unfortunately, we would have the waffles next time as they looked amazing. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

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

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Superb. We got married in Lumley in 2012, went back for the latest anniversary. It's as stunning in 2025 as it was back then. Will be making it a yearly trip from now on.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Toby

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

John

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bev, Leeds

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

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

8/10 Good

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent location, staff excellent, breakfast excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Stuart

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

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Top class care, food was spot on, will be back in the New Year
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Lou

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff were lovely, especially in the bar staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Lynda

Disliked: Cleanliness
At first the room felt quaint, followed by quirky. But it quickly becomes queer. Wallpaper was falling off the wall, furniture was dirty and it wasn't possible to access the double bed from both sides. Certainly not a good room for anyone who is tall as it's set in the eaves.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Yes nice &clean, fantastic courtyard room, highly recommended
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

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