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Lumley Castle Hotel

4.0 star property
Historic hotel with 24-hour front desk and restaurant

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Property grounds
Terrace/patio
Suite
Castle Feature room
Restaurant

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Business services
  • Bar
The current price is NZ$144
includes taxes & fees
15 Jan - 16 Jan 2026

Explore the area

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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

Courtyard Classic Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(56 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
  • 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
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
  • 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
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Castle Feature room

Castle Feature room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Single Room

Single Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board
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
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board
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
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board
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
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
2 bathrooms
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
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Suite

Suite

Highlights

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

About the area

Chester-le-Street

At Lumley Castle Hotel, you'll be 0.1 km (0.1 mi) from Lumley Castle and 7.3 km (4.5 mi) from Rainton Meadows Visitor Centre. 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 - 1 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

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

Historic hotel with 24-hour front desk and restaurant
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

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 30 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lumley Castle Hotel on 15 Jan 2026 start from NZ$144.07, 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. 652 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 214 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 94 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 1004 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

10/10 Excellent

david

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good room with parking just outside
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

robert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Food in bar had to eat from very low table
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Silvia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clare

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

10/10 Excellent

Mohammad

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

gil

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

6/10 Okay

Jeremy

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Bruce

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The buildings are unique, and so is the hospitality. Nothing is too much trouble. The staff are well trained, professional yet friendly. The food choice and quality is outstanding. We would not hesitate to stay again. Thank you Lumley Castle Hotel!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

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

8/10 Good

Rachel

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

Very low headroom in room 16

Staff really nice and efficient. Room was nice but bathroom was dated with a very noisy Victorian full toilet, and the room had beams and was small with very little headroom. Couldn’t get head under shower as it had to be positioned lower due to low ceiling.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We loved our room, and the castle state rooms and grounds were beautiful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property and great food and service in the library bar. Our room was in the annex buildings. Felt a little dated but perfectly fine for a couple of nights stay. Would come again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Sean

Disliked: Room comfort

Too expensive, travel lodge spec

Room was too warm even with radiators turn off, no AC, poor ventilation. No smart TV for Netflix etc. Breakfast portions too small
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glenn

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

ian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place been 3 times this year !! Will go again !!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking was a problem in the courtyard Allocated breakfast times not convenient but were changed when requested
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin

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

8/10 Good

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The castle is a great place to stay but there appears to be a reduction in the theme of the hotel. Staff used to wear period costume which gave a great atmosphere to the bar area in particular. The room I had if I took the pictures from the walls I could have been anywhere. There was no theme of a castle other than the pictures. The restaurant menu was boring in comparison to the bar menu. The fish and chips in the bar was a great meal. Attention to detail in the restaurant is required. I was presented with a knife that had not been cleaned properly. When I asked the waitperson to change it there was no apology. Three times I had to ask for a pepper grinder as three times they were empty. The breakfast was very good, but communication regarding times was poor to start with. Eventually I got the times I wanted. Staff on the last day of my stay were excellent as I needed to leave early. A lovely stay, but a few small issues need to addressed.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lizzie

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

Amazing place

Amazing hotel, great breakfast and super friendly staff. Rooms were really comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, good experience all round! Went on the arranged tour of the castle, phil was excellent, made the whole experience worth while.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paula

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

Castle experience.

Superb hotel, friendly staff, super clean and wonderful food. We booked a courtyard room, got upgraded to a castle room my husband and I were really made up. Our friends had a courtyard room and loved it both rooms had comfortable beds.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zena

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

10/10 Excellent

Melinda

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