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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
Castle Feature room
Suite
Terrace/patio
Restaurant

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
The current price is NZ$154
includes taxes & fees
25 Aug - 26 Aug

Explore the area

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Ropery Lane, Chester-le-Street, England, DH3 4NX
  • Lumley Castle
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Durham Cathedral
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Durham University
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Newcastle (NCL-Newcastle Intl.)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Room options

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Castle Twin Room

Castle Twin Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Courtyard Feature room

Courtyard Feature room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Courtyard Classic Room

Courtyard Classic Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(41 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Courtyard Superior Room

Courtyard Superior Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Castle Classic Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
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
Daily housekeeping
Living room
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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The King James Suite

The King James Suite

Highlights

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

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The Bishops Suite

The Bishops Suite

Highlights

Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
2 bathrooms
Electric kettle
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Castle Feature room

Castle Feature room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
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
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

About the area

Chester-le-Street

At Lumley Castle Hotel you'll be steps from Lumley Castle and 4.2 km (2.6 mi) from Waldridge Fell Country Park. 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 15-minute drive of this 4-property class Chester-le-Street hotel include Beamish Open Air Museum and Durham University.

What's nearby

  • Lumley Castle - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Beamish Open Air Museum - 9 min drive - 9.6 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

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 - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Wild Bean Café - ‬3 min drive
  • Whitehill Pub
  • ‪Lambton Arms Hotel - ‬3 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.

Languages

English

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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
  • 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

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 15 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lumley Castle Hotel on 25 Aug 2025 start from NZ$154.26, 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. 634 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 230 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 93 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 1001 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tanya

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

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

A very enjoyable visit

This was our 3rd visit to Lumley Castle & it was just as great as previous ones. We wanted a relaxing break & it was exactly that. The staff were excellent & nothing was too much trouble. I do have one suggestion however regarding the bar menu. The library bar is a nice alternative to the restaurant especially if you just want a drink but we would have liked to enjoy some snacks to enjoy with our drinks but the only choices were pork scratchings & olives, no crisps or nuts. We also would have liked some ighter healthier meal choices eg. Caesar salad rather than the heavier choices of meat pie, burgers & fish n chips which were not our choice as the weather was very warm. The restaurant food however was excellent if a little pricey. Overall we enjoyed our stay very much & hope to return very soon.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claire

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

10/10 Excellent

Mark

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

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel in a historic castle, with an excellent restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

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

8/10 Good

Andrew

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Fraser

Travelled with family
Breakfast was a disappointment
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey, Alliance

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was lovely and clean. Area is very quiet. Setting is picturesque on an evening.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent for a few days stay. Highly recommended. Definitely going back
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pat

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

Lumley Castle amazing place to stay ❤️❤️❤️

Amazing absolutely blown away with Lumley Castle. The best place we have stayed on all our girly away dates. Everything from arrival to departure was far better than we ever imagined. A true Gem
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you like a bit of old fashioned charm, fantastic food and courteous service. You cannot beat Lumley Castle. We booked it on the off chance and were pleasantly surprised.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beverley

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

Great hotel

The hotel was beautiful. I was here on a business stop over and would definitely stay again. The staff were very helpful and polite. The hotel is very unique. I would definitely come back. It’s so different to other hotels is definitely worth it.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

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

Overnighter

First time visit. Overnight stay. Would definitely go back and recommend to others
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Christine

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Service was not good bedroom not clean and meal was cold
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I love the old feeling of the place . The staff were great, especially Claire in accounts who sorted out my problem with my payment.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phil

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

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

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

Courtyard rooms

Stayed in the courtyard rooms which where lovely and quiet Breakfast was excellent lovely stay
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Owen

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

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

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

Very interesting

Great place to stay very interesting wondering around the castle
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, friendly staff. Nice break
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025