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8.3

2,937 reviews

Lumley Castle Hotel

Lumley Castle Hotel

Chester-Le-Street, Durham, DH3 4NX, United Kingdom

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+1-833-728-2041

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Free parking

Restaurant

Free wifi

Bar

Parking On Site

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Picnic area

Lumley Castle Hotel

Welcome to Lumley Castle Hotel, a charming 4-star hotel nestled in the historic city of Chester-le-Street, United Kingdom. Located just 1.4 kilometers from the city center, this enchanting hotel offers a truly memorable stay for all travelers. With 2,937 glowing reviews, you can expect nothing short of excellence during your visit.

Starting at just $87, Lumley Castle Hotel offers fantastic value for money. The hotel boasts a range of amenities, including free parking, complimentary Wi-Fi, and a delicious breakfast to start your day off right. The hotel also features a golf course, perfect for golf enthusiasts looking to tee off in style. Families are welcomed with open arms, as the hotel offers kids' meals and babysitting services upon request.

Immerse yourself in the historic ambiance of Lumley Castle Hotel. Spend your evenings enjoying live music performances or sipping on cocktails at the bar and restaurant. Take a stroll through the scenic picnic area and garden, or explore the nearby attractions such as Chester-le-Street Castle. With a range of room options, including interconnecting rooms and wheelchair accessibility, the hotel caters to the needs of all guests.

Discover the perfect blend of luxury and history at Lumley Castle Hotel. Book your stay today and create unforgettable memories in this delightful destination.

Indulge in a delightful culinary experience at Lumley Castle Hotel's very own Knights Restaurant. This traditional restaurant boasts a charming ambiance that perfectly complements the historic surroundings. Immerse yourself in the British cuisine as you savor a wide range of delectable dishes. Whether you're in the mood for a hearty English breakfast or a gourmet dinner, The Knights Restaurant has something to satisfy every palate.

When it comes to payment options, Lumley Castle Hotel ensures convenience for their guests. Cash is accepted at the hotel, and they also provide a variety of accepted payment methods, including Diners Club, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Maestro. So you can settle your bill without any hassle, allowing you to enjoy your stay to the fullest.

Choose from a range of comfortable and stylish room options at Lumley Castle Hotel. Their Castle Twin Room features two twin beds and can accommodate up to 2 adults. If you prefer a double bed, the Castle Classic Room or Courtyard Classic Room both provide a cozy retreat. For a touch of luxury, the Castle State Room, Courtyard Superior Room, or Castle Superior Room offer spacious accommodations with a double bed. If you're traveling solo, the Single Room with a twin bed provides a perfect haven for relaxation. No matter which room type you choose, you'll enjoy the utmost comfort and a restful night's sleep.

Closest airports

Newcastle International Airport

13.9mi

Durham Tees Valley Airport

24.3mi

RAF Linton-On-Ouse

56.9mi

Most popular amenities

Free parking

Restaurant

Free wifi

Bar

Parking On Site

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Picnic area

Garden

Free toiletries

View

Bathtub

Rooms

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James Suite

1 King Size Bed

345 sqft

Flat-screen TV

Tea/Coffee maker

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This suite is consisted of of 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a bath and free toiletries. The suite features carpeted floors, a seating area with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a coffee machine, a wardrobe, as well as a safe deposit box. The unit offers 1 bed.

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Room - 2 Twin, Castle View

2 Twin Beds

215 sqft

Flat-screen TV

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Welcome to our Castle Twin Room, a cozy retreat for two with stunning views and comfortable amenities including a bathtub, flat-screen TV, and free toiletries. This room is perfect for those seeking a peaceful and relaxing stay in a charming castle setting.

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Classic, Castle View

1 Double Bed

215 sqft

Flat-screen TV

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Indulge in the allure of our Castle Classic Room, a cozy double room with a breathtaking view, luxurious bathtub, and a flat-screen TV - the perfect sanctuary for two adults seeking a tranquil retreat.

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Room With Castle View

1 Double Bed

345 sqft

Flat-screen TV

Tea/Coffee maker

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Experience luxury in our Castle State Room, a spacious double room measuring at 344 sqft. Indulge in a relaxing bath in the bathtub, enjoy stunning views, and start your day with a freshly brewed cup of coffee from the in-room coffee machine. With a flat-screen TV and complimentary toiletries, your comfort is our top priority.

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Classic, Courtyard View

1 Double Bed

215 sqft

Flat-screen TV

Wheelchair accessible

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Introducing our Courtyard Classic Room, a cozy and stylish retreat perfect for couples. Enjoy stunning views, relax in the bathtub, and unwind in front of the flat-screen TV. With its convenient amenities and comfortable double bed, this room is the ideal choice for a relaxing getaway.

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Superior, Castle View

1 Double Bed

260 sqft

Flat-screen TV

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Welcome to our Castle Superior Room, a spacious and elegantly designed double room measuring 258 sqft. Enjoy stunning views, relax in the bathtub, and unwind with a movie on the flat-screen TV. With free toiletries provided, your stay will be nothing short of exceptional.

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Room - 1 Queen, Courtyard View

345 sqft

Flat-screen TV

Tea/Coffee maker

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Offering free toiletries and bathrobes, this double room includes a private bathroom with a bath and a hairdryer. The spacious double room offers a coffee machine, a seating area, a wardrobe, a carpeted floor, as well as a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. The unit offers 1 bed.

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Room - 1 Queen

175 sqft

Flat-screen TV

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Featuring free toiletries, this single room includes a private bathroom with a bath and a hairdryer. The single room features a wardrobe, an electric kettle, a carpeted floor, heating, as well as a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. The unit has 1 bed.

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Bishops Suite

345 sqft

Flat-screen TV

Tea/Coffee maker

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This suite consists of 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 2 bathrooms with a bath and free toiletries. The suite features carpeted floors, a seating area with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a coffee machine, a wardrobe, as well as a safe deposit box. The unit offers 2 beds.

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Suite, King

1 King Size Bed

Flat-screen TV

Tea/Coffee maker

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Superior, Courtyard View

1 Double Bed

Flat-screen TV

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Classic

1 Double Bed

Flat-screen TV

Wheelchair accessible

x4

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Guest reviews

8.3

2,937 reviews

Categories of assessments

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Comfort

Location

Facilities

Staff

Value for money

WiFi quality

Breakfast

Featured reviews:

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John

8.2

June 2023

Lumley Castle is an amazing historic building, so different from most hotels .It is set in lovely grounds and not too far from Durham. The dining room was particularly impressive and we enjoyed our breakfasts there .

There was a great deal of noise late into our first night Whilst this was due to inconsiderate people in the room above us I think the hotel should consider improving the sound insulation of the rooms outside the main building .Our room was also rather cramped due partly to the arrangement and type of furniture The TV was also quite small.

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Jo

9.1

September 2023

We loved the castle state room. It was like stepping back in time (in a good way). The fittings and decor were delightful and the bed was comfortable. We enjoyed an undisturbed quiet night. Dinner was delicious and the service friendly and professional. Breakfast was the same - the Craster kippers hit the spot. Every interaction with staff was positive. Highly recommend the woodland walk behind the castle. Very relaxing after a lovely night.

The plumbing was quite loud and you could hear pipes from other rooms but that's absolutely to be expected in an ancient castle and we only heard it while we were already awake.

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Lyn

10

August 2023

Room was amazing, food was exemplary and having worked at Gleneagles Hotel previously, the food was far better in my opinion. Staff were lovely and very helpful. All in all and excellent venue and one I will be back to visit socially. The whole venue gave a sense of comfort, well being and decadence without the silly hiked up prices. The mattress was brilliant and the most comfortable nights sleep I have had in along time!

Parking to get to the rooms was difficult just due to the number of vehicles trying to get into the courtyard and no bay marking. No disabled spaces that could be prebooked so to allow easier access to get to my vehicle. No electric charging points seen if you were to have this type of vehicle.

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Paddy

9.1

July 2023

This is a charming, well run hotel set in beautiful surroundings and with a golf course for a garden! That close. The breakfast was brilliant and served very efficiently by charming staff. All members of staff were extremely friendly and helpful but if I have to single anyone out it would be Nathan who, because we needed to change rooms after one night, more about that in the didn't like section, cheerfully and willingly helped us with our baggage. I have no hesitation in recommending this hotel for it's charm and professional services but for anyone with even slight mobility problems I suggest they mention that when making a reservation.

Because I had not told them in advance that I have a mobility problem, I was allocated a beautiful room on the second floor in a part of the main building that does not have a lift. The stairs from first floor to second is part of the ancient Castle's very narrow stone spiral stair case and quite a challenge for anyone who is not fully fit. This is where my hero, Nathan, sprung into action, taking our 5 pieces up on day one and moving them down again to a ground floor room on day two. The ground floor room in the cottages was quite cold, well below comfort level but reception told me they would have provided an electric fire had I asked, I didn't.

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Duncan

10

August 2023

Castle interior and our room were fantastic. Visible mould on bathroom grout however. Dinner was excellent and fantastic silver service, excellent. Breakfast not so good. They brought toast and tea first then forgot to take main order, so had to re-order toast and tea. 'Smashed' avocados were actually sliced, quite different and one of the poached eggs was underdone. Staff congregating at service station and chatting, joking. So some bad but offset by the grandeur of the place and professionalism of the evening staff in the dining room. Very helpful in sending on some clothing we had left in the wardrobe. We will return! Recommended.

Breakfast service and bathroom mould.

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Denise

10

August 2023

The room was beautifully presented and clean, with all the necessary facilities, tea-making, iron, hairdryer etc. The castle itself is stunning and the dining room was beautiful with original features. It has been carefully thought-out to ensure diners' privacy and yet it is still very convivial (and clearly poplular!). The dinner we had was absolutely delicious. As a vegetarian I have rarely raved about hotel food, but this place is a real find. The staff were delightful - very helpful and happy to make an extra effort.

The bar was a bit noisy from clattering bottles, not condusive to a quiet pre-dinner drink.

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Janette

10

August 2023

We visit Lumley Castle often and we find the whole experience from start to finish excellent.. The staff are wonderful and very polite... If any issues they go above and beyond to help and to make things right.. Beds are very comfortable... My only problem is that our visits go by so quickly i look forward for the next time we plan our stay... I especially love the decor, old fashioned,, dark reds and gold fabrics,, some rooms four poster beds.... Its very apt for the ghostly goings on we hear about... not forgetting Poppet..

I think i mentioned previously that I wish every room throughout the Castle and courtyard had one channel with films throughout the day and night... sometimes after our meal and drink in the bar my husband and myself like to have hot chocolate snuggled up in bed and watch a movie.... Comedy or something lighthearted to finish of our day..

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Melissa

10

July 2023

The castle hotel was in the perfect location for our visit to Durham Cricket ground at the bottom of the hill. The hotel has a lot of History and you can spend 20 minutes just walking inside the castle hotel looking at all its contents , It is easy to walk to the cricket ground it will take about 10 minutes and it will save you £20 in parking fees and a long wait getting out after your event.

Our room was very cold and damp, we had to use the Electric Heater to keep warm and this was in JULY Breakfast you have to book a time slot in advance and once seated and our order was taken we then waited 40 minutes for our food to arrive. and even longer for toast that we asked for both white and brown bread but only white bread arrived The staff are all very nice people that waited on us in the Morning.

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Alexandra

8.2

March 2023

Lovely setting. Very spacious and quirky room - we were in a castle state room. Lovely onsite restaurant with very accommodating staff. One member of the party was vegan which we'd notified the hotel of prior and all the staff were very attentive to their needs.

Personally, the lack of shower in the room. It was a floor standing bath with a hand held hose only. This made is quite awkward to shower in the morning. I'd stay again but would ring up to book to ensure there was an over bath shower. We also have a king size bed at home so being in a double felt cosy :-)

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Nicki

8.2

July 2023

Beautiful hotel in picturesque surroundings. The food was good, but they alternate chefs. One of them cooked to extremely high standards. We stayed in a courtyard room, which was pleasant but small, dark, and dull. Plus, when we arrived, the smell of sick hit me as I opened the room door. I found a large soaking wet smelly patch on the floor. Someone had been sick all over the floor and had not cleaned up. Plus, the cleaner did not clean it either. I reported this to reception, but no joy there. Eventually, I was offered another room, but that one was ghastly. In the end, I decided to stay in the original room if it was cleaned properly. The member of staff rubbed it off with a towel, then left me with an eliminator spray. Then sent me a £3 bottle of alcohol free wine as compensation.To top it off, people woke us up at 3am banging on the walls,running up/down steps and partying..

The hotel is a piece of history and interesting to walk around. It has outstanding beauty. Our room window was cracked, and it did not lock. Safety issues. I think we were unfortunate because its a fantastic place, but for £325 for 2 nights, I would have expected more. Definitely not a 4* hotel.

Points of Interest Around Lumley Castle Hotel

Attractions

Durham Castle

5.5mi

Newcastle Castle

8.3mi

National Museum of the Royal Navy Hartlepool

17.8mi

Restaurants

The Knights Restaurant

Cuisines

  • British

Ambiances

  • Traditional

Amenities of Lumley Castle Hotel

Free parking

Restaurant

Free wifi

Bar

Parking On Site

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Picnic area

Garden

Free toiletries

View

Bathtub

Stay rules - Lumley Castle Hotel

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Curfew

  • Parking

  • Reservations

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property

Frequently Asked Questions - Lumley Castle Hotel

When are the check-in and check-out times for Lumley Castle Hotel?

Planning your stay at Lumley Castle Hotel? The room will be ready for you between 03:00 PM and 09:00 PM. However, departures are set at 11:00 AM.

Can guests park for free at Lumley Castle Hotel?

Yes, there is parking available at Lumley Castle Hotel. The hotel provides free on-site public parking for guests.

What are the rates at Lumley Castle Hotel?

Lumley Castle Hotel offers accommodations starting at $87. Keep in mind, room types and dates might affect the final price. For specific rates, input your stay dates.

What are the room types available at Lumley Castle Hotel?

At Lumley Castle Hotel, the available room types include Twin, Double, and Single rooms. The Twin rooms and Single rooms have a room size of 215 sqft and 172 sqft, respectively. The Double rooms vary in size, with the Castle Classic and Courtyard Classic rooms at 215 sqft, and the Castle Superior and Courtyard Superior rooms at 258 sqft. The Castle State and Courtyard State rooms are the largest, with a room size of 344 sqft. All rooms are non-smoking and can accommodate 2 adults comfortably.

What are the main attractions at Lumley Castle Hotel?

Guests at Lumley Castle Hotel can spend their time enjoying a range of leisure amenities provided. They can tee off at the hotel's golf course, a perfect way to relax and unwind. The hotel also offers live music and performances, providing guests with entertainment during their stay.

When it comes to dining options, guests can indulge in the traditional ambience of The Knights Restaurant. This on-site restaurant offers British cuisine, allowing guests to experience the local culinary delights without leaving the hotel premises.

In addition to these leisure amenities, the data does not provide any further information about other amenities available at the hotel. However, for those who enjoy a good drink, the hotel's bar offers a selection of beverages to enjoy.

Overall, guests at Lumley Castle Hotel have a variety of options to spend their time, from playing golf, enjoying live music, to dining at the on-site restaurant and having drinks at the bar.

Are there restaurants located within Lumley Castle Hotel?

Yes, Lumley Castle Hotel has a restaurant on site called The Knights Restaurant. The restaurant offers a traditional ambiance and serves British cuisine.

Which payment methods are supported by Lumley Castle Hotel?

Lumley Castle Hotel supports several payment methods, including Diners Club, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Maestro. In addition to these card payments, the hotel also accepts cash as a form of payment.