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Lumley Castle Hotel

Durham, Durham

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Dining service availableNo need to go out for meals! This accommodation provides a restaurant.

Nice location! Near public transportOnly 2.8 km to Chester-le-Street Station

Suitable for your business tripStay productive with business facilities.

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4.6/5

FantasticFrom 101 reviews

5.0/52 Jul 2026

Tamaris • Couple Trip

The hotel is a delightful experience. It is in a quiet location overlooking Chester-le-Street, but within walking distance of the town and Riverside Park. The room was comfortable and clean. The decor is in keeping with the theme of the castle, and well maintained. Reception, bar and restaurant staff are very friendly and helpful. Breakfast choices are extensive and the restaurant caters for vegan and GF diners. Lumley Castle is my first choice for staying in the Newcastle area; it never disappoints.

5.0/52 Jul 2026

Margaret • Couple Trip

Lovely relaxed quiet atmosphere Very helpful and friendly staff

5.0/526 Jun 2026

Michelle

Fabulous!

5.0/520 Jun 2026

Karl

A great place to stay.

5.0/516 Jun 2026

Janet • Solo Trip

Had a lovely overnight stay for my special birthday. Beautiful afternoon tea with helpful staff. Room was oldie and so comfortable - had a lovely nights' sleep and was woken up by the dawn chorus. Gorgeous! Definitely 10/10

5.0/514 Jun 2026

Edward • Couple Trip

Room was amazing, food was 10/10.

5.0/513 Jun 2026

Stephen • Solo Trip

Warm welcome and very friendly staff. Great food, comfortable clean room. Much more interesting than a modern block. I would book again when staying in the area

5.0/511 Jun 2026

Katie • Couple Trip

Had a lovely stay at Lumley Castle, our room was in the courtyard and had a lovely comfy bed. Delicious breakfast and very good value for money.

5.0/510 Jun 2026

GILLIAN • Couple Trip

My only complaint is we didn’t stay more than one night. Brilliant staff. Accommodation perfect. Food fabulous. Also, the bar area was wonderful. Best glass of SV I’ve ever had in a hotel. Bliss!

5.0/58 Jun 2026

STEVEN • Couple Trip

Lumley Castle has a strong connection with my childhood home; Maltby Model Village, close to Sandbeck Hall, the residential home of the Earl of Scarborough and the Lumley family, who own Lumley Castle

5.0/56 Jun 2026

John • Couple Trip

We booked 3 nights in a classic castle room. This place is amazing, a real castle and fortification hundreds of years old. The walk to the room from reception involved many twists and turns with walls a foot thick. A lift will take you to the first floor but you need the grand staircase to get to the second floor. On the way you will pass many sitting areas and chairs in various nooks and crannies. The room was not huge, but big enough with a bath/ shower on a raised area from the bedroom floor. This place is an experience and the castle is steeped in history. The dining room is in the vaulted basement and is very atmospheric. Breakfast is superb. Help yourself to anything from the continental table in the room 2 doors down the corridor and choose your main breakfast from the menu which will be cooked to order. Very efficient with friendly and well trained staff. We ate in the restaurant on the first night. The choice is small but the food top class. The whole stay was a first class experience.

5.0/55 Jun 2026

Charles

All good

5.0/53 Jun 2026

Martin • Family Trip

Excellent accommodation and the food was excellent Would definitely stay there again

5.0/530 May 2026

Mark • Family Trip

I enjoyed a very pleasant stay at this hotel. The setting is really nice, offering a calm and welcoming atmosphere throughout. The staff were all extremely friendly and helpful. Breakfast was particularly impressive, with an excellent selection across both the continental and cooked options, all of which tasted great. While certain aspects of the room showed minor signs of age, it was very clean and well maintained, ensuring a comfortable stay. Overall, this is a charming hotel with attentive service and high‑quality dining.

5.0/530 May 2026

Trevor-John • Couple Trip

Very good friendly staff , plenty of gluten free options also at the restaurant .. they did gluten free toast for us each morning .. Rooms were super comfy and large .. wet nice facilities .. and has amazing views from certain spots overlooking the town..

5.0/530 May 2026

Maria • Couple Trip

We recently stayed at Lumley Castle and had an absolutely fantastic experience. From the moment we arrived, we felt welcomed and well looked after by the friendly and attentive staff. One of the highlights of our stay was being upgraded to a room in the main castle building, which made our visit even more special. Staying within the historic heart of the castle really added to the magic of the experience and made us feel immersed in its incredible history and character. Our room was beautiful, comfortable, and full of charm, while still offering all the modern comforts we could have wanted. Exploring the castle and its stunning surroundings was a real pleasure, and every corner seemed to have its own story to tell. The food was excellent, and breakfast in such a unique and atmospheric setting made every meal feel like an occasion. Throughout our stay, the staff consistently went above and beyond to ensure everything was perfect. Lumley Castle is a truly special place that offers something far beyond a typical hotel stay. The upgrade to the main building was a wonderful surprise and helped create memories that we will treasure for years to come. We would not hesitate to recommend it and are already looking forward to returning.

5.0/528 May 2026

Jacqueline • Couple Trip

A castle stay, this is perfect, good food. Beautiful bedrooms, lovely staff and fantastic building. I have been 6 times and I will go again, love the castle

5.0/528 May 2026

Paul • Couple Trip

Beautiful building, fantastic surroundings. Very clean. Great selection and beautiful food. Very friendly and helpful staff. 100% recommended and we will be back.

5.0/526 May 2026

Caroline • Couple Trip

Always love our overnight stays at Lumley. Love the more quirky rooms in particular. Breakfast is always gorgeous, and well organised. Staff are all lovely, approachable, friendly, cheerful. The only two things I might say is that the Library Bar doesn't have a whole lot of choice for bigger plate meals. Burgers, fish and chips, pie and ravioli. Maybe 2 or 3 other choices? Would benefit someone like me with OA cervical spine, to have a choice of 2 pillow types, firm and the usual hotel soft. I find it very difficult to stay asleep on the very soft, hence being awake a lot of last night, due to very soft pillows causing more pain. Just a choice of 2 would be better, firm, and soft. Other than that, another gorgeous stay. Can't wait to come back.

5.0/525 May 2026

Sarah • Family Trip

We returned after the room had been serviced to find my little girls teddy tucked up in bed with a packet of biscuits. She was thrilled. Lovely thought. Thank you to the room service team!

Popular Facilities

WiFi

24-hour Front Desk

Elevator

Restaurant

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Accessible Facilities

Meeting Facilities

Free Parking

Sports & Recreation

Garden

Public Facilities

Library

Elevator/Lift

Restaurant

Parking (Free)

Hotel Services

Hotel Safe

Luggage Storage

24-hour Front Desk

Other Facilities

Bar/Lounge

Business Facilities

Meeting Rooms

Gift Shops or Newsstand

Accesibility

Wheelchair Accessible

Transportation

Tours/Ticket Assistance

Connectivity

Free WiFi

Location

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Ropery Lane, Chester-le-Street, England, GB

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Accommodation Rules

Check-in Procedure

Check-in3:00 PM-anytime

Check-out11:00

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

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.

Want to check in early? Fill out the Special Requests form on the booking page.

More Policies

Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

About Lumley Castle Hotel

Lumley Castle Hotel Location
With a stay at Lumley Castle Hotel in Chester-le-Street, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Durham Cathedral and Durham University. This historic hotel is 11.7 mi (18.8 km) from St. James' Park and 12.3 mi (19.7 km) from Quayside.

Lumley Castle Hotel Facility and Service
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services. Additional features at this hotel include gift shops/newsstands, a picnic area, and a banquet hall.

Lumley Castle Hotel Rooms
Stay in one of 73 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have shower/tub combinations and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and electric kettles.

Restaurant and Cafe
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's room service (during limited hours). Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.

Important Information
This property is closed from September 4 2026 to September 6 2026 (dates subject to change).

Room Type and Price

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 - Wed, 07 Oct 2026 (1 night)

1 Room, 1 Adult, 0 Children