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Lumley Castle Hotel

Durham, Durham

The Fun Awaits

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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4.7/5

FantasticFrom 101 reviews

5.0/513 May 2026

Karen • Couple Trip

Wonderful characterful castle . Great friendly attentive staff . Fantastic meal , great chef

5.0/55 May 2026

Douglass Ross • Couple Trip

cooked breakfast slightly overcooked but the breakfast menu was varied and good. Bedrooms are clean and feel part of the castle

5.0/53 May 2026

STEPHEN • Family Trip

Very friendly and helpful staff, a nice casual not stuffy place to stay with great breakfasts . A feature room is well worth the upgrade.

5.0/52 May 2026

Katie • Trip with Friends

First time staying here, we were there for 2 nights. Reception staff were lovely, really friendly every time we spoke to them and even had a laugh on the phone. Proper nice vibe. Breakfast staff felt a bit abrupt though, like you were being rushed while eating which wasn’t great. The room itself was beautiful, at the top floor. That said, the stairs nearly finished me off and the blast of heat from the radiators… I almost joined the ghosts up there. Speaking of which, the place definitely has a bit of a spooky feel. The courtyard was stunning, really peaceful, and room service was great, super friendly again. Only weird thing was we had to prop the window open with a bottle. Overall, really nice stay with a few quirks… and yeah, a couple of spooky things did happen 👀 also I think the staff got sick of me asking about dessert of the day and being disappointed it was lemon tart!

5.0/52 May 2026

Stephen • Couple Trip

My stay at Lumley Castle Hotel was nothing short of exceptional. From the moment we arrived, the staff made us feel genuinely welcome — attentive, friendly, and always ready to go the extra mile without ever being intrusive. The room itself was beautifully presented, blending historic charm with modern comfort. The bed was incredibly comfortable — the kind that makes it very hard to get up in the morning — and ensured a perfect night’s sleep after a long day. One standout detail was the shower: powerful, hot, and exactly what you want to relax and recharge. It’s a small thing, but it made a big difference. Overall, Lumley Castle delivers a unique and memorable experience. The combination of character, comfort, and outstanding service makes it a place I would happily return to and highly recommend, to the point we have booked to stay longer next year.

5.0/51 May 2026

Matthew • Couple Trip

An amazing place to stay, and actual castle, it's brilliant, great staff, nice bar and restaurant. Thoroughly recommend.

5.0/51 May 2026

Leo • Couple Trip

We did not spend anytime in the main building as we were visiting family. The room we had the courtyard was cosy and comfortable. The castle setting is amazing in its own grounds next to golfcourse and quiet. We will be booking again to spend time here and have a room in the castle its self

5.0/530 Apr 2026

Diane • Couple Trip

The experience was unique, stopping in Lumley Castle. The staff were so friendly and helpful. This was a bed for the night while visiting Beamish, 11 minutes away. Beautiful setting and grounds. We didn’t have breakfast or evening meal but would definitely go again for the full experience. Thankyou for our time there.

5.0/530 Apr 2026

Lisa • Solo Trip

Lovely room, friendly staff, great sleep!

5.0/527 Apr 2026

Mark • Couple Trip

Brilliant hotel.lovely friendly staff. Would definitely recommend Lumley castle

5.0/527 Apr 2026

Jill • Couple Trip

Clean room, reception and library bar staff excellent, restaurant staff not as good during dinner and breakfast. Great food.

5.0/526 Apr 2026

Francis • Couple Trip

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5.0/526 Apr 2026

Lesley • Couple Trip

Easy check-in, we had a room in the courtyard- very easy to park outside the room. Room was lovely, very big, had a kettle with t-bags/ coffee etc. You can opt in for cleaning or opt out. Library bar a very nice place for a meal & drinks - and not overpriced. Breakfast was really good with a continental choice and also a hot choice to order. Loved our stay here.

5.0/526 Apr 2026

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5.0/526 Apr 2026

Julie • Family Trip

Lovely stay at Lumley Castle every thing was great thank you

5.0/525 Apr 2026

Melinda • Solo Trip

Such a special experience to stay here. It’s my favourite hotel in England.

5.0/523 Apr 2026

Trude • Family Trip

Hotell med atmosfære, gammelt bygg men godt vedlikeholdt. Nydelig mat i restauranten.

5.0/521 Apr 2026

Gordon • Trip with Friends

Lovely place to stay. Appreciate listed building. But attention by house keeping could be better. Mould around bath handles and plug drain. Duvet stained (duvet cover was slightly open and you could see stains on actual duvet) Pillow protectors need changing. Just needs attention to detail. With house keeping.

5.0/520 Apr 2026

Peter • Couple Trip

All the very best about the stay however I was very disappointed with the hotel and Expedia as they were not able to facilitate date change unless I paid the full price again.

5.0/517 Apr 2026

Geetanjali • Couple Trip

We had an excellent stay in a castle room- you could really get the old building vibes but in a renovated room! The property itself is well maintained and beautiful, the staff are very kind and helpful, and breakfast was delicious and plentiful. An absolutely wonderful stay!

Popular Facilities

WiFi

24-hour Front Desk

Elevator

Restaurant

Luggage Storage

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 Beamish Open Air Museum and Durham Cathedral. This historic hotel is 7.7 mi (12.3 km) from Durham University and 11.7 mi (18.8 km) from St. James' Park.

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

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 - Fri, 14 Aug 2026 (1 night)

1 Room, 1 Adult, 0 Children