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Lumley Castle Hotel

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

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Property grounds
Terrace/patio
Suite | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Castle Feature room | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Property grounds

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry

Room options

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Castle Twin Room | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Castle Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Courtyard Feature room | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Courtyard Feature room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Courtyard Classic Room | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Courtyard Classic Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Courtyard Superior Room | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Courtyard Superior Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Castle Classic Room | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Castle Classic Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Suite | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Suite

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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The King James Suite | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

The King James Suite

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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The Bishops Suite | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

The Bishops Suite

Highlights

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

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Castle Feature room | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Castle Feature room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Single Room | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Ropery Lane, Chester-le-Street, England, DH3 4NX

What's nearby

  • Lumley Castle - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Beamish Open Air Museum - 9 min drive - 6.0 miles
  • Durham Castle - 11 min drive - 9.7 miles
  • Durham Cathedral - 11 min drive - 9.9 miles
  • Durham University - 12 min drive - 10.1 miles

Getting around

  • Chester-le-Street Station - 4 min drive
  • South Hylton Station - 21 min drive
  • Newcastle Intl. Airport (NCL) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Wicket Gate - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Butchers Arms - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Wild Bean Café - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Lambton Arms Hotel - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Red Lantern - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Lumley Castle Hotel

Upscale historic hotel near Beamish Open Air Museum
Consider a stay at Lumley Castle Hotel and take advantage of a garden, a library, and laundry facilities. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a bar and a business center.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), a banquet hall, and luggage storage
  • Meeting rooms, laundry services, and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews say great things about the breakfast and helpful staff
Room features
All 73 rooms include comforts such as free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Shower/tub combinations, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • Electric kettles, heating, and daily housekeeping

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 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 center
  • 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.
  • Elevator
  • 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 available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 20.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately GBP 23.95 for adults and GBP 12.00 for children
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 20.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

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

Is Lumley Castle Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Lumley Castle Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Lumley Castle Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Lumley Castle Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Lumley Castle Hotel located?

Situated in Chester-le-Street, this historic hotel is steps from Lumley Castle, and within 3 mi (5 km) of Waldridge Fell Country Park and Pelaw Grange Greyhound Stadium. Herrington Country Park and Holmside Park are also within 6 mi (10 km). Chester-le-Street Station is 26 minutes by foot.

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Lumley Castle Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 629 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 234 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 95 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 1001 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Nice hotel in a historic castle, with an excellent restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

This is a lovely hotel. Unique feel and really great staff. We stayed in courtyard room which was all good too.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Great stay again at Lumley, we got an upgrade this time into the castle itself, what a room and highly recommended. Staff very pleasant and food fantastic! Looking forward to our next visit.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Fantastic hotel, lots of charm and a very good price! Breakfast was also excellent. Fully recommend.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

It was a childhood dream to sleep in a castle they fulfilled it spectacularly
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

Very nice
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

Lovely staff, really comfy beds and a wonderful building. Enjoyed my stay, would be happy to go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10

The old castle is very interesting to explore and stay in
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

Beautiful room, friendly staff. Had a problem with shower and within 10 mins engineer there to fix it
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

Excellent for a few days stay. Highly recommended. Definitely going back
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Great hotel, friendly staff. Nice break
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Room was lovely and clean. Area is very quiet. Setting is picturesque on an evening.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

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

This was my FAVOURITE stay out of my roadtrip around the UK, really fell in love with the place. It might be my princess side coming out but staying in a castle was such an experience. Highly recommend, the reception staff was so nice! We also had a drink at the library bar and ate at the restaurant which was delicious. Exceptional service all the way. It’s a hotel where a car is necessary to get around however, this should be considered when booking this hotel. This being said, I would visit again anytime!
Side of the castle
Front of the castle
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

Brilliant stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

Room was comfy and spacious, good was excellent and the location suited us perfectly. Was very surprised at how sensible the price was compared to other far less enticing venues in the area!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

Great service in library bar
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

Fantastic can’t fault
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

Great place to stay great service clean
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10

Property is ready for a lick of paint, staff were very good.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

This was booked for Valentines for my wife and I. Lovely castle and surroundings. Staff really friendly and the room was lovely and comfortable. Bed was extremely comfortable! Food was excellent and breakfast is tremendous!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

Lovely two night stay. Lovely castle. Had some lovely crab at night time in restaurant
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

No
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10

Breakfast was a disappointment
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10

The castle is unique and has retrained all of the original castle features which makes getting around occasionally difficult - narrow passages, sloping floors and stairs. All to be expected in an old castle but still to be dealt with on your stay. We were 'upgraded' from a stables room to an equivalent room inside the castle. This room was clean and had everything you'd expect but was cramped - you needed a crab style walk to get between the bed and the wall. It was in need of decorating and perhaps just not to our taste. It was fine foer a one night stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025