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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
Restaurant
Suite | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Terrace/patio
Castle Feature room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Lumley Castle Hotel blends historic charm with practical amenities. Visitors can explore the garden, find a quiet moment in the library, or stay connected with in-room WiFi and the business center. Previous guests consistently mention how the attentive staff enhances their stay.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Castle Twin Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Castle Twin Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

Courtyard Feature room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Courtyard Classic Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Courtyard Classic Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(47 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Courtyard Superior Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Courtyard Superior Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board
  • 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
(19 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

Suite

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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The King James Suite | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

The King James Suite

Highlights

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

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The Bishops Suite | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

The Bishops Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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

Castle Feature room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

Single Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Garden Farm Pub - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Dun Cow - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Whitehill Pub - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Red Lantern Chinese Take Away - ‬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), concierge services, and a 24-hour front desk
  • A banquet hall, a front-desk safe, and tour/ticket assistance
  • 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

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
  • Smoking not allowed

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. Rainton Meadows Visitor Centre and Herrington Country Park are also within 6 mi (10 km). Chester-le-Street Station is 26 minutes by foot.

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