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Lumley Castle Hotel

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An aerial view of a castle surrounded by a lush green landscape with a clear sky. - Lumley Castle Hotel (Chester-le-Street)
A cozy lounge area with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a vase with flowers. - Lumley Castle Hotel (Chester-le-Street)
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a radiator, and a window with curtains. - Lumley Castle Hotel (Chester-le-Street)
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A garden, a library, and laundry facilities are just a few of the amenities provided at Lumley Castle Hotel. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a bar and a business center.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Business services
  • Bar

Room options

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A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a television, and a window with curtains.

Courtyard Classic Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(86 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a bed, a desk, a chair, a staircase, and a large mirror.

Courtyard Superior Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(23 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a large bed, a dresser, a vanity, and a window with curtains.

Castle Classic Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(26 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A room with a large bed, a sitting area with a table, and a window with curtains.

Castle Feature room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(23 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a bed, a desk, a chair, a mirror, and a painting on the wall.

Single Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A four-poster bed with a canopy, a wooden nightstand, a dresser, and a mirror.

Courtyard Feature room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a wooden nightstand, a framed picture above the beds, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

Castle Twin Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a large bed, a red headboard, two bedside tables with lamps, a fireplace, and a chair.

The Bishops Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a four-poster bed, a desk with a chair, a mirror, and a fireplace.

The King James Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A room with a large bed, a wooden vanity with a mirror, a red carpet, and a red curtain.

Queen Anne Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Chester-le-Street is home to Lumley Castle Hotel. Quayside and Pelaw Grange Greyhound Stadium are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Durham Indoor Market and Metrocentre. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at St. James' Park or Karting North East. Visit our Chester-le-Street travel guide
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Ropery Lane, Chester-le-Street, England, DH3 4NX

What's nearby

  • A pitcher plant with a red rim and green leaves.
    Durham University
    14 min drive - 9.3 miles
  • A historic castle, a calm lake, and surrounding trees.
    Durham Cathedral
    15 min drive - 9.5 miles
  • Lumley Castle
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Riverside Park
    18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Chester-Le-Street Leisure Centre
    3 min drive - 1.3 miles

Getting around

  • Chester-le-Street Station
    13 min drive
  • South Hylton Station
    14 min drive
  • Newcastle Intl. Airport (NCL)
    41 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Dun Cow
    5 min drive
  • Prime Chinese take away and delivery
    4 min drive
  • The Garden Farm Pub
    4 min drive
  • The Wicket Gate (Wetherspoon)
    3 min drive
  • That Crafty Brew Micropub & Bottle Shop
    4 min drive

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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

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • 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

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

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

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Lumley Castle Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

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 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Pelaw Grange Greyhound Stadium. Rainton Meadows Visitor Centre and Herrington Country Park are also within 6 mi (10 km). Chester-le-Street Station is 25 minutes by foot.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Lumley Castle Hotel Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

8.8

Amenities

9.4

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 712 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 197 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 74 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 1011 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Bev

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Lovely location, friendly staff, beautiful castle
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Barbara

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Venue is interesting with many nooks and crannies Food is first class
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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8/10 Good

Maureen

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The hotel is magnificent, the staff are so helpful and friendly and we will be returning.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

patricia

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The staff were fabulous. They were so helpful and friendly. The food was also very good .
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Melissa

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Best fish and chips we had during our whole trip to Scotland and England! The property was beautiful and the staff was very helpful and friendly. Also Poppet the property cat was a wonderful addition.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Howard

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A 600 year old castle full of character. Small but comfortable room with every amenity. Excellent breakfast. Staff very friendly and helpful,
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

melanie

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Amazing place to stay and food was some of the best I have ever tasted
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

David

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Ww wanted an authentic castle stay and that's exactly what it is. Staff were wonderful, bar and restaurant were superb. Castle steeped in history and very comfortable with plenty of lounge areas. Room was spacious and comfortable and we couldn't have enjoyed our stay any.more!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kellie

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Loved the location, the history, the food and the staff. The only thing I would fix is cobwebs and dust in harder to reach picture frames and such. And I would have loved using the spiral staircases (not for use by guests unless there is an emergency). Loved this place and hope to go back some day,
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Edward

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Room was amazing, food was 10/10.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot and a beautiful dat at the castle. Comfortable bed. Nice facilities. Dinner was basic English fare but very tasty. Breakfast was extensive
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Dennis

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Excellent service and castle looks amazing. Enjoyed my stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy 20 minute walk from station. Beautiful property..grounds very well maintained. We were upgraded to a suite ..simply stunning . Staff were friendly . Only negative restaurant was underwhelming..a little disappointing tables very close to others was expecting something more medieval.. Food was average . Scone in the library lovely but it was served cold ! I would definitely recommend you you stay a night a l9cely experience
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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6/10 Okay

Nigel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Quirky venue, traditional castle, nice food and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
True castle atmosphere. There was a college prom going on the night we arrived which added to the fun. We enjoyed a meal in the dinning room. Excellent food and service. Room was a little stuffy but we were able to open a window. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great building. Lovely room. Eat in the restaurant and the steak was really over cooked. I really should have sent it back. We had breakfast the following day - full English. The fried egg was hard and the field mushroom was very over-done
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Allan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely atmosphere quiet and comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Aljadel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and good food at the restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Alfred

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Enjoyed our stay in a hotel with loads of character being a castle. Everyone really friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Bev

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Our favourite place to stay . Great accommodation, friendly staff & lovely food.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Rachel

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A very unique place to stay. The staff were so friendly and helpful, I couldn’t praise them enough, especially the breakfast staff and the Library bar staff. They were always smiling and happy to chat. We stayed in a courtyard superior room that was very big with a very large and comfortable bed. We were on the ground floor and were able to park our car by the room each day. The stairs and floor in the bedroom above us were very creaky but it’s to be expected with the age of the property. Breakfast had lots of choices and was very enjoyable. We ate in the Library Bar most evenings and the food was amazing! The outdoor terrace was a lovely place to sit in the evenings. The castle itself was stunning with lots of original features. I would highly recommend it and hope to visit again.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Steph

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Beautiful place to stay, clean & an excellent breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Geetanjali

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Trevor-John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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..
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026