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Lumley Castle Hotel

4.0 star property
Historic hotel in Chester-le-Street with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Property grounds
Terrace/patio
Restaurant
Castle Feature room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Suite | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Experience the charm of Lumley Castle Hotel, where historic elegance meets modern convenience. Stroll through the beautiful garden, get lost in a good book from the library, or stay connected with in-room WiFi and a business center. The helpful staff has left a lasting impression on previous guests.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Garden
  • Library
  • Front-desk safe
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Concierge services

Feel at home (6)

  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Elevator
  • Flat-panel TV
  • Free self parking
$76 nightly
The total price is $91
Aug 26 - Aug 27
Total with taxes and fees

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
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • 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
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • 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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(42 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • 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
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • 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
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • 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
Living room
  • 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
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • 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

Highlights

Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
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

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • 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
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • 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 - 0.2 km
  • Beamish Open Air Museum - 9 min drive - 9.6 km
  • Durham Castle - 11 min drive - 15.6 km
  • Durham Cathedral - 11 min drive - 16.0 km
  • Durham University - 12 min drive - 16.3 km

Getting around

  • Newcastle Intl. Airport (NCL) - 27 min drive
  • Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.) - 55 min drive
  • Durham Station - 11 min drive
  • St. Peter's Station - 16 min drive
  • Chester-le-Street Station - 26 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪The Wicket Gate - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Whitehill Pub - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Lambton Arms Hotel - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Red Lantern Chinese Take Away - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Lumley Castle Hotel

At Lumley Castle Hotel, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Beamish Open Air Museum and Durham University. Guests looking for a bite to eat can check out the restaurant, and the bar/lounge is the perfect spot to grab a drink at the end of the day. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff and breakfast.

Languages

English

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 73 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Room service (limited hours)

Working away

  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Library
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Shower/tub combination
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 23.95 for adults and GBP 12.00 for children

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for GBP 20.0 per night

Policies

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards on site.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, Eurocard

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

Does Lumley Castle Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Lumley Castle Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Lumley Castle Hotel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Lumley Castle Hotel?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Lumley Castle Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.

Is there an onsite casino at Lumley Castle Hotel?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Genting Casino Newcastle (16-min drive) is nearby.

What is there to do at Lumley Castle Hotel and nearby?

Lumley Castle Hotel has a picnic area and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Lumley Castle Hotel?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

What's the area around Lumley Castle Hotel like?

Lumley Castle Hotel is located a short 1-minute walk from Lumley Castle.

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Lumley Castle Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

Room
Service staff
Breakfast
Food
Restaurant
Bed
History
Lobby
Location
Bar

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently described as very good, excellent, and tremendous with a wide range of options. (45 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Great hotel and a wonderful stay.
Ross, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

We stayed here to experience a castle stay and we were not disappointed!
Felicity, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Historic - staff very friendly and helpful
Gordon, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

A fantastic castle experience: it’s so much more interesting to stay in one than just looking. The staff were friendly and helpful and food was good too. There were a lot of stairs to negotiate to reach our top floor accommodation.
Mark, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Wifi was good, food was delicious. Nothing to dislike!
Lois, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

Great for 1 night. Loved the randomness of staying in a castle. Front dwsk staff were super friendly and helpful.
Glenn, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Coming from Australia a castle is a story book locale. To walk on Genuine flagstones was a real treat. The North is much more hospitable than London. I will be back.
Jilda, 4-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Nice hotel in a historic castle, with an excellent restaurant.
Michael, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Great!
Jane, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

A lovely hotel with a few surprises. The grounds were magnificent. We had a castle room which from a historical point of view was wonderful. The wardrobe was a bonus!
Melissa, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Staying in the castle was an amazing experience. For those that expect modern facilities, please keep in mind that this is a very old castle that has been retrofitted. I would like a request special recognition to go to Stef and Lorraine, these ladies were warm, welcoming, and just all around wonderful!!! Please recognize them for their warm and generous style! Stef, please keep in touch! We had heard the castle was haunted and our friends traveling with us did experience some ghostly activity, I was jealous :-)
Jeff, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

This is a lovely hotel. Unique feel and really great staff. We stayed in courtyard room which was all good too.
Elspeth, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

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.
Ashley, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Fantastic hotel, lots of charm and a very good price! Breakfast was also excellent. Fully recommend.
Ben, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

No ghosts. But exceptional historic charm and romance. The food was excellent and the room was quirky and unique.
John, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Stayed for one night for work trip and these were the most comfortable beds I have ever stayed in! Will definitely book again when traveling this way
Kirsty, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Food is a little disappointing but otherwise amazing
Ami, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

It was a childhood dream to sleep in a castle they fulfilled it spectacularly
Shelly, 1-night trip

6/10 Okay

The castle has lovely grounds. Not tourist frendly with luggage due to the tiny spiral staircases in the castle. Wouldn't recommend the extra money to stay in the castle. Stay in the court yard as it is much more friendly to load and unload luggage.
Julie, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Fantastic evening meal. Everything was just right, service excellent. Comfortable drink in the bar beforehand. All in all a very lovely evening. Room was just as shown, very good breakfast lots of choice. Would definitely stay again.
Lorraine, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Lovely staff, really comfy beds and a wonderful building. Enjoyed my stay, would be happy to go back.
Jamie, 2-night trip

8/10 Good

The old castle is very interesting to explore and stay in
Kevin, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Perfect Romantic Break

Fantastic couple of nights away in a beautiful and romantic setting... staff, food, facilities and location all wonderful. Will definitely be returning.
Will, 2-night trip

8/10 Good

It seems silly to say that a castle is old fashioned, of course it is, but it is a bit like being in an old folks home; lots of rose pink velour arm chairs. Staff were great, the man at reception sorted out a couple of wrinkles for us, and breakfast wait staff were great. The breakfast is good; dining room is small because of the architecture so you need to pre-book a dining time. Our room, with four-poster, was the most expensive option but was very small, and while some people may say a basin and loo "hidden" in a wardrobe is amusing, others of us would say it's naff. Ditto the bath/shower in a corner of the bedroom, on a raised platform. Overall, a quirky stay, possibly lots of walking to get to your room but better to stay in the castle than the newer annexe. Approach with a sense of amusement.
Diane, 3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Courtyard rooms

Stayed in the courtyard rooms which where lovely and quiet Breakfast was excellent lovely stay
Samantha, 2-night trip