Lumley Castle Hotel

4.0 star property
4-star historic hotel with free WiFi

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Property grounds
Property grounds
In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Restaurant
Castle Superior Room | Bathroom
Reviews
9.0

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • BarBarBar

Explore the area

Map
Ropery Lane, Chester-le-Street, England, DH3 4NX
  • Popular LocationLumley Castle1 min walk
  • Popular LocationDurham Cathedral11 min drive
  • Popular LocationDurham University12 min drive
  • AirportNewcastle (NCL-Newcastle Intl.)26 min drive

Room options

Castle Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Courtyard State Room

10/10 Exceptional
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Courtyard Classic Room

9.6/10 Exceptional
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Courtyard Superior Room

10/10 Exceptional
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Castle Classic Room

7.5/10 Good
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

The King James Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Castle Superior Room

7.8/10 Good
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

The Bishops Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Castle State Room

9/10 Wonderful
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Single Room

10/10 Exceptional
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the area

Chester-le-Street

In Chester-le-Street .A stay at this hotel places you within half a mile (1 km) of Lumley Castle and 3 miles (5 km) of Waldridge Fell Country Park. Also, Pelaw Grange Greyhound Stadium is within 3 miles (5 km) and Rainton Meadows Visitor Centre is within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Lumley Castle - 1 min walk
  • Beamish Open Air Museum - 9 min drive
  • Durham Castle - 11 min drive
  • Durham Cathedral - 11 min drive
  • Durham University - 12 min drive

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
  • Red Lantern - 3 min drive
  • The Distillery - 19 min walk

About this property

Lumley Castle Hotel

4-star historic hotel with free WiFi
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A business center and meeting rooms are available.

WiFi is free in public spaces. A library, gift shops/newsstands, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the historic Lumley Castle Hotel. Self parking is free.

This 4-star Chester-le-Street hotel is smoke free.

  • 73 guestrooms or units
  • Meeting rooms
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Lumley Castle Hotel offers 73 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Chester-le-Street hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

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

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee weekends 7:00 AM–10:30 AM: GBP 18.95 for adults and GBP 10 for children
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar
  • Room service available

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Heating

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

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

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately GBP 18.95 for adults and GBP 10 for children
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 20.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, Eurocard, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

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

Lumley Castle Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 587 out of 970 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 253 out of 970 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 90 out of 970 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 970 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 970 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
WOW!!!!
We stayed inside the castle and wow!!! It is beautiful. The room was spotless clean annd very comfortable. Every member of staff were polite and friendly. This place is amazing and I cannot wait to return
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ronnie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff were really friendly and rooms are clean and comfy defo will be back
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a fab stay as a treat for my 7 yr old granddaughter, who really felt like a princess 💕
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing food, in a fascinating premises with friendly service, all at a good price
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Kamal

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

ANNE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely authentic castle
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024