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Lumley Castle Hotel

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

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Traditional stone building with a central entrance and manicured garden.
Relax in a classic bedroom with a four-poster bed and ornate headboard.
Enjoy a warm and inviting dining experience in this elegantly appointed space, featuring a long table set with comfortable leather chairs and beautiful artwork.
Traditional room with a sofa, armchair, and ornate tapestry.
Escape to a serene garden oasis with a well-maintained lawn, vibrant flowers, and a decorative structure.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
The current price is NZ$162
includes taxes & fees
20 July - 21 July

Room options

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Castle Twin Room

Castle Twin Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Courtyard Feature room

Courtyard Feature room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Courtyard Classic Room

Courtyard Classic Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(37 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Courtyard Superior Room

Courtyard Superior Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath 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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Suite

Suite

Highlights

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

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The King James Suite

The King James Suite

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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The Bishops Suite

The Bishops Suite

Highlights

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

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Castle Feature room

Castle Feature room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Single Room

Single Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
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About the area

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

  • Chester-le-Street Station - 4 min drive
  • South Hylton Station - 21 min drive
  • Newcastle (NCL-Newcastle Intl.) - 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 centre.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), laundry services and tour/ticket information
  • A banquet hall, a gift shop and concierge services
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the breakfast and helpful staff
Room features
All 73 rooms boast comforts such as free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Shower/bath combinations, free toiletries and hairdryers
  • Electric kettles, heating and daily housekeeping

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 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 centre
  • 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.
  • Lift
  • 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 and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

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.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: from approximately GBP 23.95 for adults and from 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 does it cost to stay at Lumley Castle Hotel?

As of 15 Jul 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lumley Castle Hotel on 20 Jul 2025 start from NZ$161.87, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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?

Checkout 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 miles (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. 631 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 231 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 94 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 1000 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

No ghosts. But exceptional historic charm and romance. The food was excellent and the room was quirky and unique.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 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

6/10

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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10

Food is a little disappointing but otherwise amazing
Stayed 1 night in Jun 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

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.
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

Fantastic couple of nights away in a beautiful and romantic setting... staff, food, facilities and location all wonderful. Will definitely be returning.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Very nice
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

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

10/10

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

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

10/10

Brilliant stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 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

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

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

10/10

Fantastic can’t fault
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10

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