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Lumley Castle Hotel

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

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Property grounds
Castle Feature room
Terrace/patio
Suite
Restaurant
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
The current price is €74
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct

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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
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin 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
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Courtyard Classic Room

Courtyard Classic Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(48 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board
  • 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
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
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
(20 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Suite

Suite

Highlights

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

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The King James Suite

The King James Suite

Highlights

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

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The Bishops Suite

The Bishops Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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Castle Feature room

Castle Feature room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Single Room

Single Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
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About the area

Chester-le-Street is home to Lumley Castle Hotel. Beamish Open Air Museum and St. James' Park are notable landmarks, and if an activity is on the agenda, check out Quayside. Adventure Valley and Beamish Adventure Park are also worth visiting.
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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
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Wild Bean Café - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Whitehill Pub - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Lambton Arms Hotel - ‬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), concierge services and a 24-hour front desk
  • A banquet hall, a front desk safe and tour/ticket information
  • 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

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 at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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 17 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lumley Castle Hotel on 1 Oct 2025 start from €73.60, 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. 647 out of 1018 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 230 out of 1018 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 97 out of 1018 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 1018 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 1018 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Amenities
Very pleasant stay, excellent food
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bev

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fab place
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jess

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The castle accomodation staff and the castle itself was absolutely amazing the staff kia bonnie and shaun were amazing as were all the other staff .really enjoyed the whole holiday and will be returning in the very near future
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gerald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious, welcoming, very interesting, unique castle atmosphere, spacious rooms
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The building creaks as its old but otherwise excellent
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ross

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel and a wonderful stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

SHAUN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place would go back only let down bathroom was tired
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Felicity

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here to experience a castle stay and we were not disappointed!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

JUDITH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed in the castle. Lift only to the 1st floor. Enjoyed tea and breakfast. Also did the castle tour. Excellent guide. Purchased the
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gordon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Historic - staff very friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lois

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wifi was good, food was delicious. Nothing to dislike!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Glenn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great for 1 night. Loved the randomness of staying in a castle. Front dwsk staff were super friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel in a historic castle, with an excellent restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jilda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elspeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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

6/10 Okay

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Difficult access to our castle room. Room dark due to curtains being on hooks because curtain pole was missing. Crack in bathroom basin which caused floor to be wet due to leak from basin. Some staff a little abrupt but mostly helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mr Bradley W

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A beautiful venue. Lovely restaurant and bar facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 :-)
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic hotel, lots of charm and a very good price! Breakfast was also excellent. Fully recommend.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 Excellent

Kirsty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025