Name: Lumley Castle Hotel
Address: Chester-Le-Street, Chester-le-Street, DH3 4NX, United Kingdom, Chester-Le-Street, Durham, DH3 4NX, UK
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $97 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 8.8

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Hotel Lumley Castle Hotel

Chester-Le-Street, Chester-le-Street, DH3 4NX, United Kingdom –

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*8.9* Lumley Castle: only 1 minute away! (200 feet by foot)

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We enjoyed relaxation in the Library in the evening over wine and light snacks as well Afternoon Tea. Even though it was a rainy evening had a nice walk about the grounds. Upon departing we both remarked that a return visit was a must.

Richard

United States of America

Immense room size and friendly staff. Will return for a fourth time next year

Claudius

United States of America

The food was wonderful, the ambiance and environment was entertaining and despite its size, cosy and comfortable.

Elizabeth

Australia

breakfast was excellent and the location was superb. The bed was super comfortable.

Stephen

Canada

The room was nice but there wasn't much to the Castle.

Laura

United States of America

The setting was pleasant as we were able to walk along the river and in woodland. It was lovely to sit and have a drink in the courtyard.

Anne

United Kingdom

The location was ideal for the cricket ground. Courtyard room was small but very comfortable and shower was powerful

Lisa

United Kingdom

It’s an actual castle! Very cool, with excellent food, service and ambiance. England hotels do not have air conditioning so beware if you are traveling during hot conditions. Our second floor room was hot and even with fans it took to the middle of the night for the temp to become tolerable.

James

United States of America

The premises themselves are stunning. The bed was very comfortable

Brian

United Kingdom

The hotel manager was amazing! And we loved our room upstairs, which was very private and comfortable.

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United States of America

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9.2

Excellent location!
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What guests loved the most:
“We enjoyed relaxation in the Library in the evening over wine and light snacks as well Afternoon Tea. Even though it was a rainy evening had a nice walk about the grounds.”

Richard United States of America
“Immense room size and friendly staff. Will return for a fourth time next year”

Claudius United States of America
“The food was wonderful, the ambiance and environment was entertaining and despite its size, cosy and comfortable.”

Elizabeth Australia
“breakfast was excellent and the location was superb. The bed was super comfortable.”

Stephen Canada
“The room was nice but there wasn't much to the Castle.”

Laura United States of America
“The setting was pleasant as we were able to walk along the river and in woodland. It was lovely to sit and have a drink in the courtyard.”

Anne United Kingdom
“The location was ideal for the cricket ground. Courtyard room was small but very comfortable and shower was powerful”

Lisa United Kingdom
“It’s an actual castle! Very cool, with excellent food, service and ambiance. England hotels do not have air conditioning so beware if you are traveling during hot conditions.”

James United States of America
“The premises themselves are stunning. The bed was very comfortable”

Brian United Kingdom
“The hotel manager was amazing! And we loved our room upstairs, which was very private and comfortable.”

Guest United States of America

Within easy driving distance of Newcastle, Durham and Sunderland, the magnificent spectacle of Lumley Castle has dominated the County Durham landscape for over 600 years.

Surrounded by beautiful parklands overlooking the River Wear and Durham County Cricket Ground, the castle is a magnificent monument to a bygone age of chivalry and honor. The hotel features 74 luxurious rooms with attached bathroom, with complimentary Wi-Fi internet. Dine in the splendor of the Black Knight restaurant, offering varied cuisine and a 3-course table d’hôte menu (table reservations are essential).

The hotel is ideally located to explore the North East of England and more, being just 11 mi south of Newcastle, 8.1 mi north of Durham and 12 mi west of Sunderland.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Good for couples – they rated the facilities 8.6 for two-person stays.

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Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

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Breakfast Info

Full English/Irish, Buffet

Free WiFi
Guests consistently rate the WiFi as excellent

Free parking available at the hotel

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Hotel surroundings

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Restaurants & Markets *

Fat Buddha Durham Restaurant
7.4 miles
Nandos Restaurant
7.5 miles

Natural Beauty *

Beamish Open Air Museum Mountain
6 miles
Durham City Mountain
7 miles
Durham Cathedral Mountain
7.4 miles

Closest Airports *

Newcastle Airport
14.1 miles
Durham Tees Valley Airport
24.3 miles

All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

What Travelers Love About This Location

“The castle and grounds were picturesque. The room was beautiful and clean. The bed exceeded all expectations. The staff were kind and very helpful. The entertai...”

Karina

United Kingdom

9.0

“Authentic experience of staying in a castle, very friendly and helpful staff.”

Lilaclinds111

United Kingdom

9.5

“Location, quietness, aspect, beautiful building.”

Nigel

United Kingdom

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1 Restaurant On Site

Black Knight Restaurant

Food: British

Menu: À la carte

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3:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Check-out

1:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Children & Beds

Children over 1 are welcome.

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1 - 2 years	Can use a crib when requested	FREE
1 - 2 years	Can use an extra bed when requested	£20 per child, per night
3 - 12 years	Can use an extra bed when requested	£20 per child, per night

This property doesn't offer cribs.

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All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Lumley Castle Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

Due to limited table numbers at The Black Knight restaurant, please book a table as early as possible.

Room options at Lumley Castle Hotel include:
- Double
- Single
- Twin
Check-in at Lumley Castle Hotel is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.
The prices at Lumley Castle Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
The payment methods and timing of payment may vary. However, Lumley Castle Hotel accepts the following payment methods:
- JCB
- China UnionPay
- Discover
- iDEAL
- Booking.com Wallet
- Mastercard
- PayPal
- Apple Pay
- Diners Club
- Visa
- American Express
Guests staying at Lumley Castle Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.7).

Breakfast option(s) include:
- Full English/Irish
- Buffet
Lumley Castle Hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Golf course (within 2 miles)
- Themed dinners
Lumley Castle Hotel has 1 restaurants:
- Black Knight Restaurant
The following parking options are available to guests staying at Lumley Castle Hotel (subject to availability):
- Parking
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Secure parking
- Accessible parking
In total, there are 133 rooms at Lumley Castle Hotel.

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“We enjoyed relaxation in the Library in the evening over wine and light snacks as well Afternoon Tea. Even though it was a rainy evening had a nice walk about the grounds. Upon departing we both remarked that a return visit was a must.”

“It’s an actual castle! Very cool, with excellent food, service and ambiance. England hotels do not have air conditioning so beware if you are traveling during hot conditions. Our second floor room was hot and even with fans it took to the middle of the night for the temp to become tolerable.”

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Reviewed: October 22, 2019

Barbara
United Kingdom
10

“A very memorable stay for my partners 60th birthday.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
We were asked if we wanted to have a drink in the lounge before food. We said no but then left at our table without menu, drink or food. We asked about 20minutes later if we could have a menu
Richard 11 room was excellent. Hotel building was beautiful

Stayed in October 2019
Reviewed: October 22, 2019

Laura
United Kingdom
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing. It was perfect.
Absolutely amazing place

Stayed in October 2019
Reviewed: October 22, 2019

Seggy
United Kingdom
9.6

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Great staff. Lovely setting.

Stayed in October 2019
Reviewed: October 21, 2019

Andrew
United Kingdom
10

“A fantastic place to visit”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The bed was very comfy. The food was very good and the historic building is an amazing place to stay

Stayed in October 2019
Reviewed: October 21, 2019

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6.7

Pleasant
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Disappointed the rooms were not in the castle itself.... unless I missed that information at the time of booking. The pillows were uncomfortable, and although nice to look at at first glance, not as glamorous as depicted in the website photographs. The room was certainly not worth the going rate ( it was an upgrade for an additional £20). Great initiative used to create a faux four poster bed though which has provided my husband with a few ideas of what to do with plastic piping! Staff were amazing. Evening meal in restaurant very good if not a little pricey. Castle itself is lovely though the small entrance ( with an explanation provided on the wall) doesn’t sell itself with pride. Main entrance should be used for it’s truly amazing. Shame room wasn’t in the castle itself as I would have consider it to be on par with Edinburgh’s The Witchery minus the pipes! Would stay again but the rooms rate needs to be hugely reviewed.
The castle is stunning. Beautiful building full of history.

Stayed in October 2019
Reviewed: October 17, 2019

Richard
United States of America
9.2

“We felt that we should have booked for a several day stay.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
no complaints...loved every minute of our stay...next time we will make it longer.
We enjoyed relaxation in the Library in the evening over wine and light snacks as well Afternoon Tea. Even though it was a rainy evening had a nice walk about the grounds. Upon departing we both remarked that a return visit was a must.

Stayed in October 2019
Reviewed: October 17, 2019

Karina
United Kingdom
9.0

“We enjoyed our stay and will be returning.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
We paid for both mornings to have breakfast. The first morning we were waiting nearly an hour after we ordered. When the breakfast eventually arrived it was for the wrong table. Another 10 minutes passed and when our order did arrive it was wrong. We didn’t pay for the next morning and ate somewhere else. The hot water tap in our bathroom kept turning off and was quite annoying.
The castle and grounds were picturesque. The room was beautiful and clean. The bed exceeded all expectations. The staff were kind and very helpful. The entertainment was fantastic especially the Elizabethan banquet and the escape room. Fantastic 1st year Anniversary and thank you to the staff for our card. Lovely touch.

Stayed in October 2019
Reviewed: October 16, 2019

Kevin
United Kingdom
8.8

“A different sort of Hotel, a unique experience, well worth a visit”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Stayed 3 nights
Different part of the hotel are separate but that's all part of the charm
Totally unique Hotel well worth a visit

Stayed in October 2019
Reviewed: October 16, 2019

Laura
United Kingdom

4 helpful votes
8.8

“Amazing place to stay”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Our room was a little bit small and dark, but as the hotel is a castle this might be expected! The furnishings and carpet were a bit tired. The shower room extracter fan wasn't working.
The communal areas were lovely and very atmospheric. We liked the bar area and the restaurant. Our meal was fantastic, we'd definitely like to eat there again some day. All of the staff we encountered were very friendly and helpful. Perfect location too.

Stayed in September 2019
Reviewed: October 16, 2019

Rebecca
United Kingdom
10

“This was a birthday surprise for my partner and he absolutely loved it!!! 10/10 for me!!!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing needs improving it was simply perfect.
It’s wonderful how the original features have not been comprised whilst making this beautiful castle into a Hotel, you really do feel like you have gone back in time. It was such a pleasure to spend a night in the castle, a wonderful memory that will stay with us forever! The staff cannot do enough for you even down to a choice of pillows!! And the food is simple exquisite.

Stayed in October 2019
Reviewed: October 16, 2019

Michael
United Kingdom
7.5

“Quirky place to stay!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 1 night
Some areas look a little tired and the limited choice of food on the room-service menue.
The old-world charm of the Castle rooms.

Stayed in October 2019
Reviewed: October 15, 2019

Anonymous
United Kingdom
6.3

“Staff & Building were good, spoilt by the average food.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Stayed 1 night
Food was only adequate, First choice (duck) was not available, alternate (lamb) tasteless. Portions on the small side.

Stayed in October 2019
Reviewed: October 14, 2019

Gavin
United Kingdom
5.8

“This is the second time I've stayed at Lumley but the most recent fell short of the first.”
- • Business trip
- • Group
- • Stayed 1 night
Wanted Dinner at the hotel but due to group corporate clients it was either very early or very late. Went for the early option but found to be the only people in the restaurant for the first 30 minutes. Normal restaurant was moved temporarily and the alternative wasn't obvious and took some finding. Found the food average quality and not much of it but very expensive for what it was particularly by North East standards. Room was small but comfortable but floor towel for shower was damp on arrival.
Found the staff generally friendly. Check in was efficient. Location not far from A1M was great for the morning after get away. Its a pretty atmospheric if you want something slightly different but uneven floors and steps probably make it more difficult for elderly or infirm.

Stayed in October 2019
Reviewed: October 14, 2019

Claudius
United States of America
10

“I am always thrown into a fabulous world every time I get here.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Immense room size and friendly staff. Will return for a fourth time next year

Stayed in October 2019
Reviewed: October 13, 2019

Kevin
United Kingdom
9.6

“Excellent would recommend for a romantic night , queen anne room recommend”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Portion sizes on food bit small for price .
Excellent hotel very old ,and definitely a spiritual presence there, breakfast and evening meal really nice good quality.

Stayed in October 2019

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