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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
Terrace/patio
1 bedroom, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Restaurant
1 bedroom, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
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
The current price is RM306
RM367 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov

Room options

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Courtyard Classic Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(52 reviews)

Highlights

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

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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
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
In-room safe
  • 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
(21 reviews)

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Castle Feature room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)

Highlights

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

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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
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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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
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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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
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

The Bishops Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

The King James Suite

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

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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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 (Wetherspoon) - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Whitehill Pub - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Lambton Arms Hotel - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Red Lantern Chinese Take Away - ‬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), meeting rooms and a 24-hour front desk
  • A lift, a front desk safe and laundry 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

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3 Nov - 4 Nov
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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 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

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 21 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lumley Castle Hotel on 16 Nov 2025 start from RM 305.84, excluding 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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Reviews

Lumley Castle Hotel Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.0

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.2

Eco-friendliness

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 637 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 225 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 95 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 1001 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful property, friendly staff and lovely food
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff are superb and whole stay was excellent in every aspect!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roseanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel and breakfast fantastic,,,we will be back😀
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Iris

Liked: Amenities
Very clean and staff excellent all good
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

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

10/10 Excellent

Lorna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice breakfast with lovely attentive staff. Beautiful grand old building.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We loved our room, and the castle state rooms and grounds were beautiful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place been 3 times this year !! Will go again !!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is full of character and charm. If you want 21st century amenities stay at a Holiday Inn. If you want a memorable place, stay here.
Stayed 1 night 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

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient parking.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, good experience all round! Went on the arranged tour of the castle, phil was excellent, made the whole experience worth while.
Stayed 3 nights 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

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property and great food and service in the library bar. Our room was in the annex buildings. Felt a little dated but perfectly fine for a couple of nights stay. Would come again.
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

Ross

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

10/10 Excellent

Engin

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

Great place to stay

Really cozy hotel, the room was very comfortable and the staff were incredibly kind.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 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

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The buildings are unique, and so is the hospitality. Nothing is too much trouble. The staff are well trained, professional yet friendly. The food choice and quality is outstanding. We would not hesitate to stay again. Thank you Lumley Castle Hotel!!
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

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

8/10 Good

robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Food in bar had to eat from very low table
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gordon

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

8/10 Good

Flo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Just somewhat difficult getting from a to b. Bedroom small and bed too high for me.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 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