Lumley Castle Hotel

4.0 star property
Historic hotel with 24-hour front desk and restaurant
your current months are February, 2025 and March, 2025.
February 2025
March 2025

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Property grounds
Single Room
Lobby
Courtyard Superior Room
Castle State Room

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
The price is NZ$166
includes taxes & fees
3 Feb - 4 Feb

Explore the area

Map
Ropery Lane, Chester-le-Street, England, DH3 4NX
  • Lumley Castle
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Pelaw Grange Greyhound Stadium
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Penshaw Monument
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Newcastle (NCL-Newcastle Intl.)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Room options

Castle Twin Room

Highlights

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

Courtyard State Room

Highlights

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

Courtyard Classic Room

Highlights

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

Courtyard Superior Room

Highlights

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

Castle Classic Room

Highlights

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

The King James Suite

Highlights

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

Castle Superior Room

Highlights

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

The Bishops Suite

Highlights

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

Castle State Room

Highlights

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

Single Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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About the area

Chester-le-Street

At Lumley Castle Hotel you'll be steps from Lumley Castle and 4.8 km (3 mi) from Pelaw Grange Greyhound Stadium. Highlights at this historic hotel include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .This smoke-free hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a business centre and concierge services. Added amenities include laundry facilities, a 24-hour front desk and a library. Cooked-to-order breakfast is available at weekends between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM. .In proximity to this 4-property class Chester-le-Street hotel you'll find St. James' Park.

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 (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

Historic hotel with 24-hour front desk and restaurant
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A business centre 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
  • Conference 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
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Lumley Castle Hotel offers 73 accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. This Chester-le-Street hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English

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

  • Weekend cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: GBP 18.95 for adults and GBP 10 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

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • 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

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.

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: from approximately GBP 18.95 for adults and from 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 all accommodation.

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

What is the cancellation policy at Lumley Castle Hotel?

Lumley Castle Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Lumley Castle Hotel?

As of 22 Jan 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lumley Castle Hotel on 3 Feb 2025 start from NZ$166.07, 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.

Is parking available at Lumley Castle Hotel?

Yep, Lumley Castle Hotel has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Lumley Castle Hotel?

The closest beach to Lumley Castle Hotel is Whitburn Sands (15.4 km).

Does Lumley Castle Hotel serve breakfast?

Yep, visitors are hooked on the cooked-to-order brekkie here! Available at weekends between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM, this is the perfect spot to fuel up for a day of adventure.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Lumley Castle Hotel?

No, Lumley Castle Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Lumley Castle Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Lumley Castle Hotel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Lumley Castle Hotel?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Lumley Castle Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 614 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 252 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 92 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 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 Excellent

Stewart

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Bit of a let down
Business trip got there late left early
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Jade

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was our 2nd visit to Lumley Castle. We stayed in the courtyard again, but this time the room was on the ground floor. It was a much better room for us, my partner struggled with how dusty the room was last time as it had ceiling beams, this room had less places for it to collect so his allergies weren't triggered. Its a great place to stay, the staff are hardworking and friendly. The breakfast is fresh and hot. Theres plenty of parking, and its a fairly quiet place to stay. You can hear floorboards creaking when people are walking around but thats about it. We'll definitely be back as its such as good base to go exploring.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Francesca

Travelled with partner
Room was ok. Fire doors very noisy in the courtyard and kept banging. Reception wasnt there when we arrived after our wedding.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Jalal

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Absolutely loved it!
Fantastic experience, lovely staff, really clean. Loved hanging out with Poppet!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

KNJ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great weekend stay
We had a win he'll couple of days here in beautiful surroundings. Food was great and room was perfect. All service was friendly and excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

IRENE

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Loved the location and the building itself. Staff service was really excellent and we enjoyed the food we had: breakfast, dinner and sharing platter in the bar. Our room was clean and serviced daily but the bathroom was really in need of attention. There was mould in parts of the shower, and it all looked rather tired and worn.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

James, Mt Pleasent

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Castle Suite is amazing, this room is so comfy and the castle so genuine, normally I walk around the historic castles but to call one home for a night is brilliant.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A hidden gem
Brilliant friendly and helpful staff and the wonderfully atmospheric setting of a genuine castle made for a memorable and enjoyable stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Very cool and unique place, loved the period dated decor, the staff was very friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely room, spacious, comfy bed definitely recommend this hotel. Only thing I was disappointed with was limited bar meals after 5pm for vegetarians. I think sandwich options need to extended so available in the evenings.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The castle is full of character and homely will definitely stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheila

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

10/10 Excellent

Sheila

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

JoAnn

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We added a trip to stay at Lumley Castle at the end of our Scotland trip because of the similarity to our last name. I'm so glad we did. We stayed in a State Bedroom in the Castle. Because they had no events scheduled for the night we were there we were allowed to explore. It is so well preserved. It was a magical place. One of the staff, Jack took his break to give us a small tour and tell us some ghost stories. The bar was welcoming, High Tea was all we wanted it to be and dinner was excellent. Our trip to the castle was one of the highlights of our trip. I would suggest getting a cab or uber from the train station to the castle. Its quite a walk.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Pat

Travelled with partner
If you fancy sleeping like a medieval king or queen then this is the place for you. We were in a room up umpteen concrete steps and then a narrow concrete spiral staircase to a room smelling of cigarettes and dull as hell. Not for me, left a day early. Seriously if you have mobility problems get a court yard room
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Francis

Travelled with partner
We liked the setting and the look of the castle we thought the breakfast was very good and also the staff were very Welcoming and Helpful . We felt the room was very tired looking, we were very cold in the room and had to resort to sitting with the fan heater on that was in the wardrobe , not Really acceptable for 2024 but we had very pleasant stay non the less .
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel and the food was amazing
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Pauline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The ambience of the proper, the look of it and the friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

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