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Lumley Castle Hotel

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

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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 NT$2,161
NT$2,593 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 23 - Nov 24

Room options

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Courtyard Classic Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Courtyard Classic Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(53 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Courtyard Superior Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Courtyard Superior Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
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
(22 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Castle Feature room | 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
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Electric kettle
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Single Room | 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
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Electric kettle
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Courtyard Feature room | 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
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Electric kettle
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Castle Twin Room | 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
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Electric kettle
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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The Bishops Suite | 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
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Electric kettle
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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The King James Suite | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

The King James Suite

Highlights

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

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

Suite

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the neighborhood

Map
Ropery Lane, Chester-le-Street, England, DH3 4NX

What's nearby

  • Lumley Castle - 1 min walk - 0.2 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
  • St. James' Park - 16 min drive - 20.3 km

Getting around

  • Chester-le-Street Station - 4 min drive
  • South Hylton Station - 21 min drive
  • Newcastle Intl. Airport (NCL) - 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
  • ‪The Butcher's Arms - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Lumley Castle Hotel

Upscale historic hotel
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 center.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), tour/ticket assistance, and smoke-free premises
  • Luggage storage, a banquet hall, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews say great things about the breakfast and helpful staff
Room features
All 73 rooms include comforts such as free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Shower/tub combinations, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • Electric kettles, heating, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 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 center
  • 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.
  • Elevator
  • 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
  • Smoking not allowed

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 available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately GBP 23.95 for adults and 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 2025/11/22, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lumley Castle Hotel on 2025/11/23 start from NT$2,161, 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?

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?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Lumley Castle Hotel located?

Situated in Chester-le-Street, this historic hotel is steps from Lumley Castle and 3 mi (4.8 km) from Pelaw Grange Greyhound Stadium. Birtley Golf Club and Herrington Country Park are also within 6 mi (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

8.0

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.2

Eco-friendliness

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 647 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 219 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 93 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 1003 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bev

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall great. Beautiful surroundings, amazing breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beds comfortable easy parking
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

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

Maria

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

10/10 Excellent

AnnMarie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We thoughly enjoyed our stay at Lumley castle
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were excellent. They were efficient, professional and friendly. The room was spotless.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Iris

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

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

Gerald

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

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

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

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

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