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Within easy driving distance of Newcastle, Durham and Sunderland, the magnificent spectacle of Lumley Castle has dominated the County Durham landscape for over 630 years. Surrounded by beautiful parklands overlooking the River Wear and Durham County Cricket Ground, the castle is a Grade I listed monument to a bygone age of chivalry and honour. The hotel boasts 71 luxurious and uniquely designed bedrooms – elegant drapes, four poster beds, feature baths, rooms with stunning views and complimentary Wi-Fi internet. Dine in the splendor of the newly refurbished Knights Restaurant, offering seasonal Al a Carte Menu's and an extensive selection of fine wines to complement your meal (table reservations are essential). Indulge in a sumptuous afternoon tea, relax and unwind in the also, newly refurbished Library Bar, or choose an intimate private dining experience. Lumley Castle is also the first and only historic site in the UK to have its own Escape Room – Lily of Lumley – a truly immersive and thrilling Escape experience. The hotel is ideally located to explore the North East of England and more, being just 11 miles south of Newcastle, 8.1 miles north of Durham and 12 miles west of Sunderland.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish, Buffet

Free parking available at the hotel


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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 single bed
1 double bed
1 double bed
1 double bed
1 double bed
1 double bed
2 single beds
Bedroom
1 double bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
1 double bed
1 double bed
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Sustainability
This property has 1 third-party sustainability certification.

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.2
Facilities
8.7
Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
9.0
Value for money
8.6
Location
9.3
Free WiFi
8.4

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Colin
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Fantastic staff - friendly, welcoming, chatty, professional. If you want any local knowledge, just ask them, they will help you to the ends of the earth! Lovely setting, slightly quirky features with lots of history. Excellent food, great breakfast.
  • Mandy
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Loved the olde world charm of staying in a castle The staff were great and nothing was too much trouble
  • Larry
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The atmosphere and decoration of place was excellent
  • Lee
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Unique place to stay, central to going to local areas great base. Nice and quiet peaceful surroundings.
  • Lucy
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Fabulous castle, wonderful setting. Friendly staff, amazing breakfast. This is the third time I have stayed here, great value too
  • Emma
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    This is such a lovely quirky place to stay, the room was lovely and stocked with teas, coffees and coffee pods. We stayed in a courtyard room which had a small garden on the opposite side, it was really peaceful and such a warm cosy room. The...
  • Christine
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The bar food and breakfast were both very good. The room was well furnished, warm, comfortable and quiet.
  • David
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    This is a grade II listed castle so no double glazing, but I would not expect it either, they do supply an electric fire if needed. Only one night but liked it, it's a castle or as near dawn it, I. Keeping with its title, breakfast great...
  • Di
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The whole ambience from driving in to leaving was breathtaking. The service from booking, exchanging requests to leaving was exceptional. Especially loved the hidden door to Narnia room!! Number 50!!
  • Alastair
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Amazing place full of character, lots of fun nooks and crannies to explore. Restaurant is really nice, good food and lovely friendly staff. In fact overall it was the staff that stand out as the best thing about Lumley castle, everyone was so...

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • The Knights Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      British
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Facilities of Lumley Castle Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.7

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Free WiFi
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath

Bedroom

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet

View

  • View

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle

Room Amenities

  • Clothes rack

Activities

  • Live music/performance
    Additional charge
  • Themed dinner nights
    Additional charge
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge

Living Area

  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • Telephone
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Restaurant

Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Accessible parking

Reception services

  • Invoice provided
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • 24-hour front desk

Entertainment and family services

  • Babysitting/child services
    Additional charge

Cleaning services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Trouser press
    Additional charge
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Business facilities

  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box

General

  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Carpeted
  • Heating
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Wake up service/Alarm clock

Languages spoken

  • English

House rules
Lumley Castle Hotel takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 15:00 to 21:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 08:30 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 1 year are welcome.

Children 13 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

The number of extra beds allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no cots available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that due to limited table numbers at The Black Knight restaurant we kindly ask that you book a table as early as possible.

Lumley castle courtyard classic rooms are the only room type that are pet friendly within the hotel as we only have limited availability for pet friendly rooms please check with reservations first before booking. Our pet friendly rooms are 2 single rooms and 2 courtyard classics.

Please inform Lumley Castle Hotel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

FAQs about Lumley Castle Hotel

  • Lumley Castle Hotel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Live music/performance
    • Themed dinner nights

  • Room options at Lumley Castle Hotel include:

    • Single
    • Double
    • Twin
    • Suite

  • Lumley Castle Hotel has 1 restaurant:

    • The Knights Restaurant

  • Guests staying at Lumley Castle Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.3).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Full English/Irish
    • Buffet
    • À la carte

  • The prices at Lumley Castle Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Lumley Castle Hotel is 0.8 miles from the centre of Chester-le-Street. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Lumley Castle Hotel is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.