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4.8 out of 5

"A beautiful, historic property with cosy rooms and tasty breakfast. Good value. " More

By a verified traveller on Wed 03 Jul 2024

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Castle Twin Room

Bed Count 2 Twin Beds Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Courtyard State Room

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Castle State Room

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

The Bishops Suite

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Single Room

Bed Count 1 Twin Bed Maximum Occupancy 1 Max

The King James Suite

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Hotel Description

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the breakfast at Lumley Castle Hotel. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Lumley Castle. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus a restaurant.

  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast served weekends for a fee
  • Services include a concierge, tour or ticket assistance and luggage storage
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the clean guestrooms
  • Steps from Lumley Castle and 12 minutes by car from Durham University

Lumley Castle Hotel ratings based on 4 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
4.8 out of 5 5.0 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 5.0 out of 5.0
Service & staff 5.0 out of 5.0
Room comfort 4.5 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 4.5 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for Lumley Castle Hotel

Everyone (1) Couples (2) Family (1)
5 out of 5
A beautiful, historic property with cosy rooms and tasty breakfast. Good value.

Posted by on 3 Jul 2024

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Comment from Hotel Management

3 Jul 2024 by Reception

Evening Rachel, Thank you for such a positive review, I hope you consider staying with us again in the future. Kind regardsAndrew W

4 out of 5
Great property and surroundings very agreeable for a romantic stay

Posted by on 27 Feb 2019

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5 out of 5
Exquisite setting.The staff are lovely meals and a good wine list with sensible prices.

Posted by , from South Africa. on 15 Sep 2018

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5 out of 5

Lumley Castle

Having stayed at Lumley Castle before this return visit was again a great experience, the castle is wonderful

Posted by , from Northallerton on 2 Apr 2018

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Property Features

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

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking

Free self parking

Transport

  • Train station: Chester-le-Street Station (2.3 km / 1.4 mi)
  • Parking: Free self parking

Room Amenities

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.

  • In-room dining (limited hours)
  • Flat-screen television
  • Coffee maker
  • Combined shower/bath
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Hairdryer
  • Safe
  • Toiletries (free)
  • Telephone
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Heating

Food & Drink

For a fee, guests can enjoy a cooked-to-order breakfast on weekends from 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM.

Lumley Castle Hotel has a restaurant on site.

Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Accessibility

If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

  • Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
  • Check-in time ends at anytime
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18

Special check-in instructions:

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 11 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 20.0 per night.

Pet Policy

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Policies

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.

  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Security system
  • Staffed front desk
  • Contactless check-in is available
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Smoke detector
  • Debit cards
  • Online penalty collection
  • Contactless check-out is available

Fees

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.

Hotel Names

  • 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
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