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Lumley Castle Hotel
County Durham
DH3 4NX
Tel: +44 0191 389 1111
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Guide Prices
- Number of Rooms / Units
- 71
| Room / Unit Type | Capacity | Room / Unit Tariff* |
|---|---|---|
| Castle Feature Double en suite | 2 | £149.00 per room (breakfast included) |
| Double en suite Courtyard Room | 2 | £99.00 per room (breakfast included) |
| Single en suite | 1 | £79.00 per room (breakfast included) |
| Suite | 2 | £349.00 per room (breakfast included) |
*As a guide, prices are per room per night for hotels, guest houses, B&Bs and serviced apartments and per week for self-catering accommodation.
Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.
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Gradings
- 4 AA Stars
Awards
- Regional and Miscellaneous
TasteDurham Highest Quality Assured and Local Produce Champion 2019 - Regional and Miscellaneous
TripAdvisor Travellers Choice Awards 2025 2025
TripAdvisor
- Service
- Value
- Cleanliness
- Location
- Excellent1959
- Very Good828
- Average469
- Poor226
- Terrible128
Recent Reviews:
- Tracy JVery disappointing
Wednesday, 22nd October 2025Shabby room ,badly repaired rusty mark in bath .supposed to be evening dinner 2 course included but was told we would have to pay for one sweet , sausage missing off breakfast even though customers... Read full review - Ali YCastle tour highly recommended
Wednesday, 22nd October 2025Spent a couple of very enjoyable hours at the castle this morning doing the guided tour with Phil. It was very interesting to learn about this history and see parts of the castle not readily... Read full review - lesley2484Lovely hotel but a really bad experience. We won't be returning!
Wednesday, 22nd October 2025Had a 2 night stay, arrived early evening only to be told dinner is fully booked so had a bar meal instead. Had to book an early breakfast slot as all later ones had gone! Stayed in a castle room... Read full review
Facilities
Other
- Open
Accessibility
- Access Statement - Please see below
Bookable Product Facilities
- Colour television in all bedrooms
- Four poster beds available
- Ground floor bedrooms available
- Hairdryer in all bedrooms
- Non smoking rooms available
- Tea & coffee making facilities in all bedrooms
- Telephone in all bedrooms
Catering
- Additional meal details
- Cater for vegetarians
- Groups: Coach Group Coffee/Meal Stop
- Room service
- Serve breakfast
- Serve evening meal
- Serve lunch
Children & Infants
- Accept children (Minimum age) - 0
- Cot
- Facilities for children
- Food/Bottle Warming Available
- Highchair
Leisure Facilities
- Access to golf course
Parking & Transport
- Car parking
- Coach Drop Off / Pick Up Point
- Coach Parking Onsite
- On site parking
Payment Methods
- American Express accepted
- MasterCard accepted
- Visa accepted
Provider Facilities
- 24 hr return laundry service
- Accept coach parties
- Available for wedding receptions
- Business facilities (eg. Fax/ modem)
- Central heating throughout
- Conference facilities
- Event venue
- Garden/patio for guests use
- Ironing facilities
- Licenced for civil marriages
- Lift
- Night porter
- Real log/coal fires
- Regular evening entertainment
- Separate guests' lounge
- Welcome single sex groups, eg stag/hen parties
Provider Features
- Castle
- Film or TV location
- Haunted
- In countryside
- In town/city centre
- Non smoking establishment
- Of historic, literary or architectural interest
- WiFi Available
Target Markets
- Aim to attract conferences and business meetings
- Cyclists Welcome
- Marketed as gay friendly
- Marketed as green/environmentally friendly
- Marketed to any other specialist market
- Special provisions for cyclists - Can store cycles on request.
- Special provisions for lone female travellers
- Special provisions for walkers
- Walkers Welcome
Travel & Trade
- Commission/net rates apply
- Free accommodation for coach driver
- Group discounts available
- Packed lunches available
- Room/unit allocations available
- Wi-fi available
Access Information
Opening Times
| Open New Year |
|---|
| 2025 (1 Jan 2025 - 30 Dec 2026) |
|---|
Map & Directions
Road Directions
Follow A1(M) Take junction 63 signposted Riverside and Chester-le-Street, Lumley Castle Hotel.
Public Transport Directions
Durham Station. Five miles north of A167. Chester-le-Street station one mile from the hotel.
Highlights...
Lumley Castle - Knight's Restaurant, Chester-le-StreetThe elegant setting and superb food on offer in our award winning Knights Restaurant make it a popular choice for diners from far and wide. Subtle lighting, lavish furnishings, unobtrusive yet attentive service makes the Knights Restaurant truly memorable. Our menu offers classical dishes with an…
Afternoon Tea at Lumley Castle, Chester-le-StreetEnjoy delicious Afternoon Teas in our splendid surroundings. Served daily in our Library Bar and Knights Restaurant.
On busier occasions this may also be served in one of our knights restaurant, or a grand state room. Weather permitting, this can be served in our castle’s inner courtyard…
Weddings at Lumley Castle Hotel, Chester-le-StreetEvery big day should be unique. Whether you want the largest and grandest of affairs or something more intimate with those closest, we have a range of castle wedding venues to suit your needs.
Lumley Castle Hotel is perfectly suited for all your heart desires.
Afternoon Tea at Lumley Castle, Chester-le-StreetEnjoy one of our delicious Afternoon Teas in our splendid surroundings. Served daily in our Library Bar and Knights Restaurant.
On busier occasions this may also be served in one of our grand state rooms and during the summer months, this can be served in our castle’s inner courtyard.
