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 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

  • 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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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
1 double bed
Bedroom 2
2 single beds
1 double bed
1 double bed
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Sustainability

This property has 1 third-party sustainability certification.
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Guests who stayed here loved

Andy
United Kingdom United Kingdom
90% of the staff went above & beyond. The other 10% were poor. The older staff were the worst (my age) the younger staff were amazing, did the Castle proud. Evening meal was beautiful, breakfast quality was hit & miss & yet again the older staff...
Anthony
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Full of character, friendly staff, and good value.
Malcolm
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Very romantic castle and setting, feature rooms are all unique and deliciously quirky. Breakfast was very good, cooked hot to order with a buffet for cereal etc. Our room (60) was very comfortable and has its bathroom through a wardrobe door,...
Rosie
United Kingdom United Kingdom
I love this castle. So well refurbished with a wonderful mix of old and new. Fabulous atmosphere, very interesting building. Food was wonderful
Robert
United Kingdom United Kingdom
It’s historic nature and the decor for Christmas. Friendly, efficient staff.
Andy
United Kingdom United Kingdom
The hotel was magical. We did the tour of the castle which was very interesting. The room, in the old stable block, was warm & comfortable. The staff were very friendly. We had a great time & will definitely go back again
Sophie
United Kingdom United Kingdom
I booked the hotel for a surprise for my boyfriend’s birthday. I notified the hotel of this but it was a couple of months in advance and I didn’t really expect them to remember. However, upon arrival the man at reception immediately asked whose...
Rachel
United Kingdom United Kingdom
The place is great it is beautiful with lots of old features but is immaculately clean. Tge staff are all so friendly nothing too much trouble cant fault anything . The food is great the breakfast is amazing and it's great value for money...
Ronald
United Kingdom United Kingdom
I was treated like a king this place blows your mind great location great staff great breakfast great all round highly recommend
Neil
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Excellent, helpful and friendly staff. Able to wander around castle enjoying the antique surroundings. Good road access to surrounding sites of interest (eg Beamish Museum, Durham and local medieval churches). Use the Park and Ride off A1 if...

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

House rules

Lumley Castle Hotel takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 00:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 00:00 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.

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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.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
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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.