Lumley Castle Hotel

Chester-le-Street , , Chester-le-street (Show on Map)


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Summary of reviewsLumley Castle Hotel is a stunning and authentic 13th-century castle located in a beautiful setting with easy access to local attractions. The breakfast is exceptional with a good selection of well-cooked food, while the dinner experience is mixed with some guests enjoying outstanding meals and others finding them limited and overpriced. The rooms are generally spacious, cosy and well-maintained with comfortable beds and plenty of extras. The staff are incredibly helpful, attentive and accommodating, providing exceptional service. The castle is steeped in amazing history, providing a genuine history experience and is perfect for a romantic stay with a magical and quintessentially English feel. The parking experience is generally hassle-free, although the location is badly sign-posted for some guests. Overall, Lumley Castle Hotel is a fantastic hotel with a unique and beautiful historic building that offers a memorable stay.
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Room Types
Single Room Featuring free toiletries, this single room includes a private bathroom with a bath and a hairdryer. The single room features a wardrobe, an electric kettle, a carpeted floor, heating, as well as a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. The unit has 1 bed.

Courtyard Superior Room Offering free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower, a bath and a hairdryer. The double room offers a wardrobe, an electric kettle, a carpeted floor, heating and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. The unit offers 1 bed.

Castle Superior Room Featuring free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower, a bath and a hairdryer. The double room features a wardrobe, an electric kettle, a carpeted floor, heating and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. The unit has 1 bed.

Castle State Room Offering free toiletries and bathrobes, this double room includes a private bathroom with a bath and a hairdryer. The spacious double room offers a coffee machine, a seating area, a wardrobe, a safe deposit box, as well as a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. The unit has 1 bed.

Castle Classic Room Featuring free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower, a bath and a hairdryer. The double room features a wardrobe, an electric kettle, a carpeted floor, heating, as well as a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. The unit has 1 bed.

Courtyard Classic Room Offering free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower, a bath and a hairdryer. The double room offers a wardrobe, an electric kettle, a carpeted floor, heating and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. The unit offers 1 bed.

Courtyard State Room Offering free toiletries and bathrobes, this double room includes a private bathroom with a bath and a hairdryer. The spacious double room offers a coffee machine, a seating area, a wardrobe, a carpeted floor, as well as a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. The unit offers 1 bed.

Castle Twin Room Offering free toiletries, this twin room includes a private bathroom with a bath and a hairdryer. The twin room offers a wardrobe, an electric kettle, a carpeted floor, heating, as well as a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. The unit offers 2 beds.

Bishops Suite This suite consists of 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 2 bathrooms with a bath and free toiletries. The suite features carpeted floors, a seating area with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a coffee machine, a wardrobe, as well as a safe deposit box. The unit offers 2 beds.

King James Suite This suite is comprised of 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a bath and free toiletries. The suite features carpeted floors, a seating area with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a coffee machine, a wardrobe, as well as a safe deposit box. The unit offers 1 bed.

Queen Anne Suite The suite has 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom with a bath and free toiletries. The suite features carpeted floors, a seating area with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a coffee machine, a wardrobe, as well as a safe deposit box. The unit has 1 bed.

About Lumley Castle Hotel
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Guest Reviews
8.3
Very Good
Location
If you're looking for a beautiful venue in a great place to explore the North East, Lumley Castle Hotel is the perfect choice for you. Located relatively near to Durham, the castle is set in acres of stunning parkland with great road links and easy parking. The building and surrounding grounds are authentic, full of character and steeped in history, making it an amazing period property. The location offers fantastic surroundings, including a golf course next door and great access to local attractions, pubs and restaurants. The castle is also perfect for those who enjoy walking and country getaways. The only downside is that some reviewers found the location badly sign-posted and some struggled with accessing their rooms due to mobility issues caused by the stone staircase. Overall, the location of Lumley Castle Hotel is ideal for those looking for a quiet and beautiful setting with easy access to Chester-le-Street and Durham.

Breakfast
Lumley Castle Hotel offers a wonderful selection of breakfast. Most guests enjoyed the food with positive reviews such as 'exceptional,' 'unreal,' 'fantastic' and 'amazing.' The good selection of well-cooked food, including a simple English breakfast, continental choices and traditional options with a twist were all praised. Some reviews did note that the breakfast was expensive with a cooked breakfast costing £19 per person. However, other guests found the evening meal and breakfast good value for money and the staff were described as fantastic and friendly. The breakfast buffet was self-service with a hot and cold buffet offering favorites like scrambled and fried eggs, toast and croissant/mini Danish pastries. Despite a few negative comments about the wait time and cold plates for some guests, the majority enjoyed the delicious and fresh food served with a smile by lovely staff. Overall, Lumley Castle Hotel offers a lovely breakfast with plenty of choice, exceptional food and a pleasant restaurant.

Dinner
The dinner experience at Lumley Castle Hotel received mixed reviews from guests. Some enjoyed outstanding meals served with a smile with food quality ranging from good to amazing. Vegetarian and vegan options were delicious, although some guests found the dinner menu to be somewhat expensive and lacking in variety. However, others found the limited menu disappointing and the food standard poor with some dishes being small or soggy. While breakfast was also outstanding quality and value, some guests felt that the food and wine served during dinner was good but overpriced. There were also reports of long waits between courses with a few guests experiencing a three-hour dinner. On the plus side, the restaurant and bar were generally described as good with some guests even calling their meals superb. Overall, the evening dinner experience at Lumley Castle Hotel had its highs and lows with guests either enjoying delicious and excellent meals or finding them limited and overpriced.

Rooms
Lumley Castle Hotel is a unique and beautiful historic building that offers guests comfortable, clean and well-equipped rooms with plenty of character. From canopied beds to lovely bathrooms and gorgeous views, the rooms are generally spacious, cosy and well-maintained. While some guests have reported issues with tired decor or dampness in the courtyard rooms, most reviews have praised the comfort and cleanliness of the rooms, as well as the good lighting, comfy beds and plenty of extras like tea and coffee, snacks and toiletries. Overall, Lumley Castle Hotel provides a stunning backdrop for a memorable stay with the added bonus of great road links and proximity to local attractions like Durham cricket ground.

Beds
If you're looking for a comfortable and cosy place to rest your head in County Durham, look no further than Lumley Castle Hotel! The beautiful four poster beds are particularly noteworthy with many guests reporting a very comfortable night's sleep. The beds are good quality and even described as feeling like a cloud. Although some reviews mentioned small double beds, guests were made aware of this before booking. Some pillows were mentioned as being a bit lumpy, but overall the beds were very comfortable. The only downside seemed to be for those in upstairs rooms with sloping ceilings, where it was difficult to get in and out of one side of the bed. But don't let that put you off! With comfortable beds, nice pillows and a cosy atmosphere, Lumley Castle Hotel is a great choice for a restful night's sleep.

Cleanliness
Lumley Castle Hotel has received mixed reviews regarding cleanliness from its guests. While some guests have expressed disappointment with the shabby decor and musty smelling corridors, others have praised the hotel's immaculate cleanliness. Despite a few negative comments about stained bedding and a crack in the sink, most guests seemed to be satisfied with the cleanliness of their rooms. Some guests did mention that their rooms were not serviced as requested or were damp, but these complaints were not universal. However, the hotel could do with some maintenance work, as some guests noted that the courtyard area looked neglected and one guest even mentioned a damp smell. Overall, guests seemed to have had mostly positive experiences with the cleanliness of Lumley Castle Hotel.

Staff
Lumley Castle Hotel is renowned for the exceptional service provided by its staff. From the reception to the restaurant, guests are greeted with a warm welcome and friendly smile. Reviews confirm that the staff are incredibly helpful, attentive and accommodating. Sandra, Dean, the ladies at the bar, Steph, Gemma, Kathryn and Paul are just a few examples of the many staff members who go above and beyond to ensure their guests are well looked after. The all-round excellent service provided by the friendly team at Lumley Castle Hotel will make your stay in this quintessentially English setting one to remember.

Parking
Guests who are planning to take a trip to Lumley Castle Hotel need not worry about finding a parking space, as the hotel comes with its own private car park. While some guests may find the car park a little confusing to navigate, it is generally easy to find and convenient to park in. There are plenty of parking spots available, although it is worth noting that the hotel has limited parking on certain occasions, particularly during weddings. However, guests can rest assured that there is always enough parking space within the castle grounds and even those with limited mobility will appreciate the presence of 2 disabled parking slots nearby. Overall, guests report that the parking experience at Lumley Castle Hotel is generally quite hassle-free, adding to an already wonderful experience at this stunning castle hotel.

Historic
Lumley Castle Hotel is a beautiful, authentic 13th-century castle steeped in amazing history. The ambience within the castle and its grounds is wonderful and it truly feels like a medieval stay. From quirky nooks and crannies to original stately rooms, this stunning property has been kept to its original roots. The character and charm of the castle are the real deal and guests love the historical value it provides. With its location, history and setting, it's a fantastic hotel very in keeping with its past. The cosy, atmospheric castle is full of interesting historical details and provides a genuine history experience. It's perfect for anyone looking for an authentic castle stay with beautiful surroundings.

Romantic
Lumley Castle Hotel is the perfect location for a romantic stay, as confirmed by the glowing reviews of its guests. The building and location are steeped in history, offering a magical and quintessentially English feel from the moment you arrive. The staff are lovely and welcoming, adding to the romantic atmosphere. The rooms are beautiful with the state room being a particular highlight and the library bar is a must-visit for a drink. Whether you're celebrating a wedding anniversary or a birthday, Lumley Castle Hotel is the ideal place for a romantic getaway.


No, Lumley Castle Hotel doesn't have any pool.

No, a spa isn't available at Lumley Castle Hotel.

No, Lumley Castle Hotel doesn't allow dogs.

Yes, parking facilities are available at Lumley Castle Hotel.

No, Lumley Castle Hotel doesn't have a gym.
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