Lumley Castle Hotel - Chester-le-Street

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 Menus 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.

The hotel day starts from hour 15:00 and ends at 11:00.

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 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.

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 Feature 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 wardrobe, a safe deposit box, an electric kettle, a carpeted floor and 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 Feature 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 wardrobe, an electric kettle, a carpeted floor, heating and 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. The suite features 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom with a bath and free toiletries. The suite provides a coffee machine, a wardrobe, a safe deposit box, a carpeted floor and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. The unit offers 3 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.