- View
- Garden
- Free WiFi
- Free parking
- Bath
- 24-hour front desk
- Daily housekeeping
- Non-smoking rooms
- Safety deposit box
- Luggage storage
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About this property
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.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular facilities
- Free parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- Free WiFi
- Bar
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Philip
United Kingdom“Meal in the bar plus a few drinks. I have to say that "Betty" in the bar was quite exceptional, was amazing in terms of general approach, people skills just excellent, warmth & friendliness. A credit to herself & of course the Lumley Castle...” - Janice United Kingdom“The room was spacious, warm and very comfortable. Food in the bar was lovely and breakfast was superb - great choice of hot and continental. Every member of staff we met was very friendly, polite and helpful and we really enjoyed our few days in...”
- April United Kingdom“Beautiful castle hotel with fantastic decor. Our room was gorgeous, high ceiling, lovely decoration, Comfy bed. Great spacious shower. Lovely choices for breakfast 😋”
- Barry United Kingdom“Great meal in the bar. The hotel was exceptional and historical with a lovely atmosphere”
Antonia
Australia“Quaint and lovely accommodation; full bathroom; excellent breakfast.”- Julie United Kingdom“Staff were excellent and food in the Library Bar was delicious.”
- Alyssa Australia“Fantastic stay. Location was amazing. Rooms beautiful, warm and cosy. Truly incredible stay. I’d love to come back again!!”
- Helen United Kingdom“Booked the day before as handy for our visit to Beamish. Castle so impressive. Clean, warm, lovely Library bar and a great Breakfast”
Charlotte Australia“A very fun and cool experience. The service was delightful. The kitchen staff were lovely, and very accommodating. They were able to make some of the veggie options vegan and some were already vegan though not advertised to be so.”- Matthew United Kingdom“Breakfast was lovely, the room was also a lovely room, it’s very spacious. The castle is big and has beautiful grounds to walk around.”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
- The Knights Restaurant
- CuisineBritish
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner
- AmbianceTraditional
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
House rules
Child policies
Children older than 1 year are welcome.
Children 13 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
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.
The fine print
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.
