- 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
- Vanessa
Australia“Exceptional place to stay. Beautiful grounds and facilities. Loved it.” - Aidan
United Kingdom“The location and the castle grounds and staff were excellent.” - Prestoni United Kingdom“For an ovenight stay with excellent service and staff in a perfect castle setting was great for a different style break. Well worth it”
- Hch United Kingdom“It's a real castle! Quirky but very comfortable. Our room was small (but that's what we booked) and it was excellent value for money as the superb breakfast was included. Knights restaurant was expensive but high quality, with delicious and...”
- Georgina United Kingdom“The Castle is absolutely stunning and retains a traditional style. It really was beautiful. The room was gorgeous and comfortable with quirky features like the loo being behind a bookcase-door. The staff were so friendly and approachable. The...”
- Keith United Kingdom“Sheer quality and luxury. The staff were friendly and helpful, very professional.”
- Lynne United Kingdom“Gorgeous historical castle hotel, stunning venue. Staff superb, food excellent. We had the rate including breakfast which was no more expensive than a Premier Inn but was leagues ahead in quality and surroundings. Lovely bar area. Chef made me an...”
- Christine United Kingdom“We loved the history, quirky passages , lovely decor . Food , staff at breakfast very professional. Large room”
- Kelvin United Kingdom“Food excellent staff excellent. Even got upgraded Had a birthday in one of our party. Will definitely be back Went to Beamish and had 2 fabulous days there as hotel was only 15 mins away”
- Marcus United Kingdom“The castle rooms were of a great size and excellently decorated. Very comfortable to be and sleep in”
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.
