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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Guests who stayed here loved

Paul
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Beautiful venue with Xmas decorations that made it special for the festive period
Diane
United Kingdom United Kingdom
The ambiance and bar was so welcoming & enjoyable. Castle itself was so interesting, lots of areas to explore, room was very cosy & comfortable. Restaurant was super, nice atmosphere, great service & food delicious
Stuart
United Kingdom United Kingdom
The room was clean and had everything needed for a one night stay. The shower was excellent.
Catherine
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Fabulous castle very special and lovely staff Lady Poppet took us on a fantastic tour we much appreciated it
Antonia
United Kingdom United Kingdom
great stay, quirky room, nice staff, good food at both dinner and breakfast. Nice cat!
Steven
United Kingdom United Kingdom
The staff the experience the hospitality 10 out of 10 highly recommend
Alison
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Comfort, food , drinks were excellent The castle is such an amazing place we are definitely booking again for next year
John
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Our room was upgraded , evening meal was lovely and table was in good location plenty of room , breakfast was nice and the service was exceptional from meals and bar staff.
Ghazala
United Kingdom United Kingdom
I liked everything , the staff was amazing , oh the bed and pillow was so comfy , beautiful castle and thanks for my birthday card and Xmas presents 💝🥳
Joanne
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Comfortable, clean, elegant Castle. Staff excellent service.

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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

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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.