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title: "Lumley Castle vs The Lambton: which hotel is better?"
description: "Pick The Lambton. It leads in 2 of 4 categories. Lumley Castle or The Lambton in Durham? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by…"
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# Lumley Castle vs The Lambton

Both are in Durham, 1.4 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★★★ · Castle Dene
## [Lumley Castle](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/lumley-castle-durham/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.3 ·  Exceptional

- **Location score:** 2.4

- **Score by category:** 1 of 4

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Guesthouse · Chester-le-Street
## [The Lambton](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/the-lambton-durham/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.7 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 5.2

- **Score by category:** 2 of 4

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2204258/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick The Lambton

It leads in 2 of 4 categories. 1.4 km apart.

### Choose Lumley Castle if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay

### Choose The Lambton if you want

-   more restaurants on the doorstep

### Why is Lumley Castle better than The Lambton?

1.  Higher guest rating (9.3 vs 8.7) (+0.6)
2.  710 m closer to the beach (4.0 km vs 4.7 km) (−710 m)

### Why is The Lambton better than Lumley Castle?

1.  1.3 km closer to public transport (−1.3 km)
2.  60 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m (+60)
3.  More walkable surroundings (walk grade 69 vs 15) (+54)
4.  Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00) (−1h)

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | Lumley Castle | The Lambton |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 9.3  (+0.6) | 8.7 |
| Location | 2.4 | 5.2  (+2.8) |
| Facilities | 3.3 | – |
| Families | 0.0 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 0.0 | – |
| Beach access | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Public transport | 2.1 | 9.3  (+7.2) |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.9  (+0.2) | 8.7 |
| Guest rating | 9.3  (+0.6) | 8.7 |
| Number of reviews | 10 | 11  (+1) |
| Rank in Durham | top 36%  (+31%) | top 67% |
| Location |
| Location score | 2.4 | 5.2  (+2.8) |
| Distance to the centre | 8.7 km  (−180 m) | 8.9 km |
| To public transport | 1.6 km | 290 m  (−1.3 km) |
| To the airport | 22 km | 22 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 1 | 61  (+60) |
| Sights within 1 km | 1 | 3  (+2) |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★★ | – |
| Rooms | – | 11 |
| Listed amenities | 12 | – |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 14:00  (−1h) |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Amenities |
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Free parking | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| Room service | ✓ | – |
| Smoke-free | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Families with children | ✓ | ✓ |
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | ✓ |

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## Location

1.4 km apart

## Lumley Castle or The Lambton: common questions

### Which is better, Lumley Castle or The Lambton?

The Lambton leads in 2 of 4 categories, including location, public transport. Lumley Castle is stronger in guest rating.

### Which is cheaper, Lumley Castle or The Lambton?

Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Lumley Castle is closer: 8.7 km from the centre, against 8.9 km for The Lambton.

### How far apart are Lumley Castle and The Lambton?

The two hotels are 1.4 km apart in a straight line.

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## Compare now

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/lumley-castle-durham-vs-the-lambton-durham/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/