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title: "Lumley Castle vs The Lambton Worm: which hotel is better?"
description: "Too close to call. Each hotel leads in 1 categories. Your priorities decide. Lumley Castle or The Lambton Worm in Durham? Compare guest ratings, location…"
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retrieved: 2026-10-15
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# Lumley Castle vs The Lambton Worm

Both are in Durham, 2.4 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 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1796210/agoda/?lang=en)

Guesthouse · ★★★★ · North Lodge
## [The Lambton Worm](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/the-lambton-worm-durham/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.2 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 2.5

- **Score by category:** 1 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2204259/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Too close to call

Each hotel leads in 1 categories. Your priorities decide. 2.4 km apart.

### Choose Lumley Castle if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay
-   to walk to the sights

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

1.  Higher guest rating (9.3 vs 8.2) (+1.1)
2.  1.9 km closer to the city centre (−1.9 km)

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

1.  1.2 km closer to public transport (−1.2 km)
2.  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 Worm |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 9.3  (+1.1) | 8.2 |
| Location | 2.4 | 2.5 |
| Facilities | 3.3 | – |
| Families | 0.0 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 0.0 | – |
| Beach access | 0.0 | – |
| Public transport | 2.1 | 8.4  (+6.3) |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.9  (+0.3) | 8.5 |
| Guest rating | 9.3  (+1.1) | 8.2 |
| Number of reviews | 10 | 18  (+8) |
| Rank in Durham | top 36%  (+49%) | top 85% |
| Location |
| Location score | 2.4 | 2.5 |
| Distance to the centre | 8.7 km  (−1.9 km) | 11 km |
| To public transport | 1.6 km | 440 m  (−1.2 km) |
| To the airport | 22 km | 20 km  (−2.4 km) |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 1 | 3 |
| Sights within 1 km | 1 | 0 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★★ | ★★★★ |
| Rooms | – | 14 |
| Listed amenities | 12  (+6) | 6 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 14:00  (−1h) |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Room service | ✓ | – |
| Smoke-free | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Families with children | ✓ | ✓ |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | ✓ |

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## Location

2.4 km apart

## Lumley Castle or The Lambton Worm: common questions

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

They are evenly matched. Lumley Castle is stronger in guest rating; The Lambton Worm is stronger in public transport.

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

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 11 km for The Lambton Worm.

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

The two hotels are 2.4 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-worm-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/