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
- Guest rating
- 9.3 Exceptional
- Location score
- 2.4
- Score by category
- 1 of 3
Guesthouse★★★★North Lodge
The Lambton Worm
- Guest rating
- 8.2 Very good
- Location score
- 2.5
- Score by category
- 1 of 3
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?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.3 vs 8.2)+1.1
- 21.9 km closer to the city centre−1.9 km
Why is The Lambton Worm better than Lumley Castle?
- 11.2 km closer to public transport−1.2 km
- 2Earlier 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 vs The Lambton Worm: which hotel is better? | 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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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