Lumley Castle Hotel vs The Lambton
Both are in Durham, 1.3 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★★Castle Dene
Lumley Castle Hotel
- Guest rating
- 9.1 Excellent
- Location score
- 2.4
- Score by category
- 1 of 3
GuesthouseChester-le-Street
The Lambton
- Guest rating
- 8.7 Very good
- Location score
- 5.2
- Score by category
- 2 of 3
The short answer
Pick The Lambton
It leads in 2 of 3 categories. 1.3 km apart.
Choose Lumley Castle Hotel if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (9.1 / 8.7)
Choose The Lambton if you want
- more restaurants on the doorstep (61 / 1)
Why is Lumley Castle Hotel better than The Lambton?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.1 vs 8.7)+0.4
- 2More guest reviews (112 vs 11), so the rating is more reliable×10
Why is The Lambton better than Lumley Castle Hotel?
- 11.3 km closer to public transport−1.3 km
- 260 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+60
- 3More walkable surroundings (walk grade 69 vs 15)+54
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Lumley Castle Hotel vs The Lambton: which hotel is better? | Lumley Castle Hotel | The Lambton |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 9.1 +0.4 | 8.7 |
| Location | 2.4 | 5.2 +2.8 |
| Public transport | 2.4 | 9.3 +6.9 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 9.0 +0.3 | 8.7 |
| Guest rating | 9.1 +0.4 | 8.7 |
| Number of reviews | 112 +101 | 11 |
| Rank in Durham | top 11% +57% | bottom 32% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 2.4 | 5.2 +2.8 |
| Distance to the centre | 8.7 km −190 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 |
| To the nearest food shop | 1.3 km | 70 m −1.2 km |
| Shops within 500 m | 0 | 8 +8 |
| Sights within 1 km | 1 | 3 +2 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★ | – |
| Rooms | – | 11 |
| Listed amenities | 9 | – |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | – | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | – | 11:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Free parking | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| Room service | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
Price for your dates
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Live prices around both hotels
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Nightly price by month
Lumley Castle HotelThe Lambton
- The Lambton is cheaper in 11 of 12 months
- Lumley Castle Hotel: €142 a night on average · The Lambton: €112 a night on average
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Hotel prices in Durham by month
All months
| Month | Lumley Castle Hotel | The Lambton |
|---|---|---|
| November | €128 | €102 |
| December | €141 | €89 |
| January | €108 | €80 |
| February | €108 | €86 |
| March | €134 | €107 |
| April | €159 | €108 |
| May | €157 | €114 |
| June | €173 | €135 |
| July | €166 | €136 |
| August | €131 | €133 |
| September | €166 | €131 |
| October | €134 | €117 |
Averages of real one-night prices for two adults on Agoda, a Tuesday and a Saturday in each month, last checked 22 October 2026. In euros; the final price is shown before you book.
Location
1.3 km apart
Lumley Castle Hotel: city centre: 8.7 km, nearest station Newcastle Centrtal Train Station: 1.6 km, Newcastle International Airport (NCL): 22 km, 1 places to eat within 500 m, 1 sights within 1 km.
The Lambton: city centre: 8.9 km, nearest station Newcastle Centrtal Train Station: 290 m, Newcastle International Airport (NCL): 22 km, 61 places to eat within 500 m, 3 sights within 1 km.
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Lumley Castle Hotel or The Lambton: common questions
Which is better, Lumley Castle Hotel or The Lambton?
The Lambton leads in 2 of 3 categories, including location, public transport. Lumley Castle Hotel is stronger in guest rating.
Which is cheaper, Lumley Castle Hotel or The Lambton?
Over the year The Lambton costs about €112 a night on average against €142 at Lumley Castle Hotel, and it is cheaper in 11 of the 12 months we checked. Pick your dates above for today's prices.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Lumley Castle Hotel is closer: 8.7 km from the centre, against 8.9 km for The Lambton.
How far apart are Lumley Castle Hotel and The Lambton?
The two hotels are 1.3 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