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title: "Lumley Castle Hotel vs The Lambton Worm: which hotel is better?"
description: "Lumley Castle Hotel or The Lambton Worm in Durham? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/lumley-castle-hotel-durham-vs-the-lambton-worm-durham/
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retrieved: 2026-11-09
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# Lumley Castle Hotel vs The Lambton Worm

Both are in Durham, 2.4 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

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

- **Guest rating:** 9.1 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 2.4

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

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1796211/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 category. Your priorities decide. 2.4 km apart.

### Choose Lumley Castle Hotel if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (9.1 / 8.2)
-   to walk to the sights (8.7 km / 11 km)

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

1.  Higher guest rating (9.1 vs 8.2) (+0.9)
2.  More guest reviews (112 vs 18), so the rating is more reliable (×6.2)

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

1.  1.1 km closer to public transport (−1.1 km)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Lumley Castle Hotel | The Lambton Worm |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 9.1  (+0.9) | 8.2 |
| Location | 2.4 | 2.5 |
| Public transport | 2.4 | 8.4  (+6.0) |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 9.0  (+0.5) | 8.5 |
| Guest rating | 9.1  (+0.9) | 8.2 |
| Number of reviews | 112  (+94) | 18 |
| Rank in Durham | top 11%  (+75%) | bottom 14% |
| 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  (−1.1 km) |
| To the airport | 22 km | 20 km  (−2.3 km) |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 1 | 3 |
| To the nearest food shop | 1.3 km | 440 m  (−840 m) |
| Shops within 500 m | 0 | 1 |
| Sights within 1 km | 1 | 0 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★★ | – |
| Rooms | – | 14 |
| Listed amenities | 9  (+3) | 6 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | – | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | – | 11:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Room service | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |

## Live prices around both hotels

Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer.

## Nightly price by month

Lumley Castle HotelThe Lambton Worm

           

-   The Lambton Worm is cheaper in 12 of 12 months
-   Lumley Castle Hotel: €142 a night on average · The Lambton Worm: €98 a night on average

Pick a month to check today's price for its cheapest date.

[Hotel prices in Durham by month](https://stayversus.com/en/united-kingdom/durham/prices/)

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.

[Lumley Castle Hotel prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/lumley-castle-hotel-durham/prices/)

## Location

2.4 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 Worm: city centre: 11 km, nearest station Durham Train Station: 440 m, Newcastle International Airport (NCL): 20 km, 3 places to eat within 500 m.

## Weather in Durham

[Durham weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/united-kingdom/england/durham/weather)

## Lumley Castle Hotel or The Lambton Worm: common questions

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

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

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

Over the year The Lambton Worm costs about €98 a night on average against €142 at Lumley Castle Hotel, and it is cheaper in 12 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 11 km for The Lambton Worm.

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

The two hotels are 2.4 km apart in a straight line.

## 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-hotel-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/