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
- Guest rating
- 9.1 Excellent
- Location score
- 2.4
- Score by category
- 1 of 3
GuesthouseNorth 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 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?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.1 vs 8.2)+0.9
- 2More guest reviews (112 vs 18), so the rating is more reliable×6.2
Why is The Lambton Worm better than Lumley Castle Hotel?
- 11.1 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 vs The Lambton Worm: which hotel is better? | 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 | – | ✓ |
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 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
All months
| Month | Lumley Castle Hotel | The Lambton Worm |
|---|---|---|
| December | €141 | €99 |
| January | €108 | €99 |
| February | €108 | €99 |
| March | €134 | €99 |
| April | €159 | €99 |
| May | €157 | €99 |
| June | €173 | €99 |
| July | €166 | €99 |
| August | €131 | €99 |
| September | €166 | €99 |
| October | €134 | €99 |
| November | €128 | €89 |
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
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.
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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.
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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