The Lambton vs Lumley Castle
Both are in Durham, 1.4 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
GuesthouseChester-le-Street
The Lambton
- Guest rating
- 8.7 Very good
- Location score
- 5.2
- Score by category
- 2 of 4
Hotel★★★★Castle Dene
Lumley Castle
- Guest rating
- 9.3 Exceptional
- Location score
- 2.4
- Score by category
- 1 of 4
The short answer
Pick The Lambton
It leads in 2 of 4 categories. 1.4 km apart.
Choose The Lambton if you want
- more restaurants on the doorstep
Choose Lumley Castle if you want
- the more consistently praised stay
Why is The Lambton better than Lumley Castle?
- 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
- 4Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00)−1h
Why is Lumley Castle better than The Lambton?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.3 vs 8.7)+0.6
- 2710 m closer to the beach (4.0 km vs 4.7 km)−710 m
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| The Lambton vs Lumley Castle: which hotel is better? | The Lambton | Lumley Castle |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.7 | 9.3 +0.6 |
| Location | 5.2 +2.8 | 2.4 |
| Facilities | – | 3.3 |
| Families | – | 0.0 |
| Spa & wellness | – | 0.0 |
| Beach access | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Public transport | 9.3 +7.2 | 2.1 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.7 | 8.9 +0.2 |
| Guest rating | 8.7 | 9.3 +0.6 |
| Number of reviews | 11 +1 | 10 |
| Rank in Durham | top 67% | top 36% +31% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 5.2 +2.8 | 2.4 |
| Distance to the centre | 8.9 km | 8.7 km −180 m |
| To public transport | 290 m −1.3 km | 1.6 km |
| To the airport | 22 km | 22 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 61 +60 | 1 |
| Sights within 1 km | 3 +2 | 1 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | – | ★★★★ |
| Rooms | 11 | – |
| Listed amenities | – | 12 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 −1h | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Free parking | – | ✓ |
| Concierge | – | ✓ |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | – | ✓ |
| Breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| Room service | – | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | – | ✓ |
| In-room safe | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Families with children | ✓ | ✓ |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | ✓ |
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Location
1.4 km apart
The Lambton or Lumley Castle: common questions
Which is better, The Lambton or Lumley Castle?
The Lambton leads in 2 of 4 categories, including location, public transport. Lumley Castle is stronger in guest rating.
Which is cheaper, The Lambton or Lumley Castle?
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 8.9 km for The Lambton.
How far apart are The Lambton and Lumley Castle?
The two hotels are 1.4 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