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title: "Lumley Castle, Durham: reviews, location & comparison"
description: "Lumley Castle in Durham: rated 9.3 by guests, 4-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
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Hotel · ★★★★ · Impala Travel
# Lumley Castle

Castle Dene, Durham, United Kingdom

9.3 ·  Exceptional 10 reviews ·  #10 #10 of 28 in Durham ·  2.4 Location score
## About Lumley Castle

Lumley Castle is a hotel in Castle Dene, Durham, United Kingdom. It holds a 4-star rating. Guests rate it 9.3 out of 10 across 10 reviews. Facilities include bar, free parking. It is 8.7 km from the centre of Durham. The nearest airport, Newcastle International Airport (NCL), is 22 km away.

- **Type:** Hotel

- **Star rating:** ★★★★

- **Check-in from:** 15:00

- **Check-out until:** 11:00

- **Chain:** Impala Travel

- **Smoking:** Smoke-free property

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 1

Ropery Lane [lumleycastle.com](https://www.lumleycastle.com/)

## How Lumley Castle scores

Better rated than 64% of hotels in Durham

-   Guest rating **9.3**
-   Location **2.4**
-   Facilities **3.3**
-   Families **0.0**
-   Spa & wellness **0.0**
-   Beach access **0.0**
-   Public transport **2.1**

Durham average

## Amenities

### Food & drink

-   Breakfast
-   Bar
-   Room service

### Internet

-   Wi-Fi

### Parking & transport

-   Free parking

### Services

-   Concierge
-   Laundry
-   Luggage storage

### In the rooms

-   In-room safe
-   Coffee or tea maker

### Policies

-   Smoke-free

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **2.4**/10

- **Walk grade:** **15**/100 Car recommended

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **1**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **1**

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest beach<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""></span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">4.0 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">9 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest station<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Newcastle Centrtal Train Station</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">1.6 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">4 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest airport<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Newcastle International Airport (NCL)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">22 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">50 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Distance to the centre<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Durham</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">8.7 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">20 min drive</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   Medieval Banquet Lumley Castle40 m
-   J Noble & Sons1.4 km
-   Quicksilver1.4 km
-   Admiral Casino: Chester-le-Street1.4 km

## Lumley Castle: in detail

Great care is taken to ensure guests experience comfort through top-notch services and amenities. Remain linked during your visit by utilizing the complimentary internet access available. The hotel offers complimentary parking for guests who arrive with their own mode of transport. Effortlessly plan your daily activities and travel requirements with concierge service, express check-in or check-out, luggage storage and safety deposit boxes provided by the front desk services. Securing passes to the city's top attractions is simple with the hotel's ticket service and tours. Repeatedly enjoy your best-loved attire with the aid of the laundry service available at Lumley Castle. During leisurely days and evenings, in-room amenities such as room service and daily housekeeping enable you to maximize your stay in the room. The hotel is completely smoke-free. In limited designated zones, smoking is exclusively permitted. Crafted for coziness, every guestroom provides an array of features, guaranteeing a tranquil night's sleep while maintaining the level of comfort. Expand your in-room entertainment choices with various amenities, such as television offered in certain accommodations. In select rooms, the hotel offers visitors access to a coffee or tea maker. Lumley Castle offers a hair dryer and bathrobes in the restrooms of specific accommodations. Each morning at Lumley Castle, a scrumptious, homemade breakfast kick-starts the day. During your visit, indulge in a range of delightful culinary choices at hotel to enhance your experience. Experience a fantastic evening effortlessly! Relish an entertaining night without venturing beyond the confines of the bar.

### Compare

## Compare Lumley Castle with nearby hotels

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## Questions about Lumley Castle

### How do guests rate Lumley Castle?

Lumley Castle has a guest rating of 9.3 out of 10 from 10 reviews, which is better than 64% of rated hotels in Durham.

### What are the check-in and check-out times at Lumley Castle?

Check-in starts at 15:00 and check-out is until 11:00.

### Does Lumley Castle include breakfast?

Breakfast is available. Whether it is included depends on the rate you book.

### Is there parking at Lumley Castle?

Yes, the listing mentions free parking.

### How far is Lumley Castle from the airport?

The nearest airport, Newcastle International Airport (NCL), is 22 km away in a straight line.

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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