Within easy driving distance of Newcastle, Durham and Sunderland, the magnificent spectacle of Lumley Castle has dominated the County Durham landscape for over 630 years.
Paul
United Kingdom
Room very comfortable. Dinner of fabulous quality and breakfast with excellent selection and taste
Situated just 12 km from Beamish Museum, The Red Lion Hotel features accommodation in Chester-le-Street with access to a bar, a shared lounge, as well as luggage storage space.
David
United Kingdom
The room and bar are outstanding, really couldn’t ask for anything more, staff were friendly and polite.
The bar has a great atmosphere to it
Offering inner courtyard views, Grange Villas Diamond, near Chester le Street,3 Bedroom House, Sleeps 6 Guests is an accommodation located in Chester-le-Street, 16 km from MetroCentre and 16 km from...
Chester Le Street Amythyst 3 Bedroom House is situated in Chester-le-Street, 16 km from Sage Gateshead, 16 km from Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art, and 16 km from Theatre Royal.
BabsO
United Kingdom
Comfortable property which had everything we needed for a short stay. Kitchen was clean and well fitted out and bedrooms are all a good size. Within in easy walking distance of town centre and Riverside park and cricket ground. Hosts were very good at responding to a ny queries and gave us all the information about the property in good time.
P
Just 1 mile from Durham Rail Station and city centre, the Radisson Blu Durham has fantastic views of Durham Cathedral. It offers stylish rooms, free WiFi, a restaurant, bar and modern health club.
Paul
United Kingdom
The staff were excellent from the moment we arrived, to the moment we left. The room was nice, though the TV tuning was dodgy, but we weren't there to watch TV, so it didn't matter to us.
It was so good, we are looking to book a weekend away at a location that has a Radisson Blu, so in effect, the hotel will be the attraction.
Centrally located in the historic city of Durham Delta Hotels by Marriott Durham Royal County boasts views of Durham Cathedral and Durham Castle and is situated on the banks of the River Wear.
The hotel is just off junction 64 of the A1(M), less than 12 miles from Newcastle, Sunderland and Durham. It has free parking, a restaurant, a lounge bar and air-conditioned rooms.
Maureen
United Kingdom
Excellent service from staff nice and clean and comfortable
Centrally located in the historic city of Durham, Hotel Indigo Durham occupies Old Shire Hall, on Old Elvet, just 5 minutes from Durham Railway station and 400 metres from Durham Cathedral and Castle....
So much to love and enjoy at Lumley. The historic location and building are exceptional. The beautiful grounds and planting greet you first, there must be a team of skilled gardeners maintaining it. Inside the castle it's snug and welcoming and the music is gentle, relaxing and unobtrusive. The food was fabulous. I had a lamb dish followed by sticky toffee pudding, I highly recommend both. I noticed the interesting vegetarian alternatives on the menu. Breakfast was a delight, a buffet with cold meats, cheeses, breads, fruit salads, yogurts, breads, etc. And of course a good choice of cooked breakfasts. We had the full English breakfast, very tasty, next time I'm going to try the Craster Kippers. Our room was lovely, we stayed in a superior Courtyard Room. The bed was huge and extremely comfortable. The shower was powerful and easy to operate. All the staff were friendly and so willing to help. Everywhere was spotlessly clean. We spent time sitting in the Library Bar or outside in the secret garden. It was a very relaxing stay and we felt very well looked after. To top it all, in the morning when we were checking out Lady Poppet Lumley took time to chat with us, in all her feline loveliness. Thank you everyone at Lumley for a wonderful stay.
Liz
8.0
Scored 8.0
Lots of history,if you choose to look for it .
Lots of history,if you choose to look for it . Laid back ,with nice friendly Geordies only to happy to help you, with advice and directions . Do not forget to take home a tub of pease pudding and a stotti cake ( flat bread cake ) . Stotti ,ham and a thick layer of pease pud ,is addictive. Also sample the local corned beef lattice pie ,with a touch of brown sauce , very tasty. Go and have a coffee or a breakfast,at Lumley castle , you won't regret it . A lovely, centuries old , place ,full of character,with lovely staff.
steven
United Kingdom
6.0
Scored 6.0
at the railway station the car park needed us to phone a...
at the railway station the car park needed us to phone a number if we didn,t have the required apps and the ticket machine was confusing---so we didn,t bother !! the park and ride into durham was good
geoffrey
United Kingdom
8.0
Scored 8.0
Chester-Le-Street has had a poor reputation for along time...
Chester-Le-Street has had a poor reputation for along time but that is the past and the new Chester-Le-Street is improving significantly. Worth a visit and definitely if you get a chance to stay overnight at Lumley Castle. Real value for money and food is exceptional. Highly recommended just for the breakfast and dinner.
Lyn
United Kingdom
6.0
Scored 6.0
Very good value for money, breakfast included.
Very good value for money, breakfast included. Room was clean and the bed comfortable.
Only irritating issue was the bed, which had a large frame! Resulting in bang on the knee or, if avoiding it, a bang on the head from the tv :-)
Jillian
United Kingdom
10
Scored 10
My husband and I always book into the Lambton Worm when we...
My husband and I always book into the Lambton Worm when we visit family in Durham and look forward to staying there very much. There is a very friendly atmosphere, quirky furniture and decor and the food is excellent. We find it great value for money and very relaxing.
Margaret at lunch
United Kingdom
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Fantastic hotel, comfy beds, clean and spacious rooms. Breakfast was just fantastic- arguably the best breakfast we've had in a long while. The pub food was also brilliant (we had pizzas).
The staff were very friendly, always smiling, and particularly helpful when we needed a travel cot and they didn't have one so the staff went out and bought one for us. So helpful. We really appreciated that so thank you! Would 100% recommend.
Friendliness of all the staff and the locals. Reasonable priced food and drink plus got 10% discount on food and drink for being a hotel guest. Everywhere was kept spotless . The food was very good, well cooked and plenty. The rooms were a good size clean with plenty extras. The only thing I would improve is to have two brighter lamps by the bed side table. Beside that perfect
The staff at the Lumley Hotel were exceptionally friendly and everyone had a smile. The hotel was very clean and comfortable. The food was lovely and I felt the servers went beyond our expectations to make us feel special while dining. I would like to give Nathen and Ed a huge Thank You for all they did for us making our stay extra special and making us feel at home.
We have stayed in other historical hotels and have often been disappointed. However, Castle Lumley did not disappoint. It retains its old charm as well as being a very comfortable place to stay. The staff were welcoming and helpful and the Castle an authentic piece of history. We would recommend this hotel is you want to step back in history.
We loved everything about this hotel! We were hoping for an "authentic" castle experience for our honeymoon, and our state room did not disappoint. The decor in our room, including a "secret" door, was incredible. Staff was wonderful. We also had both dinner and breakfast in the on-site restaurant, and they were delicious.
Lovely staff and felt very welcomed. Room was big enough and very clean. Pleasantly surprised that towels were refreshed every day and tea / coffees / biscuits were replenished.
Really appreciated that the hotel let me to bring a couple of guests for breakfast one morning, for a very reasonable additional charge.
I visit this site every 10 weeks on business. The staff know me as I walk through the door. As a single female travelling finding hotels where you feel comfortable and welcome is so important. I would recommend this site day in day out,
Told me at 1300 on the arrival day couldn’t have the property. Totally unacceptable had to find another hotel in Chester le street at a further cost . I’d never recommend anyone stop here after my experience. A shambles
An overnight stopover on a long journey north to south. The hotel was perfect and the staff were engaging, friendly and very helpful. Ideal location for local town and also close to Durham.
Beautiful hotel which has kept its unique character. Our room was amazing and in keeping with the ambiance of the castle. Food in the restaurant was exceptional.
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