Lumley Castle, Durham

Lumley Castle, Washington - Hotel Description

Within easy driving distance of Newcastle, Durham and Sunderland, the magnificent spectacle of Lumley Castle has dominated the County Durham landscape for over 600 years.

Surrounded by beautiful parklands overlooking the River Wear and Durham County Cricket Ground, the castle is a magnificent monument to a bygone age of chivalry and honour. The hotel boasts 74 luxurious en suite rooms, with complimentary Wi-Fi internet. Dine in the splendour of the Black Knight restaurant, offering varied cuisine and a 3-course table d'hôte menu (table reservations are essential).

The hotel is ideally situated to explore the North East of England and more, being just 17.5 km (11 miles) south of Newcastle, 13 km (8 miles) north of Durham and 19 km (12 miles) west of Sunderland.

9/10 Overall rating

Lumley Castle, Washington - Guest Services

• Activities: Hiking, Library, Golf Course (within 3 km), Billiards.
• General: Safety Deposit Box, 24-Hour Front Desk, Non-Smoking Rooms, Elevator, Heating, Express Check-In/Check-Out, Garden, Restaurant, All Public and Private spaces non-smoking, Luggage Storage, Gay Friendly, Parking, Newspapers, Free Parking, Rooms/Facilities for Disabled Guests.
• Services: Free Wi-Fi Internet Access Included, Dry Cleaning, Breakfast in the Room, Laundry, Packed Lunches, Wi-Fi/Wireless LAN, Currency Exchange, Babysitting/Child Services, Meeting/Banquet Facilities, Souvenirs/Gift Shop, Internet Services, Shoe Shine, Fax/Photocopying, Ironing Service, Bridal Suite, Room Service.

Lumley Castle, Washington - Hotel Policies

Important! Policies may vary from these depending on your room, date & rate selection. Please check the room information when booking.

Cards accepted at the hotel:
• Visa,  Maestro,  American Express,  MasterCard,  Diner's Club
• Deposit: No deposit will be charged.
• Internet: Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel and is free of charge.
• Pets: Pets are not allowed.
• Parking: Free public parking is possible on site.
• Extra Charges: 15 % VAT is included. Service charge is not applicable. City/tourist tax is not applicable.
• Children and extra beds: All children are welcome. All children under 12 years stay free of charge when using existing bedding. All children under 2 years stay free of charge for cots. There is no capacity for extra beds in the room. Maximum capacity of babycots in a room is 1.
• Cancellations: If cancelled up to 1 day before the date of arrival, no fee will be charged. If cancelled later or in case of no-show, the first night will be charged.

Lumley Castle, Washington - Important Information

Please note that due to limited table numbers at The Black Knight restaurant we kindly ask that you book a table as early as possible.

Lumley Castle, Washington - Directions

By Car: - Lumley Castle is situated just of the A1(M). - Take junction 63, signed Chester le Street. - Follow signs for Riverside. - You will then pick up signs for Lumley Castle. By Rail: Durham station is 11.2 km (7 miles) away. Newcastle station is 17.6 km (11 miles) away. Taxis are readily available from each. By Air: Newcastle Airport is 30.5 km (19 miles) away. Durham Tees Valley 53 km (33 miles). Taxis are readily available from each airport.

*Directions included in email booking confirmation