Standing proud for more than 600 years, the magnificent spectacle of Lumley Castle dominates the County Durham landscape. Surrounded by beautiful parklands overlooking the River Wear and Durham County Cricket Ground, Lumley Castle is a magnificent monument to a bygone age of chivalry and honour.
Located between the historic city of Durham and the vibrant beats of Newcastle, perfectly situated to explore the North East of England. Lumley Castle is undoubtedly one of the finest Durham hotels and UK business and leisure destinations, effortlessly combining old and new to create a truly unique and memorable travel experience.
We invite you to experience Lumley Castle Hotel, a four star unique and inspirational venue; perfect for weddings, conferences, celebrations, luxury dining and leisure breaks.
Accommodation
At Lumley Castle Hotel our accommodation is worthy of being ‘No Ordinary’.
We offer 73 unique and individual bedrooms all furnished to the highest of standards – some feature our signature secret bathrooms!
Decorated with furnishings which evoke a period of a bygone era – elegant drapes,
four poster beds, feature baths and rooms with stunning views over the surrounding parkland. Here at Lumley the practical meets the unusual and the historical meets the present – ensuring a stay that you will never forget.
We offer Courtyard and Castle Doubles, Twins & Singles as well as four poster feature bedrooms and executive bedrooms all fully ensuite, with flat screen TV and complimentary wireless internet.
We also have an exclusive suite, The King James Suite. This includes a magnificent 20ft high four-poster Queen Anne Bed, and boasts its own reception room, en-suite bathroom and Jacuzzi with views over the surrounding parkland.
Room
- There are accessible ensuite facilities.
- There is / are 1 room(s) which has / have accessible ensuite facilities.
- There is / are 0 adjoining room(s) available for carers.
- The room number or room name viewed was 7.
- The width of the door is 80cm (2ft).
- The height of the bed is 71cm (2ft).
- The measurement between the bed base and floor is 39cm (15in).
- Light switches are not within 120cm from floor level.
- There is not a functional emergency alarm in the room.
- No emergency alarm is fitted in the room.
- An adjoining room is not available.
- Assistance dogs are welcomed to stay with guests in accessible rooms.
Accessible Ensuite
- The width of the door to the ensuite is 87cm (2ft).
- The door opens inwards.
- The door is light.
- The door is locked by a (no lock).
- The dimensions of the accessible ensuite are 170cm x 190cm (5ft x 6ft).
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
- The lateral transfer space is 100cm (3ft).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is not a flush on the transfer side.
- Wall mounted grab rails are available.
- As you face the toilet, the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- The toilet seat is 49cm (19in) above floor level.
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm in height.
- There is a sink.
- The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the sink is 85cm (2ft).
- The tap type is twist/turn.
- There is not a mixer tap for the sink.
- There is not a functional emergency alarm in the ensuite.
- It is out of reach(higher than 10cm (4") from floor).
- Disposal facilities are not available.
- There are mirrors.
- Mirrors are not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
Accessible Toilet
- There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.
- The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- The accessible toilet is 77m (84yd 8in) from the the main entrance.
- The accessible toilet is located in the Heads Corridor.
- There is level access to the accessible toilet.
Latest Reviews
Staff were friendly and helpful at the hotel. I checked that the lift in the castle was in working order as I am disabled and unable to climb stairs. There was also disabled toilet. Room was suitable for disabled access, with all the charm of a historical Castle, and a tasteful modern en suite disable friendly. The rooms are a nice size and very Clean. Breakfast was tasty with lot of varieties. A great stay at castle.