4 Star Hotel
The Priest House On The River
Kings Mills, Castle Donington, Castle Donington, United Kingdom View Map
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About
This hotel is set in some of Derbyshire's most beautiful countryside, built around a Norman mill tower along the banks of the River Trent. The Priest House is conveniently located close to the M1 and near East Midlands Airport, Nottingham and Loughbrough. Nearby attractions include the Derbyshire Peak District and Alton Towers. On entering the hotel you will find elegant, contemporary surroundings. Menus in the restaurant combine fresh, seasonal flavors with regional ingredients. In the summer, step outside and dine al fresco, overlooking the river. The guest rooms offer exceptional comfort with modern technology. All rooms are a different size, en suite and filled with home comforts.
1,115 Reviews
- Cleanliness
- 8.2
- Staff
- 8.7
- Location
- 9.0
What Guests Say
- “The room was lovely. The bathroom was good. The bed was comfy.”
- “Lovely hotel, in a very nice area.”
Top Amenities
- Restaurant
- Free Internet Access
- Free Parking
- Accessible Rooms / Facilities
- Pets Allowed
- Non-Smoking Rooms
Room Options
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1/4Cottage - Single Room
- Bath or Shower
- Body soap
- Carpeting
- Closet
1/4Cottage Twin Room
- Accessible bath/shower
- Accessible toilet
- Bath or Shower
- Body soap
1/4Cottage Double Room
- Bath or Shower
- Body soap
- Carpeting
- Closet
1/4Main House Deluxe Double Room
- Bath or Shower
- Body soap
- Carpeting
- Closet
1/4Main House Executive Twin Room
- Bath or Shower
- Body soap
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- Closet
1/4Main House Suite
- Bath or Shower
- Body soap
- Carpeting
- Closet
1/4Main House Executive Double Room
- Bath or Shower
- Body soap
- Carpeting
- Closet
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What Guests Loved
Based on 1,115 reviews
Pros +
- The room was lovely. The bathroom was good. The bed was comfy.
- Lovely hotel, in a very nice area.
- Main building was well later out and cleanShower in the bathroom had plenty of hope water and was very powerful Breakfast very good
Cons -
- The restaurant was freezing. Kept my.coat on. The food was expensive. Breakfast was lovely. Arrived and hours early, told to pay extra to check in.
- Bed was not very comfortable, dipped in middle. Room was at back overlooking roof and constant hum noise from the heating/ air conditioning units outside our window. Probably wouldn't bother a lot of people.
- Outside room was fine, bathroom was very small.
The room was lovely. The bathroom was good. The bed was comfy.
The restaurant was freezing. Kept my.coat on. The food was expensive. Breakfast was lovely. Arrived and hours early, told to pay extra to check in.
Lovely hotel, in a very nice area.
Bed was not very comfortable, dipped in middle. Room was at back overlooking roof and constant hum noise from the heating/ air conditioning units outside our window. Probably wouldn't bother a lot of people.
Main building was well later out and cleanShower in the bathroom had plenty of hope water and was very powerful Breakfast very good
Outside room was fine, bathroom was very small.
Good Breakfast plenty of choice with better thank average food all to a good standard and Hotel Dog friendly
Location is excellent for Donington Park Circuit where I was testing. Also the location is scenic being alongside a section of the River Trent with outside spaces and short walks along the riverbank.Food has improved significantly with the evening meals being very good. Breakfast is also excellent, although a 06:30hr start would be helpful in my case, as the 07:00hr start time makes attendance at the circuit briefings a rush.
The rooms are a little 'tired' and some modernisation is overdue. However, they are fit for purpose and acceptable.
Poor advertising and poor communication
Well,me and my gf got there and there was flooding,so they told us we need to follow a van to another carpark in the middle of nowhere then walk back,they said to my gf she may aswell get out at reception while I walked bak! Then when I cancelled and messaged the hotel they said there was a mini bus bringing people bak from the carpark which we was not told this we was told its a fair walk from the carpark....they won't give me a refund and it didnt state on the website that there were flooding!! So not really happy.
Lovely setting and beautifully presented. My room was large and comfortable and the shower pressure was fabulous. The staff were super helpful and friendly. Even the food on offer in the restaurant was delicious and excellent value for money! I’ll definitely stay again
Delicious main meal for the wedding, well.organised. (glossary of what was happening through the day)
Near our table there were 3 wasps. Lady birds too. It rained, but there were floods by the car park, but staff sorted out.
Quiet location
The hotel is lovely but just needs a little loving care , some of the furnishings are a bit worn and some of the double beds need to be bigger .
Dinner - 10/10Breakfast 10/10Large bath 10/10Shower 10/10Room size 10/10
Nothing - was perfect
The atmosphere outside and the cleanliness was of top notch
No mops in bathroom to dry the floors after shower.Risk of sliping down when one is from taking a shower due to wet feet
The Hotel is again looking great inside, particularly the main lounge. The staff were very accommodating when I asked for out of hours alcoholI stayed in the apartment across from the main hotel and having never stayed there before, I was surprised at the level of comfort and cleanliness of the room - especially as the approach to the room is not that appealing
In my view they don't make the most of their fantastic surroundingsThe Restaurant is quite cold and austere and nothing like the warm/cosy/pub like feel they used to have 25 years ago.
Liked the breakfast it was superb,location,open fire,and friendly polite staff,room was nice
Riverside location. Quiet room in the main hotel. Hot water, bathtub, heater and good TV.
I found a (working) 3-pin round plug socket in my room!
Lovely meal & breakfast.Room large and comfortable.Lovely location
All good!
The surrounding very quaint.It was a short stay as had an early flight in the morning .The meal was adequate, a tad on the small portion wise .
Very handy for the Airport .
Lovely location on the river and very dog friendly.Nice lounge with open fire
Cottage room was a bit dated, no clock or mirror in the bedroom. Could do with a fridge
Friendly welcome from the front desk team and then the room was well appointed and quite
I has no issues
Lovely area, beautiful garden lights.Main house looked amazing and very nice fire lit in the main hotel lounge.Breakfast was lovely very nice staff. Lovely shower, heating was on lovely and warm.
We stayed in the double cottage room, needs the decor looking at/ main entrace hallway when you go into the cottages. sink unit was abit to close to the toilet. Bathroom was abit tiny and crammed.
Staff are friendly and efficient, there is a lovely atmosphere and the lounge area is nicely decorated and comfortable. The food in the restaurant is good.
The bed in room 27 was uncomfortable, the mattress dipped so I kept rolling into the middle and I didn’t sleep well.
Amenities & Policies
Amenities
Food & Drinks
- Restaurant
Media & Technology
- Free Internet Access
Transportation
- Free Parking
- Accessible parking
Health & Safety
- Health Services
- Daily disinfection
Accessibility
- Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
- Accessible toilet
- Facilities for disabled guests available
- Wheelchair accessible
Kid Friendly
- Family Friendly
General
- Pets Allowed
- No Smoking Rooms/Facilities
- Themed dinner nights
Guest policies
| Check-in | After 3:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Check-out | Before 10:30 AM |
| Internet | Free Wi-Fi is available. |
| Parking | Free parking is available. |
| Children & Extra Beds | Children of all ages are welcome. Children of age 0 to 12 can stay with extra bed, subject to additional charges. Children of age 0 to 4 stay free with cot. |
| Pets | Pets are allowed upon request. Charges may apply. |
| Room Rates | All rates displayed are for two guests unless otherwise noted. |
Important info
When booking, please state the number of children you will bring with you. Children under 3 stay and eat free at the hotel. Children 4-12 years old stay free with adults, and receive 50% discount on meals. Children 13 years old and over will be charged in full for meals.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Location
Kings Mills, Castle Donington, Castle Donington
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