The Priest House On The River

Hotels
7.8 (2002 reviews)
Kings Mills, Castle Donington , Castle Donington , gb

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Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Pets allowed
BBQ facilities
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Location
Cleanliness
Service
Food
Cons:
Uncomfortable beds
Tired decor
Minimal amenities

Categories

Cleanliness
7.38
Mixed feedback on cleanliness; some reviews noted cleanliness while others mentioned dirty stairs and tired looking rooms.
Service
8.35
General sentiment of friendly and helpful staff, although there was one negative comment regarding abrupt breakfast service.
Location
8.89
Consistently praised for its beautiful and convenient location.
Room Quality
6.84
Some rooms were reported as tired and in need of updating, but others were comfortable and warm.
Amenities
7.37
Some amenities were lacking (e.g., no tea/coffee facilities), but the overall rating indicates reasonable quality.
Value for Money
7.83
Value noted positively, especially concerning meal pricing and overall experience.
Food and Beverage
7.88
Food was generally enjoyed, but breakfast options could be improved.
Overall Experience
7.85
Overall experience reflected positive sentiments but acknowledged certain issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-20 06:02

Property Description

Idyllic Countryside Setting
Located in Derbyshire's picturesque countryside, The Priest House offers a serene escape surrounded by nature. The historic Norman mill tower adds a touch of charm to the property, providing a unique backdrop for your stay.

Convenient Location
With its proximity to the M1, East Midlands Airport, Nottingham, and Loughborough, The Priest House is the perfect hub for exploring the region. Whether you're here for business or leisure, easy access to key destinations makes your stay seamless.

Exceptional Dining and Comfort
Indulge in a culinary journey at the hotel's restaurant, where fresh, seasonal dishes crafted from regional ingredients await. After a delicious meal, retire to your cozy guest room equipped with modern amenities, ensuring a comfortable and relaxing stay.

Experience the tranquility and luxury of The Priest House - book your stay now for a memorable getaway.

Important information:

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.

Check-in and check-out hours:

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in some hotel rooms and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 4 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 15 years old stay for £20 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    Children up to and including 12 years old stay for £10 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

7.8
Based on 2002 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.38
Service: 8.35
Location: 8.89
Room Quality: 6.84
Amenities: 7.37
Value for Money: 7.83
Food and Beverage: 7.88
Overall Experience: 7.85
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Alan • family_with_children • gb
8
As always, a great location, very nice and helpful staff, good food, quiet rooms for quality sleep
Pros:

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.

Cons:

The rooms are a little 'tired' and some modernisation is overdue. However, they are fit for purpose and acceptable.

2026-02-12 • via Nuitee
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Amy • solo_traveller • gb
10
Comfortable, idillic find
Pros:

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

2026-02-12 • via Nuitee
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David • couple • gb
1
Poor advertising and poor communication
Cons:

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.

2026-02-12 • via Nuitee
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William Cubbon • solo_traveller • im
8
Good Dog friendly Hotel, good price, nice location
Pros:

Good Breakfast plenty of choice with better thank average food all to a good standard and Hotel Dog friendly

Cons:

nothing

2026-02-12 • via Nuitee
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Alastair • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-02-09 • via Nuitee
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Pagett • couple • gb
8
Pros:

Delicious main meal for the wedding, well.organised. (glossary of what was happening through the day)

Cons:

Near our table there were 3 wasps. Lady birds too. It rained, but there were floods by the car park, but staff sorted out.

2026-02-09 • via Nuitee
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andrew • couple • gb
9
2026-02-08 • via Nuitee
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steve • couple • gb
8
2026-01-31 • via Nuitee
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Ndemanga • couple • gb
9
My stay
Pros:

The atmosphere outside and the cleanliness was of top notch

Cons:

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

2026-01-28 • via Nuitee
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Olaf • solo_traveller • de
9
Alles Top
Pros:

Super Frühstück

2026-01-28 • via Nuitee
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John • extended_group • gb
9
2026-01-27 • via Nuitee
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Sam • extended_group • gb
8
Enjoyable
Pros:

Lovely location

Cons:

Bathroom far too small

2026-01-27 • via Nuitee
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David • family_with_children • gb
9
Much better than my previous year visits to the hotel but still not as good as 30 years ago
Pros:

The Hotel is again looking great inside, particularly the main lounge.
The staff were very accommodating when I asked for out of hours alcohol
I 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

Cons:

In my view they don't make the most of their fantastic surroundings
The Restaurant is quite cold and austere and nothing like the warm/cosy/pub like feel they used to have 25 years ago.

2026-01-26 • via Nuitee
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Stephen • couple • gb
10
Fantastic
Pros:

Great hotel lovely setting

2026-01-26 • via Nuitee
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Stephen • couple • gb
10
Fantastic
Pros:

Fantastic hotel , really friendly staff , good value.

Cons:

Nothing not to like

2026-01-26 • via Nuitee
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carl • couple • gb
9
Pros:

Liked the breakfast it was superb,location,open fire,and friendly polite staff,room was nice

2026-01-25 • via Nuitee
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Watson • couple • gb
9
Very enjoyable.
Pros:

Lovely meal & breakfast.
Room large and comfortable.
Lovely location

Cons:

All good!

2026-01-24 • via Nuitee
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David • solo_traveller • gb
10
Quiet riverside gem
Pros:

Riverside location. Quiet room in the main hotel. Hot water, bathtub, heater and good TV.

Cons:

I found a (working) 3-pin round plug socket in my room!

2026-01-24 • via Nuitee
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Derek • couple • gb
9
Pros:

Loved it, we are sure amazing in the summer.

Cons:

Everything!!!

2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
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Myles • extended_group • gb
4
Has potential. Staff are a mixed bag. Food prices are not at the level of quality offered.
Pros:

Lovely location with nice properties that definitely have potential under the correct management. Some staff were also lovely. The room itself was clean and cozy, we had a cottage room.

Cons:

The food for the price we paid was nowhere near the quality expected. To add to this some staff were miserable to the point it felt we were actively bothering them whenever we ordered anything. The room also smelt damp, though we visited during a period where the Trent was flooding so that's acceptable to us.

2026-01-20 • via Nuitee