The Priest House On The River

Hotels
7.8 (2226 reviews)
Kings Mills, Castle Donington , Castle Donington , gb

Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
Terrace
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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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:30 AM

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 2226 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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Claire couple gb
10
Lovely stay , the lady on reception and the chap at breakfast were really helpful and friendly
Pros:

Lovely and peaceful

Cons:

N/A

2026-07-11 via Nuitee
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Paul Varty solo_traveller gb
9
Short stay
Pros:

We use this hotel when we visit family in shardlow, the beds are very comfy ,food is good and its not far to travel to see family, we stay in the cottages across from the hotel as we have 2 dogs, it's great for them to come straight out the door on to the beautiful grounds, we did notice a lot had been done since our last visit and it's looking great, can't wait to visit again

Cons:

Can't think of anything

2026-07-11 via Nuitee
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Ruedi couple ch
8
Ideal zur Erholung
Pros:

Einzigartige und ruhige Lage, schönes Pub/Restaurant, sehr grosser Parkplatz.

Cons:

Kleines Zimmer mit wenig Ablageflächen und keiner schönen Aussicht. (für eine Nacht i.O.)

2026-07-11 via Nuitee
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Praveen extended_group ae
5
2026-07-10 via Nuitee
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Alex solo_traveller gb
7
2026-07-09 via Nuitee
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Sarah solo_traveller gb
6
Although Staff were lovely the hotel looked lovely from the outside and communal area inside nice but room definitely ne
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Room was dated although very spacious.
Although air conditioning structure just not working
Update to the coffee in the rooms aswell packet coffee not great these days when you are paying the money you do!
Breakfast needs better selection of fruit and yoghurts
Better Coffee maybe a selection - lovely new machine

2026-07-09 via Nuitee
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Teri solo_traveller gb
10
2026-07-08 via Nuitee
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Ashanti solo_traveller gb
6
All British local staff . Friendly, great bar and good food- great service - top marks all round
Pros:

Fabulous location in the heart of Derbyshire at the bend of a river. By far one of the best locations for a hotel

Cons:

Stayed in the cottages a bit run down.

2026-07-07 via Nuitee
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Jade couple gb
8
2026-07-07 via Nuitee
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Lauren solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Its a cute place. Just down the road from Donington Race Track.
Have a onsite bar and restaurant and a stunning garden by the river. Really nice to sit by in the summer.
Room was great for the 1 night. Clean and tidy. Best was comfortable.

2026-07-07 via Nuitee
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Winifred Patricia couple gb
6
2026-07-07 via Nuitee
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Whiting solo_traveller gb
9
Pros:

Everyone was pleasant and helpful. The afternoon tea was delicious. There was a lovely breeze coming down the river.

Cons:

Our room was on the ground floor right next to the car park which became very noisey with people shouting and cars leaving at high speed.

2026-07-07 via Nuitee
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samantha solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

We got there early hours and the guy who greated us was lovely he just made us very welcome and very helpful,and we got breakfast to the room and was fantastic, perfect end to the weekend.

Cons:

Didn't realise when I booked it it was a 40min drive and not near to the event we had gone to, but cause it was so lovely and they really did make us welcome was worth the drive ,and beautiful place by the river on a sunny Sunday 🌞

2026-07-06 via Nuitee
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Valentina couple us
7
Pros:

атмосфера

Cons:

завтрак был не очень вкусный, номера пора обновить

2026-07-06 via Nuitee
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Peter solo_traveller gb
4
The customer is always right
Pros:

The setting and the river are beautiful

Cons:

The cottage rooms need decorating and the whole block is tired. Our first room had had a radiator ON in this weather for 24 hours they knew about it and still put os in the room, we were put in another room but no help was volunteered.

2026-07-06 via Nuitee
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Geoff couple gb
6
Okay
Pros:

Good location
Good food both for dinner and breakfast
Very friendly restaurant staff both meals

Cons:

Non existent staff on reception - needs a person there or a way of contacting them. Not difficult to provide a mobile number. You should not leave reception unmanned
TV reception erratic
Should have placed us in a room well away from wedding party. We were on same corridor just a few metres away
Overall looks tired

2026-07-06 via Nuitee
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Mike solo_traveller gb
8
Pleasant overnight stop off
Pros:

Location was excellent, down by the river with plenty of outdoor seating.

Cons:

Lounge was a bit tired but due a refurbishment very soon. Stayed in the cottages which were pleasant enough but tired. Had to carry our bags out the hotel and into first floor room which may not be suitable for all.

2026-07-04 via Nuitee
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Jacqui solo_traveller gb
10
Excellent stay with dogs
Pros:

I stayed with my two dogs, we had our room in the little row of cottages which suited us perfectly instead of having to navigate stairs, landings, fire doors etc
The walks for the dogs were fab, the lane is so quiet. We throughly enjoyed our stay

Cons:

There wasn't anything we didn't like, if I had to be really picky I'd say the parking outside the cottage rooms. But it really wasn't a big deal.

2026-07-04 via Nuitee
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Mark couple gb
8
Very comfortable stay away from the town in a quiet location
Pros:

The reception staff were excellent after WE mistakenly booked the wrong room and we were relocated without a problem.
The suite was well equipped and spacious. The bed was comfortable.
Breakfast staff were equally great as was the breakfast.

Cons:

Nothing, except the dinner staff being rushed off their feet

2026-07-04 via Nuitee
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Cathy couple gb
10
2026-07-03 via Nuitee