The Priest House Hotel

4.0 star property
Riverwalk hotel with 3 restaurants and bars/lounges

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Front of property
Cottage Double Room, River View
3 restaurants, breakfast served
Exterior
Lake view

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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Park Lane Kings Mills, Castle Donington, Derby, England, DE74 2RR
  • Place, Donington Park Racing Circuit
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Melbourne Hall
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Pride Park Stadium
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Airport, East Midlands (EMA)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

Cottage Twin Room, River View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Cottage Double Room, River View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(22 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Cottage Single Room, River View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Executive Double Room, Main House

7.0 out of 10
Good
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Executive Twin Room, Main House

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

Deluxe Double Room, Main House

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Sofa bed - double
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Suite, Main House

Highlights

Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Derby

At The Priest House Hotel, you'll be 4 km (2.5 mi) from Donington Park Racing Circuit and 17.2 km (10.7 mi) from Loughborough University. Highlights at this hotel include 3 restaurants, 3 bars/lounges and free self-parking. .The brasserie, Millstream Bar and Grill, is open for dinner. 5 meeting rooms and a conference centre are among the business amenities offered. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, coffee/tea in a common area and laundry facilities. English breakfast is available on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 9:30 AM and on weekends between 8:00 AM and 10:30 AM. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. There's also the convenience of extended parking. .Sights within a 20-minute drive of this 4-property class Derby hotel include Pride Park Stadium and Nottingham Trent University Clifton Campus.

What's nearby

  • Donington Park Racing Circuit - 5 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Melbourne Hall - 11 min drive - 10.5 km
  • Elvaston Castle - 15 min drive - 14.5 km
  • Pride Park Stadium - 15 min drive - 20.2 km
  • Derbyshire County Cricket Club - 16 min drive - 21.2 km

Getting around

  • Nottingham Long Eaton Station - 11 min drive
  • East Midlands Airport (EMA) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Garage 39 - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Factoryheads Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Malt - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Donington Park Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Beer Bus - ‬8 min drive

About this property

The Priest House Hotel

Riverwalk hotel with 3 restaurants and bars/lounges
There are 3 restaurants on site. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 3 bars/lounges. Public spaces have free WiFi. There are 5 meeting rooms available. A terrace, barbecue grills, and a garden are also featured at the business-friendly The Priest House Hotel. Self parking is free.

This 4-star Derby hotel is smoke free.

  • 42 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • 3 dining venues
  • 3 bars or lounges
  • Built in 1800
  • Conference centre
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
The Priest House Hotel offers 42 accommodations with a safe and a hairdryer. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include baths or showers and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps). Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and portable fans. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Extended parking on site (GBP 30 per week)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • English breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; GBP 15 for adults and GBP 8 for children
  • 3 bars/lounges
  • 3 restaurants
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining

Restaurants on site

  • Kings Mill Pizza and Fish
  • Millstream Bar and Grill
  • The Restaurant

Things to do

  • Fishing

Family friendly

  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 5 meeting rooms
  • Conference centre

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • On a river
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1800
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Cot (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Portable fan
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 3 AM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 10.00 per pet, per stay
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 15.0 per night.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for GBP 10.0 per night.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for English breakfast: from approximately GBP 15.00 for adults and from GBP 8.00 for children
  • Extended parking fee: GBP 30 per week
  • Pet fee: GBP 10.00 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 10.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 15.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, Barclaycard and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children aged 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Hotel Priest
Priest Hotel
Priest House
Priest House Derby
Priest House Hotel
Priest House Hotel Derby
The Priest House Hotel Hotel
The Priest House Hotel Derby
The Priest House Hotel Hotel Derby

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Priest House Hotel?

The Priest House Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at The Priest House Hotel?

Yep, The Priest House Hotel has a free self car park.

Is The Priest House Hotel family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as children's meals and laundry facilities, as well as cots/infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that The Priest House Hotel is a hit with families.

Does The Priest House Hotel serve breakfast?

Yep, English brekkie is available weekdays from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM and weekends between 8:00 AM and 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Priest House Hotel?

No, The Priest House Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Priest House Hotel?

Yep, The Priest House Hotel has 3 restaurants.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Priest House Hotel?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Priest House Hotel?

Furry friends are welcome at The Priest House Hotel, with food and water bowls on offer.

Reviews

The Priest House Hotel Reviews

8.2

Very good

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 235 out of 549 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 176 out of 549 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 78 out of 549 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 34 out of 549 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 549 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Pet friendly and excellent accommodation.

We stayed in one of the cottages with our 2 dogs. These cottages are ideal if you have pets. This is our 2nd stay this year and will not be the last. The only downside is that the parking is a bit away from the cottages. There is 2 parking places for many cottages. We have a blue badge but can't be used. It is a fair walk with the luggage our dogs and their pet beds. But the room is very good and ideal for pets. The shower is probably the most powerful shower i have ever used.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Margaret

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Place to stay near the arboretum

It is a lovely place to stay the hotel part is in a beautiful setting right on the river Trent the only thing that lets it down is the outside of the cottages accommodation. It is the need of some tlc paint work wood work needs looking at. The inside of the cottages are fine beds are comfy shower is good. Food in the hotel is good, breakfasts are very good help yourself. All said I would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Daniel

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

anita

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Poor

Booker for my husbands birthday the receptionist was very rude didnt tell uz the air conditioning wasnt working
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wynn

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Maree

Liked: Room comfort

Ok hotel

Ok stay. Too hot as no air con in room. Decor a bit tired. Staff excellent and good food.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

jeremy

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

DEBBIE

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Adam

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Janice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place to stay, friendly staff

Good sized room and comfy bed, all clean and enjoyed the tea/coffee making facilities. The staff were very helpful and friendly, good evening meal and breakfast at sensible prices.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Craig

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chenade

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aleshia

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Melanie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

janet

Travelled with family
Lovely hotel venue and grounds. Have stayed previously and room was excellent. Unfortunately this time was in one of cottage rooms which felt very dated and was in need of some attention.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brendan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spent two nights as a couple with a small dog. Totally relaxing break on the banks of the River Trent. Stayed in one of the adjacent cottages (no 14). Excellent. Only niggles were that although the bathroom had been recently refurbished, the extractor fan was not working and there was nowhere to hang a towel. Bathroom had the best shower I have ever used. Talk about a whoosh! We ate both nights in the restaurant. It had a limited menu, but the food was good. Food and drinks reasonably priced. Staff were excellent. Friendly, polite and attentive. We would return.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Karl

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Stayed 1 night for wedding, food was amazing at the wedding, the room we stayed in is outdated but was clean and comfortable, the cottage rooms are conveniently located short walk away. The staff were amazing and very helpful, even helped me look for my wife’s phone when she misplaced it overall really pleased with our overnight stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vusile Vince

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Hayley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Needs a little love.

Beautiful location, I could’ve sat outside the bar all day. The room looked a bit tired. Chipped furniture, hole in the plaster under the tv. The shower screen hung over the outside of the bath. Limited menu in the restaurant. I remember the priest house being very elegant. It’s now ok.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Beautiful place.

Second stay for us, stayed last year for the Donnington historic festival. Hotel grounds are beautiful. Room was in the “cottage” which was clean and a good shower. Hotel was hosting a wedding so it was a bit noisy into the small hours. Disappointed that breakfast didn’t start until just after 8 with many people waiting and we had to rush to get to our event.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Christine

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed for just one night but the staff were SO nice and the room was excellent - quiet, comfy bed etc. Breakfast was good and check in/out quick and easy. Very highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Deborah

Travelled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Duncan

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Tsz Chung

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025