Located near Donington Park Racing Circuit, The Priest House Hotel offers a tranquil retreat with a garden, firepit, and al fresco dining. Relax on the terrace or connect to WiFi while enjoying kids' meals at one of 3 restaurants. Guests appreciate helpful staff and perks like luggage storage.
Park Lane Kings Mills, Castle Donington, Derby, England, DE74 2RR
What's nearby
Donington Park Racing Circuit - 5 min drive - 4.9 km
Melbourne Hall - 10 min drive - 10.9 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
East Midlands Airport (EMA) - 9 min drive
Nottingham (NQT) - 25 min drive
Birmingham Airport (BHX) - 42 min drive
Nottingham Long Eaton Station - 11 min drive
Peartree Station - 16 min drive
Attenborough Station - 16 min drive
Restaurants
Garage 39
Factoryheads Cafe
The Malt - 10 min drive
Starbucks
The Clock Warehouse - 7 min drive
About this property
The Priest House Hotel
The Priest House Hotel puts you within a 15-minute drive of Donington Park Racing Circuit and Loughborough University. For a bite to eat, guests can check out Millstream Bar and Grill, one of 3 restaurants, which serves dinner and offers garden views. Other highlights include 3 bars/lounges, a terrace, and a garden. The helpful staff and overall property condition get good marks from fellow travelers.
At a glance
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Hotel size
42 rooms
Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 3 AM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-out available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children
Up to 2 children (12 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
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Pets
Pets allowed*
Service animals welcome
Food and water bowls available
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 50+ Mbps)
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Onsite extended parking (GBP 30 per week)
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
English breakfast (surcharge) 7:00 AM–9:30 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM–10:30 AM on weekends
3 restaurants
3 bars/lounges
Coffee/tea in a common area
Barbecue grills
Private dining
Room service (limited hours)
Traveling with children
Children stay free (see details)
Children's menu
What to do
Fishing
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Working away
5 meeting rooms
Conference center
Services
24-hour front desk
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Wedding services
Romance packages
Facilities
2 buildings/towers
Built in 1800
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Picnic area
Terrace
Banquet hall
Firepit
Outdoor furniture
Walkway to water
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Grab bar near toilet
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Satellite TV channels
Home comfort
Heating
Portable fan
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Blackout drapes/curtains
Crib/infant bed (surcharge)
Bed sheets provided
What to enjoy
Individually decorated
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi (speed of 50+ Mbps)
Phone
Food and drink
Free tea bags/instant coffee
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Special features
Dining
Millstream Bar and Grill - Overlooking the garden, this brasserie serves dinner only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Reservations are required.
Kings Mill Pizza and Fish - Overlooking the garden, this diner serves lunch and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available. Reservations are required. Open daily.
The Restaurant - Overlooking the garden, this restaurant serves breakfast only. Open daily.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
English breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 15.00 for adults and GBP 8.00 for children
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
Children & extra beds
Cribs/infant beds are available for GBP 10.0 per night
Rollaway beds are available for GBP 15.0 per night
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 10.00 per pet, per stay
Parking
Extended parking costs GBP 30 per week
Policies
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards on site.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, Barclaycard
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
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
Does The Priest House Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Priest House Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at The Priest House Hotel?
Yes, pets are welcome. There's a charge of GBP 10.00 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.
Is parking offered on site at The Priest House Hotel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Priest House Hotel?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 3 AM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Express check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.
Is there an onsite casino at The Priest House Hotel?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Mecca Bingo Beeston (19-min drive) and Dusk till Dawn Poker and Casino (20-min drive) are both nearby.
What is there to do at The Priest House Hotel and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as fishing. Enjoy amenities like 3 bars, a picnic area, and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near The Priest House Hotel?
Yes, there are 3 onsite restaurants, featuring alfresco dining and garden views.
What's the area around The Priest House Hotel like?
The Priest House Hotel is located by the river.
Popular attractions include Donington Park Racing Circuit, which is 6 minutes away by car.
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The Priest House Hotel Reviews
Reviews
8.2
Very Good
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8.2/10
Cleanliness
8.4/10
Staff & service
7.4/10
Amenities
7.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.4/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
Room
Service staff
Location
Food
Breakfast
River
Cottage
View
Bathroom
Bed
What guests liked
Breakfast was consistently praised for its excellent quality, variety, and value for money. (24 reviews)
The property offers ample parking and a picturesque location near a river. (5 reviews)
Pet access was a big bonus with no additional fee and staff were very accommodating for pet owners. (3 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 5, 2025
Very Nice Stay
We had a very nice one night stay, The Hotel is in a nice Location. With friendly Helpful staff, A nice restaurant and outdoor space to enjoy the surroundings with a drink.
Michael
Michael, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 5, 2025
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.
Janice
Janice, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Aug 7, 2025
The hotel itself was lovely but the rooms in the
Eve
Eve, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Aug 25, 2025
A fun and joyful stay
We stayed in the cottages next to the main hotel. Two of the group were in the ground floor units which unfortunately suffered from damp. The musty smell was overpowering at night especially as it was unwise to leave the windows open due to the water flies getting in from the river.
We asked for the two rooms be changed to upper rooms on the second night which was done without question. The rooms generally were clean and the beds comfortable.
The food in the restaurant was excellent and the staff team very attentive.
Linda
Linda, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 27, 2025
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.
Margaret
Margaret, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 30, 2025
Absolutely beautiful place to stay
Absolutely beautiful place to stay friendly and helpful staff and lovely food would highly recommend
simon
simon, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 18, 2025
Ok hotel
Ok stay. Too hot as no air con in room. Decor a bit tired. Staff excellent and good food.
Maree
Maree, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 7, 2025
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
Karl
Karl, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 17, 2025
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.
janet
janet, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 4, 2025
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.
Phil
Phil, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 30, 2025
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.
Paul
Paul, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Mar 1, 2025
A pleasant setting and good quality rooms
Gabriele
Gabriele, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Mar 28, 2025
Historically very interesting hotel, friendly staff, good food. My only criticism is that the cottage we stayed in definitely needed some love!
Geoff
Geoff, 1-night trip
4/10 Fair
Sep 2, 2025
Just not up to standard - poor
This hotel looks nothing like the pictures on the website. The cottage rooms were frankly appalling. The whole area around them looked like a crack den. very poorly maintained and in an awful condition. furniture was old, bed was awful, condition of room was awful - paintwork hadn't been touched up. The TV was at least 20 years old (no smart TV is just not acceptable for today's travellers.
The room was SO bad, I got the receptionist to move me to a room in the main house. she was great, but the room is still very average at best. This hotel needs a full makeover, probably looks the same as it did 25 years ago. I won't be staying there again
Paul
Paul, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 9, 2025
We had a fantastic stay as normal, excellent evening meal, excellent breakfast, excellent Stocker Room with views to the River Trent, it was quiet and peaceful in a beautiful location, everything we required for our wedding anniversary stay, I look forward to our next stay.
Lee
Lee, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
Jul 19, 2025
Poor
Booker for my husbands birthday the receptionist was very rude didnt tell uz the air conditioning wasnt working
anita
anita, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Apr 14, 2025
Stayed two nights. Cottages are clean and comfortable inside but exterior needs some TLC. Grounds are lovely as is being next to the river. Staff very friendly and food good. Would definitely stay again.
Neil
Neil, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 8, 2025
Outstanding
Lovely stay, cottage room was outstanding as was the setting and main hotel. Nice beer in the bar and superb breakfast
Matthew
Matthew, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Apr 20, 2025
Staff were helpful and friendly. Checking in and out was a breeze. Amazing location by the river with plenty of parking. That being said, the room I stayed in was in dire need of some TLC — broken/missing switches, rotten wooden window frames, poor sink drainage, even the ironing board was old and tired, with loose fittings that made it wobble during use.
Michael
Michael, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 16, 2025
Sunshine over the river
Great beautiful location
Mark
Mark, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Feb 24, 2025
Very good value for money. Bathroom could do with a refresh but given the price it was perfectly adequate. Staff were helpful and friendly.
PAUL
PAUL, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 9, 2025
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.
Brendan
Brendan, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 18, 2025
Good value
Steve
Steve, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 31, 2024
Beautiful setting right on the river Trent lovey old build been restored staff and food are great if in the area of donnington it’s a must stay location
Allan
Allan, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 8, 2025
A good stopover 30 mins from Nottingham
A large room with character features, and a very powerful hot shower.