The Priest House Hotel is a historic property in a picturesque riverside setting in rural Derbyshire. The main hotel building incorporates a Norman mill tower dating back to the 11th century.
Located on the banks of the River Trent, the hotel is a 5-minute drive from the small market town of Castle Donington. The town has a museum, and although the castle that gave the town its name is no longer standing, the original church remains.
Other local attractions include Calke Park National Nature Reserve and National Trust property Calke Abbey, which are both around 20 minutes' drive away. The city of Derby is also 20 minutes' drive away, while Nottingham takes 30 minutes. The Peak District National Park and Cannock Chase Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty are both around 45 minutes' drive away.
Some of the bedrooms are in cottages just over a small bridge across the stream. They were built in the 17th century and have original fireplaces and beamed ceilings. Executive Double Rooms are modern and larger than cottage bedrooms, and are in the main hotel building. Some have views of the River Trent.
The hotel has a fine-dining restaurant, and its Millstream Bar & Terrace serves less formal fare and traditional afternoon tea.
Amenities
General
Bar
Newspaper / magazines
Extra beds / roll away beds
Restaurant
No pets allowed
100% smoke-free
No elevator / lift
Services
24-hour front desk
24-hour room service
Airport transfer (fees apply)
Express check-in / checkout
Room amenities
Central heating
Coffee / tea-making facilities
Iron and ironing board
DVD / CD player & library
Internet
Complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the hotel
Bathroom
Bathrobes
Hair-dryer
Luxury toiletries
Bathtub or shower
Parking
Complimentary parking
Accessibility
Accessible bathroom in some rooms
Accessible path of travel
Accessible restaurant
Wheelchair accessible
Policies
Check-in:
Standard Time is 3pm.
Minimum age required to check in: 18.
Checkout:
Standard Time is 11am.
Children and additional guests:
Infant's cot/crib and extra bed available on request: £15 per night for children aged 12 and under. Supplements are not included automatically in the total price and will be charged directly by the hotel. Please use the Special Request field on the checkout page to request a cot/extra bed and confirm the age of the third guest.
Pets:
No pets allowed.
Cancellation:
Cancellation policy & booking conditions vary by 'rate plan'. These will be displayed on the payment page after you have searched for your dates and selected a rate.
Additional details:
The restaurant is closed Sunday evening, however the 3 course a-la-carte menu is available in the Millstream. Please contact the hotel before arrival to book your dinner.
Rates may vary by date, are subject to availability and are not guaranteed until your purchase is complete.
The room rates listed are for double occupancy per room unless otherwise stated and exclude tax recovery charges and service fees.
It is the responsibility of the hotel chain and/or the individual property to ensure the accuracy of the photos displayed. Travelzoo is not responsible for any inaccuracies in the photos.
*Unless otherwise stated, Travelzoo-exclusive extras are valid once per stay (based on two adults sharing). Value is an estimate based on double occupancy. Extras are only included with Member Rates and may not be available on all dates. Extras are non-transferable and have no cash value. Total value may vary depending on time of booking and availability. When included, breakfast may be limited to 2 guests per stay subject to hotel’s discretion. Other restrictions may apply; see our T&Cs for details.
Please note: Some amenities and services may not be available in all rooms or may incur an additional charge. All prices stated have been verified at the time of publication and may vary at the discretion of the hotel.
Enjoyed This
(31 Member Ratings)
Ratings & reviews reflect verified member feedback for The Priest House over the past 15 months.
Quiet location with a lot to do in the surrounding areas
Other Comments
Great hotel, very friendly professional staff
Karen20. Feb 2019Stafford, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Great service, nice location, good breakfast.
Other Comments
Was a bit noisy though, you could hear Every time a neighbour closes a door. We were woken up both nights as a result. Still very much enjoyed our stay.
Jon18. Feb 2019London, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
We enjoyed relaxing in the warm and comfortable room and also walking outside by the river. Breakfast was beautifully cooked and nicely served by a helpful waiter.
Other Comments
We ordered soup as a snack in the evening and were told it was Leek and Potato. When it came, we could tell it was Pea and we thought somebody had gone a bit mad with the pepper pot. It turned out to be Pea and Chilli. We would not have chosen this if we had been given the correct information and experienced a burning feeling for the rest of the evening. We mentioned this as we checked out.
Philip30. Jan 2019Tadworth, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Everything
Other Comments
Wonderful hotel. Wonderful staff. Lovely food. Totally 1st class. Thank you for a truly lovely weekend.
moira28. Jan 2019March, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
How romantic it was
Other Comments
Lovely staff
Linda22. Jan 2019Barnsley, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Lovely historic building in wonderful location, overlooking the river Trent.
Kathryn19. Jan 2019Stowmarket, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Breakfasts and the bar meals i.e. food
Other Comments
Only issue was room being cold on arrival, and the electric radiator not really operating well. We were given a plug in heater though, and that worked fine.
David07. Jan 2019Burton Latimer, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Staff very welcoming. Excellent service.
Alison07. Jan 2019Darlington, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
The location on the riverside was lovely.
Other Comments
We didn't appreciate listening to Spotify during our birthday dinner as there were constant adverts being played. This spoiled the atmosphere and we felt not really acceptable for dining.
Jane06. Jan 2019Stafford, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Very well situated, lovely room a very good size and bed was really comfortable. Although the bathroom was also very nice, the bath could do with being of normal height and have grab rails.
Other Comments
I only have one complaint. Bath was high to get into and there were no grab rails and unfortunately I fell trying to get into the bath, which had left me with a very large painful bruise at the top inside of my leg. I did report to receptionist the follow8ng morning, explaining that there should really be grab rails, she only said that she would note it.
Teresa01. Jan 2019Kettering, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Good location and breakfasts.
Other Comments
Allocated room 44 which was noisy(could have been from generator). Adjacent public toilet had hand dryers which were situated on the wall adjoining room. As there was a party at the end of the corridor on Friday night these were used until the early hours of the morning. I felt as if they were drying hands next to my head. The hotel must have known the drawbacks of this room - do they allocate Travelzoo guests this inferior room? So tired after two sleepless nights.
Denise19. Dec 2018Dunstable, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
The food was good in both the bar and at breakfast
Other Comments
The room was shabby with paint falling off the bathroom door. The matress on the bed was uncomfortable with a delve in the middle. It was claimed there was a boiler malfunction so no cold water was available to moderate the temperature for a shower and hot water flushing down the toilet!