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
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
(205 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
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Great hotel, very friendly professional staff
KarenFeb 20, 2019Stafford, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Great service, nice location, good breakfast.
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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.
JonFeb 18, 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.
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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.
PhilipJan 30, 2019Tadworth, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Everything
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Wonderful hotel. Wonderful staff. Lovely food. Totally 1st class. Thank you for a truly lovely weekend.
moiraJan 28, 2019March, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
How romantic it was
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Lovely staff
LindaJan 22, 2019Barnsley, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Lovely historic building in wonderful location, overlooking the river Trent.
KathrynJan 19, 2019Stowmarket, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Breakfasts and the bar meals i.e. food
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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.
DavidJan 07, 2019Burton Latimer, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Staff very welcoming. Excellent service.
AlisonJan 07, 2019Darlington, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
The location on the riverside was lovely.
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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.
JaneJan 06, 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.
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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.
TeresaJan 01, 2019Kettering, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Good location and breakfasts.
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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.
DeniseDec 19, 2018Dunstable, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
The food was good in both the bar and at breakfast
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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!
The service a bit poor in the bar. Left waiting for our drinks after paying until we had to remind them.....
Ordered a coffee which i received without a saucer/spoon/sugar.
annetteSep 01, 2018Doncaster, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Relaxing, Peaceful, lovely staff, decor, food and scenery
ANDREWAug 26, 2018Colchester, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Beautiful setting but nothing else
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The building outside needs a serious clean unit looks dirty and unloved
IreneAug 25, 2018Peterlee, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Good location
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Shame about aircraft landing at East Midlands Airport throughout the night!
JillAug 20, 2018Newton Abbot, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Good choice of cooked breakfasts.
Other Comments
Expensive to eat dinner in the evening.
GlendaAug 18, 2018Crewe, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
We enjoyed the comfortable room, the food, the pleasant helpful staff and the location.
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The hotel is in a quiet location with East Midlands airport close by. There is a taxi service to the airport and Clients are able to park their cars in the large hotel car park while away on holiday.
LynneAug 15, 2018Frome, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
The food
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Friendly staff. This review is for main hotel rooms
JanetAug 10, 2018Sale, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Location was lovely and peaceful
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Lack of electric sockets in the room. My wife needed sockets by the bed for her lung function machine and there weren’t any at all. Ended up running an extension lead right around the room as there were only two sockets in the room
williamAug 10, 2018Swansea, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
The peaceful location (no through road) and stunning sunsets to watch reflected in the river
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We found the staff helpful and friendly but a bell or similar on the reception desk would be useful as we often found it unattended.
RayAug 09, 2018Bampton, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Friendly reception staff.
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There was a wedding on and as the weather was lovely a lot of guests were outside, however, the bar staff neglected to clear the tables or wipe them down so you ended up sitting at a sticky table full of empty glasses.
JulieAug 06, 2018Leeds, United Kingdom
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Lovely setting. Could not fault the food either. Room was clean and spacious. Downside was the service in the restaurant when we had to keep asking for things eg:- breakfast table not set up completely as dirty cup.missing fork, no glasses for fruit juice, no salt and pepper, no butter left to serve with toast and tea served in a large teapot with no lid. We ate dinner in the restaurant the night before and our bottle of wine was just plonked on the table unopened and not poured out!!! These final touches make the difference from making our stay only OK and not excellent which was such a shame
KarenAug 01, 2018Oxspring Sheffield, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Love the position, good quality rooms at a sensible price
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Reception staff were excellent, needed to move rooms, not because of room quality, but proximity to wedding we were not attending. This was sorted for us, which we appreciated. Receptionist was Carole I believe.
PaulJul 31, 2018Swindon, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Lovely food in both bar and restaurant.
NinaJul 30, 2018Aylesbury, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
location
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beautiful scenery ,quiet and tranquil setting. Friendly ,professional and helpful staff
josephJul 28, 2018Peterborough, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
setting and outside space to relax
CarolJul 27, 2018Beds, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Lovely Location..Very Clean....Food at Breakfast Great!!
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ALL staff so very friendly and helpful !!
PeterMay 16, 2018Southampton, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Good value for money at £115 for 2 nights....however, over promised and under delivered. A previously excellent hotel that has seen better days I’m afraid and now at the stage of my life where I’d rather pay a little more. Food generally very good but let down by waiting times and not relaxing to hear numerous guests all saying the same things as us.
Other Comments
Staff whilst willing were totally untrained eg didn’t ask questions such as “would you like any sauces with your meal” “ how was your meal” “ cooking time likely to be over an hour” “I’ll be with you shortly”. Room itself had main bulb out (rectified next morning), flaking paint in bathroom ceiling (lots!), no executive seating area (see website). Far better service in every hotel I’ve stayed in in the last 12 months (12 hotels +)
SteveJul 26, 2018Eastleigh, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Location, food, comfortable bed nice room.
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The staff work hard to make your stay enjoyable, however sometimes I felt that they may not have had the support, training etc that is commensurate with a 4 star hotel. Room was very nice but there were cobwebs around the ceiling, which made my wife a little uncomfortable.
RayJul 25, 2018Bedworth, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
The location beside the river
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Staff friendly but a bit lackadaisical
TrevorJul 25, 2018Wooler, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Location and room.This could be a great hotel with good staff and a better pricing policy
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In order to get the free bottle of wine with dinner you had to pay £39 for a 3 course meal which was too expensive and the fact that there was no people in that dining room so did everybody else.Staff were young and pretty useless/Ihad to wait over an hour for my meal which was a Caesars salad!
ArthurJul 25, 2018Wimborne, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Nice hotel for a couple of days maximum.
Other Comments
would be a even better break if there were other activities, ie pool, gym facilities. Guests need to travel quite far for other things to do.
IvorJul 20, 2018Birmingham, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Secluded and quiet - just what was needed for a getaway for us
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Overall really enjoyed the break, but the hotel may need to look at some of their maintenance. Appeared to be lots of small things that needed 'fixing' (like loose screws in bathroom, and on fixings)
ChrisJul 20, 2018Barnsley, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
The location.
SylviaJul 18, 2018Poulton-le-Fylde, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Food and location. Also the staff are excellent
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Bed a bit small and pillows uncomfortable
NicholasJul 18, 2018Oswestry, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
The food was very good value.staff extremely pleasant and helpful.rooms very clean and comfortable. All in all very good value for money.
KathleenJul 18, 2018Saint Helens, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Beautiful hotel in a beautiful location staff were friendly and very helpful,
Other Comments
Only the millstream menu had been changed and I was unable to order what I wanted from the original menu which is still online
LorettaJul 16, 2018Liverpool, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Very quiet location
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The whole place was a bit tired and drab - not a 4 star hotel!
DavidJul 16, 2018sussex, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
quality and calmness in a fabulous setting
johnJul 15, 2018Hull, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
situation very good if you enjoy peace and quiet, a bit off the beaten track.
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very good breakfast.
maureenJul 14, 2018York, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
the food
KathleenJul 14, 2018RugbyRugby, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
the staff were friendly food good very good value in an attractive location
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There were bad write ups which are not in keeping with this hotel. Could not fault the establishment
ROBINJul 09, 2018HYTHE, United Kingdom
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Only recommendation is room windows very dirty on outside
brianMay 16, 2018Stourbridge, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
The bistro menu and drinks were a little expensive but very enjoyable. The main restaurant was very enjoyable and the food was excellent.
keithMay 16, 2018Rushden, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
The room. Beautiful room overlooking the river. Very big so plenty of space. Restaurants good although the bar restaurant had a much better choice than the fine dining restaurant
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Breakfast on the first day disappointing. No buffet so no fresh fruit. Took ages to get some more toast. Second day better though no side plates and the bread ran out. The hotel had no marmalade for both days. Bad organisation on that.
PeterJul 04, 2018Bampton, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Breakfast and breakfast staff. Clean rooms, tea making facility and bottled water
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Building desperately needs to be repainted externally, it is very shabby. Internal hotel is dated and in need of freshening.mreception staff perfunctory but not engaging , rather unwelcoming on arrival. Used the little toiletries first night not replenished
Theresa AJun 06, 2018Shrewsbury, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
The location was exceptional and the fish and chips from the bar menu was amazing!!
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The room was a little jaded and the widows, inside and out, could do with a clean and freshen up as it spoilt the amazing views that are available.
KeithJun 04, 2018Kent, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
The hotel is attractive, our bedroom was comfortable and clean. The food was fabulous!
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We arrived Sunday on a Bank Holiday weekend to celebrate our Wedding Anniversary at the start of a short tour in the North East. We were looking forward to dinner in the Restaurant only to be told "it is closed Sunday evenings, you will have to eat in the Bar". Other couples were obviously disappointed too. There were only two staff expected to service the Bar and Bar Meals for some 2 dozen people in the bar and sitting outside. Thankfully the Receptionist and another female came to help the two lads for a short time. That evening our three course meal with wine and coffee took two and a half hours to complete! Tables were not cleared and there was a bank of dirty glasses at the bar waiting to be washed.
Whilst we were out the next day we rang the hotel to book a table in the Restaurant for the Bank Holiday evening and were offered "Restaurant or Bar?", and confirmed Restaurant. On arriving at the Restaurant we found it completely empty and were told "The Restaurant is not open on Bank Holiday evenings". Again we had to eat in the bar but having complained somewhat we did receive a slightly speedier meal.
It seems that when the "Boss" is there, there are enough staff, but once he goes the number of staff is cut to the minimum.
Great disappointment not to be able to take dinner in the Restaurant!
I believe the staff are tired of having to assuage guests but one gets the feeling Management does not care.
CarolynJun 02, 2018Bath, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Lovely hotel. Friendly staff, good food and beautiful location.
PatriciaJun 02, 2018LiverpoolLiverpool, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
cheerfulness of the staff
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Very good setting, service and food great, staff so helpfull
PeterJun 01, 2018Leyburn, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Setting, but remote from any other venue
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Room overlooked the car park. Asked for a river view, but they were booked. Plus it rained all day on the second day of our stay
GeorgeJun 01, 2018Lowestoft, United Kingdom
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Quiet location by the river
DavidJun 01, 2018York, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Beautiful setting overlooking the River Trent. Lovely room with everything we needed.
JosephineMay 02, 2018ACCRINGTON LANCS., United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
The location and the food EXCELLENT
JoanMay 02, 2018Matlock, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Good value, location good for going to national trust properties, food was excellent!
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Buffet breakfast didn’t look great but we ordered off the menu and it was excellent
SHIRLEYMay 01, 2018Linconshire, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Quiet room and good breakfast
HOWARDMay 01, 2018NEWARK, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
There was a good variety of food at breakfast, both hot and cold. However, the scrambled egg on my traditional English breakfast was cold and the coffee was weak to say the least.
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The photograph of the hotel on my Travelzoo confirmation does not reflect the state of the hotel. The outside of the hotel, including walls and windows, particularly the entrance, is covered in cobwebs and flies. The flower bed outside looked very poor.
Our room had cobwebs hanging from the coving and there was a squashed insect on the wall near the standard lamp and another on the ceiling. There were also long dark hairs on the bathroom floor which appeared more evident when using the floor towel. The shower hose leaked in abundance and the water from the shower was slow to drain away. The only way as to not stand ankle deep in water when showering was to remove the pop up plug from the bath.
We ate in the Millstream Bar as the restaurant is closed on Sunday evenings. The staff appeared inexperienced. We ordered our food and some time later a member of staff asked if he could take our order. Another member of staff was seen to enter the bar with our order only to return to the bar to ask what table the food was for. The food was edible but nothing to write home about. I would not rate this hotel as 4 star ****.
I have stayed in a few hotels offered by Travelzoo. Apart from the London hotels, I am beginning to see why the prices are heavily discounted for the rest. They do need further research as I am reluctant to take up any further Travelzoo hotel offers.
NigelMay 31, 2018Stourbridge, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Location and excellent food
DONMay 31, 2018Fleetwood, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Location is perfect. Food is good dut menu is a little limited
donaldMay 30, 2018doncaster, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
The peaceful location and the grass area near the river
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The breakfast next morning was a bit of a disaster. We weren’t informed we needed to order fried eggs and couldn’t get near the toaster for quite a while as the staff said they had a large order in the next room and needed to make a lot of toast for them. Our breakfast items were not replenished presumably for the same reason and again we had quite a wait also the plates were cold for hot food.
ELAINEMay 29, 2018Wigan, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Beautiful setting
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Staff training and customer service lacking!
KarenMay 29, 2018Corby, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Location and good rooms and service.
JAMESMay 28, 2018Peterborough, United Kingdom
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Meals etc more expensive than we usually experience but of really good quality. Certainly in a beautiful setting
DavidMay 27, 2018Spilsby, United Kingdom
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The staff and setting is lovely but could do with more gardening care and the waterwheel cleaned out it would look stunning. The area is beautiful it was such a shame about one or two things. I would go back it the problems were sorted out.
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The bedroom needs refurbishing throughout the curtains were burnt at the bottom the whole room was very tired but the bathroom needs replacing it wasn’t very clean and the tiles were the wrong ones for a bathroom they were very rough texture and Bradley done for in there.
AnthonyMay 27, 2018Studley, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Setting, friendly professional service. Good food,exceptional breakfast. Bun
RonaldMay 26, 2018Newcastle-under-Lyme, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Evening meal
Other Comments
Breakfast service haphazard
J BMay 24, 2018CarlisleCarlisle, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
The beautiful location and friendly staff.
LucyMay 23, 2018Kettering, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Setting
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Spoiled by the constant sound of motor bikes at donnington park up the rd
SusanMay 21, 2018Bilston, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
The weather and the view over the river
NeilMay 21, 2018Ashbourne, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
The up-to-date bathroom with super shower and magnifying mirror for putting on make-up and husband able to see for shaving. Breakfast was excellent although service was not very good.
Other Comments
The bedroom was rather tired and small and not enough hanging space as ironing board, iron, trouser press and safe and luggage rack was all in the same space. Windows were in very poor condition and needing secondary glazing (if a listed building) and as we over-looked the car park and on the ground floor we had to keep windows closed due to noise of cars coming in and out. It could be a wonderful place as an ideal setting on the river Trent but there was no nice garden for guests to relax and explore. The deal that Travelzoo gave us was good but I wouldn't pay the full price whilst in its present condition.
AnneMay 16, 2018Thetford, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Pan seared sea bass was exceptional from returant
MichaelMay 15, 2018Manchester, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Beautiful setting, very attentive staff. Had a relaxing stay enjoying food, drink and glorious sunshine. 5* all round.
EamonnMay 15, 2018Warks, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
The location , was a perfect getaway from any stress of life you might be having, or just a simple few days away, the staff could not do enough for you, my friend and I felt as if we're were royalties
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The food was delicious and enviting presentation was perfect, had a really lovely few days away in a lovely hotel, away from all the noise of traffic etc. Also people were very friendly at the hotel, also in the nearby village, recommend the priest hotel Thankyou staff for your hard work and making us very welcome, nice places to walk around
WendyMay 14, 2018Rugby, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
the tranquillity & freedom to enjoy countryside
Other Comments
comfortable rooms & very good breakfast
peterMay 13, 2018skegnessSkegness, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Location on the river and meals.
ZoeMay 13, 2018SheffieldSheffield, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Fabulous food at breakfast and dinner
LesleyMay 13, 2018Rugby, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Food was excellent
Other Comments
Gardens needed a bit of tlc
AnthonyMay 12, 2018Birmingham, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Fantastic location and friendly staff.
ColinMay 11, 2018Droitwich, United Kingdom
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The hotel is not easy to find. The rooms were not very clean and there were a lot of small insects in the room.
SadafMay 09, 2018West Bromwich, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Friendly staff. Very relaxed. Nothing too much trouble. Attractive location.
LindaMay 05, 2018Burnham-on-Crouch, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
The large room, excellent location. Some very relaxed and friendly staff.
Other Comments
Hidden gem
JonathanMay 04, 2018Horncastle, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Rooms were large and very comfortable. Scenic and tranquil location. Very nice food, especially breakfast.
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This was our second visit and sadly on this occasion there seemed to be a shortage of staff. Along with several other couples we had to wait to be checked into the hotel .... no reception staff available. Then later in the evenings on both nights of our stay we couldn’t find any bar staff to order a meal or purchase any drinks. The young waiter called Owen at breakfast on both days couldn’t have been any more friendly day and efficient, he needs promotion and a pay rise. He was superb.
keithMay 04, 2018st ives, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Quiet very comfortable room ,excellent food ,beautiful location
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It was a great pity that the beautiful ,but very empty restaurant did not offer a la carte only mandatory 3 courses ,which is too much to eat for most people.Also a soap dish in the bathroom would be helpful as there was nowhere to put soap and it just slipped off the surface when wet.
BerniceMay 03, 2018Leeds, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Such a peaceful place to be!
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I would recommend it to anyone!
Janet annMay 02, 2018Nuneaton, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
The picturesque setting by the river and also the choice and quality of the breakfasts
Other Comments
The special Travelzoo deal was excellent value for money.
GeoffreyApr 28, 2018Chester, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
excellent food
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no drawers in room, no soap dish. Would have liked to eat in Restaurant but unable to order only 1 or even 2 courses therefore restaurant was empty! No butter at breakfast, no croissants (30 mins wait for them) no toast without asking.
LeslieApr 28, 2018Yateley, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
The location - beautiful.
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Could not complain about anything. Every thing was very pleasing. It a shame we could not stay longer.
MaryApr 28, 2018Ilford, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Relaxed friendly atmosphere.Lovely staff
judyApr 28, 2018Hartwell, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
The food was very good and good location
davidApr 28, 2018Aylesford, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Fabulous location and setting
Other Comments
As a vegetarian I would have liked more options for dining as really did not want to have to go out to eat
Loved everything about the hotel just wanted to stay there to eat unfortunately only one vegetarian option so didn't want to eat the same meal
Would happily return as loved the hotel, staff were very friendly and food was really good
Very relaxing and comfortable and value for money
TrevorApr 24, 2018Birmingham, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
The location was stunning and the dinner great value. Welcoming staff and comfortable room.
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Many sites for visiting within 30mins drive. Lovely location and would definitely recommend.
CarolApr 24, 2018Birmingham, United Kingdom
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All good .... but the waiting on staff maybe should print full menus instead of trying to remember what’s on the menu and a piece of paper to take down what you have ordered instead of repeatedly asking what you’ve ordered... very confusing , but a great stay
SandraApr 23, 2018Lancashire, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Michael Buble tribute evening was amazing! Booked as an alternative to evening meAl in the Restaurant. £30 for 3 courses and entertainment was cheaper!
Other Comments
Very few members go out of their way to provide good customer service. We weren’t asked how our stay was on departure. Often had to ask for things and was a little disappointed that the bar staff would not garnish my Hendricks with cucumber because she didn’t have a knife to cut the cucumber. I almost offered to pass her one off the tables! However, although I didn’t return to the bar (for this reason) we still had a fantastic weekend and the travelzoo deal was excellent value.
EmmaApr 23, 2018Warrington, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Location & food
AlanApr 23, 2018Barnsley, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Location
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Downside - I rang to check an extra bed had been put in the room as per my instructions on Travelzoo but it hadn't. Also we were put in the cottage rooms away from the main hotel. Water dropping from the ceiling above our head in the night. Radiator on full and were unable to turn it down, but staff were helpful and sent engineer.
Mr A JApr 23, 2018Lichfield, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Location and comfort
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A lovely Hotel in a beautiful setting, even though the airport is nearby it was still quite peaceful. The room was very comfortable food in the restaurant was excellent. Staff friendly.
Mrs ElizabethApr 22, 2018Solihull, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Location and pleasant hotel
DaveApr 20, 2018Bowdon Altrincham, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Location is excellent
Other Comments
Staff lacked knowledge of local area, especially walks in the area
PhilipApr 19, 2018Northampton, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
The relaxed atmosphere in a beautiful setting, the breakfast selection is superb and the quality of food outstanding
Other Comments
Well worth a visit
ToniaApr 19, 2018Crewe, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Unlike breakfast the evening meals and service was very good
Other Comments
The thing that let the hotel down was breakfast very poor service on both days run out of some items and lack of staff
KeithApr 18, 2018Saint Ives, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Dinner was excellent
Other Comments
Beautiful location
JeanApr 17, 2018Southampton, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Comfortable rooms, location,excellent breakfast.
SheenaApr 14, 2018Preston, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
The staff were brilliant and the food was delicious.Carol was very helpful and Becka is a sweetheart! All staff were excellent. Great hotel will recommend to all our family and friends.
DorothyApr 12, 2018Birmingham, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
breakfast was really excellent
Other Comments
very pleasant location, enjoyed the walk into castle donnington
ChrisApr 11, 2018Lowestoft, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Quality quirky hotel.
Other Comments
The hotel can be difficult to find. Our sat nav took us round in circles! It would be useful for Travelzoo to direct purchasers to look at the hotel website for directions. We would only not go back as it was a little far for us to travel for a weekend.
AnnApr 10, 2018Billinge, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Location and great breakfast.
lorraineApr 06, 2018Great Yarmouth, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Everything
LizaApr 04, 2018Barnsley, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
location
Other Comments
staff need more training in restaurant - breakfast on Friday excellent but Saturday buffet breakfast disorganised with no food
SheilaMar 07, 2018Market Harborough, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
The high standard. Room & bathroom, with extras, were first class & the food was very acceptable. All for a bargain price.
PeterMar 01, 2018Ventnor, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Few things not quite right Sunday morning was buffet breakfast and Monday morning was waitress service much nicer and more choose don’t know why it was only the one morning.. bedroom could do with a lick of paint and more staff in the bar poor man running around doing everything.
ChristinaFeb 27, 2018Hereford, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
The staff and service and food
JohnFeb 25, 2018Huntingdon, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
everything
Other Comments
the quality of the food high standard of cleanliness and outstanding members of the staff team,nothing was to much trouble especially the restaurant staff my compliments to the chef, we had a wonderful time and we have already recommended the Priest House to family and friends.
theresaFeb 25, 2018Nottingham, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
peaceful location
Other Comments
our shower did not warm up informed the receptionist
hendrikaFeb 20, 2018Stevenage, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Our room overlooking the river. The service we received from two members of staff namely Teresa and Becca.
Other Comments
Visit absolutely ruined by discovering today that my husband's Barclay card, driving licence and photographic club membership card was stolen while there and used in Hanworth ( Birmingham) yesterday. Appalled.
PatriciaFeb 16, 2018Norwich, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Lovely location - must be even nicer in the summer. Staff very welcoming and helpful.
Other Comments
Rang day before arriving to check accessibility for husband with mobility issues. Was allocated a lovely room on ground floor just behind Reception which was perfect. Thank you
GillianFeb 10, 2018Newark, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
The location, ambience of the hotel itself plus the staff were superb. A truly wonderful stay.
Other Comments
Very pleased to have got a real bargain via Travelzoo , thank you.
AlanFeb 10, 2018Leeds, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Staff were excellent & the stay was superb value for money
Other Comments
We will definitely be back
EvelynFeb 08, 2018Towcester, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
The location was lovely, by the river and very scenic.
