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The Priest House Hotel

4.0 star property
4-star hotel near Donington Park Racing Circuit

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Cottage Double Room, River View | In-room safe, individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace
3 restaurants, breakfast served
Lake view
Exterior

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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

Room options

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Cottage Single Room, River View | In-room safe, individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace

Cottage Single Room, River View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Cottage Double Room, River View | In-room safe, individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace

Cottage Double Room, River View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(22 reviews)
  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Suite, Main House | In-room safe, individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace

Suite, Main House

  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Cottage Twin Room, River View | In-room safe, individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace

Cottage Twin Room, River View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Executive Double Room, Main House | In-room safe, individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace

Executive Double Room, Main House

7.8 out of 10
Good
(10 reviews)
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Executive Twin Room, Main House | In-room safe, individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace

Executive Twin Room, Main House

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, Main House | In-room safe, individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Double Room, Main House

  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Derby

Close to airport.You'll be within 3 miles (5 km) of Donington Park Racing Circuit and 12 miles (20 km) of Loughborough University. Pride Park Stadium and Derbion are within 12 miles (20 km).

What's nearby

  • Donington Park Racing Circuit - 5 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • Melbourne Hall - 10 min drive - 6.8 miles
  • Elvaston Castle - 15 min drive - 9.0 miles
  • Pride Park Stadium - 15 min drive - 12.5 miles
  • Derbyshire County Cricket Club - 16 min drive - 13.2 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Redgate Lodge - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Malt - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Hardinge Arms - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Donington Park Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Shack - ‬8 min drive

About this property

The Priest House Hotel

4-star hotel near Donington Park Racing Circuit
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 center
  • 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 safes and hair dryers. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs 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 phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and portable fans. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 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

Things to do

  • Fishing

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

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

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 available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for GBP 10.0 per night.

Property 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: approximately GBP 15.00 for adults and 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 each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children 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

How close is The Priest House Hotel to the airport?

The Priest House Hotel is 5.3 mi (9-min drive) away from the East Midlands Airport (EMA) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Priest House Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Priest House Hotel.

Does The Priest House Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at The Priest House Hotel, but English breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 15.00 for adults and GBP 8.00 for children. It's available on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM and weekends from 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at The Priest House Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Mecca Bingo Beeston (19-min drive) and Dusk till Dawn Poker and Casino (20-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at The Priest House Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 3 AM.

Is there free parking at The Priest House Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking. Extended parking is available for GBP 30 per week.

Does The Priest House Hotel have a pool?

The Priest House Hotel does not have a pool.

Does The Priest House Hotel have a restaurant?

There are 3 onsite restaurants, offering options like garden views and al fresco dining.

Does The Priest House Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Priest House Hotel to downtown Derby?

The Priest House Hotel is 6.7 mi away from Derby.

The Priest House Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 225 out of 518 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 163 out of 518 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 76 out of 518 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 30 out of 518 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 518 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

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

6/10 Okay

Duncan

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

8/10 Good

Tsz Chung

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

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Poor

Very unclean. Hairs on the bed stains on the wall. A lot of yellow urine left on toilet seat. A lot of damage in the room. Dents and cracks in door and walls. Stains all over chair fabric and carpet gloor. Very hard to open the one window in the room. Reception smelt strongly of salmon when I checked in and checked out. Beautiful location from the outside. Very close to the race track and east mid airport. Scrambled egg and mushrooms very nice on breakfast buffet. Very friendly male member of staff greeting people for breakfast on Monday morning. Could be helpful to add a light and a sign to make it easier to find your way round at night. Inside is in need of an uplift Definitely not a 4 star hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Sarah

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The whole place could be amazing. Please do the basic maintenance on this lovely building (fixing dripping taps, washing carpets, fixing walls & new curtains wouldnt break the bank). You really feel the wow factor as soon as you drive up to this beautiful place and building. Unfortunately the lack of maintenance of the beautiful buildings and surrounding let the place down (now wow factor when you open the door). The bridge (which has plastic road blocks at the edge) looks like it to could collapse at any minute and the river edge patio is just a blocked off area of bricks. The rooms in the main building look very small and the cottage rooms really do need some TLC & some character. The hotel is very function focussed so reception etc.. is loverly but it is over priced until the rooms are in better condition. The bed was very comfortable but take air plugs if you are staying in the cottage rooms as you can hear every move the neighbours make and hear ever car that drives far to fast you window. Hopefully at some point the repairs will be done and I would then like to go back.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Michael

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jane

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

8/10 Good

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hadrian

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

10/10 Excellent

simon

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

Absolutely beautiful place to stay

Absolutely beautiful place to stay friendly and helpful staff and lovely food would highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Ed

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

8/10 Good

Saleem

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Geoff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Historically very interesting hotel, friendly staff, good food. My only criticism is that the cottage we stayed in definitely needed some love!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Paul, Verwood

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed in garden room which was 'past it's best'. Evening meal disappointing with poor choices and over expensive dishes. Confit chicken with cassoulet had 'one bean' and was poorly balanced. Small glass of wine ordered, large glass served and charged with no explanation. Breakfast was good. Excellent position next to river and ideal for airport or stop when travelling on M1.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

simon

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

8/10 Good

Gabriele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A pleasant setting and good quality rooms
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

PAUL

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very good value for money. Bathroom could do with a refresh but given the price it was perfectly adequate. Staff were helpful and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025