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The Priest House On The River

Castle Donington , Kings Mills, Castle Donington (Show on Map)

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Summary of reviewsThe Priest House On The River is a hidden gem located on the picturesque and idyllic River Trent, making it a great choice for romantic getaways or solo travel. The hotel is conveniently located not too far from Donington Circuit and Castle Donington, where guests can find interesting independent shops, bars and restaurants. The breakfast experience is exceptional with guests raving about the amazing and delicious food on offer. The dinner is also a highlight for many guests with excellent and delicious food being a common theme throughout the reviews. The rooms are generally clean, tidy and comfortable with plenty of storage space and the staff are engaged, well-trained, extremely friendly and helpful. The hotel is also pet-friendly, making it a great choice for those travelling with furry friends. While there are some reasonable complaints about the bed quality and some dated rooms, the overall experience is positive with guests enjoying the historic property and beautiful surroundings.
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4-Star Hotel

Room Types

Cottage Double Room Adjacent to the main house, this 17th-century cottage room includes free Wi-Fi and tea/coffee making facilities.

Main House Executive Double Room Oversized flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi are standard in all rooms. Each room also includes a selection of pillows.

Cottage - Single Room Adjacent to the main house, this 17th-century cottage room includes free Wi-Fi and tea/coffee making facilities.

Cottage Twin Room This room has a TV, free Wi-Fi and tea/coffee making facilities.

Main House Deluxe Double Room Offering free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a bath, a shower and a hairdryer. The double room has carpeted floors, a seating area with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a wardrobe, a safe deposit box, as well as an electric kettle. The unit has 1 bed.

Main House Executive Twin Room Providing free toiletries, this twin room includes a private bathroom with a bath, a shower and a hairdryer. The twin room provides a wardrobe, a safe deposit box, an electric kettle, a carpeted floor, as well as a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. The unit offers 2 beds.

Main House Suite This suite comes with 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a bath and free toiletries. The suite has carpeted floors, a seating area with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a dining area, a wardrobe, as well as a safe deposit box. The unit has 1 bed.

About The Priest House On The River

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7.8

Good

Location

The Priest House On The River is a hidden gem tucked away from our hectic worlds, set on the picturesque and idyllic River Trent. The hotel is conveniently located not too far from Donington Circuit, making it a great choice for race track activities. The location and hospitality are perfect with great views and a stunning setting that's great for romantic getaways or solo travel. The hotel is just a 5-minute drive from Castle Donington, where you can find interesting independent shops, bars and restaurants. The food, location, staff and rooms are all excellent, making it a great choice for a 1-night stopover while travelling to the North or for those needing easy access to East Midlands Airport.

Breakfast

The breakfast experience at The Priest House On The River is exceptional with guests raving about the amazing and delicious food on offer. There is plenty of choice with a good selection of hot and cold dishes that are beautifully cooked to order. Despite a few comments about limited vegetarian and gluten-free options, the breakfast spread is impressive with a wide range of preserves and freshly cooked options available. The buffet style breakfast is very good, but guests can also have other options freshly made to order. The friendly and attentive staff provide a spot-on service, making the breakfast experience fantastic value for money. Overall, the breakfast at The Priest House On The River is excellent with many guests calling it the best one they have ever had.

Dinner

The dinner at The Priest House On The River was a highlight for many guests with excellent and delicious food being a common theme throughout the reviews. While some felt the menu was limited and overpriced, most enjoyed the quality and taste of their meals, whether they ate in the restaurant or brasserie. A few guests experienced cold food or had to send back a starter, but these instances were outweighed by the positive reviews. Some wished for a wider variety of gluten-free options, but overall the food and service were impressive with exceptional dishes like Korean Pork Belly and Parmesan truffle fries being highlights. While some guests had issues with the restaurant staff, the service was generally exceptional and dinner served in the bar also received positive reviews. All in all, guests enjoyed their meals and had a good selection of drinks to choose from.

Rooms

The Priest House On The River offers a stunning location with beautiful surroundings and characterful building. Guests had a generally positive experience with the rooms at the hotel. The rooms are clean, tidy and comfortable with plenty of storage space. The deluxe and executive suites are spacious and well-equipped. The cottage rooms are warm and cosy with all the facilities needed for a comfortable stay. Guests also appreciated the lovely-sized bathrooms with big showers. However, some rooms were a bit dated and tired and a few guests felt the size of the rooms, furniture and storage space could be improved. Some rooms were also reported as cold or with a view room. A few guests had issues with cleanliness, another with noisy floorboards and some found the bathroom facilities cramped. Despite these issues, the majority of guests found the rooms to be comfortable and cosy, adding to the overall charm of the hotel.

Beds

The Priest House on the River offers a mixed experience in terms of bed comfort. While some guests found the beds to be excellently comfortable and lovely, others found them to be too hard, poor quality or lumpy. The rooms offer a choice of pillows, but some guests found the pillows to be outdated or uncomfortable. Some guests found the mattresses to have hard edges or to be atrociously uncomfortable and to require replacement. Despite some complaints, many guests found the beds to be comfortable and the rooms quiet and warm. Some guests who stayed in ground floor rooms away from the main building found their twin beds to be comfortable. Some beds creaked and some guests found the beds small, requiring them to push them together. Overall, while there are some reasonable complaints, the bed quality should not deter guests from enjoying The Priest House on The River's riverside charm and luxuriously large baths.

Cleanliness

Travelling to The Priest House On The River is an experience that you don't want to miss. The hotel provides excellent cleanliness making sure that their guests will have the most comfortable stay. Rooms are nice and tidy with immaculate cleanliness. The hotel staff takes cleanliness seriously as every corner of the hotel is clean and comfortable with fresh towels and toiletries. The rooms are well-equipped and the bathroom is lovely in size with a big shower, making sure that guests will have everything they need during their stay. However, the hotel and room could do with some TLC as there were a few stains, paint peeling off walls and mouldy grouting, but overall the hotel was very clean. The cottages rooms are beautifully clean and well-facilitated, however, the main building rooms are larger with great decor. The grounds are also well kept, making the overall atmosphere of the hotel even better. The staff were very attentive and polite, ensuring guests are pleased with their rooms' cleanliness. Overall, the hotel was very clean, providing a comfortable stay for their guests.

Staff

The Priest House On The River boasts an amazing staff who are engaged, well-trained, extremely friendly and helpful. Reviews highlight how the staff were always pleasant and welcoming, creating a lovely atmosphere. They were a lovely blend of modern style and traditional values. The service was friendly but professional and all staff were polite and accommodating - particularly the front-line staff, who made sure that every guest's stay was comfortable and enjoyable. The staff received high praise for going above and beyond for guests, such as arranging special requests from the kitchen. While there were some negative reviews of a few inexperienced and rude staff members, the majority of guests loved the helpful, competent and welcoming staff. Overall, The Priest House On The River is a great destination for people who value the experience of kind and attentive service.

Parking

Guests who have stayed at The Priest House On The River have had mostly positive experiences with the hotel's parking facilities. The car park and driveway are described as large and well-lit, making it easy for guests to find a spot to park. Some even enjoyed the view of the car park from their rooms. While there are limited spaces outside the cottages, there is plenty of parking overall.

The hotel's great location is complemented by its on-site parking, which is ample and convenient for guests. However, some guests staying in the annex rooms found the parking to be too far away. Overall, there are lots of spots to park near the hotel, making it easy for guests to come and go as they please without worrying about finding a spot to park.

Historic

If you're interested in English history and are on the lookout for a hotel that matches that interest, look no further than The Priest House On The River. The hotel, a beautiful old building with features maintained from its historical past, is surrounded by a picturesque setting by the river. It's an ideal spot for a one-night stopover during your travels to the North. However, the venue is also perfect for celebrations, thanks in no small part to its rich history. Guests have remarked on its "very historic property" and "interesting story," with the hotel keeping the old features that add to the charm of the place. The main building itself has undeniably excellent architecture, giving you the feeling of being transported back in time. So, whether you're a history buff or not, this beautiful location with an ancient watermill and river on-site is well worth a stay.

Dog Friendly

The Priest House On The River is a great hotel for a one-night stopover while travelling to the North with its lovely old building and setting by the river. This hotel is very pet-friendly with excellent staff that welcomed our furry friends without any fuss! They even have a restaurant area where dogs are allowed. The fact that it is a dog-friendly hotel everywhere was a big bonus for us, so it was nice to be able to take our dog with us. However, we were charged an unexpected non-refundable fee of £20 for our pet, which was a downside. Despite this, we felt that our dog was very much welcomed and enjoyed our stay at The Priest House On The River.

No, The Priest House On The River doesn't have any pool.

No, a spa isn't available at The Priest House On The River.

Yes, The Priest House On The River welcomes dogs.

Yes, parking facilities are available at The Priest House On The River.

No, The Priest House On The River doesn't have a gym.

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