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About this property

This hotel is set in some of Derbyshire's most idyllic countryside, built around a Norman mill tower along the banks of the River Trent. The Priest House is conveniently located close to the M1 and near East Midlands Airport, Nottingham and Loughbrough. Nearby attractions include the Derbyshire Peak District and Alton Towers. On entering the hotel you will find elegant, contemporary surroundings. Menus in the restaurant combine fresh, seasonal flavours with regional ingredients. In the summer, step outside and dine al fresco, overlooking the river. The guest rooms offer exceptional comfort with modern technology. All rooms are a different size, en suite and filled with home comforts.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Perfect for a 3-night stay!

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

    • Breakfast info

    • Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Buffet, Breakfast to go

    • Free private parking available at the hotel

    • Loyal customers

    • There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Peter
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely location by river Trent, good dog walks. Good parking, stylish old property frontage for main building. Easy to travel to. Very cosy and old-worldly in breakfast and bar area. Pleasant staff. Room (in cottage, due to dog) well presented...
  • Tim
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beautiful location , alongside the river . Beware of the flys though sometimes! Ideal location for us to attend a track day at the Donnington Park race circuit so we only had 10 mins to travel . It’s clean and comfortable and perfectly adequate ....
  • Kelly
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The location was great and a lovely view, room was comfy and had everything we needed, we stayed when It was very warm but there was a fan in the room if we needed but it stayed cool enough. Plenty of parking.
  • Craig
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The location and outside was lovely. We had a meal and it was also very good
  • David
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Overall a nice place; The outside sitting/ drinking areas are great.
  • Kerry
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beautiful location and hotel. Lovely staff. Had food in the evening which from some reviews had us managing expectations but it was really lovely. Good breakfast as well. Beds comfy. Would definitely go back.
  • Albert
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Excellent stay to meet old friends, having lived in the village 50 odd years ago.
  • Rich
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Comfortable room, lovely surroundings, good food and friendly staff.
  • Emily
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely venue, around an 8 minute drive from a local wedding venue. Lloyd the house keeper was absolutely fantastic, loved him!
  • Mike
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Just the best location an dbest hotel I stay in and I stay in hotels 2-3 times a week. Great staff good food, perfect

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      Local
    • Dietary options
      Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

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Check-in
From 15:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Check-out
Until 10:30
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 16 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 4 years
Extra bed upon request
£10 per child, per night
Cot upon request
Free
5 - 12 years
Extra bed upon request
£10 per child, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

When booking, please state the number of children you will bring with you.

Children under 3 stay and eat free at the hotel. Children aged 4-12 years stay free with adults, and receive 50% discount on meals. Children aged 13 years and over will be charged in full for meals.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.