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Reviews of The Priest House On The River 4 stars

Kings Mills, Castle Donington, Castle Donington, DE74 2RR, United Kingdom

#17 of 37 hotels in Castle Donington

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Review score

Based on 1686 hotel reviews

7.8

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.2

  • Comfort

    8.1

  • Location

    9.1

  • Facilities

    7.9

  • Staff

    8.7

  • Value for money

    8.1

  • Free WiFi

    8.1

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  • Reviewed: 13 November 2024

    9.0
    Travelled to visit an event at donington park circuit with friends, stayed for 2 nights. Great stay
    • With a pet
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Cottage - Single Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bed was a little small, and the room felt a little expensive for the size. But still nice.

    Quality of food was excellent, as we're the facilities. The location is very picturesque.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 November 2024

    7.0
    Uncomfortable bed, great everything else,
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Cottage Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Cottage bed was very uncomfortable

    Great location, friendly staff, reasonable prices

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 November 2024

    8.0
    Great location for Donington Circuit in a tranquil setting, staff very friendly and helpful.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Main House Executive Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The hotel decor is a little tired and dated, but conversly you could say it adds to the 'charm/character'.

    The Executive Suit was massive, very clean. Access was fine for me, but climbing 2 fights of a circular staircase may be a challenge to guests with restricted mobility. View from the room at the top of the tower was very nice. Breakfast served from 07:00hr, which suited my race schedule, very good selection with vegetarian option to the cooked breakfast. Evening meals of a good standard with very nice staff in the bar area. My activities in the area were based at Donington Race Circuit, and for this the hotel location is excellent, circa 12mins.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 October 2024

    9.0
    Lovely location, fantastic food, great staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Cottage Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Our room was cold as the central hearing didn’t work. But the reception team sorted it out with a portable electric heater and then it was lovely.

    Lovely people, nice quiet location. The evening meal was amazing. Best steak I’ve had in years. The cooked breakfast was really fresh and tasted superb.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 October 2024

    9.0
    Well worth a visit
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Main House Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Fantastic location. Great breakfast Very good stay

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 October 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Cottage - Single Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Wedding parties at night.

    Rural location by the river.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 October 2024

    8.0
    Ideal location and great value.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Cottage Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing really bathroom was a bit tight but the shower was superb and the bed was comfy.

    Beer was good. Food was excellent. Staff excellent. For a short one night trip we couldn’t have asked for more.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 October 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Main House Executive Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    breakfast average and not cheap! ..lots of packaging so not eco friendly.

    wonderful location. Friendly staff. comfortable room.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 October 2024

    7.0
    A beautiful setting, close to the airport and Donington Park.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Cottage Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    We were in a cottage room, which was rather drab and tired. A mirror over the desk area would have been useful.

    This hotel has a beautiful setting and an interesting history, which I think they should make more of. The breakfast was good, with a selection of fresh fruit, cereals and hot food.. A nice evening meal in the brasserie. Car parking is also free which is a bonus. Staff were friendly and helpful.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 October 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Main House Executive Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great Hotel Excellent location for East Midlands Airport, excellent food and staff brilliant Could not fault it Tim

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 October 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Main House Executive Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A little more choice on the menu would be nice

    Very nice location, room very nice, staff great

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 October 2024

    8.0
    Had a great couple of nights there
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Cottage Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Food very good for evening meal and breakfast

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 October 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Main House Executive Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Being a little bit of the beating track ment we had a meal at the hotel. The meal was very tasty but like allot of places these days it was not hot enough especially for a Sunday lunch.

    It was in a nice location and was good value. The room was very comfortable.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 October 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Main House Suite
    • Stayed 1 night

    Little tired needs a redecorate

    Good location and car park

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 October 2024

    7.0
    Pleasant stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Main House Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Expected robes in the suite. Ordered the cheeseboard for dessert, expected a variety of crackers, paying nearly £11 for 4 Jacob’s crackers and small chunks of mild cheese is quite steep.

    Staff were brilliant, enjoyed the room and the room was clean, dinner was pleasant

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 October 2024

    7.0
    The best bath ever
    • Couple
    • Main House Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Staff in the restaurant very slow not a lot off choice and food wasn't that good you never got what was advertised on the menu big let down it was quiet too but reception insisted on booking as apparently got very busy this wasn't the case we rushed to get back to eat and was just me and my partner there

    The location was lovely beautiful building our room over looked the river and the bath was amazing bit dated but I like the older feel

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 October 2024

    9.0
    Great value for money, beautiful dinner (very tasty rolled pork belly) incredibly attentive table service with nothing t
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Cottage Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Location is absolutely beautiful, good parking and interesting local history Breakfast room is lovely and restaurant was a fun part of the building with a central duck under low beam, due to the historic nature of the building

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 October 2024

    9.0
    Value for money, delicious food and beautiful setting.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Cottage - Single Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Cottages probably need a bit of updating but considering the cost no big problem.

    Beautiful setting

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 October 2024

    8.0
    I recommend the hotel and would happily stay there again.
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Main House Executive Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    As quite a few reviews mentioned, could use some interior refurbishment.

    Lovely staff, great location, great food

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 October 2024

    9.0
    Lovely hotel, right on the river. Facilities outstanding, will definitely be back 👍🏻
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Main House Executive Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Lovely old building, right next to the river, convenient for Donnington Circuit. Rooms well equipped, breakfast delicious, staff friendly and helpful

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 October 2024

    9.0
    Great little find, will certainly return!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Main House Executive Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing … All good for us!

    A lovely hotel, great location, pleasant room and good value. We are at the hotel both evenings and food and service was excellent. Breakfasts were particularly good and served in such lovely, traditional surroundings.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 October 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Main House Executive Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The property was lovely, staff were exceptional! There’s some wear and tear in the rooms but with it being an old building it adds character in my opinion x

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 October 2024

    8.0
    Great location and fantastic value.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Cottage Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Bed wasn’t the most comfortable. Could do with a new mattress, or at least a thick topper.

    Room exceeded expectations, ( top floor cottage room ). Spacious bedroom and recently renovated bathroom, very quiet and peaceful , directly overlooking the river. Breakfast was excellent value , good selection of hot and cold buffet, with hot beverages served by the staff. Perfect location for Oulton Park, less than 10 minutes. Overall, very good value and would definitely stay again.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 October 2024

    8.0
    Lovely hotel 🏨
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Main House Executive Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lovely hotel

    Stayed in July 2024

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