The Priest House Hotel

Derby

📍 Park Lane, Derby, DE74 2RR

Photo: Jonathan Clitheroe (CC BY-SA 2.0)

Riverside hotel set on the banks of the River Trent
60 acres of woodland and riverside grounds to explore
Private riverbed access for guest fishing
Grade II listed water wheel and historic Norman Mill Tower
Close to Castle Donington village and Donington Park Circuit

The Priest House Hotel is a riverside hotel in Castle Donington, Leicestershire, set on the banks of the River Trent amid 60 acres of woodland and riverside grounds. Rooms range from doubles and twins to cottage rooms and honeymoon suites, while dining options include the Millstream Brasserie, afternoon tea, wood-fired pizza on the terrace, and riverside cocktails on the Kings Mill Deck. The hotel's Grade II listed water wheel and Norman Mill Tower reflect its historic mill origins. Guests can walk to the Boathouse and Duck Pond, fish along the private riverbed, or relax by the fire in the cosy lounge. Castle Donington village and Donington Park Circuit are just minutes away, with East Midlands Aeropark and Castle Donington Museum both under two miles from the hotel.

How far to…

Castle Donington village and Donington P: a couple of minutes' drive
East Midlands Airport: short drive
Long Eaton station: 4.9 miles away
East Midlands Aeropark: 1.7 miles away
Castle Donington Museum: 1.8 miles away

Practical details

Payment: Cashless venue

Accommodation on site

Doubles, twins, cottage rooms and honeymoon suites

Details taken from the operator's own website on 28 Sep 2026 — check current terms when you book.

Facilities

✓ Bar
✓ Restaurant
✓ Disabled Access
✓ Indoor Areas
✓ Pet Friendly
✓ Parking

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