The Priest House On The River, Derby

Kings Mills, Castle Donington, Derby, DE74 2RR
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Dit hotel ligt in een van de mooiste stukjes platteland van Derbyshire. Het ligt aan de oever van de rivier de Trent en is rond een oude Normandische molen gebo... more

 

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  • 5/10 Anonymous ( Jong paar) 

    op  16 juni 2009

    Staff very friendly and helpful.

    Wildly overpriced, bordering on Four Seasons cost without the Four Seasons facilities. Room small. No internet facility.

  • 8/10 Kevin ( Solo vakantieganger) 

    van Reading , GB  op  15 juni 2009

    "Very good & will recommend to others" (107376358)

    Brilliant hotel, facilities, breakfast, majority of staff

    Staff member at time of check-in was rather unhelpful & unfriendly

  • 7/10 Anonymous ( Solo zakenreiziger) 

    op  12 april 2009

    "I normally use a cheaper hotel nearby 3 nights every week. The service and quality of my usual hotel is the same, if not better than the Priest House. I only stay here if other hotels are full." (107453630)

    Great location/surroundings

    Overpriced when booking direct. Also the bar is overpriced. On a previous stay the heating/hot water broke down 2 nights in a row (mid winter). No offer to move me into the empty rooms in the main building and no apology.

  • 9/10 Jenny ( Volwassen paar) 

    van Bedford , GB  op  7 april 2009

    "Lovely, would like to stay in the old building another time" (107414076)

    well equipped room. Lovely to have breakfast in bed at no extra cost

    was charged for a double portion in brasserie. Steward didn't ask what size, but refunded us when we pointed out the error.

  • 9/10 Judy ( Volwassen paar) 

    van Norwich , GB  op  22 februari 2009

    "A pleasant, if pricey stay" (107662689)

    Free upgrade as our requested room was not available. Friendly, helpful and efficient staff.

    Mattress was very soft. Wine list expensive

  • 8/10 Anonymous ( Solo zakenreiziger) 

    op  14 februari 2009

    "Classy hotel. " (107594319)

    No lift in hotel. Not really a BAD point, but this hotel is well off the beaten track - great in fine weather, but in snow conditions, (which there were the week before my stay),access would be nigh on impossible and impassable!

  • 10/10 Richard ( Ander) 

    van Longridge,preston , GB  op  16 april 2008

    "A lovely relaxed weekend in a wonderful hotel. Everything to a high standard. We would liked to have come on a better weather weekend so we could have seen the grounds to thier full potential but that cant be helped!!!!!!." (97839564)

    The accomodation was to a very high standard and it was nice to have a power shower for a change!!!!!! Everything was clean and well presented. Would definatley stay again.Breakfast was excellent and value for money.

  • 8/10 Anonymous ( Volwassen paar) 

    op  12 april 2008

    "We enjoyed our stay and the criticisms above are minor. We would have liked what's on brochures available in the room. Those in the guest directory were somewhat limited. You may care to revisit the history of the place on the website. I've not checked it out in detail however James 1 did not come to the throne until 1603 so I don't not see how he could have confirmed a grant in 1601. Also in 1664 the Civil war had been over 15 years (Charles 1 was excuted in 1649)and Charles 11 was firmly in the throne. The sentence beginning Loyalist garrisons.. does seem to flow. When you revise the narrative I suggest you put the events in chronological order." (97659988)

    Lovely setting, good food and wines

    Wash basin in bathroon did not drain and TV signal fluctuated

  • 8/10 Mark ( Vriendengroep - volwassenen) 

    van Hitchin , GB  op  9 april 2008

    "we ate in the brassierie, it was not good value for money, I had pasta which was not particularly hot. We ordered cheese and biscuits which was £8.95 and consisted of the tiniest amount of cheese and three crackers, this was disgusting. One of the minute pieces of cheese was so hard and stale it was inedible. We did complain and it was removed from our bill. The cost of the food did not relect the quality. Also the breakfast order was wrong not that great either. We loved the hotel but the food was poor." (97279177)

    The setting was beautiful

    There was a wedding at the same time so the bar was absolutely swamped, we could not get near the bar to get a drink

  • 9/10 Anonymous ( Jong paar) 

    op  3 april 2008

    The hotel was very nice, and staff were very pleasent. Room was clean, i was impresed with the facilities available.Had a Great time!

  • 8/10 Wendell ( Solo zakenreiziger) 

    van Cologne , DE  op  21 maart 2008

    "But In general I enjoyed my stay." (97020237)

    The location, the staff, the atmosphere

    I stayed in room nr. 5. Later that night someone checked in. I could hear this person walking in the room. It woke me up. The room is very noisy that way

  • 10/10 Jill ( Jong paar) 

    van Doncaster , GB  op  19 maart 2008

    "Beautifully furnished accomodation all furnished to a high standard. We stayed in the cottages, would like to stay in the main hotel next time. Lovely quiet setting and you really feel as if you are away from it all. All the staff were very friendly and amenable. We had a meal in the restruarant which was lovely, all nicely presented and tasted beautiful. The information we were given prior to booking was excellent, may have been better to have more photo's. A lovely setting for a romantic break. I would highly recommend this venue for a short peaceful break." (97865777)

    contempory furnishings, very comfortable bed, excellent service from all staff.

    Nothing, could not fault it. unable to stay longer due to commitments

  • 7/10 Anonymous ( Solo zakenreiziger) 

    op  4 juli 2007

    "The staff were professional and courteous. The restaurant and brasserie are excellent with good quality food well presented and served very hot without the food becoming dry. The room was small and tight for two people. I had to rearrange the furniture to be able to move around easily. The remote control for the the very nice flat plasma screen was not working. There was no fridge and no mini bar. Very pretty location even during the period of heavy rain and flooding in the region. The car park was flooded but access to hotel was not a problem." (99785762)

    Covenient to airport. Good restaurant

    small room

  • 5/10 Anonymous ( Volwassen paar) 

    op  7 mei 2007

    quiet

    The room and onsuite facility in the cottage (not really a cottage but a nearby building) was not considered of a standard to warrant the price - which did not include breakfast.

  • 8/10 Anonymous ( Groep collega's) 

    op  1 mei 2007

    "Staff could have been a bit friendlier, they were polite and efficient but no more." (99374658)

    Excellent facilities, room a bit small and cramped

  • 6/10 :michael ( Solo vakantieganger) 

    van Fleet , United Kingdom;GB  op  20 maart 2007

    "I thougt the room was poor for what i said above your room spoilt a weekend away and still no call from the manager." (99331120)

    THE LOCATION WAS FANTASTIC

    The room was fine apart from the central heating pipe that kept me awake all i complaind to your nothing was said i was told the manager would contact me he didnt.I cut my stay because of room.

  • 9/10 Roderick ( Jong paar) 

    van Lincoln , GB  op  10 maart 2007

    "Please ask for upper case letters to be used at the begining of the form not at the end .THANKS" (99462443)

    very comfortable

    paying extra for breakfast

  • 7/10 Jonathan ( Jong paar) 

    van London , United Kingdom;GB  op  20 februari 2007

    modern and stylish

    no ventilation or natural light in bathroom

  • 8/10 Faye ( Volwassen paar) 

    van Colchester , United Kingdom;GB  op  20 februari 2007

    the set up very clean and tidy.

  • 9/10 Tony ( Solo zakenreiziger) 

    van Tonbridge , UNITED KINGDOM;GB  op  18 februari 2007

    "To be really fussy; 1, ask for the room heater to be turned on before you arrive, 2, if you are in standard room ask for an upstairs room. This involves stairs but is quieter. 3, the restaurant is too expensive" (99483794)

    Most things. It is a lovely setting and doesn't feel like just another hotel.

    There were only 3 things - see below

  • 10/10 Linda ( Volwassen paar) 

    van Norwich , United Kingdom;GB  op  7 februari 2007

    "Cannot think of anything ,as everthing was too our liking. If anybody needs a break this is the hotel to go to the meals were great and every one of the staff couldnt do enough for you will certantly go there again." (99198620)

    My husband and i had three very nice days at the hotel very restfull would go there again the staff were very friendly and helpfull a lovely warm and welcolme hotel.

  • 8/10 Anonymous ( Jong paar) 

    op  7 februari 2007

    the beautiful surroundings and friendly staff

    the bathroom was TINY and the space between the sink the toilet just stupid.

  • 8/10 Anonymous ( Jong paar) 

    op  12 december 2006

    "The hotel is lovely - beautiful setting and clean modern rooms. Great big tele but the remote was not easy to use! Breakfast was very nice too and staff helpful. Would recommend." (3304234304)

  • 8/10 Ann ( Volwassen paar) 

    van Wanstead , United Kingdom;GB  op  18 oktober 2006

    "I wondered whether the hotel was genuinely old, though the website did try and give that impression. The public areas were quite noisy because of two weddings taking place and it was uncomfortable sitting in the bar and too noisy to eat in the brasserie. We were given a room away from the wedding guests (to sleep) but I still heard carousing down the corridor in the middle of the night - and I don't know what time it was because there was no clock in the room, another omission. The staff - mainly Eastern European we noticed - were unfailingly polite and helpful - though someone did try and come in to clean our room ten minutes before we were checking out." (3305399611)

    It all looked good and stylish

    The television was incredibly difficult to operate and there was no sound on Sky News. The bathroom looked great but the tap in the basin was hard to turn off, the sink and the bath were slow to drain - the bath mat covered the plughole/

  • 6/10 Anonymous ( Solo zakenreiziger) 

    op  14 oktober 2006

    beautiful the place

    staff too much in a hurry do do things at the restaurant/Brassery

  • 9/10 Anonymous ( Volwassen paar) 

    op  4 september 2006

    "We enjoyed our night of luxury in such a beautiful spot. Staff were very friendly. Would definately recommend." (3305290653)

    Very tasteful. Very comfy bed. Exactly as advertised. Beautiful bathroom.

    No mini bar facilities. Slow booking out on the morning of departure.

  • 10/10 Jason ( Solo zakenreiziger) 

    van Lytham st annes , United Kingdom;GB  op  2 september 2006

    "Great - will be visiting again!" (3305246439)

    Modern facilities and a relaxing atmosphere

    Would have made use of a gym if available.

  • 7/10 Anonymous ( Volwassen paar) 

    op  23 augustus 2006

    Spacious room good facilities - would benefit from Mini Bar

    No Mini Bar in Room - some main area's looking tired in need of refurbishment

  • 9/10 Anonymous ( Solo vakantieganger) 

    op  11 augustus 2006

    "I have no real criticisms. The overall experience was very good. The food in particular I'd recommend. I would definitely stay there again if in the area." (3305144078)

    Modern and traditional at the same time.

    TV signal too weak for 42 inch screen.

  • 8/10 Anonymous ( Jong paar) 

    op  25 juli 2006

    "Great place enjoyable stay - care not too many wedding parties to spoil enjoyment of other guests." (3304580948)

    Location and individuality of hotel

    No air conditioning in very hot weather

  • 8/10 Anonymous ( Ander) 

    op  14 juli 2006

    "Lovely hotel, lovely location on the river, very nice rooms. Brasserie food very good as was breakfast. The restaurant and check in staff were were extremely polite and helpful. However, we paid a special half price rate and I do not think it is worth the full rate especially as it does not have leisure facilities nor the feeling of luxury. I would suggest that any future guests check whether there is a wedding going on when they wish to stay. I have no problem with there being a wedding as such but there was a complete lack of staff attending to other non wedding guests and as such we were compelled to complain. The staff that were there did their very best given the situation they were in. However, it did not give me much confidence in the general management of the hotel." (3304652070)

    Rooms very up to date and nicely decorated. Cosy not corporate.

    Lots of flies/cobwebs around cottage windows. Back stairs to upstairs cottages could do with refurbishment.

  • 10/10 Bryan ( Volwassen paar) 

    van Mildenhall , United Kingdom;GB  op  11 juni 2006

    "My wife and I were very impressed. Your staff was very professional, helpful and pleasant. Always with a smile." (3304736050)

    Wonderful accomodations.

  • 10/10 Anonymous ( Jong paar) 

    op  17 mei 2006

    "Really wonderful stay - we would definitely visit again. Room, staff and food were to a very high standard and we could not fault anything." (3304505211)

    The room was lovely - just as described and pictured. All of a very high standard and was overall excellent.

    Nothing - maybe the car park view but that didnt really matter.

  • 9/10 Anonymous ( Jong paar) 

    op  4 mei 2006

    "Fantastic" (3304588156)

    The lovely decor; the plasma screens in the room; the setting of the hotel

    Only one thing - untrained breakfast waiting staff made the breakfast experience frustrating.

  • 5/10 Anonymous ( Volwassen paar) 

    op  20 april 2006

    "I would recommend this hotel but check where you are staying, if in the main hotel overlooking the river - great, if your in the cottage don't bother." (3304521400)

    First overall impression of the hotel very good

    we were booked into the cottage very small we were on the ground floor, had to keep the blind down as everyone walked past. Hence very dark. Bathroom was like a shoe cupboard, it was a work of art to get to the toilet, trying to get inbetween the sink and the radiator, which if you got too close you burnt yourself. It was so small you had to undress in the bedroom to get into the shower - hence we had to keep the blind down - hence it was so dark. After showering went to blow dry my hair ! um no mirror, or there was but it was on the back of the entrance door, which didn't have a plug near it so couldn't see what i was doing, and of course with it being soo dark added to this problem. The resturant and bar were expensive, which I would not of minded paying if the accommodation was on the same par, which to us it was no way need good enough.

  • 8/10 Anonymous ( Jong paar) 

    op  20 april 2006

    "Good value for the discounted price. At the full rate I would have been disappointed." (3304544712)

    Clean, modern interior, nicely decorated, dvd player in the bedroom.

    Small room, small bed, facing car park.

  • 10/10 Glyn ( Jong paar) 

    van Cardigan , United Kingdom;GB  op  18 april 2006

    "A very pleasurable stay. Would have loved to stay another night." (3304546543)

    Room, Food and service was exceptional

  • 9/10 Mark ( Vriendengroep - volwassenen) 

    van Callington , United Kingdom;GB  op  12 april 2006

    mix of old and contemparary. excellent evening meal

  • 3/10 Malcolm ( Solo vakantieganger) 

    van Bath , United Kingdom;GB  op  28 juli 2006

    "in the 21st century, as a five star hotel, it is incredible to have no air conditioning. Even portable units, available at " (3305086812)

    river view

    no aircon. ridiculous plasma TV which did not work. worst prawn sandwich ever, lousy fish meal. Wine and vodka OK, but essential, not a luxury

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  • 10/10 Sarah ( Jong paar) 

    van Criccieth , United Kingdom;GB  op  6 april 2006

    "Lovely, great staff, very helpful, breakfasts are the best we have ever had!!! Did not eat lunch or dinner as we arrived too late, rooms gorgeous, with dvd, video, plasma screen etc. only bad point, the matress was too soft, felt a bit like a waterbed!" (3304467517)

    everything, traditional with all mod cons, staff fantastic.

    Plasma screen in room did not work properly, but we were compensated for that problem immediatly.

  • 8/10 Mark ( Volwassen paar) 

    van Devizes , United Kingdom;GB  op  1 april 2006

    "Generally a good stay. This was my first visit to a Hand Picked Hotel. I would certainly use the chain again." (3304426861)

    One member of staff; Lisa who must have been a deputy or assistant manager; was particularly cheerful, welcoming and helpful. She created a very good impression of the organisation.

    The whirlpool bath did not work. It was impossible to find a 'phone number for the hotel to ask questions and book a room before visiting.

  • 10/10 Janet ( Jong paar) 

    van Northampton , United Kingdom;GB  op  14 maart 2006

    "Our overall stay was fantastic, our room was upgraded which was a lovely surprise, the rooms are spacious and beautifully decorated, the brasserie was wonderful, we didn't use the a la carte restaurant but I'm sure that would be great too, the food was excellent and the waiting staff attentive without being in your face. The reception staff were very professional, we were asked if we wanted a newspaper and fresh milk in our room and received a courtesy phone call about 10 mins after arriving in our room just to check that everything was ok. Breakfast on both mornings was delicious, and our waitress was lovely, we were late arriving back on our second night and missed dinner, but sandwiches were put aside for us and brought to our room at no extra cost. Overall it was an extremely enjoyable weekend, and we won't hesitate on staying here again or recommending it to everyone we know. I note with interest that they hold a civil wedding licence, which may come in handy next year!! Thank you again to all, I hope the hotel gets to read these reviews, they were all really very good." (3304363997)

    the hotel was beautiful and the staff very friendly and competent without being pushy, everyone we met was lovely and nothing was too much trouble

    I can't think of a single thing that would have improved our stay, everything was perfect and we wouldn't hesitate to stay at the Priest House again whenever we travel from East Midlands Airport.

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