The Priest House Hotel  

On the banks of the River Trent in Castle Donington, near Derby. A 4-star, mill-turned hotel built around a mill tower with working water wheels. Close to Donington Park Racing Circuit and the Donington Grand Prix Collection, about 11 km from Derby city centre.

Forty-two individually decorated rooms in a nearly 1,000-year-old setting. Rooms come with flat-screen TVs and DVD players, private baths with tubs or showers, designer toiletries, bathrobes and slippers, plus coffee/tea makers. Riverside terrace and garden set the scene for romantic breaks, weddings or relaxed country stays.

Riverside terrace and garden, picnic and barbecue areas with grills, free on-site self-parking and 24-hour reception. On-site laundry, dry cleaning and a safe-deposit box keep stays easy. Complimentary wireless internet is available in communal areas.

Conference centre and meeting rooms with presentation facilities make it a strong choice for events and exclusive conferences. Express check-out and lobby newspapers add convenience, and complimentary Wi‑Fi helps keep groups connected.

Two on-site restaurants and a bar/lounge, plus 24-hour room service. English breakfasts are served daily for a fee. New riverside 'Kings Mill' Al Fresco serves freshly made-to-order pizza (open Wed–Fri evenings and all day Saturday–Sunday); booking is advisable.