The Priest House by the River

Derby, Derbyshire

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Derby, Derbyshire

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Built around a mill tower with its very own water wheels, this 42 bedroom hotel is perfectly placed for a picture perfect wedding.

Combined with its very own Grade II listed water wheel, opulent surroundings and contemporary style, complimenting the charm and romance of the English countryside setting, The Priest House Hotel is the perfect setting to say ‘I Do’ with your loved ones.

Our range of reception rooms are ideal for both intimate day affairs and larger wedding parties. We welcome couples who wish to have their ceremony in an alternate venue or you can hold your civil ceremony in one of our stunning suites. As well as hosting the traditional wedding day, we also cater for other celebrations to mark the occasion, from canapés to evening receptions. Our dedicated wedding team are there to guide you along the way to create your perfect wedding day from the big elements right through to the little touches that can make the difference.

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Stately Home
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Marquee Weddings
Hotel Weddings
Same-Sex Weddings
Woodland Weddings

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Set in a tranquil and stunning location on the banks of the River Trent, The Priest House’s history is a rich one that can be traced back almost 1,000 years. Built around a mill tower with its very own water wheels Excellent wedding team to guide you throughout your journey. A 42 bedroom hotel, perfectly placed for a romantic, picture perfect wedding. Offering small intimate weddings to large receptions from a range of packages to bespoke quotations for something a little more casual. Classy, Traditional, Picturesque, Fun, Romantic Pricing Category : ModerateMinimum Price : 500Reception Capacity ( Indoor / Outdoor ) : 130Seated Dining Capacity ( Indoor or Outdoor ) : 100Has AccommodationBridal Suite : Honeymoon Suite View More

Sleeps No Of People : 4Country House Manor HouseWedding Contact : [email protected]Number of People In Team : 4No of Weddings Hosted : Number of Weddings Hosted - Betwen 30 and 50 Location : In The CountrysideNearest Town : Castle DoningtonNearest Airport : East Midlands Nearest Motorway : M1Unique Wedding VenueAffordableUnusualIntimateConfetti PermittedFireworks PermittedCeremony LicenceAlcohol LicenseCorkage ChargeBartendingIn House CateringIn House Wine ListBuffet StyleSeated MealSet UpStaff ProvidedTables And Chairs ProvidedTableware ProvidedTastingsCeremony MusicReception MusicPackageOn The Day Wedding CoordinationMaster Of CeremonyPublic Liability InsuranceDisabled AccessExclusive UseGrade Listed BuildingIn House Wedding CoordinatorLandscaped GardensMarquee or Tipi PermittedOnsite ParkingOutdoor SpacePet FriendlyWater ViewLovely GroundsRomanticRusticStylishGarden OutdoorHotelPub RestaurantWedding PlannersSame-SexWoodland View Less

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Antonia

Antonia is the head of the wedding department and has been in the industry nearly 10 years and been with the Hotel for 4 of those. She is there for you from start until the very day to help with all your planning needs and giving you all the tips and tricks to help you reach the day of your dreams.

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Claire & Steve Johnson

We’d happily have the day all over again.

We’d happily have the day all over again.
We all had the most wonderful weekend, right back to the evening before as well. Every guest has said they had the most amazing time and how lovely the venue was. No one wanted to go home the next morning and we’d happily have the day all over again. Steve and I are planning to book a night in July.

Joe & Kerri Morris

Thank you it was a great day

Thank you it was a great day, everyone had a lovely time! Thanks for all your help pulling the planning together. Everything went to plan and it all happened as it should have done! Dean was fab with our daughter Isla bless him and George was really great too, definitely a great young project manager in the making! We were already back for coffee the other day and the girls wanted to get married again! I’m sure we’ll be back for a dinner on the beautiful terrace soon.

Ady & Lorraine Hall

The best decision we made

The best decision we made
Thank you for making our day so special. Everyone in the hotel went above and beyond ensuring Ady & I were where we needed to be. Hats off to the catering and kitchen crew, the food was amazing! Everyone else helped us and our guests throughout their stay. We loved celebrating our day at The Priest House and it is the best decision we made. Thank you

Carol & Terry Bowden

Exceptional Wedding

Exceptional Wedding
Thank you for helping us to produce an exceptional wedding. Our guests are still talking about it and mention that the Priest house was the perfect venue.

Kathryn & Alex Swanson

100% recommend to anyone looking for that perfect venue for any event

Cannot thank The Priest House enough for all they did in preparation and on the day for our wedding. All details were dealt with, any queries we had, they responded to quickly and they catered to all needs throughout the day. We can’t thank Dean enough for all he did on the day, he was there prior to the ceremony starting and didn’t leave until the early hours of the morning to ensure everything ran smoothly. Kat did a superb job working behind the scenes to get all those little details just right for us. The whole day was exactly what we had envisioned and we cannot thank all the staff enough. 100% recommend to anyone looking for that perfect venue for any event

Mr & Mrs Woolley

We had the best day and night of our lives

WOW! What an absolute amazing wedding day & night we had at The Preist House!
We had the best day and night of our lives and we can’t recommend it enough. It was everything we dreamt of and more.
Thankyou to all involved on the day. So many people have commented on the food and how good it was and how beautiful the venue was. Massive thank you to Kat and her team for making the day so special.
Mr & Mrs Woolley

Mr & Mrs Marshall

If you book this venue for your wedding, you won’t be disappointed!

Where to begin?! Everything about the Priest House is just amazing. If you book this venue for your wedding, you won’t be disappointed!

We live in Castle Donington and had our ceremony at our church in the village, followed by a full day & evening reception at The Priest House.
We wanted to keep everything local and were blown away when we visited the venue about a year ago - so much so we booked it there and then!

The location is obviously beautiful, the food is SO GOOD (like honestly, just amazing food!), and all the staff are just so brilliant. (Gluten free & vegetarian food was also really good according to my guests!)

All of my queries & worries prior to the wedding day were answered and responded to really quickly by the Weddings Team. Shout out to Holly & Kat, they’re brilliant!
Lauren is also just fantastic.

Our actual wedding day was everything we wanted and more.
Service by ALL staff, food, drinks, the rooms, even breakfast, all amazing!
The hotel is sparkling clean and all our guests had a really enjoyable night's stay too!

Suppliers wise, we made our own decorations, but the PH have regular wedding fairs to give you some inspiration!
We used the PH’s DJ - he was fab! Great communication prior to the day too.

If you’re looking for just the best ever photographer I can wholeheartedly recommend Captcha Photography by Hayley, in East Leake. Hayley knows The Priest House really well and her photos are just stunning! She’s also just the nicest person ever!

Everything on the day went off without a hitch, and we have the best memories to look back on.

I definitely think the PH is going to become one of the top wedding venues in Derbyshire!
Thank you guys, for everything!
Mr & Mrs Marshall xx

Mr & Mrs Pember

Thank you once again for make our day unforgettable.

Thank you so much for a lovely time at the Priest House. All the staff were very attentive, the food was lovely, all our guests really enjoyed helping us celebrate our wonderful day. After we married in Nottingham, we met all our guests at the Priest House for a celebratory drink and delicious buffet. Thank you once again for make our day unforgettable. Best wishes from Mr and Mrs Stephen Pember.

Elaine & Peter McLaughlan

We can't praise and thank the team enough.

From the first day of meeting the events organisers to the day of the wedding, everyone was absolutely amazing. Nothing was too much trouble. On the morning of the wedding, I met Dean, what a lovely man and he made sure everything ran smoothly and it did.
The Priest House is perfect for any occasion. We would recommend this venue every time
The venue was perfect. The wedding breakfast was absolutely delicious. All the guests really enjoyed the food and wines.
We can't praise and thank the team enough.
Thank you all
Elaine & Pete McLaughlan

Andrew & Heather Hibberd

The day was absolutely perfect for us all.

The wedding at The Priest House was a beautiful and hassle-free day. The venue is truly in an amazing setting - what a beautiful venue and surrounding area.

Upon arrival, parking was quick and easy. The venue was different, an experience in itself being inside a beautiful piece of architecture. It was stunning! It was very well organised and a very chilled environment. Loved it!

We would like to thank you and your staff for all the wonderful work you did. The day was absolutely perfect for us all. Apart from laying on the perfect weather, we found that from the moment we arrived that you were on hand to help and guide us through the day. The arrangements for the ceremony, champagne reception, the meal, and the evening went without a hitch. The food was delicious and the service throughout impeccable.

There are always stresses and strains before these occasions, but all our fears were gone and we are all looking back on the most perfect day. Please do give our sincere thanks to all involved in such a splendid result!

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