The Priest House on the River Hotel

Set in dense woodland, this country house is on its own island, surrounded by the River Trent. The hotel is only 4.5 miles from the East Midlands Airport. Gardens to visit while staying at The Priest House include Melbourne Hall Gardens (6 miles), Elvaston Castle Country Park (10 miles), Kedleston Hall Garden (25 miles) and Derby Arboretum (13 miles).