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Located close to Elvaston Castle Country Park and Donington Park Racing Circuit, Holden House provides a terrace. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Housekeeping

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room (Room 4)

A bedroom with floral wallpaper, a wooden bed with a headboard, two bedside tables with lamps, and a small nightstand with a lamp.

Deluxe Double Room (Room 4)

  • Canal view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Luxury Room (Room 2)

A bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, a dresser, and a window with curtains.

Luxury Room (Room 2)

  • River view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room (Room 6)

A bedroom with a bed, nightstands, a lamp, a radiator, and a hanging rack.

Deluxe Double Room (Room 6)

  • Canal view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room (Room 3)

A bedroom with a floral wallpaper, a wooden headboard, two bedside tables with lamps, a bed with patterned bedding, and a white ladder against the wall.

Deluxe Double Room (Room 3)

  • Canal view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Small Double Room (Room 1)

A neatly made bed with floral-patterned bedding, two bedside lamps, and a headboard.

Small Double Room (Room 1)

  • Canal view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room (Room 5)

A neatly made bed with floral bedding, a headboard, and bedside lamps.

Deluxe Double Room (Room 5)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Canal view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Derby is home to Holden House. Calke Abbey and Chatsworth House are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Elvaston Castle Country Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Donington Park Racing Circuit or Pride Park Stadium. Visit our Derby travel guide
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1-3 Canal Bank, Shardlow, Derby, England, DE72 2GL

What's nearby

  • A historic stone building with arched windows and a turret.
    Elvaston Castle Country Park
    8 min drive - 3.5 miles
  • A historic stone building with arched windows and a turret.
    Elvaston Castle
    14 min drive - 4.1 miles
  • A row of parked cars at a starting line with a green sign in the background.
    Donington Park Racing Circuit
    14 min drive - 5.8 miles
  • Delta Force Paintball Kegworth
    8 min drive - 4.8 miles
  • University of Nottingham Sutton Bonington Campus
    11 min drive - 7.3 miles

Getting around

  • Spondon Station
    10 min drive
  • East Midlands Airport (EMA)
    14 min drive

Restaurants

  • Factoryheads Cafe
    7 min drive
  • Draycott Tap House
    7 min drive
  • The Crossbar
    7 min drive
  • El Camino Bar
    7 min drive
  • The Cornishman
    6 min drive

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Family friendly

  • DVD player

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; your host will greet you
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is Holden House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Holden House?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Holden House?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Holden House located?

Situated in Derby, this guesthouse is 3 mi (4.9 km) from Elvaston Castle Country Park and within 9 mi (15 km) of Donington Park Racing Circuit and Pride Park Stadium. Derbion and Calke Abbey are also within 12 mi (20 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Holden House Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.2

Amenities

10

Staff & service

9.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 36 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, it had all essential items for our stay. Towels provided and also had shower gel etc. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Luke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay, lovely place and room - the team were very friendly and helpful!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay, wonderful people, wonderful location. Will definitely be back!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful room, very clean and a great location. Hosts were very welcoming
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a lovely comfortable stay. Nice beds , pillows and duvet and in a beautiful house. Tea and coffee and a bottle of water on arrival. Could have had breakfast but didn't. There's a pub down the road. Will definitely stay again and go for walks around the area
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Will be returning

Came to stay for one last decent sleep before download festival and it didnt disappoint. Beautiful scenery overlooking the canal, the owners were very friendly, breakfast delicious and the room was so cute! Will be returning again next year
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect small room

Lovely little room, which was perfect for my one night stay. I arrived late.21:30 and was greeted at the door before even ringing the bell. Very efficient check-in all the information I needed it was handed to me, and then always left quietly to get on my night. Beautiful location next to the river, which I didn’t appreciate until the following morning as it was pitch black when I arrived. I didn’t have breakfast as I was unsure of my morning schedule Would stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jack

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Almost perfect!

Pretty solid B&B. Friendly and welcoming host. Clean and comfortable. Lovely location, just a shame it was in the middle of a storm so couldn’t appreciate the area. Was upgraded to a slightly bigger room. Only real downsides for me is there was no desk or chair to work at and was asked to check out half an hour earlier than the booking stated. I would return, but would also appreciate a veggie/vegan breakfast being offered.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Owners very friendly and accommodating 👍
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place to stay

Clean, friendly has those little extras, great service and lovely breakfast. In a great location for access to Donington Park not far from some good pubs with restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Allan

Disliked: Amenities
Great hosts, lovely location. A bit pricey for an attic room though without the facilities of a hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very well run and looked after by nice people. Good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
paid £90 per night which was a tad pricey. Friendly owners and a good breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Pre race-day stay

Very welcoming and informative host and in a beautiful location. Room was very comfortable and clean. Well located for Donington Park racing - 10 minute drive.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean. Friendly and helpful owner. Walkable area. Pubs and restaurants local
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A lovely comfortable stay

Great location. Lovely welcoming host. Very clean and tidy. Comfortable bed.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room wasn't large but adequate for a one night stay. A shame there was no breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly greeting, very clean bedroom and en suite. Excellent breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Weekend stay over the river

Had a fantastic stay the host was superb and the view we had was outstanding over the river. Breakfast was very good as well and we both really enjoyed it
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I thoroughly enjoyed my stay,
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Anna and Andy were lovely. Nothing was too much trouble. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here a few times in the past as its location is fab for exploring the area, Donnington Park circuit or as a stopover. The new owners have made a great deal of improvements and the rooms are lovely , comfortable clean and the bathrooms fantastic, highly recommended. Great breakfast and welcoming hosts .
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kristin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jerry

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025