The Horseshoe and Castle

4.0 star property
Inn in Rochester with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Exterior
Restaurant
Cottage, Ensuite | Lounge
Exterior
Double Room, Private Bathroom

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
The current price is AU$307
includes taxes & fees
21 Sept - 22 Sept

Explore the area

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Main Road, Cooling, Rochester, England, ME3 8DJ
  • Cooling Castle Barn
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Rochester Castle
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Diggerland
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • London (LCY-London City)
    ‪52 min drive‬

Room options

Double Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Double Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Cottage, Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Heating
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Trundle Bed

About the area

Rochester

At The Horseshoe and Castle you'll be within a 10-minute walk of Cooling Castle Barn and 4.8 km (3 mi) from Cliffe Pools. Highlights at this inn include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .This smoke-free inn offers free WiFi in public areas, a terrace and a garden. Plus you'll find an outdoor tennis court. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. .Attractions within a 30-minute drive of this 4-property class Rochester inn include Bluewater Shopping Centre and Lakeside Shopping Centre.

What's nearby

  • Cooling Castle Barn - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Rochester Castle - 16 min drive - 11.6 km
  • Rochester Cathedral - 16 min drive - 11.6 km
  • Historic Dockyard Chatham - 17 min drive - 13.2 km
  • Diggerland - 18 min drive - 12.8 km

Getting around

  • Rochester Higham Station - 9 min drive
  • London (SEN-Southend) - 70 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Six Bells - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Nando's - ‬12 min drive
  • Five Bells
  • ‪Ship & Trades - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬11 min drive

About this property

The Horseshoe and Castle

Inn in Rochester with restaurant and bar/lounge
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. The Horseshoe and Castle also features a terrace and a garden. Self parking is free.

This 4-star Rochester inn is smoke free.

  • 4 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Horseshoe and Castle offers 4 accommodations with complimentary slippers. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Archery
  • Outdoor tennis court

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:30 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The host will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
This property is professionally cleaned
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. The property is professionally cleaned.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at The Horseshoe and Castle?

Yep, The Horseshoe and Castle has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at The Horseshoe and Castle?

As of 20 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Horseshoe and Castle on 21 Sept 2025 start from AU$306.50, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to The Horseshoe and Castle?

The closest beach to The Horseshoe and Castle is Chalkwell Beach (13.4 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Horseshoe and Castle?

No, The Horseshoe and Castle does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Horseshoe and Castle?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Horseshoe and Castle?

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.