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The Horseshoe and Castle

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

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The Horseshoe and Castle offers relaxation and adventure in a peaceful setting. Enjoy the terrace, garden, or bar. Archery is available for activity seekers. The restaurant and free WiFi in public areas add convenience.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
The current price is NZ$378
includes taxes & fees
9 Sept - 10 Sept

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Sept 8 - Sept 9
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Tomorrow

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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

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Double Room, Private Bathroom

Double Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

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

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Classic Double Room, Ensuite

Classic Double Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Heating
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Cottage, Ensuite

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
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About the area

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Main Road, Cooling, Rochester, England, ME3 8DJ

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

  • ‪Ship & Trades - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Real China - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬11 min drive

About this property

The Horseshoe and Castle

Upscale inn
At The Horseshoe and Castle, you can look forward to a terrace, a garden and a bar. Adventurous travellers may like the archery at this inn. Free WiFi in public areas and a restaurant are available to all guests.
Other perks at this inn include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Breakfast (surcharge), an outdoor tennis court and smoke-free property
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards and daily housekeeping

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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including stag and hen parties

Property is also known as

Horseshoe Castle Inn Rochester
Horseshoe Castle Inn
Horseshoe Castle Rochester
Horseshoe Castle
The Horseshoe and Castle Inn
The Horseshoe and Castle Rochester
The Horseshoe and Castle Inn Rochester

Frequently asked questions

How much is parking at The Horseshoe and Castle?

Self-parking is free at this property.

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

As of 8 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Horseshoe and Castle on 9 Sept 2025 start from NZ$378.33, 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.

What time is check-in at The Horseshoe and Castle?

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:30 PM.

What time is check-out at The Horseshoe and Castle?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is The Horseshoe and Castle located?

Situated in Rochester, this inn is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Cooling Castle Barn and 3 mi (4.8 km) from Cliffe Pools. Upnor Castle and Gads Hill Place are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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