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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
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
The current price is NZ$347
includes taxes & fees
30 Oct - 31 Oct

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Double Room, Ensuite

Double Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Cottage, Ensuite

Cottage, Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Heating
Hairdryer
Detached private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Trundle Bed

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Double Room, Private Bathroom

Double Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
High chair
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the area

Rochester is home to The Horseshoe and Castle. Travellers who have shopping on the agenda can visit Lakeside Shopping Centre and Bluewater Shopping Centre. Cliffe Pools and The Vines Park are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby fishing, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails, cycling and horse riding.
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Map
Main Road, Cooling, Rochester, England, ME3 8DJ

What's nearby

  • Cooling Castle Barn - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Rochester Castle - 13 min drive - 11.6 km
  • Rochester Cathedral - 13 min drive - 11.6 km
  • Historic Dockyard Chatham - 13 min drive - 13.2 km
  • Diggerland - 15 min drive - 12.8 km

Getting around

  • Rochester Higham Station - 9 min drive
  • London (SEN-Southend) - 90 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Six Bells - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Five Bells - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Nando's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Ship & Trades - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬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. Free WiFi in public areas and a restaurant are available to all guests.
Other perks at this inn include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Breakfast (surcharge) and smoke-free property

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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

Family friendly

  • High chair

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

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

More

  • Smoke-free property

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:30 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

The host will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Host will greet you

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 uses a grey water recycling system
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

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
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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 25 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Horseshoe and Castle on 30 Oct 2025 start from NZ$347.20, 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 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Cliffe Pools. Upnor Castle and Gads Hill Place are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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