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The Horseshoe and Castle

4.0 star property
Bed & breakfast in Rochester with a restaurant and a bar

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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

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Main Road, Cooling, Rochester, England, ME3 8DJ
  • Place, St James' Church
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Cooling Castle Barn
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Northward Hill Nature Reserve
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, London (LCY-London City)
    ‪61 min drive‬

Room options

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Double Room, Ensuite

Double Room, Ensuite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Cottage, Ensuite

Cottage, Ensuite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Trundle Bed

Double Room, Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Rochester

The Horseshoe and Castle is a short stroll from Cooling Castle Barn and Northward Hill Nature Reserve. This 6-room, 4-star bed & breakfast welcomes guests with conveniences like a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and free self parking.
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What's nearby

  • St James' Church - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Cooling Castle Barn - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Northward Hill Nature Reserve - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Rochester Castle - 16 min drive - 8.2 miles
  • O2 Arena - 53 min drive - 36.8 miles

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
  • ‪Ship & Trades - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Nando's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬11 min drive

About this property

The Horseshoe and Castle

Bed & breakfast in Rochester with a restaurant and a bar
Guests staying at The Horseshoe and Castle enjoy free WiFi in public areas, a terrace, and a garden. If you decide to drive, there's free parking.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 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

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  • Smoking not allowed

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

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
This property uses a grey water recycling system
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
  • Check-in: 1:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:30 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards.
  • This property uses a grey water recycling system.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • The bed & breakfast can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • There are no elevators.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What can I see near The Horseshoe and Castle?

This bed & breakfast is located in Rochester, a short 8-minute walk from Cooling Castle Barn and also 14 minutes on foot from Northward Hill Nature Reserve. Cliffe Pools is also within a driving distance of 3.6 mi.

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

As of Nov 16, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Horseshoe and Castle on Nov 17, 2025 start from $164.65, excluding 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.

Will I be able to park at The Horseshoe and Castle?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the bed & breakfast.

Does The Horseshoe and Castle feature a casino on the premises?

No, The Horseshoe and Castle doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at The Horseshoe and Castle?

No, there is no indoor pool at this bed & breakfast.

Is The Horseshoe and Castle a good place to stay for couples?

Couples staying at this bed u0026 breakfast will appreciate amenities like a bar plus some guestrooms include kitchens and premium bedding.

Are there hot tubs at The Horseshoe and Castle?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this bed & breakfast.

Does The Horseshoe and Castle have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, The Horseshoe and Castle serves breakfast for a surcharge from its restaurant.

Does The Horseshoe and Castle have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this bed & breakfast.

What is the closest airport to The Horseshoe and Castle?

The closest major airport to The Horseshoe and Castle is London (SEN-Southend), which is about 10.6 mi away. Another top airport is London City Airport (LCY), which is around 21 mi away.

Can I book a room with a balcony at The Horseshoe and Castle?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at The Horseshoe and Castle.

Reviews

The Horseshoe and Castle Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 67 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 67 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 67 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 67 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 67 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed here while going to a friends wedding in the local area. Created to really friendly staff and check in was a breeze. The room was compact but had everything we needed, comfy bed and even a little hamper with slippers, teas coffee and milk. Hotel is above a pub though there’s a separate entrance so coming and going was easy. Would recommend if you’re near by.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
It was a very nice place to stay at a reasonable cost. Ideal location near to Cooling Castle were able to walk back after the wedding well with a torch. Staff were all friendly. Would recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Regan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carl

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

Lovely place

Great place to stay. Breakfast was spot on. Didnt have evening meal as i was attending a wedding however i tried a few beers and theres a great selection
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

SJ

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

Great food and conversation

Lovely stay. The food was great and the stay was very comfortable, Jus the right level of friendly engagement
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

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

What a find

Nice friendly pub with a very warm welcome. Food was delicious!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carmen

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

Lovely old school pub with brand new rooms

We stayed here after a wedding at Cooling Castle Barn. A warm and friendly welcome both on arrival and on our return from the wedding. We had room 4, very recently built and in spotless condition. An excellent night and beautiful view over the fields. Breakfast was included and cooked to order. Super quality with a big mug of Yorkshire Tea :-)
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin, Romford

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This rustic lovely pub, restaurant and hotel is perfectly located a walking distance from the Cooling Barn wedding venue. The hotel has check in/check out times to accommodate popular wedding times. As soon as we arrived, we were met by the friendly staff, it felt like we had arrived at a home away from home. Stuart checked us in, top bloke, and the bar/restaurant had great friendly staff, Sarah, Honey, and Hannah that really impressed. We stayed in the cottage for 3 nights, (minimum stay 2 nights for the cottage) located at the rear of the main building with its own entrance. Literally 20 steps from the restaurant and car park. The cottage is self contained with a bathroom/shower over bath and toilet, a second walk in shower room with toilet, kitchen (with fridge and microwave), lounge, private outdoor court yard, and the main bedroom with cupboard. Ample of room and very private facility. Just a few improvements needed here, needs hand wash in the main bathroom, the temperature control for the downstairs shower was very hot and couldn’t be cool. An electrical socket in the main bedroom was very loose when pulling a plug out. No air conditioning here but a large tower fan is provided. No WI-FI found in the cottage but excellent Wi-Fi in the main building. I tethered from my phone when in the cottage. Could definitely benefit from extending the Wi-Fi to the cottage. The food and drinks are reasonably priced and the restaurant and bar service is 5 stars.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Faye

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

A must stay

Wonderful stay in a comfortable village pub. Food & staff top notch
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Business traveler

No great for business

Breakfast not served until 8.30 which is not good when you need to get to site early. No cleaning service during the stay, so unless you request it, your milk will slowly go off in your room and your coffee will never be replenished.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Janine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sally

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Victoria, LONDON

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely quiet countryside location, very friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Declan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Grant

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

A Great Stay

A warm welcome from the staff. Clear information in a folder with out of hours contacts. Comfortable bed and a lovely on suit. The room was excellent and we had a great night sleep. It was ideally located for us to travel to a wedding at Cooling Castle. Excellent breakfast! I would highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic all round, great room
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Anthony

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

Idea for attending the cooling castle

Very nice indeed. Rooms have just been renovated over lockdown. Breakfast was great too.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021