The Horseshoe and Castle

4.0 star property
Enjoy the free parking at this 4-star Rochester inn

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Restaurant
Cottage, Ensuite | Lounge
Double Room, Ensuite
Exterior

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, Cooling Castle Barn
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Rochester Castle
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Place, Diggerland
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Airport, London (LCY-London City)
    ‪52 min drive‬

Room options

Double Room, Ensuite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

In Rochester .At this Rochester inn, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Cooling Castle Barn and 3 miles (5 km) of Cliffe Pools. Upnor Castle is within 6 miles (10 km) and Gads Hill Place is within 9 miles (15 km).

What's nearby

  • Cooling Castle Barn - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Rochester Castle - 16 min drive - 7.2 miles
  • Rochester Cathedral - 16 min drive - 7.2 miles
  • Historic Dockyard Chatham - 17 min drive - 8.2 miles
  • Diggerland - 18 min drive - 8.0 miles

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 - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Ship & Trades - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬11 min drive

About this property

The Horseshoe and Castle

Enjoy the free parking at this 4-star Rochester inn
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.

  • 6 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Horseshoe and Castle offers 6 accommodations.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • High chair

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

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance

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.

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
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 accepts Visa and Mastercard. This property uses a grey water recycling system. 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

How close is The Horseshoe and Castle to the airport?

The Horseshoe and Castle is 45 mi (70-min drive) away from the London (SEN-Southend) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of Oct 5, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Horseshoe and Castle on Oct 14, 2025 start from $168.51, 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.

Does The Horseshoe and Castle have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Horseshoe and Castle.

How close is The Horseshoe and Castle to the beach?

This inn is 7.2 mi (30-min drive) from Allhallows Beach.

Does The Horseshoe and Castle offer free breakfast?

The Horseshoe and Castle does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Horseshoe and Castle?

No, there is no casino at this inn, but Genting Casino (9.1 mi) is nearby.

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

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

Is there free parking at The Horseshoe and Castle?

This inn offers free self parking.

Does The Horseshoe and Castle have a pool?

The Horseshoe and Castle does not have a pool.

Does The Horseshoe and Castle have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does The Horseshoe and Castle have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this inn.

How close is The Horseshoe and Castle to downtown Rochester?

The Horseshoe and Castle is 0.1 mi away from Cooling.