Inn The Horseshoe & Castle
Main Road Cooling,, Rochester, ME3 8DJ, United Kingdom – Excellent location – show map
Excellent location – rated 9.1/10! (score from 165 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
We went to Cooling for a family wedding my sister and husband stayed here too the whole place was old and wonderful , the breakfast was amazing proper sausages too. As for the staff nothing was too much they were wonderful from the moment we stepped into the place to the moment we left, especially the young girl serving the breakfast paid attention to every detail as they say in four in a bed we will definitely be back . Thank you all the staff
United KingdomOwners were very pleasant, even though we missed breakfast they accommodated us with a sausage sandwich and a coffee.
United KingdomLoved the age and the fact it was a genuine old pub with a landlord owner and a local population
SingaporeLarge fluffy towels and slippers. Nice quality complimentary toiletries. Good breakfast. I had the smoked salmon and I must have had a whole packet.
United KingdomIron in the room, the pub, the building with rooms at the backyard and the backyard, cosy corner.
United KingdomThe owner was excellent and the staff including the chef could not do enough to make or stay really good
United KingdomReally liked the friendly staff. Nice and relaxing atmosphere in pub. Room comfortable, nice bed! Breakfast was superb. Would stay here again!
United KingdomVery lovely old Pup, clean room and amazing breakfast. Staff very friendly, lovely location
ItalyThe location of this property is wonderful for walking, cycling and at the same time, for getting away from it all. You are surrounded by history. The owners and staff are friendly and helpful and want to make your stay enjoyable. They care and it shows. Comfortable room and the food is excellent. We went for my husbands birthday and had a lovely time.
United KingdomFood was great - much better than expected. The interior of the pub had so much history dotted around the place. Exceptionally friendly staff which made us feel very comfortable and at home.
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The Horseshoe & Castle
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Boasting a terrace, The Horseshoe & Castle is located in Rochester, 2,150 feet from the popular wedding venue Cooling Castle Barn and is 5 mi from Rochester Cathedral. Awarded 4-stars by Visit England, this property offers a restaurant, the property also has a bar. Free WiFi is available.
All units in the inn are fitted with a flat-screen TV, a wardrobe, ironing board and kettle. Every room is fitted with an en-suite shower room apart from the twin room with private external shower room.
A full English breakfast is included and available daily at the property.
Guests at The Horseshoe & Castle will be able to enjoy activities in and around Rochester, like cycling and hiking.
The property is also a member of the British institute of Inn Keeping and the CAMRA Good Beer guide.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.
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Good for couples – they rated the facilities 8.5 for two-person stays.
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Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)
Breakfast Info
Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian
Fantastic Coffee!
Free WiFi
Guests consistently rate the WiFi as excellent
Free Parking Available On Site
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Cooling Castle0.4 miles
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Dickens World3.8 miles
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Upnor Castle3.8 miles
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Rochester Castle4.8 miles
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Rochester Cathedral4.8 miles
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Priestfield Stadium5.1 miles
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Historic Chatham Dockyard5.2 miles
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Hadleigh Farm6.9 miles
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Hadleigh Castle7 miles
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Restaurant Six Bells Pub1.5 miles
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Cafe/Bar Cliffe Cafe1.5 miles
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Restaurant Cliffe Spice2 miles
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Restaurant The Horseshoe and Castle0 miles
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Supermarket Tesco Extra4 miles
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Adventure Island9.6 miles
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intu Lakeside Shopping Centre11 miles
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Bluewater11.2 miles
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River Thames3 miles
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Ocean/Sea Thames Estuary3 miles
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Mountain Rochester Town Centre6 miles
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River Medway6 miles
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Mountain Mount Pleasant0.2 miles
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Train Chatham Train Station5.3 miles
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London Southend Airport10.7 miles
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London City Airport21 miles
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London Stansted Airport32.1 miles
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Food: British
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Amenities of The Horseshoe & Castle Great facilities! Review score, 8.6
Most popular amenities
Outdoors
- Outdoor furniture
- Sun deck
- Terrace
- Garden
Pets
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Pets are not allowed.
Activities
- Themed dinners Additional charge
- Cycling Off-site
- Hiking Off-site
- Library
- Fishing Off-site Additional charge
Food & Drink
- Chocolate/Cookies
- Bottle of water
- Wine/Champagne Additional charge
- Kids' meals
- Special diet meals (on request)
- Bar
- Restaurant
Internet
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Free! WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
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Free! Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
- Accessible parking
- Secure parking
Services
- Pet bowls
- Daily housekeeping
- Fax/Photocopying Additional charge
- Packed lunches
- Meeting/Banquet facilities Additional charge
Entertainment & Family Services
- Books, DVDs & music for kids
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
General
- Designated smoking area
- Smoke-free property
- Heating
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
Safety features
- First aid kits available
- Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and common areas
- Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
Physical distancing
- Screens or physical barriers between staff and guests in appropriate areas
- Physical distancing rules followed
- Cashless payment available
- Contactless check-in/out
Cleanliness & disinfection
- Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning
- Guest accommodation disinfected between stays
- Linens, towels, and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
- Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against coronavirus
Food & drink safety
- All plates, cutlery, glasses, and other tableware sanitized
- Physical distancing in dining areas
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Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.
Children & Beds
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
There's no capacity for cribs at this property.
This property doesn't offer extra beds.
No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
The Horseshoe & Castle accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
The fine print
FAQs about The Horseshoe & Castle
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The Horseshoe & Castle is 4.3 miles from the center of Rochester.
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The Horseshoe & Castle has 1 restaurant:
- Restaurant
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The prices at The Horseshoe & Castle may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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The following parking options are available to guests staying at The Horseshoe & Castle (subject to availability):
- Parking
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Secure parking
- Accessible parking
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Check-in at The Horseshoe & Castle is from 1:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:30 AM.
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From the nearest airport, you can get to The Horseshoe & Castle by:
- Car 50min
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The Horseshoe & Castle offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Cycling
- Hiking
- Library
- Fishing
- Themed dinners
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Yes, The Horseshoe & Castle is popular with guests booking family stays.
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Guests staying at The Horseshoe & Castle can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.5).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
- Full English/Irish
- Vegetarian
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Room options at The Horseshoe & Castle include:
- Double
- Twin
