The Horseshoe & Castle
Location: Main Road Cooling,, Rochester, gb
Star Rating: 4 Stars
Property Type: Inns
About this Property
Luxurious Accommodation
Experience a stay at The Horseshoe & Castle, a 4-star property in Rochester. Each room is equipped with modern amenities like a flat-screen TV, wardrobe, and en-suite shower room. Free WiFi is available for all guests.
Delicious Dining Options
Indulge in a full English breakfast included with your stay. The property features a restaurant and bar where you can enjoy delectable meals and refreshing drinks.
Exciting Activities
Explore the surroundings with activities like cycling and hiking. The hotel's terrace offers a perfect spot to unwind after a day of adventures.
Book now at The Horseshoe & Castle for a memorable and relaxing stay in Rochester.
Important Information
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
Policies
Check-in: 01:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Check-out: 10:30 AM
Amenities & Facilities
- Offsite parking discounted rates available
- Parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- Terrace
- Non-smoking throughout
- Kid meals
- Outdoor furniture
- Pet bowls
- Staff adhere to local safety protocols
- Guest rooms disinfected between stays
- Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
- Fire extinguishers
- First aid kit available
- Sanitized tableware & silverware
- Smoke alarms
- Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
- Guest room sealed after cleaning
- Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies
- Key access
- Food delivered to guest room
- CCTV outside property
- Access to health care professionals
- Television in common areas
- Free wired internet
- Offsite parking discounted rates available
- Internet access
- Wine release events
- Japanese garden
- Secured parking
- Horse riding nearby
Rooms Available
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King Room
Offering free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a shower, a hairdryer and slippers. This double room has a tea and coffee maker, flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a quiet street view, as well as chocolate for guests. The unit has 1 bed.
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Hair dryer
- Desk
- Fan
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Slippers
- Satellite channels
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Linen
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Toilet paper
- Bottle of water
- Chocolate or cookies
- Trash cans
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Shower cap
- Socket near the bed
- Smoke alarm
- Key access
- Carbon monoxide detector
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One-Bedroom House
Boasting a private entrance, this holiday home includes 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 2 bathrooms with a bath and a shower. In the fully equipped kitchen, guests will find a stovetop, a refrigerator, kitchenware and an oven. This holiday home has a tea and coffee maker, flat-screen TV with satellite channels, garden views, as well as chocolate for guests. The unit has 2 beds.
Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Seating Area
- Fan
- Toilet
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Slippers
- Satellite channels
- Kitchen
- Additional toilet
- Private entrance
- Sofa
- Dining area
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Oven
- Stovetop
- Toaster
- Linen
- Dining table
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Toilet paper
- Sofa bed
- Bottle of water
- Chocolate or cookies
- Trash cans
- Wine glasses
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Shower cap
- Socket near the bed
- Smoke alarm
- Fire extinguisher
- Key access
- Carbon monoxide detector
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Cottage, Ensuite
1 King Bed and 1 Double Trundle Bed
Layout - Bedroom and living room
Internet - Free WiFi
Food & Drink - Kitchen with refrigerator, stovetop, oven, and microwave
Sleep - Premium bedding and bed sheets
Bathroom - Detached private bathroom, shower/tub combination, free toiletries, and a hair dryer
Practical - Iron/ironing board and highchair
Comfort - Climate-controlled heating
Need to Know - No housekeeping, no cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Heating
- Slippers
- Satellite channels
- Kitchen
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Oven
- Stovetop
- Toaster
- Toilet paper
- Bottle of water
- Shampoo
- Daily housekeeping
- Premium bedding
- Free WiFi
- Private bathroom (not in room)
- No rollaway/extra beds
- No cribs (infant beds)
- Bedsheets provided
- Highchair
- No housekeeping
- Soap
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Standard Double Room
This double bedroom has an en-suite shower room, tea/coffee making facilities, flat-screen TV and complimentary toiletries.
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Hair dryer
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Slippers
- Satellite channels
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Linen
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Toilet paper
- Bottle of water
- Chocolate or cookies
- Trash cans
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Shower cap
- Socket near the bed
- Smoke alarm
- Key access
- Carbon monoxide detector
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King Suite
The suite has 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom with a shower and free toiletries. This suite features a tea and coffee maker, flat-screen TV with satellite channels, garden views, as well as chocolate for guests. The unit has 1 bed.
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Hair dryer
- Desk
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Slippers
- Satellite channels
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Linen
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Toilet paper
- Bottle of water
- Chocolate or cookies
- Trash cans
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Socket near the bed
- Smoke alarm
- Key access
- Carbon monoxide detector
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King Suite
The suite has 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom with a shower and free toiletries. This suite features a tea and coffee maker, flat-screen TV with satellite channels, garden views, as well as chocolate for guests. The unit has 1 bed.
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Hair dryer
- Desk
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Slippers
- Satellite channels
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Linen
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Toilet paper
- Bottle of water
- Chocolate or cookies
- Trash cans
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Socket near the bed
- Smoke alarm
- Key access
- Carbon monoxide detector
Guest Reviews
- Matthew (9/5): Last minute stay - We were at a wedding within walking distance only a 5 min walk from cooling castle barn. Luckly this place had space, Kevin the owner did all he could to help and was very welcoming. Lovely pub. The room was clean, bed was comfortable, flat screen TV. Shower/toilet was clean and shower had good temperature and pressure. Would recommend đ Only negative was that only 2 tea bags were provided there was coffee and hot chocolate but we like a tea before bed and a couple in the morning. No doubt if I asked more would've been provided. So heads up if you're also a tea lover.
- Barry (4/5): Very Disappointing - Nothing Like The 5 star Reviews - Breakfast good. Waitress in the evening was a breath of fresh air. Location in remote small village - further from Rochester than we thought. Drab building, untidy car park. Spooky stuffed animal theme in bar. Dreary grey bedroom, 1970s bathroom with no shaving socket. Paid for two "king" rooms, one was far too small to be a "king"! Expensive evening meal was just very average pub grub.
- kevin (9/5): If youâre exploring the North Kent Marshes itâs an ideal base or if youâre attending a wedding at the very close by Cool - The Stable Cottage was warm, cosy and clean with great views across the countryside.
- Teah (10/5): Was lovely - Itâs well kept and tidy. Friendly staff and room was great Bit far from other amenities but itâs expected.
- Ellis (10/5): Lovely country pub, a great stay, exactly what you hope for! - Really lovely staff, clean, modern room, lovely country pub. Great morning breakfast and fab coffee! Thank you! N/a
- Mark (10/5): -
- Clarkson (7/5): -
- Jessica (10/5): -
- steel (10/5): Quality place , lovely staff , would definitely stay again - Lovely traditional pub with plenty of character and warm welcome , staff friendly and attentive, room immaculate with lovely view , breakfast excellent
- Anne (10/5): - Lovely friendly pub with spotless rooms and really nice breakfasts included in price! Plenty of parking
- Janet (10/5): Very pleasant stay - Nice and clean and with the pub opposite us was very handy for food and drink .. The Sunday roast was probably the best weâve ever had and great portion size . Near to the castle barn where we attended a wedding Not near a local shop it was in the next village so stock up if you need extra if you decide to cook yourselves
- Jonathan (10/5): - Lovely room Friendly owners Great food - both evening meal and breakfast Nothing I didn't like worthy of mention
- Steven (8/5): - Good breakfast. Easy parking. 10 minute walk to wedding venue.
- Stephen (10/5): -
- Paul (10/5): Perfect - Everything perfect for us great host
- Matthew (10/5): -
- DEREK (10/5): Excellent choice for our little mini break in the Rochester area. Ticks all the boxes. - Everyone was very weloming and special thanks go to the chef who went the extra mile to accomodate my wifes dietry problems (due to cancer). Real ale at the bar was an extra bonus. Room had been recently and thoughtfully refurbished and the shower was probably the best Ive had anywhere, no shortage of hot water. Roads to the village are pretty narrow and winding but that is hardly the landlords fault and it did mean that the village was amazingly peaceful. I was fully aware of its rural location when I booked.
- Craig (9/5): -
- Cheri (10/5): Wish We Could Have Stayed Longer - Beautiful property that made the downstairs feel like 3 distinct areas. The bedrooms were just as pictured if not better & a beautiful view. We were there for a wedding near Cooling Castle, it was perfectly located for that. The breakfast was fantastic - I loved the variety of options - and the âsnackâ food was delicious (and filling). There is also 2 adorable kitties on site that like to spend time in the beer garden - very sweet and friendly! Nothing - was a wonderful stay and just wish I could have stayed longer.
- John (10/5): - What a great place, it was very clean, Kevin and the staff were really helpful and couldnât do enough for us. I wold highly recommend this place
- Shelton (10/5): - Very warm welcome friendly staff. None
- amanda (5/5): -
- Adam (10/5): -
- Jade (8/5): - Friendly staff , very clean Lots of bugs
- Jessica (10/5): Great Stay! - The room itself was finished to a modern standard and very clean! The bed was comfy with a choice of two pillows. Plenty of tea and coffee etc as well as toiletries for the bathroom. The room had everything we needed
- Sharon (9/5): Superb -
- Richard (9/5): Superb - Friendly staff, excellent food
- Thomas (10/5): Exceptional - Our stay was great the staff was very helpful and friendly, the breakfast was good and the Guinness was better pillows could have been plumper, wifes opinion.
- Donnarae (10/5): Exceptional -
- Sarah (8/5): Would stay again and hopefully didnât cook on next time. - Easy to park, quaint friendly pub, very clean room. Breakfast. Overcooked English breakfast. Such a shame. Not sure if it would be the usual chef?
- Richard (8/5): Very good - Food was amazing Room over kitchen was a bit noisy
- Lisa (10/5): Quintessential Country Pub - Such a lovely country pub. Gorgeous views staff and owner so accommodating and welcoming. We will definitely come back and stay. Food was delicious
- Runnacles (10/5): Exceptional - Stayed in stable cottage for 2 nights to attend friends wedding at castle barns. Lovely cottage with everything you need for a self catering break including your own private courtyard area. Could have done with an anti slip mat in upstairs bathroom for when using shower but that's purely a me thing being slightly unbalanced at times đ.
- James (10/5): - 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 thereâs a separate entrance so coming and going was easy. Would recommend if youâre near by.
- Carol (9/5): Very good service, facilities and location. - Good location and facilities Nothing found
- David (6/5): Satisfactory - Fine Pillows were too firm
- Derek (9/5): Superb -
- Lynette (10/5): Exceptional -
- Hannah (10/5): Exceptional -
- Tony (10/5): - 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.
- Vicky (10/5): A great stay and we highly recommend! Make sure you make time for lunch, you wonât be disappointed. - Great stay! Room was spotless, comfortable with lovely views. Staff were very welcoming, friendly and attentive. We had lunch on arrival and breakfast that was included. We were very impressed with our meals and everything was very very fresh.
- Gary (10/5): Exceptional - All great thanks
- Dean (8/5): Very good - Think breakfast should be included at the price but the food and place was clean and very nice
- Cross (10/5): Exceptional -
- Stewart (9/5): Great stay with friends - Comfortable and welcoming Nothing
- Christien (8/5): Very good - Lovely friendly staff. Comfortable, clean, and quiet.
- Wendy (10/5): Exceptional -
- Aaron (10/5): Exceptional -
- Lauren (10/5): Comfortable, warm, and a great nightâs sleep! - Clean, comfortable and spacious, and perfectly located for our friends wedding at Cooling Castle Barn just a short walk down the road.
- Sarda (8/5): Very good - The hosts were really good... There should have been a restaurant which we got unlucky as there was no chef available
- James (10/5): Exceptional - Comfortable newly-refreshed room, great breakfast, lovely staff
- Ellen (10/5): 10/10 would recommend - Fantastic location to stay for cooling castle barn weddings. Staff and property are fantastic
- Charlotte (8/5): Very good -
- Tina (9/5): Superb - This was only a brief stop over for a family wedding. The room, staff, service and the breakfast were all very good. Nothing!
- Victoria (8/5): Very good -
- Rose (10/5): Lovely property close walk to the Cooling Castle Barn - Nicely decorated and fresh
- Maya (9/5): Superb -
- Robert (8/5): Very good - Very good Nothing to complain about.
- Aaron (10/5): Exceptional -
- Susan (9/5): I would definitely visit again and recommend to friends. I am also keen to eat at the restaurant - Room was lovely, well decorated, very clean and mostly very comfortable. Breakfast was fantastic and the staff were lovely, helpful, and friendly. The pillows were so thick that they were uncomfortable and were unable to sleep comfortably. That was a very small moan in what was otherwise an excellent stay.
- Katharine (10/5): Exceptional -
- Ma (5/5): Good location, bathroom poor but food excellent - The location was ideal for a wedding at Cooling Barn. Comfortable bed. Food was excellent both evening meal and breakfasts though the fly invasion on Sunday morning was not so good. Itâs a pub that rests in its history but so many aspects could be updated without taking the history away. Every member of staff who dealt with us (all the girls) were efficient polite and helpful. Old property that needed at lot of updating. No water pressure in en-suite bathroom sink so no water there - couldnât even fill the room kettle. Shower erratic. Full of every conceivable small flying insect but too hot to close windows. Small car park and a request in room details to take car to wedding to allow car park to be used by patrons. As paying guests we left our car there. Late night outside pub noise went on well after midnight.
- Rona (8/5): Food was superb, very friendly staff - Lovely little English pub
- Ian (5/5): Pleasant but expensive and needs some issues addressed - Location worked well for us following a day in Rochester and then being convenient for hiking the coast path the following day. Friendly staff. Recently refurbished room. Clean and comfortable. Good quality, tasty, meals. Really not good value at ÂŁ165 for a single night. The main light dimmer didn't work in the room, so we endured a floodlit bedroom. The bedside lamps didn't work either. As the weather was very hot we tried to sleep with the windows open but the neighbours were having a party in their garden until 01.30, also, the kitchen extractor was immediately below our window and so there were continuous food smells. For convenience, we decided to have our evening meal in the pub. Service was extremely slow and the food only arrived after I chased them after around 45 minutes from the order.
- Carl (10/5): 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
- Nathan (10/5): Exceptional -
- Sadler (8/5): Very good - Great breakfast Bathroom not ensuite
- Muhammad (1/5): Bad -
- Michelle (10/5): Exceptional -
- Trish (9/5): unexpected find, will definitely return. - What a gem !! We booked as we were attending a wedding at the castle and this is only a 5 min walk away ( take a torch for walking back at night ) Rooms were so clean and we had a view over the countryside.
- Maria (9/5): If Iâm in the area again I would definitely book again. - Relaxed, friendly and attentive staff. N/A
- William (10/5): We loved our stay there will definitely be returning - Excellent breakfast the staff was friendly and welcoming Nothing
- Robert (9/5): Superb breakfast - Great location for Cooling Castle wedding venue and a superb breakfast.
- Emma (9/5): Welcoming and friendly, we had a lovely time. - Staff were lovely. Very accommodating when I asked to book a large table of people for an evening meal. Room was spotless comfortable and had that personal touch. Food was great, breakfast amazing!
- Anne (9/5): Very enjoyable stay for a family wedding at nearby Cooling Castle Barn - The bedrooms were lovely. The staff were very friendly and helpful.
- Amy (10/5): Lovely little quaint stay. We came for a wedding near by. It was lovely and friendly and so close to our destination. Th - Lovely friendly, helpful staff and the rooms spotlessly clean. Nothing
- Michelle (7/5): Good - Near the wedding we needed to go to The room smelt musty. It was ok for 1 night.
- Lowe (10/5): Exceptional - Room and breakfast N/a
- Samantha (6/5): Pleasant -
- Lauren (10/5): Pre wedding night stay with friends and meet up in the evening with my son, the groom - The shower room was absolutely spotless Bed extremely comfortable Food amazing Nothing
- David (10/5): Exceptional -
- SJ (10/5): Great food and conversation - Lovely stay. The food was great and the stay was very comfortable, Jus the right level of friendly engagement
- Clare (6/5): Pleasant -
- The (8/5): Very good - Friendly staff, decent food and room was just right for us. We had to wait a few minutes before anyone appeared to take our breakfast order, but nothing excessive.
- Bronagh (8/5): Comfortable B&B with great staff, perfect for attending wedding at Cooling Castle Barn. - Very clean and fresh, staff were so friendly and the breakfast was excellent. Rooms a little small and a bit expensive. Restaurant finished serving food at 8.30pm so we didnât get to try it.
- Smithson (8/5): Very good - Friendly and helpful staff and the room was spotlessly clean and well equipped. Our stay exceeded our expectations and we'd definitely recommend to anyone looking for a good room and breakfast in the area.
- Suzanne (10/5): Exceptional -
- Mark (10/5): What a find - Nice friendly pub with a very warm welcome. Food was delicious!
- Maureen (10/5): Wedding nearby - Beyond our expectations Was nothing to dislike
- Patrick (9/5): Superb - Excellent food beautiful cosy bar accommodation first class staff outstanding friendly and professional
- Wayne (10/5): Weeding at cooling castle - Great staff excellent food and lovely rooms and good size.
- Judy (9/5): We felt welcomed. - The service was friendly and welcoming. All our needs were met.
- Suki (10/5): Exceptional - Very comfortable room with everything we needed. Nothing
- Ross (10/5): Exceptional -
- June (10/5): Exceptional -
- Sandra (10/5): Enjoyed staying here very much - Clean. Welcoming
- Simon (7/5): Good - Nice room overlooking fields. Excellent beef and ale pie for dinner, and good choices for breakfast. Nothing
- Lesley (7/5): Good - The meal in the bar/restaurant was very good. The bedroom was spotlessly clean and relatively quiet (thank goodness) after the noise in the bar area on arrival. The room looked newly refurbished. Very comfortable bed with a choice of pillows. Parking was difficult as there were no marked bays and without that guidance people had parked all over the place!
- Lucy (10/5): A beautiful countryside stay with the kindest hosts, and great breakfast! - Modern rooms very clean and lovely views of the countryside.
- Wendy (7/5): Good -
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