Title: Visit Cooling: 2026 Travel Guide for Cooling, Rochester | Expedia.com [Hotels in Cooling](https://expedia.com/Cooling-Hotels.d3000426651.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Cooling](https://expedia.com/Cooling-Vacation-Rentals.d3000426651.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Flights to Cooling](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Cooling.d3000426651.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Car Rentals in Cooling](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Cooling.d3000426651.Car-Rental-Guide)[Cooling Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Cooling.d3000426651.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Cooling ## Travel Guide ![Cooling Castle's entrance. The site also has other remains of walls and earthworks.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000426651/bed13dcf-ef31-4311-b353-8b98feae6225.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000426651/bed13dcf-ef31-4311-b353-8b98feae6225.jpg) by [shirokazan](https://www.flickr.com/people/11302107@N05) ([Creative Commons Attribution 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0)) ![Cooling Castle's entrance. The site also has other remains of walls and earthworks.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000426651/bed13dcf-ef31-4311-b353-8b98feae6225.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000426651/bed13dcf-ef31-4311-b353-8b98feae6225.jpg) by [shirokazan](https://www.flickr.com/people/11302107@N05) ([Creative Commons Attribution 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0)) ![The pond at Marshgate Farm in Cooling](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000426651/05c23932-5857-41be-abe2-48a2c52760f0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000426651/05c23932-5857-41be-abe2-48a2c52760f0.jpg) by [Robert Edwards](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/3763) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ![Road between High Halstow and Cooling](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000011149/5c85d889-87ec-41cc-ae82-b54ffc60c5a3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000011149/5c85d889-87ec-41cc-ae82-b54ffc60c5a3.jpg) by [Richard C](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/12120) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ![Cooling Castle, Kent](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000426651/8c5b7db2-1700-4ffe-a332-ab6f6decb9f3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000426651/8c5b7db2-1700-4ffe-a332-ab6f6decb9f3.jpg) by [Chris Whippet](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/27922) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ## Visit Cooling Things to do ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-us-ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Vacation Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and homes. 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(319 reviews) I really appreciate my stay there Reviewed on Mar 1, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=4%2F10%2F2026&endDate=4%2F11%2F2026&selected=541982&PinnedHotelID=541982&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000426651) ![DoubleTree by Hilton Dartford Bridge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/440000/436300/436232/18e1d6d4_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### DoubleTree by Hilton Dartford Bridge Masthead Close Dartford England $102 nightly $122 total Mar 13 - Mar 14 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Dartford. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), 24-hour room service, and a health club. Popular attractions Bluewater ... 7.8/10 Good! (1,006 reviews) . Reviewed on Mar 6, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F13%2F2026&endDate=3%2F14%2F2026&selected=436232&PinnedHotelID=436232&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000426651) [See all 2,475 properties in Cooling](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=3%2F11%2F2026&endDate=3%2F12%2F2026®ionId=3000426651) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Staycations Maldon Suites](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76540000/76532700/76532696/f5b07611_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Staycations Maldon Suites The Kings Head Centre Maldon England Stay at this aparthotel in Maldon. Enjoy parking (surcharge), housekeeping, and a coffee shop/cafe. Popular attractions Blackwater Leisure Centre and Museum ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (15 reviews) Very convenient location next to the car park close to where I was going on my short spring holiday. The rooms had a comfortable big bed and a lovely bath, separate shower and toilet. Thank you. Reviewed on Mar 5, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Maldon-Hotels-Staycations-Maldon-Suites.h76532696.Hotel-Information) ![The Lower Bell](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11550000/11547600/11547521/45dfc2db_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Lower Bell 201 Old Chatham Road Aylesford England Stay at this apartment in Aylesford. Enjoy free parking, a business center, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Oare Marshes Nature Reserve and Kent ... [](https://expedia.com/Aylesford-Hotels-The-Lower-Bell.h11547521.Hotel-Information) ![House - Sleeps 7, Private Garden & Parking](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118860000/118854000/118853993/cc66d268_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### House - Sleeps 7, Private Garden & Parking Basildon England Stay at this residence in Basildon. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and in-room washers/dryers. Popular attractions Eastgate Shopping Centre and High Sports are located ... [](https://expedia.com/Basildon-Hotels-Braybrooke-Bliss-3-Bedroom-House-In-Basildon.h118853993.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Cooling](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=3000426651&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ## Check Cooling hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000426651&startDate=2026-03-10&endDate=2026-03-11)[Mar 10 - Mar 11](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000426651&startDate=2026-03-10&endDate=2026-03-11) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000426651&startDate=2026-03-11&endDate=2026-03-12)[Mar 11 - Mar 12](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000426651&startDate=2026-03-11&endDate=2026-03-12) [This weekend ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000426651&startDate=3%2F13%2F2026&endDate=3%2F15%2F2026)[Mar 13 - Mar 15](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000426651&startDate=3%2F13%2F2026&endDate=3%2F15%2F2026) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000426651&startDate=3%2F20%2F2026&endDate=3%2F22%2F2026)[Mar 20 - Mar 22](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000426651&startDate=3%2F20%2F2026&endDate=3%2F22%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit ![Castle England Kent Rochester Fortress Wall Sky](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6091919/d6506db6-ac34-4222-b1c8-879e89bdd644.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Rochester Castle After visiting Rochester Castle, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Rochester. Make time to visit the area's spas, or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.com/Rochester-Castle-Rochester.d6091919.Vacation-Attraction) ![A local landmark.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5117/e9c6aa1c-9a85-46d0-ad01-83560241a640.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Rochester Cathedral After visiting Rochester Cathedral, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Rochester. Make time to visit the area's spas, or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.com/Rochester-Cathedral-Rochester.d6091921.Vacation-Attraction) #### Cooling Castle Barn Learn about the local history of Cooling with a stop at Cooling Castle Barn. Stroll along the seaside in this family-friendly area, or check out its top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.com/Cooling-Castle-Barn-Rochester.d553248634855452232.Vacation-Attraction) #### Diggerland Enjoy an outing to Diggerland during your stay in Strood. Make time to visit the area's spas, or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.com/Diggerland-Rochester.d553248621532509009.Vacation-Attraction) #### Allhallows Beach Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Allhallows Beach during your trip to Allhallows? [](https://expedia.com/Allhallows-Beach-Rochester.d553248635977468229.Vacation-Attraction) #### The Vines Park The Vines Park is just one of the places to see in Rochester, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Make time to visit the area's spas, or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.com/The-Vines-Park-Rochester.d553248621532509012.Vacation-Attraction) ### Things to do ![Grays: Nickelodeon Adventure Lakeside Entry Ticket](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48845417/d91627fd-4077-4358-a67d-7a9c287ee56a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Grays: Nickelodeon Adventure Lakeside Entry Ticket $9 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/grays-nickelodeon-adventure-lakeside-entry-ticket.a48845417.activity-details) ![Kent: Zipline Experience](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49757896/95f60215-d3f4-4bd5-a089-b0ec9a35fe04.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Kent: England’s Longest Zip Wire – 720m Flight over Quarry $59 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/kent-englands-longest-zip-wire-720m-flight-over-quarry.a49757896.activity-details) ![Rochester Private 2hr Walking Tour With A Blue Badge Guide](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49999617/bc4998e4-3fcb-4d71-a9bb-8a0f974a0855.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Rochester Private 2hr Walking Tour With A Blue Badge Guide $236 per traveler [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/rochester-private-2hr-walking-tour-with-a-blue-badge-guide.a49999617.activity-details) [See all activities in Cooling](https://expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-Cooling.d3000426651.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Cities near Cooling ![A local landmark.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5117/e9c6aa1c-9a85-46d0-ad01-83560241a640.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Rochester ![High Halstow is a village on the Hoo peninsula in Kent. Church. Camera location 51° 26′ 53.52″ N, 0° 33′ 34.2″ E View this and other nearby images on: OpenStreetMap - Google Earth 51.448200; 0.559500](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000011149/7831a889-2646-49b9-a644-aee559eb6aaf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### High Halstow ![St Mary Hoo is a village on the Hoo peninsula in Kent. Camera location 51° 27′ 34.92″ N, 0° 35′ 44.88″ E View this and other nearby images on: OpenStreetMap - Google Earth 51.459700; 0.595800](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000477624/04615a01-2b0e-4a39-8a05-fb812f91bfb9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Saint Mary Hoo - Cities near Cooling - Places of interest [Rochester](https://expedia.com/Rochester.dx5117)[High Halstow](https://expedia.com/High-Halstow.dx3000011149)[Saint Mary Hoo](https://expedia.com/Saint-Mary-Hoo.dx3000477624) - [Thames River ](https://expedia.com/Thames-River-England.d553248621532493801.Vacation-Attraction) - [Bluewater Shopping Centre ](https://expedia.com/Bluewater-Shopping-Centre-Greenhithe.d6143545.Vacation-Attraction) - [Leeds Castle ](https://expedia.com/Leeds-Castle-Maidstone.d6092003.Vacation-Attraction) - [Brands Hatch Circuit ](https://expedia.com/Brands-Hatch-Circuit-England.d6169893.Vacation-Attraction) - [Lakeside Shopping Centre ](https://expedia.com/Lakeside-Shopping-Centre-Grays.d6131825.Vacation-Attraction) - [Adventure Island ](https://expedia.com/Adventure-Island-Southend-on-Sea.d6081343.Vacation-Attraction) - [Hylands House and Park ](https://expedia.com/Hylands-House-And-Park-Chelmsford.d6081393.Vacation-Attraction) - [Historic Dockyard Chatham ](https://expedia.com/Historic-Dockyard-Chatham-Chatham.d6091927.Vacation-Attraction) - [Southend Pier ](https://expedia.com/Southend-Pier-Southend-on-Sea.d6081417.Vacation-Attraction) - [Cliffs Pavilion ](https://expedia.com/Cliffs-Pavilion-Westcliff-on-Sea.d6081363.Vacation-Attraction) - [London Cruise Terminal ](https://expedia.com/London-Cruise-Terminal-Tilbury.d697362921858281472.Vacation-Attraction) - [Festival Leisure Park ](https://expedia.com/Festival-Leisure-Park-Basildon.d6081383.Vacation-Attraction) - [Rochester Castle ](https://expedia.com/Rochester-Castle-Rochester.d6091919.Vacation-Attraction) - [Thorpe Bay Beach ](https://expedia.com/Thorpe-Bay-Beach-Southend-on-Sea.d553248621532509125.Vacation-Attraction) - [Elmley National Nature Reserve ](https://expedia.com/Elmley-National-Nature-Reserve-Sheerness.d553248621532509109.Vacation-Attraction) - [Mote Park ](https://expedia.com/Mote-Park-Maidstone.d6259447.Vacation-Attraction) - [Ightham Mote ](https://expedia.com/Ightham-Mote-Sevenoaks.d6092013.Vacation-Attraction) - [Chelmsford Cathedral ](https://expedia.com/Chelmsford-Cathedral-Chelmsford.d6081361.Vacation-Attraction) - [Chalkwell Beach ](https://expedia.com/Chalkwell-Beach-England.d553248621532509085.Vacation-Attraction) - [Kent Life ](https://expedia.com/Kent-Life-Maidstone.d6279835.Vacation-Attraction) - [Southend University Hospital ](https://expedia.com/Southend-University-Hospital-Westcliff-on-Sea.d553248635974651013.Vacation-Attraction) - [Kent Downs ](https://expedia.com/Kent-Downs-England.d553248635997933785.Vacation-Attraction) - [Rochester Cathedral ](https://expedia.com/Rochester-Cathedral-Rochester.d6091921.Vacation-Attraction) - [Tilbury Fort ](https://expedia.com/Tilbury-Fort-Tilbury.d6081427.Vacation-Attraction) - [Hop Farm Family Park ](https://expedia.com/Hop-Farm-Family-Park-Tonbridge.d6259543.Vacation-Attraction) - [Gillingham Business Park ](https://expedia.com/Gillingham-Business-Park-Gillingham.d6254960.Vacation-Attraction) - [Palace Theatre ](https://expedia.com/Palace-Theatre-Westcliff-on-Sea.d6081413.Vacation-Attraction) - [Kings Hill Golf Club ](https://expedia.com/Kings-Hill-Golf-Club-West-Malling.d6259341.Vacation-Attraction)