Group homestays in Rochester

Rochester

Rochester_Medway,_2010 Rochester is a town and historic city in the unitary authority of Medway in Kent, England. It is situated at the lowest bridging point of the River Medway about 30 miles (50 km) from London.

Rochester comprises numerous important historic buildings, the most prominent of which are the Guildhall, the Corn Exchange, Restoration House, Eastgate House, as well as Rochester Castle and Rochester Cathedral. Many of the town centre’s old buildings date from as early as the 14th century up to the 18th century. The chapel of St Bartholomew’s Hospital dates from the ancient priory hospital’s foundation in 1078.

Transport

Rail

Rochester railway station is on the Chatham Main Line and the North Kent Line. Strood railway station is on the Chatham Main Line, the North Kent Line and the Medway Valley Line. All services are provided by Southeastern.

Buses

Bus services are operated by Arriva Southern Counties. Other local bus companies including Nu-Venture provide certain services, some contracted from the local council.

Rates for Rochester

Prices are per night. Please note the below is a guide, please contact us for the full rates and list of supplements.

High season is 1 February to 31 July and 1 September to 31 October.
Low season is 1 to 31 January, 1 to 31 August and 1 November to 31 December.

Supplements for Rochester

Supplement for leaders/drivers in twin room is £3.00 pppn on above prices.
Supplement for leaders in single room, subject to availability, is £6.00 pppn on above prices.
Supplement for drivers in single room is £10.00 pppn on above prices.
Extra packed lunch is £5.00 pppn.
A supplement of £2.00 per person per night will be added for 2 night stay bookings.

Booking fee

1-3 nights = £100.00
4-7 nights = £50.00
8 nights or more = £0.00

  • May include:
  • Chatham
  • Cuxton
  • Dartford
  • Ebbsfleet
  • Gillingham
  • Gravesend
  • Halling
  • Higham
  • Hoo Junction
  • Longfield
  • Meopham
  • Rainham
  • Rochester
  • Sole Street
  • Strood

 

Please note that although we do cover the above areas we may not necessarily be recruiting new hosts in all areas at all times. If you are thinking of becoming a host, but would first like to confirm if we are currently recruiting in your area prior to completing the application form, please drop us a quick message on our contact us form and let us know your postcode. We will reply as quickly as possible.

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