The Ostrich Hotel and bed and breakfast is only a stone’s throw from the mainline station of Robertsbridge and within easy reach of Bateman’s, Great Dixter, Bodiam Castle and Scotney Castle. The Ostrich Hotel’s name is derived from the coat of arms on its sign, which belonged to the Lord of the Manor of Robertsbridge in the 1850’s, the Allfrey family. The Ostrich was built at this location because the main London to Hastings line runs through Robertsbridge. The pub is less than 35 yards from the station!