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Bowman Lodge

3.0 star property
Guesthouse in Chester, near Chester City Walls

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Breakfast area
Double Room, Ensuite (Second Floor)
View from property
Family Room, Ensuite
In a tranquil setting near Chester City Walls, Bowman Lodge offers a relaxing retreat. Connect to in-room WiFi and unwind in this smoke-free haven.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double or Twin Room, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Family Room, Ensuite

Family Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

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Double Room, Ensuite (Second Floor)

Double Room, Ensuite (Second Floor)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Basic Double or Twin Room

Basic Double or Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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Single Room, Private Bathroom (Second Floor)

Single Room, Private Bathroom (Second Floor)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Detached private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Basic Double Room

Basic Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Double or Twin Room, Ensuite

1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double or Twin Room, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
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About the area

Chester is home to Bowman Lodge. Chester City Walls and Eastgate Clock are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Burton Mere Wetlands and The Wirral Country Park. Check out an event or a game at Chester Racecourse, and consider making time for Chester Zoo, a top attraction not to be missed.
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Map
52 Hoole Road, Chester, England, CH2 3NL

What's nearby

  • University of Chester - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Chester City Walls - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Chester Cathedral - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Chester Racecourse - 5 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Chester Zoo - 5 min drive - 3.1 km

Getting around

  • Chester Station - 14 min walk
  • Liverpool (LPL-John Lennon) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Old Harkers Arms - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Town Crier - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪The Deva Tap - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Goals Soccer Centres - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Hoole Fish Bar - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Bowman Lodge

Guest house near Chester Zoo
Close to Chester City Walls, Bowman Lodge has plenty to offer. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Smoke-free property
Room features
All guest rooms at Bowman Lodge offer amenities, such as free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and hairdryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Coffee/tea makers, heating and daily housekeeping

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • Free offsite parking

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 9 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property for check-in information
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including stag and hen parties

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Bowman Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Bowman Lodge?

There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at Bowman Lodge?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 9 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Bowman Lodge?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Bowman Lodge located?

Situated in Chester, this guesthouse is within 1 mi (2 km) of Skate Academy and Chester City Walls. Chester Zoo is 2.3 mi (3.7 km) away. Chester Station is 14 minutes by foot and Bache Station is 29 minutes.

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Bowman Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 77 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 27 out of 77 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 77 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 77 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 77 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

rprend**

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Owner was brilliant and welcoming, the cleaning service was unintrusive, located in a great area a walkable distance from the town centre.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient for our visit to the hospital Excellent room for 3 adults and one 2 year old
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Clinton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean tidy and comfortable. Located in a very good area with lots of access and amenities nearby. Only 25 mins walk from the centre of town.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Kind and friendly team.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Frances

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Basic but good

We had a great time
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lourdes

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was able to experience staying in a typical Victorian house. The owner made sure I had all I needed; he was prompt, cheerful, and polite. Groceries, fine dining, take-out, etc. are all nearby. I especially liked the charity shops where I was able to buy old books.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

LEE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Shower went through cold and hot randomly, heating was cold through the day and nice in the evening. Limited TV options in the night, resident owner was nice and welcoming.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Tina

Liked: Cleanliness
I booked my stay because I had stayed here before. But - I was making a long journey and there was no breakfast which wasn’t made clear until after the booking was made. Also despite selecting the pay at hotel option payment was taken straight away. If it hadn’t been I would have cancelled my booking.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

4/10 Poor

N

The room I was in had a faulty water system. the bathroom & bed sinks only had cold water and the shower blasted out cold or very hot water intermittently. I had to boil the kettle to use it for a hot water wash.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

lawson

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Ray

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Rena lakan och varmt vatten i duschen var bra.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice stay

Nice stay at the Bowman lodge. Management very helpful. Definitely would stop again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

K

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

LAURENCE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Parfait mais un peu cher
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Convenient Chester Guest House

I booked Bowman Lodge for its fair price and location for a working weekend. It's not a far trek from the railway station or the city centre. I'd not been to Chester before and from what I saw of the area, it was incredibly beautiful, with lots of conveniences available. The Guest House was nice and the owner very hospitable, giving us directions to find food after a long journey. The room itself was a comfortable size for a small double. I think it was a bit worn down in places, but it was okay; the facilities were just what we needed. Slept comfortably enough both nights there, even though the springs in the middle of the bed were a little too firm. I was happy we were given a ground floor room as we had heavy luggage we had to move around across the weekend, which saved a whole lot of struggling. As they no longer do breakfast, their dining hall is now a communal room with couches, a dining table and a microwave, with cutlery available. We did make use of the space, so we're weren't couped up in the room all the time during the evening. A couple of niggles to point out - the locking mechanism on the room door was stiff and temperamental, which could be hard to lock/unlock, probably due to age and wear. Also, on my last night, the shower flow started to play up halfway through, so had to finish up with it spluttering, might be something to look into. Overall, it was a nice experience here and recommendable for its prime location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Clive

Liked: Staff & service
It was ok but a little bit far out from Liverpool , couldn’t find any where to stay in liverpool for that weekend unless you wanted to pay extortionate prices
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Bowden lodge

Owner was very welcoming & helpful, it could do with an upgrade but it was a big victorian house so the rooms reflected that, the room was very spacious & clean & it was nice & quiet so had a good nights sleep
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Sharon

Liked: Property conditions & facilities

Perfect location

The lodge is in the perfect location on one of the main roads to Chester, only a short walk or bus ride into the city. Two minutes down the road at Faulkner Street is a little suburb called Hoole with some great bars and restaurants, perfect if you didn't want to go into town in the evening. Our room was clean and had everything we needed for a short stay. Mike was a hospitable and helpful host. The bed was a bit lumpy but it didn't matter too much as we were so tired after walking all day! Chester is a beautiful place, with a buzz about it, and lots of history to explore. Go there, you won't be disappointed!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good B&B

Went to Chester to help move our daughter, so just wanted b&b for the night. Clean & friendly only slight negative was there was no breakfast available but with plenty of choice nearby.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vicky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A great host and location.

Travelled as a family of 3 in February for a long weekend. We arrived after 9pm and Mike the owner told us where he had left the key with a handwritten note in an envelope - lovely personal touch. The room was on the ground floor, and was quite spacious. Mike was on hand to answer any questions and advice on places to eat and what to do in Chester. There is limited car parking on the forecourt but ample free parking on the street. Recommend breakfast at the Hungry Horse pub on the other side of the street. The lodge is within 6 minutes of Chester City by car and approx 25 minutes if walking. Would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

4/10 Poor

Howard

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Was not that clean

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021