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Bowman Lodge

3.0 star property
3-star guest house near Chester Zoo

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Family Room, Ensuite | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Double Room, Ensuite (Second Floor) | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Shower, hair dryer, towels
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Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
52 Hoole Road, Chester, England, CH2 3NL
  • Chester City Walls
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Chester Racecourse
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Chester Zoo
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Liverpool (LPL-John Lennon)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Room options

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Double or Twin Room, Ensuite | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double or Twin Room, Ensuite

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Family Room, Ensuite | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room, Ensuite

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

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Double Room, Ensuite (Second Floor) | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, Ensuite (Second Floor)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Basic Double or Twin Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Double or Twin Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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Single Room, Private Bathroom (Second Floor) | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room, Private Bathroom (Second Floor)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Basic Double Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Double Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double or Twin Room, Ensuite

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Chester

In Chester .Stay at this Chester guesthouse and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Skate Academy and 2 miles (3 km) of Grosvenor Park. The Rows of Chester and Eastgate Clock are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Chester City Walls - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Grosvenor Park - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Chester Cathedral - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Chester Racecourse - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Chester Zoo - 5 min drive - 2.7 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Town Crier - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪The Old Harkers Arms - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪The Lock Vault - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The Deva Tap - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Hoole Fish Bar - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Bowman Lodge

3-star guest house near Chester Zoo
Public spaces have free WiFi.

This 3-star Chester guesthouse is smoke free.

  • 7 guestrooms or units
  • No smoking on site
Bowman Lodge offers 7 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Free offsite parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

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 available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Bowman Lodge to the airport?

Bowman Lodge is 11.5 mi (25-min drive) away from the Chester (CEG-Hawarden) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Bowman Lodge have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Bowman Lodge.

Does Bowman Lodge offer free breakfast?

Bowman Lodge does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Bowman Lodge?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse.

What time is check-in at Bowman Lodge?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM.

Is there free parking at Bowman Lodge?

Free parking is not available at this guesthouse.

Does Bowman Lodge have a pool?

Bowman Lodge does not have a pool.

Does Bowman Lodge have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this guesthouse.

How close is Bowman Lodge to downtown Chester?

Bowman Lodge is 0.5 mi away from Hoole.

Bowman Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 75 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 27 out of 75 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 75 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 75 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 75 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

lawson

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

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

8/10 Good

Clinton

Traveled with group
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

Christine

Traveled with family and small children
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

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

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

8/10 Good

Frances

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Basic but good

We had a great time
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 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

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

8/10 Good

K

Stayed 2 nights 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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Business traveler
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 traveler

Traveled with family
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

Traveled with family
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

Business traveler
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 traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Liza

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

Great stay!

Close to the town centre. Lovely lodge. Very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

CHRISTOPHER

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020