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Bowman Lodge

3.0 star property
Guesthouse convenient to Chester Zoo

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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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (2)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Limited hour front desk

Feel at home (5)

  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free parking nearby
  • Hair dryer

Room options

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

Basic Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Single Room, Private Bathroom (Second Floor)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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
  • Free WiFi

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double or Twin Room, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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
  • Free WiFi

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double or Twin Room, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Basic Double or Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Map
52 Hoole Road, Chester, England, CH2 3NL

What's nearby

  • Skate Academy - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Grosvenor Park - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Chester City Walls - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Chester Cathedral - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Chester Racecourse - 5 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

  • Chester (CEG-Hawarden) - 25 min drive
  • Manchester Airport (MAN) - 33 min drive
  • John Lennon Airport (LPL) - 36 min drive
  • Ellesmere Port Station - 8 min drive
  • Chester Station - 14 min walk
  • Bache Station - 29 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪The Oaklands - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Hoole Fish Bar - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Homebrew Tap Hoole - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Deva Tap - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Bowman Lodge

Bowman Lodge puts you just a 5-minute drive from Chester Zoo and Chester City Walls. Also, Chester Racecourse and Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet are within a short drive.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 7 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 3:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    • Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staffed during limited hours
    • 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
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • No onsite parking
    • Free offsite parking nearby
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property
    • No stag/bachelor or hen/bachelorette parties

Property amenities

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from May 23 2026 to January 31 2027 (dates subject to change).

Policies

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.

This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard

Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Bowman Lodge currently open?

This property is closed from May 23 2026 to January 31 2027 (dates subject to change).

Does Bowman Lodge offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Bowman Lodge does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Bowman Lodge?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Bowman Lodge?

No, unfortunately, but there's free parking nearby.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Bowman Lodge?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What's the area around Bowman Lodge like?

Bowman Lodge is located a short 1-minute walk from Skate Academy.

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Reviews

Bowman Lodge Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.6

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.0

Staff & service

7.8

Property conditions & facilities

Popular mentions

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Reviews

Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Really helpful, clean and tidy room. Lounge available with fridge and microwave. Shops and pubs nearby
hilary, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Convenient for our visit to the hospital Excellent room for 3 adults and one 2 year old
Christine, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

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.
Clinton, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Kind and friendly team.
Sarah, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Lourdes, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Not so bad. For the price it's worth it.

To be honest i found this not so bad. Yes it's old decor and in dire need of some tlc but for the price (if ave £60 a night or less) its worth it. Not worth more than that though. Its central to a good selection of shops and eat outs. I was contracting in the area so was a handy base. The owner Mike is fantastic. Incredibly helpful and always on hand if need anything. There is a small fridge and a microwave in a commin room lounge which i found helpful as i like proper milk with my tea and coffee. Dont get that in most local hotels. Comparing to local hotels, of which the standards in the area are absolutely shocking, i actually found here fairly comfortable. Would i stay here again contracting, yes.
Daniel, 4-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Owner was brilliant and welcoming, the cleaning service was unintrusive, located in a great area a walkable distance from the town centre.
rprend**, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Nice stay

Nice stay at the Bowman lodge. Management very helpful. Definitely would stop again.
Michael, 2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Basic but good

We had a great time
Frances, 2-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

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.
LEE, 2-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

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.
Tina, 1-night trip
Verified

4/10 Fair

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.
N, 3-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

Rena lakan och varmt vatten i duschen var bra.
Ray, 2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Parfait mais un peu cher
LAURENCE, 2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

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.
2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

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
Clive, 3-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

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
2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

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!
Sharon, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Graham, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Vicky, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay!

Close to the town centre. Lovely lodge. Very friendly.
Liza, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Review

Stayed here for a month or so was a good clean tidy owner is nice and friendly. Great prices good location all round left happy.
Martin, 4-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Everything you need

Single room was only one available, I normally use double rooms. So it was small room, had everything I needed. Private bathroom and close to my work
6-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great value for money and mike was really helpful.
3-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

Not what i was expecting and the mattress was very hard to sleep on. The good thing about the hotel was there was a pub across the road what did brilliant food.
Lee, 2-night trip