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Bowman Lodge sits in a quiet location near Chester's historic city walls. Travelers can connect using the in-room WiFi when needed, then enjoy the calming atmosphere of this completely smoke-free property.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Housekeeping

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

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Single Room, Private Bathroom (Second Floor)

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  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Family Room, Ensuite

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

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Exceptional
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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Double Room, Ensuite (Second Floor)

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  • 1 Double Bed

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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Basic Double or Twin Room

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Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

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. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Skate Academy or Deva Stadium. Visit our Chester travel guide
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52 Hoole Road, Chester, England, CH2 3NL

What's nearby

  • Grosvenor Park
    Grosvenor Park
    3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Chester City Walls
    Chester City Walls
    3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Chester Cathedral
    Chester Cathedral
    4 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Chester Racecourse
    Chester Racecourse
    5 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Skate Academy
    1 min walk - 0.0 miles

Getting around

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

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

Guesthouse 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 premises
Room features
All guestrooms at Bowman Lodge include amenities such as free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Coffee/tea makers, heating, and daily housekeeping

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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

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

More

  • Smoking not allowed

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 available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

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
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Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

Pets not 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

We should mention

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

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?

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.

What time is check-out at Bowman Lodge?

Check-out 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.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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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
Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 79 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 27 out of 79 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 79 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 79 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 79 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Checked in early very easily. The hotel is in a great location close to the centre.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

hilary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really helpful, clean and tidy room. Lounge available with fridge and microwave. Shops and pubs nearby
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Frances

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Basic but good

We had a great time
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

LAURENCE

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

8/10 Good

Verified 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
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Martin

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

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

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
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great value for money and mike was really helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019