Bowman Lodge

8.2Very good336 reviewsSee rooms

Guest house

Facilities at a glance

Free Wi-Fi
Parking
Family rooms
Non-smoking rooms

About this place

Charming Family-Run Guesthouse in Historic Chester Cozy Accommodations: Each room at Bowman Lodge features a TV, tea/coffee facilities, and en suite bathrooms, maintaining a homely Victorian charm. Convenient Location: Situated near Chester's top attractions, including the Roman walls and Tudor buildings, the lodge offers limited private parking and easy access to the city center and train station. Nearby Attractions: Explore Chester Zoo, Blue Planet Aquarium, and Grosvenor Museum, all just a short drive away. Don't forget, free roadside parking is also available nearby. Experience comfort and convenience at Bowman Lodge - book your stay now!

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8 room types

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Room type	Guests	Show prices
Small Double Room 14 m²Double bed	Sleeps 2	Show prices
Large Double Room - Second Floor 19 m²Double bed	Sleeps 2	Show prices
Double or Twin Room 3 × Twin beds, Double bed	Sleeps 3	Show prices
Standard Family Room Twin beds, Double bed	Sleeps 3	Show prices
Family Room (4 Adults) 2 × Twin beds, Double bed	Sleeps 4	Show prices
Family Room, Ensuite 2 × Twin beds, Double bed	Sleeps 4	Show prices
Family Room (3 Adults) Twin beds, Double bed, Sofa bed	Sleeps 3	Show prices
Single Room with Private External Bathroom - Second Floor Twin beds	Sleeps 1	Show prices

What this place offers

Internet

Free Wi-Fi

Parking

Family

Family rooms

General

Non-smoking rooms

Location

Address
52 Hoole Rd, Chester, CH2 3NL, United Kingdom
1.5 km from the center of Chester

Questions about this stay

Quick answers from the information this property gives us.

What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in from 15:00. Check-out by 10:00.
Is Wi-Fi included?
Yes, this property lists free Wi-Fi.
Is parking available?
Yes, this property lists parking. Check the room offer for any fee.

Guest reviews

8.2336 reviews

Reviews from guests who stayed at this hotel, shared by our hotel supplier. Score based on the latest 200 reviews.

Cleanliness7.5

Service9.5

Location9.0

Room quality7.9

Amenities8.5

Value for money7.9

Food and drink8.5

Becque
United Kingdom · Couple · October 2026
8.0
“A lovely welcoming place with parking and comfy beds, decent shower. Mike was very helpful”
+Mike was really helpful, the place had parking, and was opposite a restaurant where we had dinner and breakfast. Would stay there again
−There was no breakfast provided. Next time we would take our own as there is a dining room available with fridge, microwave and toaster
Mrs Shirley
United Kingdom · Couple · October 2026
10.0
“Very happy to stay there again”
+all good and happy to stay again on the next visit to Chester . Friendly and knowledgeable about what is available in Chester and the surrounding area .
−Breakfast at the hungry horse ,Food was Cold and served on a cold plate. I would Not recommend them to other visitors.
Michael
United Kingdom · Family · October 2026
8.0
+Good location. About 20 min walk to city centre. No breakfast, but local cafes nearby and fridge, microwave and plates available in common room.
ibam77
United Kingdom · Couple · October 2026
2.0
“Very old and tired hotel”
+The owner let us check in early which was very helpful. The location is quite good, around 20 min walk to town.
−The hotel is so tired and run down. The room was dirty, including the bathroom and also absolutely tiny. Definitely do not recommend.
Raymond
United Kingdom · Solo · October 2026
7.0
“Quiet and comfortable”
+Clean and quiet. Friendly owner
−A bit far from the centre for walking. No breakfast, but this was clearly stated before booking
Sharna
United Kingdom · Couple · September 2026
7.0
“Nice stay.”
+Close to everything needed including city centre and rail station. Lovely helpful owner who gave us plenty of Info on our surroundings. Property is cosy with a vintage vibe which may be perceived as outdated however, I think this is intentional. Lovely pillows on the bed and everything in the room functioning perfectly well. Tea, coffee and kettle provided and working tv.
−The toilet and basin were well cleaned however the tiles behind the door and surrounding could do with a bit of a scrub. Some limescale around the shower and dirty mirror however, in no way was the room as a whole generally dirty just a few tweaks here and there.
Trish
Australia · Couple · September 2026
8.0
“Good lodge close to town”
+Free parking was great. Mike the owner was friendly. Room was large. Close enough to the town to walk.
−The towels and fitted sheet could do with a refresh.
Karen
United Kingdom · Solo · August 2026
9.0
“Very good & a lovely host.”
+It was all satisfactory to me.
Lesley
United Kingdom · Solo · August 2026
5.0
“Functional stay, but a few small updates would have made it feel more welcoming and offered better value for money”
+The location was great and easy check in and communication with host.
−The furniture and décor felt somewhat mismatched and dated, and the dark décor as you entered made the property feel a little gloomy and less welcoming than it could have been. Although everything was functional, I feel that a few small updates or investments in the room would have made it feel more comfortable and inviting. Unfortunately, I also found the mattress wasn’t particularly comfortable. There was also a slight smell in the room, although I couldn’t identify where it was coming from , it may have been the bed, bathroom, or flooring. As I was mainly using the accommodation as a base to change and sleep, I didn’t investigate this further. Overall, I appreciate that prices can be higher during race weekends, and the accommodation served its purpose. However, had it not been a race weekend, I feel there may have been more modern B&B or hotel options available locally for a similar price. For that reason, I didn’t feel it offered particularly good value for money on this occasion
Graham
United Kingdom · Couple · August 2026
3.0
“A well situated guest house with limited parking, very tired decoand limited facilities.”
+Good location
−No hot water in the shower on the morning of the 2nd / last day

Good to know

Check-in & check-out
Check-in from 15:00 · check-out until 10:00
Pets
Pets are not allowed

Facilities at a glance

About this place

Choose your unit

8 room types

Small Double Room

Large Double Room - Second Floor

Double or Twin Room

Standard Family Room

Family Room (4 Adults)

Family Room, Ensuite

Family Room (3 Adults)

Single Room with Private External Bathroom - Second Floor

What this place offers

Internet

Parking

Family

General

Location

Address

Questions about this stay

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Is Wi-Fi included?

Is parking available?

Guest reviews

Good to know

Check-in & check-out

Pets

Guest reviews