Bowman Lodge is a family-run guest house in the historic city of Chester. Known for its Roman walls, cobbled streets and Tudor buildings, Chester’s city center is around 20 minutes’ walk away, and the train station is within a 10-minute walk. All rooms at Bowman Lodge have a TV, tea and coffee facilities and most have private bathrooms. The property has a homely style and dates back to the Victorian era. Offering limited, first-come-first-served private parking, Bowman Lodge is close to many of the area’s attractions. Chester Zoo and the Blue Planet Aquarium at Ellesmere Port are less than 10 minutes’ drive, as is the city’s Grosvenor Museum. Free roadside parking is available nearby.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Located in the top-rated area in Chester, this property has an excellent location score of 9.1!

FREE parking!


Availability

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1 twin bed
1 full bed
1 full bed
1 twin bed
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1 full bed
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2 twin beds
2 twin beds
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1 full bed
1 twin bed
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1 full bed
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1 sofa bed
1 twin bed
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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.4
Facilities
8.5
Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
8.7
Value for money
8.6
Location
9.1
Free Wifi
9.5
High score for Chester

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Gary
    Australia Australia
    very spacious room. access to a communal lounge room to relax in with microwave access Mike was a very friendly and helpful host
  • John
    the United Kingdom the United Kingdom
    room is super clean and everything in place. For me the location was perfect for work. Had a evening meal and again was spot on, no long wait and just what I needed. Checked in and asked if I could have a table for 1, got told sorry nothing...
  • Brandon
    the United Kingdom the United Kingdom
    Me and my 2 friends really enjoyed staying here, the owner let us drop our bags off at the property before properly checking in, was very responsive with the calls/text, and overall a really friendly bloke. The property was in a nice location,...
  • Josiah
    the United Kingdom the United Kingdom
    Mike was a great host - welcoming and knowledgeable about the local area. We were moved into a bigger family room, which was nice, and considering the age of the property, it has been kept nice and clean, as well! A good location near a small area...
  • Neil
    Australia Australia
    This lovely old lodge is in a good position about 10 minutes walk from train station & a bit further to city centre & tourist attractions. Room was large, very clean, quiet, good shower & comfortable bed & pillows. Mike is very friendly, welcoming...
  • Robert
    the United Kingdom the United Kingdom
    Superb location just outside the city centre and a 10 minute walk from Chester rail station. The owner Mike was very welcoming, friendly and extremely helpful with regard local amenities, places to eat, public transport etc. Although Mike doesn't...
  • L
    Laura
    the United Kingdom the United Kingdom
    Great location and comfortable for a short stay whilst visiting Chester and Chester Zoo.
  • Janice
    the United Kingdom the United Kingdom
    Everything was excellent from beginning to end. Fabulous location, very spacious family room 2 adults 2 children. Would deffo stay here again.
  • Pawel
    Belgium Belgium
    Nice lodge for a night stay. The room was quiet and spacious enough. The bathroom a bit outdated but clean.
  • Julie
    Isle of Man Isle of Man
    The location couldn't have been better. We were able to walk into the city centre,and we were also very near to a bus stop that would have taken us straight into Chester should we have needed to use it. Although the guest house didn't do...

Area info

Amenities of Bowman Lodge
Great facilities! Review score, 8.5

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not possible).

  • Street parking

General

  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Languages Spoken

  • English

House rules
Bowman Lodge takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
£10 per child, per night
Crib upon request
Free
3 - 17 years
Extra bed upon request
£10 per child, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 21
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Stag and hen parties, and similar groups, cannot be accommodated.

Please note that Bowman Lodge does not offer breakfast or any other meal plan but there are plenty of local pubs and restaurants for guests to nearby.

Please inform Bowman Lodge of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

FAQs about Bowman Lodge

  • Bowman Lodge offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Bowman Lodge is 1.1 miles from the center of Chester. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Check-in at Bowman Lodge is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

    • The prices at Bowman Lodge may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Room options at Bowman Lodge include:

      • Single
      • Double
      • Twin/Double
      • Family