Traditional Victorian B&B offering pet-friendly rooms, cooked breakfast, free Wi-Fi, and parking. Located 13 minutes from Chester train station.
Guests value the spacious rooms, quiet residential location, and easy access to Chester city centre. While the property shows some signs of aging, attentive service and practical amenities appeal to many visitors.
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Bowman Lodge is a Victorian redbrick building located in a quiet suburban neighbourhood of Chester, about a 13-minute walk from the train station and roughly 1.6 miles from Chester Racecourse. The property offers traditional rooms with en-suite facilities and includes free parking and Wi-Fi. While breakfast was previously offered, recent guest reviews indicate it is currently unavailable on site, though several nearby establishments provide dining options.
The rooms are described as spacious with high ceilings and include tea and coffee making facilities. Some guests have noted that certain furnishings show signs of wear and that room comforts, such as shower water pressure, could be improved. Despite these details, many guests appreciate the cleanliness, daily housekeeping, and the friendly, approachable host atmosphere.
Bowman Lodge welcomes both families and pets, making it suitable for a range of visitors. Its location near Hoole Road provides easy access to local shops and cafes, while also being within walking distance to Chester’s city centre. This makes it a practical choice for tourists planning to explore popular attractions nearby, such as Chester Zoo, the Cathedral, and the City Walls.
The property is conveniently positioned for travellers using Manchester or Liverpool John Lennon Airports, both reachable in around 30–40 minutes by car. Nearby hotels vary in style and rating, offering alternative options close to the lodge for comparison or flexible travel plans.
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As a young woman who stayed on my own I felt so safe and comfortable. The room was spacious and cosy, I had a private bathroom that was nice and clean and with a nice hot shower. Mike, the host was lovely when I met him. Will 100% be staying again in the future!
Mike was friendly and a good host. The lodge has seen better days. That said, however, its location, wi-fi, heating, hot water supply were adequate. Note that breakfast is not provided at the lodge, so for me the room was overpriced.
Bowman lodge was a lovely lodging experience which is close to the city center, you can take a 30 minute walk or a 5 minute cab ride to get there, very spacious rooms with lovely high ceilings. Furniture ia a bit worn out and could be a little comfier and the double bed was on the smaller side, but great value for money especially with the facilities around.
Nice B&B, absolutely perfect location within minutes of the town centre - close to buses or just a few pounds in a taxi. Plenty of parking too - if not room at property then on road is fine too. We stayed in the top floor room, decent comfy bed with tea and coffee making facilities in the room - ensuite bathroom although the water pressure in the shower was pretty poor. No food available but the Hungry Horse (pub) is right across the road or there's a lovely little street a few hundred yards down the road with coffee shops and eateries. Friendly hosts.
Bowman Lodge was a warm, clean lodging house. There was an excellent supply of hot water and the room was serviced daily. There was a good supply of tea, coffee, milk etc. in the room. Bowman Lodge is not doing breakfast at present, which was a disappointment but the hoteis across the road fill the gap. There was no hairdryer in the room. The Lodge is within easy walking distance of the centre of town and there is ample parking on the road if the forecourt is fully taken. The owners were kind and helpful. This is an economic place to stay for those who are happy with a basic, value for money deal.
I had an extended stay here and couldn't have been happier. Owners were friendly and the room was cleaned every day. Brilliant if you're on a budget.
Bowman Lodge was a perfect location to get into Chester City Centre by foot. It was clean and would recommend for a weekend away! Thank you :-)
Room was large and very spacious. With an en-suite, plus there is a separate communal bathroom next door. Tea and Coffee facilities provided in room. Location is a short 15 mins walk into Chester, with a 5 mins walk to Hoole which is full of shops and cafes.
Set in a leafy residential neighbourhood, this straightforward B&B in a redbrick Victorian house is a 13 minute-walk from Chester train station and 1.6 miles from Chester Racecourse.
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