Bowman Lodge in Chester, England

Bowman Lodge is a family-run guesthouse housed in a Victorian property. Free roadside parking is available nearby, a convenience not offered by many other hotels in Chester. Owner Mike manages the property and provides a personal service with local knowledge.

All rooms include a TV and tea and coffee making facilities. Most guestrooms have a private en suite bathroom. The lodge offers single, double, twin, and family rooms for up to four adults.

The guesthouse is 1.5 kilometres from Chester city centre, a 20-minute walk. Chester train station is within a 10-minute walk. Chester Zoo, Blue Planet Aquarium, and Grosvenor Museum are all less than a 10-minute drive away.

Family rooms are available that accommodate up to four adults. The lodge has policies that are friendly towards families with young children. Groups, including those for stag and hen parties, are also welcome.

Guests have access to a shared lounge with a microwave and small fridge. Owner Mike provides maps and an information folder about the local area. Breakfast is not served on site, but the Oaklands across the road offers cooked breakfasts.

Parking: Free roadside parking nearby

Host: Personal service from owner Mike

Location: 20-minute walk to Chester city centre

Attractions: Chester Zoo, Blue Planet Aquarium, Grosvenor Museum under 10-minute drive

Rooms: Family rooms for up to four adults

Policies: Welcomes stag and hen parties