Reviews of The Bowden Lodge 4 stars
18 Albert Road, Southport, PR9 0LE, United Kingdom
#9 of 23 B&Bs and Inns in Southport
Guests' ChoiceReview score
Based on 192 hotel reviews
9.4Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
9.7
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Comfort
9.6
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Location
9.6
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Facilities
9.3
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Staff
9.9
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Value for money
9.5
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Free WiFi
9.7
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Reviewed: 16 May 2024
Peter
United Kingdom42 reviews1 helpful vote9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • People with friends
- • Single Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Great location, excellent breakfast, wonderful friendly staff
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 14 May 2024
William
United Kingdom16 reviews9.0“Very enjoyable”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior King Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
We were made to feel very welcome
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 9 May 2024
Nicola
United Kingdom1 review9.0“Extremely comfortable, homely & welcoming.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Superior Single Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
Andy & Jane were very welcoming! Jane's attention to detail was exception, when she placed my breakfast plate in front of me she turned the plate around....why....so the beans are not closest to you, avoiding any embarrassing spillages. The facilities & location are both very good. I would highly recommend paying Andy & Jane a visit.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 6 May 2024
Alan
United Kingdom40 reviews2 helpful votes9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing
Very clean and comfortable
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 1 May 2024
Kevin
United Kingdom19 reviews10“Love staying here and will be back for Aintree next year.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Family Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
Everything perfect.
Lovely cosy room and an amazing breakfast. Jane and Andy the perfect hosts.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 18 April 2024
Beverleigh
United Kingdom28 reviews1 helpful vote9.0“Excellent and enjoyable”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Twin Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
None
Host very helpful and accommodating. Breakfast excellent. Room very clean Location good too as walk into town within minutes.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 15 April 2024
Helen
United Kingdom8 reviews10“A really enjoyable stay. Good location, great food and delightful host!”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 2 nights
Rooms are accessed via steep stairs. Not a problem for us but might be difficult if someone had mobility issues.
The room was spotless as was the bathroom. The bed was comfortable and the room was quiet. I have an allergy to wheat and gluten but Jane ensured my needs were met and went the extra mile in providing gluten free biscuits in our room and homemade flapjack, which were much appreciated. A communal fridge in the hallway provided any extras guests required including fresh milk for drinks. The breakfast was first class with multiple choices from cereals and fruit to full English. Jane made sure I had gluten free sausages and toast, and my poached egg was cooked to perfection. All this and a charming host. We felt as if we were staying with friends rather than in a B&B because Jane made us feel so at home. They are trying to reduce the carbon footprint, for example using glass reusable bottles and refillable toiletries. We were very impressed and will definitely stay again when we are next up in Southport.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 10 April 2024
Stephen
United Kingdom1 review8.0Very good- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Superior Single Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Shower in room was poor
Nice cozy room, very friendly host
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 1 April 2024
Gorman
United Kingdom1 review10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Superior Family Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Lovely welcoming hosts. Nice spacious clean room. Breakfast was delicious with plenty of options. Within walking distance of beach and amusements. Would definitely recommend to others and stay again.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 24 March 2024
Adele
United Kingdom1 review10“Special place”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Superior Single Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Absolutely great weekend stay in this B&B. Jane and Andy are such a lovely couple and superb hosts. The B&B is immaculately clean and Andy cooks a great cooked breakfast. The location is within 10 minutes walk of Southport town centre which offers shops and restaurants for your evening meal. I have already booked my next visit and am looking forward to seeing the planters blooming.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 4 November 2023
William
United Kingdom10 reviews1 helpful vote9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Economy Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Well located to get to town and seafront good train service to liverpool.Quiet area but close enough to walk to pubs and restaurants.
Stayed in October 2023
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Reviewed: 10 October 2023
Mhari
United Kingdom66 reviews2 helpful votes10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Calm and peaceful lodge. Everything was high quality. Lovely touches. Mini fridge with fresh milk in room was a real treat. Extremely thoughtful owners. Everywhere is sparkling clean. Delicious breakfast in a stunning room Highly recommend.
Stayed in October 2023
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Reviewed: 29 September 2023
Susan
United Kingdom9 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
I would have liked a room with a view but otherwise the accommodation was great and excellent value for money.
Very friendly hosts, lovely breakfast, clean room and great value for money, convenient for the centre of Southport but quiet. It felt safe for me as a solo traveller.
Stayed in September 2023
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Reviewed: 26 September 2023
Wendy
United Kingdom7 reviews10“A very comfortable stay”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Twin Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 4 nights
Bowden Lodge was absolutely fine. Sadly Southport is looking quite run down and don’t try to find a beach- old Pontins site access is £10 and Formby NT £8.50.
A beautiful house, immaculately clean. Jane was very helpful, friendly and couldn’t do enough to make us comfortable. So convenient for Lord street shops, with bus stop outside for wet days! Perfect for a visit to Southport. Inside market does a good variety of meals for all tastes.
Stayed in September 2023
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Reviewed: 25 September 2023
Carl
United Kingdom22 reviews9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Bit heavy on the stairs struggled a little bit. Nice room.
Liked the location room was nice and clean and it had a small fridge.
Stayed in September 2023
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Reviewed: 25 September 2023
Jennifer
United Kingdom20 reviews9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Economy Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Location and hospitality.
Stayed in September 2023
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Reviewed: 25 September 2023
Bradley
United Kingdom15 reviews10“Clean , Relaxing stay”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Superior Family Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Couldn't really fault anything really but if I had to I'd of liked a later breakfast time slot. But I know it's only a husband an wife team so it's hard.
Really welcoming, lovely big room's an clean. Really loved the location as it was out of the busy stretch but close enough to walk the shops an pub's. We'd love to stay again.
Stayed in September 2023
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Reviewed: 24 September 2023
Mo
United Kingdom15 reviews2 helpful votes10“Fabulous”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Twin Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing
Perfect in every way. Fabulous breakfast lovely rooms. Exceptional staff.
Stayed in September 2023
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Reviewed: 22 September 2023
Neal
United Kingdom9 reviews10“Great stay, really friendly landlady and nothing was too much trouble.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Single Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Very Clean nicely decorated and furnished
Stayed in September 2023
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Reviewed: 12 September 2023
Marilyn
United Kingdom23 reviews1 helpful vote10“Best breakfast ever”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Twin Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The bathroom was a bit small but I was told there were other rooms with bigger bathrooms.
Loved the welcome we received. Everything was spotlessly clean. Breakfast was delicious and plenty of it.
Stayed in September 2023
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Reviewed: 30 August 2023
Julia
United Kingdom3 reviews10“Excellent”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior King Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
Nothing, everything was perfect.
Both Jane and Andy were the perfect hosts. Room was lovely and comfortable. Home away from home. Cleanliness was outstanding. Breakfast was plentiful.
Stayed in August 2023
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Reviewed: 29 August 2023
John
United Kingdom49 reviews3 helpful votes10“Very enjoyable”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Twin Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 2 nights
Nothing, it was first class
Really nice and friendly hotel, good location as only a short walk to town, pub close by. Free parking on site. Having found it we will be staying there again next time we visit Southport
Stayed in August 2023
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Reviewed: 28 August 2023
Andy
United Kingdom16 reviews1 helpful vote10Exceptional- • Business trip
- • Couple
- • Twin Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing
Cleanliness ,comfortable welcoming nice atmosphere felt at home very calming would stay again in a heartbeat
Stayed in August 2023
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Reviewed: 27 August 2023
Claire
United Kingdom6 reviews10“Homely, spotlessly clean and perfectly located.”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Twin Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing at all!
My sister and I received a warm welcome on arrival by Jane who is obviously a natural hostess. We were given lots of information about things to do in the area as well as information about the facilities on site. The property was absolutely spotless throughout and had a lovely cosy feel. I felt comfortable walking around barefoot within minutes. There were lots of personal touches including fresh milk for each room, lovely toiletries and generously sized fluffy towels. Breakfast was great with everything cooked to your liking and a selection of fruit, cereal, yoghurt, pastries and even homemade cake available. We have stayed in many hotels and B&Bs and thought that Jane was a genuinely passionate host, as she made every effort to ensure we enjoyed our stay and took time out to chat with us and other guests each day. We would not hesitate to stay there again.
Stayed in August 2023
