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Reviews of The Bowmans

35 Bridgegate, Howden, DN14 7AE, United Kingdom

#1 of 4 hotels in Howden

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Review Score

Based on 134 hotel reviews

8.0

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.4

  • Comfort

    8.5

  • Location

    9.0

  • Facilities

    8.0

  • Staff

    9.0

  • Value for money

    8.6

  • Free Wifi

    8.2

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  • Reviewed: August 20, 2025

    8.0
    Although an issue with food, I would stay again
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The food service

    Only had a bacon butty for breakfast, was ok. Ordered some side orders on the day of arrival. Half of them went to another table, when asked if we was getting some more, as the other table ate them, waitress replied I'll have to ask. We eventually got some more

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 12, 2025

    8.0
    Would stay again
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There was nothing we didn't like about the bowman, it was good value for money.

    The bathroom door didn't close properly , that was the only problem we had, bed was very comfy, the pub was good.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: July 27, 2025

    9.0
    Staff were friendly especially pheobe she was a grafter
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Steps

    Friendly staff

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 22, 2025

    8.0
    Quick and convenient place for me to stay, booked on the hop at a moment’s notice,all in all a good location for the eve
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The noise from the pub below was a bit much and also people walking through the cut through, but it was a Saturday night and once I’d shut the window it did drown out a bit of the noise

    When I first arrived all I wanted was a hot shower and to unwind after a very cold and wet motorbike ride.the first room I was given was clean and presentable but unfortunately there was an issue with the shower,(a previous guest had knocked of a dial from a radiator which I think was what caused the issue, not the hotels fault as such) running it for 10mins there was no hot water at all, I went down to speak to the staff behind the bar and they checked the boiler room but no joy, so I was moved to another room, I’d paid for a single room and they upgraded me to a double, and yes the shower in the double room was more than adequate for my needs, I needed 3 showers before I’d even warmed up properly. No food available on site but there was a shop conveniently located directly opposite the hotel so I was able to go across and get some sandwiches to eat as I didn’t want to eat out elsewhere and also being able to get a cold beer and take it back to the room from the pub below the hotel was great, ideal location to park my motorbike bike though so wasn’t concerned about the safety of it through the night

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 5, 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Room was directly over the beer garden and toilets it was very noisy until 1am in the morning

    Gave me an upgrade on the room

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: June 30, 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Be prepared for bar noise and people sitting outside in good weather.For the money, it was good though.

    I was a female travelling alone. No hassle from anyone. Left alone to enjoy a drink in the bar. Bed comfortable. Shower excellent. Friendly staff.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: June 22, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing to dislike.

    It is a very convenient location for visiting our son. There had been some refurbishment done on the corridor to the rooms which was needed and is lovely. The staff were very pleasant and helpful.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: June 6, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No breakfast, the rooms were a little dated deco wise.

    The room was clean and spacious. The hotel was centrally located and value for money. The pub downstairs provided food.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: May 2, 2025

    7.0
    overnight in Howden
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    wi-fi not very good / bed not very comfortable

    nice food / good parking

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: April 3, 2025

    9.0
    Ok but load music both nights
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Bed could sleep till band stoped

    Room was very noisy from live band and booking in could not hear myself music was very load

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 10, 2025

    9.0
    All I required
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    My expectations were low but the booking had a bed and a shower . Arrived into the middle of a rock disco no worries as enjoyed the music. Was welcomed shown to my room and once through the door to the rooms , it was clear that there had been a recent refurb . It was clean and the carpet was new , room was a single but spacious enough and the shower had hot water and was easy to understand. Had a curry with friends off premises but returned for a couple of pints of well kept landlord afterwards. All in all a great stay with good value for money

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: January 25, 2025

    9.0
    Lovely stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nothing

    Lovely staff & easy check in. Free Parking ! Brilliant

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 13, 2025

    8.0
    Comfortable bed near centre
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No complaints. Above a pub, some noise but that's from outside, but it's stopped when the pub closes. No breakfast option (downstairs doesn't open until 11) but possible in the centre.

    Convenient for local bus from station, there's a new Howden – Goole minibus (currently, you don't have to walk from the station) Staff friendly. Short walk to the centre & shops. Comfortable bed.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: January 9, 2025

    8.0
    Great value for money, friendly staff, central location in Howden. I would recommend the Bowman's.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    It didn't really bother me, as I zoned out reading my book, but the evening I stayed there was a band playing and it was quite noisy.

    For me, the location was great as I was visiting family in Howden. If going to Howden by train be aware, it is quite a walk from the station along a mainly unlit country road. I was fortunate to be picked up by my son and taken to the hotel. At the hotel, the staff were great, very friendly and helpful. The room was well equipped with coffee and tea making facilities, toiletries, good quality bedding and towels and it was very clean.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 4, 2025

    7.0
    Ok
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No breakfast available

    Ok

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: November 14, 2024

    9.0
    Great location, nice room and friendly staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The shower could be improved. It was fine for a quick wash but not great for washing hair. Better water pressure or a new shower attachment might help.

    The staff were friendly and welcoming. The room was clean and comfortable, and the on-site parking was also great.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: October 22, 2024

    7.0
    Great place to stay if you are happy to join in with the locals in the bar in the evening.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Happy with everything, wasn't anything to complain about.

    Loved the location of the pub, Howden is a great place to visit.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: October 8, 2024

    7.0
    All about VFM
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Some noise from customers leaving the pub

    VFM, parking, lovely village

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: September 7, 2024

    8.0
    Good for a night out. Dated but ok .
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Didn't check what time they served food until, they stop at 6pm. Too early I think.

    Lovely staff, location fantastic . Open until midnight.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: September 2, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    No issues

    Very good value, comfortable room and good location. Easy check in and very helpful informative staff.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: August 31, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Shower head didn't work well but had a bath. Bit noisy but it was Friday and Saturday. Extractor fan was more annoying actually.

    Old pub with done up room. Very cosy and old fashioned in keeping with the pub. Comfy bed and had a bath cos the shower didn't work as well. For the price it was fair and nice little village to explore and recommended good eating places nearby, as not much on offer at the pub. Read the comments before booking as you get what you pay for.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: August 29, 2024

    9.0
    Great stay, would come again. Staff very friendly
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Old school but loads of character, great shower and really comfy bed

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: August 21, 2024

    9.0
    booked single room was a nice touch to be given a double bed room that was clean and comfy
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    room was above pub smoking area but didn't mind as was out most of the night myself and no hand towels for bathroom but couldn't be arsed to ask as had own towel

    nice clean and friendly atmosphere comfy bed

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: July 7, 2024

    8.0
    Comfy, cheap but beware noisy pubgoers.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Room located above pub toilets and could hear hand dryer every 2 minutes, pub license until midnight and with a warm night needing the window open hearing drunk people arguing/singing until 12:30am. Also TV was on the small side felt like watching an iPad on the wall.

    Good value, staff were helpful despite pub being very busy for upcoming England match, bed extremely comfortable

    Stayed in July 2024

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