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Where to stay in Hale & Bowdon
Hale and Bowdon sit side by side on the southern edge of Altrincham, on the Cheshire border: Hale with its village high street on Ashley Road, Bowdon up the hill with its Victorian villas and St Mary’s Church. Stay here for space, quiet streets and a proper home, with Altrincham, Dunham Massey and Manchester Airport all close by.
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Apartments in Hale & Bowdon
167 m from Hale & BowdonBowdon Coach House | 3 En-suites | Free Parking
6 guests · 3 bed · 3.5 bath
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667 m from Hale & BowdonBowdon Cottage | En-suites | Free Parking
6 guests · 2 bed · 2.5 bath
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695 m from Hale & BowdonHale Village Home | Walk to Bars & Cafes
4 guests · 2 bed · 2.5 bath
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882 m from Hale & BowdonAltrincham Flat by Station | Free Secure Parking
4 guests · 2 bed · 2 bath
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1.1 km from Hale & BowdonAltrincham Centre Flat | 2 Baths | Sleeps 6
6 guests · 2 bed · 2 bath
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1.1 km from Hale & BowdonCentral Altrincham Luxury Flat | King Beds
6 guests · 2 bed · 1 bath
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1.2 km from Hale & BowdonHale Village House | Garden | Pet Friendly
4 guests · 2 bed · 1 bath
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1.3 km from Hale & BowdonAltrincham Flat | Free Parking | Sleeps 6
6 guests · 2 bed · 2 bath
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1.3 km from Hale & BowdonAltrincham Flat | Free Parking | Sleeps 6
6 guests · 2 bed · 1 bath
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1.4 km from Hale & BowdonHale Home | Garden | Free Driveway Parking
6 guests · 3 bed · 2 bath
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Why stay in Hale & Bowdon
- Hale’s Ashley Road, lined with independent restaurants, cafés, bars and boutiques
- Bowdon’s leafy conservation area, with the Dunham Massey estate just beyond it
- Mostly houses rather than flats, many with free parking, suited to families and longer stays
- Altrincham Market and the tram into Manchester a short walk or one train stop away
- Nearby
- Ashley Road, Altrincham Market, Dunham Massey, St Mary’s Church Bowdon
- Getting around
- Hale railway station; Altrincham Interchange (tram and train) one stop away, with trams to the city centre in around half an hour
Frequently asked
Staying in Hale & Bowdon, FAQs
Is Hale a good place to stay near Manchester?
Hale is a good choice if you want a quieter, leafy base with good restaurants on the doorstep and room to spread out. Ashley Road has a lively mix of independent places to eat and drink, Altrincham is next door, and the tram from Altrincham reaches central Manchester in around half an hour. It suits families, visits to relatives and longer stays better than a big night out in town.
How far are Hale and Bowdon from Manchester Airport?
Around 15 minutes by car to the terminals in normal traffic, which makes Hale and Bowdon a comfortable base before an early flight or after a late arrival. Hale Barns, just to the east, is closer still.
What is there to do in Bowdon?
Bowdon is mostly residential and very peaceful, built up with large Victorian villas after the railway reached Altrincham in the mid-1800s. Its big draw is Dunham Massey, the National Trust house, gardens and deer park just to the west, which makes a lovely day out. Altrincham Market and Hale’s restaurants are within walking distance or a short drive.
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