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The Bidwell House

3.5 star property
Adults-only bed & breakfast in Chester with free breakfast

Photo gallery for The Bidwell House

Front of property
Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Lobby sitting area
Fireplace
Stover Cottage Cabin, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen | Private kitchen

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
The current price is AU$378
includes taxes & fees
13 Nov - 14 Nov

Explore the area

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#1 Main Street, Chester, CA, 96020
  • Place, Chester Park
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Almanor
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Collins Pine Museum
    ‪2 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Hummingbird Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Ground Floor

Hummingbird Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Ground Floor

Hummingbird Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Ground Floor

Highlights

Heating
Smart TV
Ceiling fan
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Digital channels
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Hunters Glen Room, 1 King Bed, Ground Floor

Hunters Glen Room, 1 King Bed, Ground Floor

Hunters Glen Room, 1 King Bed, Ground Floor

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Smart TV
Ceiling fan
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Digital channels
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Annies Room, 1 King Bed, Ground Floor

Annies Room, 1 King Bed, Ground Floor

Annies Room, 1 King Bed, Ground Floor

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Smart TV
Ceiling fan
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Digital channels
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Aspen Room, 2 Double Beds, Ground Floor

Aspen Room, 2 Double Beds, Ground Floor

Aspen Room, 2 Double Beds, Ground Floor

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Smart TV
Ceiling fan
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Digital channels
Desk
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Meadow View Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub, Ground Floor

Meadow View Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub, Ground Floor

Meadow View Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub, Ground Floor

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Smart TV
Ceiling fan
Jetted bath
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Rose Room, 1 King Bed Fireplace

Rose Room, 1 King Bed Fireplace

Rose Room, 1 King Bed Fireplace

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Fireplace
Heating
Smart TV
Ceiling fan
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Old Glory Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

Old Glory Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

Old Glory Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

Highlights

Heating
Smart TV
Ceiling fan
Jetted bath
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Lassen Room, 1 King Bed

Lassen Room, 1 King Bed

Lassen Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Smart TV
Ceiling fan
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Digital channels
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Garden Room, 1 King Bed

Garden Room, 1 King Bed

Garden Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Smart TV
Ceiling fan
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Digital channels
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Robins Roost Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

Robins Roost Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

Robins Roost Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Smart TV
Ceiling fan
Jetted bath
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Bidwell Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Fireplace

Bidwell Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Fireplace

Bidwell Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Fireplace

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Fireplace
Heating
Smart TV
Ceiling fan
2 bedrooms
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for McKenzie A Room, 1 Queen Bed, Shared Bathroom

Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

McKenzie A Room, 1 Queen Bed, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Smart TV
Ceiling fan
Designer toiletries
Hairdryer
Digital channels
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for McKenzie B Room, 1 Queen Bed, Shared Bathroom

Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

McKenzie B Room, 1 Queen Bed, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Smart TV
Ceiling fan
Designer toiletries
Hairdryer
Digital channels
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Stover Cottage Cabin, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen

Stover Cottage Cabin, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen | Living area

Stover Cottage Cabin, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Smart TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Twin Trundle Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

About the area

Chester

At The Bidwell House you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of Lake Almanor and Chester Park. Highlights at this B&B include free cooked-to-order breakfast and free self-parking. .This business-friendly bed & breakfast offers a library, a garden and a computer station. Additionally, you'll find coffee/tea in a common area and a fridge in a common area. Each morning free breakfast is served. .With a stay at this 3.5-property class Chester B&B, you'll be 23 km (14.3 mi) from Lassen Volcanic National Park.
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What's nearby

  • Chester Park - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Lake Almanor - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Collins Pine Museum - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Lassen Volcanic National Park - 36 min drive - 58.8 km
  • Emerald Lake - 44 min drive - 69.3 km

Getting around

  • Reno Tahoe Intl. Airport (RNO) - 135 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bing’s Lake Almanor Bistro - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Pine Shack Frosty - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Il Lago Pizza & Pasta - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Ranch House - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Lassen Club - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Bidwell House

Adults-only bed & breakfast in Chester with free breakfast
Free breakfast is served daily. There are 2 meeting rooms available. The business-friendly The Bidwell House also features a library, a garden, and coffee/tea in common area. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Chester bed & breakfast.

  • 13 guestrooms or units
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (free)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Garden
  • Computer for guest use
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Fridge in a common area
The Bidwell House offers 13 accommodations with designer toiletries and a hairdryer. 40-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include baths or showers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. An iron/ironing board, change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Library

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Vegetable garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch smart TV with digital channels
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 6 PM
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests should be aware that cats reside at this property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 26 November and 9 May.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children younger than 18 are not allowed at this adults-only property. All guests 18 and older are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20.0 per stay.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 20.0 per stay

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and Discover. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • This is an adults-only property and guests under 18 years old aren't allowed.

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Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at The Bidwell House?

Yep, The Bidwell House has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at The Bidwell House?

As of 31 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Bidwell House on 13 Nov 2025 start from AU$377.80, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to The Bidwell House?

The closest beach to The Bidwell House is Westwood Beach (13.4 km).

Is The Bidwell House family-friendly?

No, The Bidwell House is an adults-only property.

Does The Bidwell House serve breakfast?

Yeah, free cooked-to-order brekkie is served daily between 8:30 AM and 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Bidwell House?

No, The Bidwell House does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Bidwell House?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Bidwell House?

No, pets are not allowed.