Burrowdale Inn - Bella Vista

3-star themed hobbit-hole bed and breakfast with kitchenettes and archery on-site

Accommodations

Each room at Burrowdale Inn is a themed hobbit hole with a private entrance, a full kitchenette stocked with kitchenware and appliances, and an outdoor dining patio. The accommodations feature air conditioning, heating, and a private bathroom. Guest reviews highlight the comfortable beds and the spacious, well-equipped bathrooms with large showers.

Dining

The inn serves a daily American and vegetarian breakfast in the room, with options for vegan, gluten-free, and kosher diets. Guests order a "Second Breakfast" that includes warm dishes like baked eggs with mushrooms and artisan bread, plus a dish of baked apple and pear with cinnamon. The owners, Lael and Amy, also offer a paid Shire-cuterie board described by guests as delicious and plentiful.

Activities

The hotel provides free access to on-site archery equipment and hiking trails across its 40-acre property. Guests can use a wood-burning stove and a fire pit for outdoor fires, both set up by the hosts upon request. Board games including chess are available in the hobbit holes, and stargazing chairs are placed in front of each room.

Location

Burrowdale Inn California is located in Bella Vista, 9 miles from Simpson University and 16 miles from Redding Municipal Airport. The property sits on 40 acres with views of rolling hills, and guests often see hawks and hummingbirds on walks. A 45-minute drive takes visitors to McArthur-Burney Falls State Park.

Guest Experience

Recent guests give Burrowdale Inn reviews of 9.4 for location and 10 out of 10 for overall experience. The hobbit holes are themed after characters from The Lord of the Rings, with décor that includes elvish writing on the bed and a round front door. The 12:00 PM checkout time allows guests a relaxed departure after breakfast.

• Location: 9 miles from Simpson University, 16 miles from Redding Municipal Airport
• Rooms: Themed hobbit holes with private entrance and kitchenette
• Dining: American and vegetarian breakfast with vegan and gluten-free options
• Wellness: 40 acres of hiking trails and on-site archery
• Package: Daily Second Breakfast included in room rate
• Checkout: 12:00 PM late checkout