Welcome to Badanfhuarain Forest Cottage, Nethy Bridge
in the Cairngorms National Park
"The view of Badanfhuarain Forest Cottage with its honeysuckle round the gate, and the warm welcome of the Dean family was worth our 7000 mile journey. Could there be a more idyllic setting anywhere?"Serena and Ted, Cape Town |
"We have had a fantastic week. The disabled facilities at the cottage were the best we have ever stayed in. This was our first visit to the Highlands and we couldn't believe how beautiful it was."Paula, Mick, Jamie, Mark and Chris, Liverpool |
Accommodation for up to 5 people, sharing magical garden grounds in the fringes of Abernethy Forest with 'Lazy Duck and Friends'
A late nineteenth century 'fairytale cottage', full of local character, it has offered our visitors a high standard of comfort, quality and hospitality for over 30 years
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South facing with its own fenced garden, Badanfhuarain Forest Cottage happily shares six secluded acres of woodland, sheep paddocks and maintained grounds with our own home, the tiny, quirky 'Lazy Duck' bunkhouse and celebrated 4-tent 'Cool Camping' ground hidden there amongst the Caledonian pine trees |
With views across mown grass to a burn with ponds and ducks and past grazing Soay sheep to pinewoods, heather-moor and the mountains, its local style and traditional features (including an efficient open fire for logs and peat) give this cottage and old-style charm, in keeping with its profound tranquility |
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Badanfhuarain Forest Cottage is bright and spacious inside, providing flexible family accommodation for up to 5 people (+ cot) in 3 bedrooms, with linen and towels provided as well as all the usual domestic supplies There is an optional log fire, satellite TV/ DVD, free internet access and an unrestricted telephone landline Electricity is charged for at cost on meter readings, - no coins needed. There is electric central heating with storage, timers and thermostats. Space heating and hot water are provided all at low-tariff by day and night, 24/7 . |
| . . . and a twin room (right) which has a cosy curtained `box bed`with its own light and little window offering an old-time experience and some extra privacy. All bed linen and towels are provided and beds are made up for your arrival. old style box bed |
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There are three bedrooms, including a double bedroom (shown left) with a single room leading directly off, - very popular for younger children |
| . . . and a twin room (right) which has a cosy curtained `box bed`with its own light and little window offering an old-time experience and some extra privacy. All bed linen and towels are provided and beds are made up for your arrival. |  |
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Fresh eggs are usually available from the free-ranging hens in the field, and if asked we can bake bread for your breakfast table |
| Organic vegetables and salads are grown in the gardens and polytunnel for the benefit of the household and our visitors alike, and together with locally produced jams and chutneys these are made available in support of two favourite charities |  |
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And at the end of the day our visitors can have complimentary use of the 2-person 'woodshed sauna' with music, a deeply relaxing experience, good for body and soul |
| By prior arrangement it may be possible to bring a family pet but please do check our terms first and remember to discuss this beforehand |  |
| By arrangement also we can sometimes provide grazing for one horse in the field in front of the cottage for up to one week maximum and in summertime only |  |
The area is wonderful for off-tarmac riding so if this is of interest please enquire for further details. We have about 1/2 acre available, with a field shelter, feed store, water trough, space to park a trailer and local knowledge of routes. |
A few pictures below to give a flavour of the area around Nethy Bridge
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Surrounded by broad mountain ranges, caledonian pine forests, farmlands, rivers and lochs, Nethy Bridge lies in an area of magnificent natural environments on a grand scale, all within the Cairngorms National Park |
With open roads and easy access to out-of-the-way places, this is a perfect base for touring as well as for exploring off the beaten track It is a favourite area for bird and wildlife watching, walking at all levels, participating in a wide variety of outdoor activities (see our local area page) or otherwise simply relaxing |
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Having a central landward location we can often experience excellent snow sport conditions either on Cairngorm with its funicular railway or at the Lecht ski ground, both within 30 minutes drive. Most winters we can ski tour from the door through the Abernethy Forest |
We have low rainfall for an upland area, fewer midges and comfortable summer temperatures all of which make this area ideal for summer holidays. We are especially spoilt for choice in walking and cycling routes with many miles of forest tracks starting from the gate |
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And in case you didn't know, late summer is the season for collecting the forest floor berries and edible mushrooms which, together with our red squirrels, are some of this area's best kept secrets |
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Experience the variety of spectacular landscapes within the largest national park in the UK |
Accredited by Scotland's national tourism organisation and Green Tourism |
Discover the natural beauty and cultural history of the area surrounding this village |
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High standards, a friendly welcome and a professional approach |
Welcome to Nethy Bridge |
