Phone 01479-821642
Visit the Lazy Duck Hostel and Campsite
Phone 01479-821642
Visit the Lazy Duck Hostel and Campsite
Phone 01479-821642
Visit the Lazy Duck Hostel and Campsite
Phone 01479-821642
Cairngorms National Park - Nethy Bridge
Award winning self-catering family accommodation
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Badanfhuarain Forest Cottage |
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Due to a cancellation we are offering 5 nights at 20% discount
starting on Monday 30th August
This late nineteenth century 'fairytale cottage', full of local character, stands within spacious homestead grounds in a tranquil setting at the edge of a peaceful forest village between Aviemore and Grantown-on-Spey.
The Dean family have made Badanfhuarain Forest Cottage continuously available for holidays over the past 30 years. Carefully restored and up-graded in 1997, it is traditionally furnished and continues to offer a high standard of comfort and 4-star quality with family-style hospitality.
"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 on earth?" 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
Ideal for a really peaceful holiday, this cottage regularly attracts walkers, wildlife watchers and those who simply enjoy tranquillity. South facing with its own fenced garden, it shares six secluded acres of forest and maintained grounds with our own home, the tiny 'Lazy Duck' bunkhouse and four-pitch lightweight 'Cool Camping' area, and looks out across mown grass to a burn with ponds and ducks and through pinewoods towards heather moors and the mountains. A number of traditional features give this cottage its very distinctive character, including an efficient open fire for logs and peat.
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. Electricity is charged for at cost on meter readings, - no coins needed. There is central heating with storage and direct heaters, timers and thermostats. Space heating and hot water are provided all at low-tariff. |
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The living room log fire is a cosy winter alternative to the convenient focal-point electric heater. There is satellite TV with DVD player and a standard telephone landline with no coins needed. Free broadband operates within the cottage, however certain restrictions apply and reception will depend on your laptop. |
| The self contained kitchen is spacious and well equipped, including electric hob and oven, microwave, toaster, kettle, dishwasher, fridge, freezer and washing machine with tumble drier. There are ample surfaces and storage cupboards with all the usual cutlery, crockery and utensils. |  |
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There are three bedrooms, including a double bedroom (shown left) with a single room leading directly off, - very popular with 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 a little extra privacy. All bed linen and towels are provided and beds are made up for your arrival |  |
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By arrangement it may be possible to bring your dog. The cottage garden is well fenced and has direct access to beautiful walks from the gate. However our terms are fairly stringent and in particular a lead must be used at all times outside the gate in case of meeting with free-ranging waterfowl and possibly children. |
Free range eggs are often available from our own hens, and sometimes organic vegetables from the gardens and the polytunnel. If asked we can bake bread for your breakfast table. |
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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.
Meeting of rivers Nethy and Spey in early spring with the village in middle distance, Abernethy Forest and Cairngorm beyond. |
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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.
Loch Garten (3m) lies within the Abernethy RSPB reserve |
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Having a central landward location we can often experience excellent snow sport conditions either at CairnGorm Mountain 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.
Winter view of Bynack Mhor from Badanfhuarain |
We have low rainfall for an upland area, few 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 door.
The River Nethy flows from the Cairngorm Mountains through ancient woodlands to Nethy Bridge |
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And in case you didn't know, late summer is the season for collecting the forest berries and edible mushrooms which, together with our red squirrels, are some of this area's best kept secrets. Red squirrel beside the kitchen window at Badanfhuarain Forest Cottage |
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(+3% share of service charges)
or send a cheque payable to Valery Dean
Badanfhuarain Forest Cottage, Nethy Bridge, Inverness-shire, PH25 3DR
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