Drum Cottage - Nethy Bridge

This truly unique holiday cottage with log cabin-style interior sits in a stunning position within a traditional Highland estate. If you can tear yourselves away from the fireside, make the most of this area’s renowned walking, hill climbing, stalking, fishing and wildlife watching or pop into a local distillery for a tipple or two.

Inside, this property has been lovingly presented in a cosy log cabin-style, with eclectic furniture, interesting artwork and warm rich tones throughout.  Beautifully renovated to provide comfortable and memorable holidays for families or friends, the accommodation boasts oak floors, walls and beams, a cosy wood burner, inviting bedrooms and plenty of Highlands character throughout.

The kitchen is contemporary and bright with stylish oak units, modern appliances and a wall of windows offering chefs breathtaking rural views. Once prepared, head into the stunning open-plan lounge/diner which boasts fires at either end. Having dined on the quirky timber table, hunker down in the lounge area for an evening of board games or films with the family while you plan the day ahead.

Climb the curved staircase to reach the first-floor bedrooms, which are both decorated in tasteful wallpaper with plenty of storage space. The bedrooms share a spacious bathroom complete with roll-top bath for soothing those aching muscles after a long day on foot.

Outside, a large patio area with picnic bench leads onto an extensive enclosed lawn garden. With breathtaking views across sweeping Highland countryside, this is the perfect spot to enjoy a glass of wine in the evening sunshine.

For that special occasion Fae Bothy can also be hired at an additional cost.  The bothy is located in the heart of the Estate and is beautifully renovated to include a fully fitted kitchen, charcoal grill, large dining table, sofas, roaring wood burner and WC.  Private dining can also be arranged.

• 2 bedrooms – 1 zip-and-link twin which can be made up as a double on request, 1 twin room
• 1 bathroom - bath, shower and WC
• 1 seperate WC
• Oven, hob, dishwasher, fridge, washer/dryer
• Smart TV, DVD player
• Wi-Fi included
• Open fires - (first basket of logs included)
• Central heating on the first floor
• Underfloor heating on the ground floor
• Enclosed garden with furniture
• Ample off-road parking
• Private water supply
• Regret no children under the age of 12 years old
• Please note this property has a narrow staircase which may not be suitable for guests with walking difficulties
• Hire Fae Bothy £250 (subject to availability) - additional costs for catering arranged directly with owner
• Arrival: 17:00 onwards
• Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
• Sorry, no dogs allowed
• There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £250 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £25. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

Tucked away on a traditional Highland estate, this property is a world away from the daily grind. Looking out across the Dorback burn to the hills and Cairngorms behind, it is a walker’s paradise. While some take a more leisurely pace with a stroll across the flat terrain surrounding the property, those in search of a challenge might prefer an afternoon of mountain biking or hill climbing. Known for its country pursuits, this area offers plenty of opportunities for fishing and stalking too. Those who enjoy a tipple should make for one of the many distilleries in the area, which include Balmenach Gin Distillery and Tomatin Whisky Distillery.

For an adrenaline rush, spend a day at Landmark Forest Adventure Park (11 miles) with its dinosaur kingdom, wild water coaster and butterfly house making for a perfect family day out. Or jump aboard the Strathspey Railway (13 miles) to admire the beautiful scenery of the Cairngorms National Park from the comfort of your carriage on this traditional steam train. For a meal out, head into nearby Tomintoul (14 miles), home to three restaurants, or pop into Nethy Bridge (2 miles) to stock up on supplies at the farm shop.