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Ellon Cottage

Nethy Bridge, The Highlands
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Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Change Fri
No Dogs
4 star
Downstairs bathroom
Enclosed garden / patio
Open fire / wood burner
Hot tub
Internet access
Fishing on site / nearby
Romantic
Parking on site / nearby
Towels included
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At a glance

  • A beautifully decorated Highlands cottage for four guests
  • Enjoy the wood burning hot tub after a day out hillwalking and skiing
  • A tranquil retreat for those seeking a peaceful break in a rural setting
Property code: 83637

A traditional cottage located on a private estate near Nethy Bridge, great for those who love the great outdoors and who wish to explore Speyside and the Highlands.

Enjoying a wonderfully secluded location in the northern reaches of the Cairngorms National Park, this traditional cottage makes a great holiday base for up to four guests. Suitable for families and couples seeking a remote and beautiful retreat, this tranquil Highlands cottage is perfect for a range of outdoor activities including hill walking, mountain biking and skiing. Set on a private estate just a few miles from the picturesque village of Nethy Bridge, the cottage is ideal for keen walkers, climbers, cyclists and nature lovers exploring Strathspey.

 

Located in idyllic surroundings, this stone-built cottage provides a relaxing holiday home, perfect for unwinding in after a day spent discovering the magnificent countryside of the Cairngorms. This traditional property features low ceilings and a warming wood burner, and can be booked along with another bothy on the estate, a beautifully renovated building with a kitchen, charcoal grill and large dining table, perfect for a special occasion where private dining can be arranged.

 

The cottage itself offers a snug and inviting lounge with a Smart TV, welcoming wood burner and comfortable seating, making it a great space to snuggle up with a movie or a good book at the end of a fantastic day. The kitchen/diner has a range of useful equipment along with an additional wood burner, and is a sociable space for enjoying a family meal. The bathroom is also on the ground floor.

 

Going upstairs, there are two delightful bedrooms, both with low ceilings: one double and one twin, each with views out across the beautiful estate.

 

Outside, the open, grassy garden features far-reaching views of the surrounding hills and makes a lovely spot for a morning coffee or dip in the hot tub as you plan the day’s events. Ample parking space is available on the gravel driveway for two cars.

  • 2 bedrooms – 1 double and 1 twin
  • 1 bathroom with separate shower and WC
  • Electric oven and hob, dishwasher, microwave, fridge with ice compartment and washer/dryer
  • Welcome pack provided
  • 2 wood-burners – (the first basket of logs provided)
  • Smart TV in lounge
  • Open lawn garden
  • Wood burning hot tub
  • Private parking on driveway for 2 cars
  • Private water supply
  • 3 miles to pub, small shop, restaurants
  • Please note that the ceiling height on the first floor is less than 2metres and the ground level ceiling height is 2 metres throughout
  • The 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: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • Sorry, no dogs allowed
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £200 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £25. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

Known locally as the Forest Village, Nethy Bridge (5 miles) is set on the outskirts of Abernethy Forest – an ancient Caledonian pine forest. A beautiful village in the northern part of the Cairngorms National Park, Nethy Bridge has been a popular holiday destination since the Victorian era and has some great places to eat and drink, along with historic sites including the Old Kirk and the 12th-century Castle Roy. The village also has a golf course and a fantastic nature reserve, and is a great base for a variety of outdoor activities including walking, hiking, stalking, fishing and mountain biking.

The cottage is set on a private estate just outside the village, with an abundance of wildlife to spot including deer, red squirrels and pine martens. Whisky enthusiasts can follow the Speyside Whisky Trail, with plenty of great distilleries to visit throughout this spellbinding region.

Heading a little way north, Grantown-on-Spey (9 miles) is a bustling town with plenty of opportunities for golf, fishing, cycling, mountain biking, canoeing, abseiling and white-water rafting. Nature-lovers can spot ospreys and capercaillies at RSPB Loch Garten (8 miles) or head to Rothiemurchus Forest (15.5 miles), a stunning estate close to the thriving town of Aviemore (16.5 miles).

Lee Davies

This property is personally managed by Lee.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 28 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Louise 5th April 2024

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Nice comfortable cottage with lovely views. A nice base to explore the surrounding areas.

Reviewed by B 21st March 2024

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Reviewed by Michael 17th March 2024

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Just perfect for a walking break. Really cosy and welcoming after a day in the hills. Highly recommended.

Reviewed by Michael 8th March 2024

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We had a great time at this cosy cottage - even with the weather wet and cold at times. The option to warm up both ends of the cottage with wood burners in the kitchen and the living room is a great feature - we expect to be back. It is about 10 minutes drive down to Nethy Bridge which offered most of our day to day requirements - the Nethy House cRead moreaf is excellent for breakfast/lunch and the Premier shop stocks most essentials. The Farm Shop has great meat, pies etc. for cooking. Hide

Reviewed by Rosie 19th February 2024

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Wonderful house, really well looked after with everything inside and out that a family could need or want. The wood and welcome pack were lovely and helpful touches. Loved the hot tub, which was so special on a cold, clear night watching the stars. Beautiful location, and lots of walks to do and places to visit nearby. We truly loved our stay!

Reviewed by Amy 10th February 2024

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Absolutely perfect! We arrived on a freezing cold afternoon and the cottage was cozy and warm straight away without a burner being lit. Lovely little cottage in a beautiful location, excellent equipment and well maintained. Hot tub was great after a day in the mountains. We wanted isolation and peace and quiet on our holiday and thats what we got. Read moreAviemore and Grantown-On-Spey arent too far away for shops etc making it for us a perfect location! Thank you and well definitely be back :-) Hide

Reviewed by Joanna 22nd December 2023

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Ellon cottage is in the most spectacular location you could ask for. We spent two weeks there in winter staring in awe at the spectacular mountain range from the warmth of the woodburning hot tub! A real treat. The cottage is cosy, tastefully decorated and well equipped. The couple that run the cottage went above and beyond to ensure we had everythRead moreing we needed. It's a ten minute drive to Nethy Bridge and all the beautiful sights and activities of the Cairngorms. We will definitely be back. Hide

Reviewed by Stevie Jo 1st December 2023

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The cottage was absolutely perfect, little touches like the cafetiere and cookies to the sledges for the kids. It was one of the best holidays we've ever had and will definitely be rebooting. Thank you x

Reviewed by Laurence 4th August 2023

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Amazing views, lovely hot-tub (but allow an afternoon to heat it up!) very clean with a great kitchen, cosy lounge and underfloor heating in the bathroom. As some have said the roof is low upstairs but as long as you're happy to bend over when getting into bed you'll be okay!

Reviewed by B 29th July 2023

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Reviewed by Arno 14th July 2023

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Very charming cottage, away from everyday life. Highly recommended!

Reviewed by Steve 7th July 2023

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Reviewed by Adam 30th June 2023

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Outstanding, quality accommodation in a stunning location. The secluded cottage is so peaceful the only sound you can hear are the bees busy at work in the honeysuckle. Every day we could see a red deer in the fields next to the cottage and buzzards flying above the valley. The hot tub is lovely and great for star gazing late at night. The beds areRead more very comfortable and plenty of towels are provided. The kitchen is well equipped and the bathroom has a great shower and deep bath. We'll return! Hide

Reviewed by Angela 16th June 2023

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Great location, only 10 mins from Nethy Bridge. Stunning view of the Cairngorm mountains from the cottage. We saw Roe deer and brown hares in the garden. Well equipped kitchen and comfy lounge. Do be aware of the ceiling height in the bedrooms upstairs, but other than that a really lovely place to stay.

Reviewed by Peter 9th June 2023

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Reviewed by Anne 2nd June 2023

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Reviewed by Karen 12th May 2023

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Lovely quiet location, good uninterrupted views of the surrounding countryside. Good walks in the area. Nice touch having a some welcome "bits" left.

Reviewed by Eamon 28th April 2023

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Very nice, quiet location with loads of birds and wild life literally outside you door.

Reviewed by Dick 15th April 2023

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Reviewed by Samantha 7th April 2023

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Absolutely stunning property. Spotless, cosy and the views are breathtaking. Loved relaxing in the hot tub.

Reviewed by Tania 26th March 2023

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A FANTASTIC location. We stayed here for a bird watching break in March 2023. White tailed Eagles, Black Grouse, Ravens, Redpolls and Goshawks all seen from the patio. The low ceilings upstairs took some getting used to but were more than made up for by the location. Well equipped, clean and comfortable - warm too! Owners were non prescriptive and Read moreleft us alone to our own devises. A perfect break. Hide

Reviewed by Cat 16th March 2023

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A wonderful little cottage that was our base whilst on honeymoon in the Cairngorms. Warm, cosy, comfortable, quirky and well-equipped. The wood-fired hot tub was an added gem and we loved stargazing from it on the clearer nights. Easy to get to the places we wanted to visit from here, and it welcomed us back each evening with peace and quiet. ReallRead morey good WiFi considering the remote location which was a bonus (you could easily work from here with it). Thanks for a great stay. Hide

Reviewed by Paul 23rd January 2023

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More information about the history of the cottage and Dorback estate would be amazing. Such a beautiful location but felt a little unsure of where to walk as no information as to where was public walks. Stunning picturesque location though. Definitely would return.

Reviewed by Ceri 4th August 2022

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We had an incredible time at Ellon Cottage. The place was perfectly clean and had everything we needed. Beautiful views and wildlife everywhere. We would definitely recommend this cottage for a relaxing, cosy retreat on the doorstep of the amazing Cairngorm mountains where the is loads to do and see.

Reviewed by Karen 22nd July 2022

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Reviewed by Elaine 8th July 2022

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A lovely and very comfortable cottage in a great location. We definitely want to come back again.

Reviewed by Kennith 17th June 2022

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Reviewed by Mark 10th June 2022

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We had a really lovely stay in Ellon cottage. The cottage sits in stunning countryside with views to the Cairngorms, but only a few minutes drive from Nethy Bridge. Ellon is in a very quiet location with good walks from the doorstep, has plenty of character and is nicely furnished and decorated. Wildlife highlight for us was one of the local White-Read moreTailed Eagles soaring directly over the cottage and a more distant pair of Golden Eagles over the hills ! Would definitely return in future, Hide

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