About this property
Mountain Bear Lodge has that special quality that will make a large family’s or friends’ get together a memorable occasion. . Newly renovated in December 2022 to a luxury standard with a large kitchen boasting top end appliances, stunning new bathrooms with under floor heating, comfortable new bedrooms with lots of storage and an updated living/dining area with three huge sofas and coffee table, a snug with a desk, bean bags and games, and a large dining table with plenty of seating to suit everyone’s needs.
This stunning, detached, lodge property enjoys a peaceful and private location approximately a mile outside the forest village of Nethy Bridge, and makes the perfect base for exploring this lovely part of the northern Highlands. Sitting on the edge of the ancient Scottish Caledonian Forest, the lodge overlooks moorland and mountains with abundant wildlife which includes red squirrels, mountain hares, red and roe deer, and many species of song birds can often be heard in this secluded setting.
Mountain Bear Lodge is 12 miles from Aviemore which is situated in the heart of the Cairngorms National Park and at the head of the Speyside Way. The whole area boasts a super range of shops, restaurants and bars along with a wide range of outdoor activities including skiing and snowboarding, (Cairngorm Mountains are within an hour’s drive. Glencoe and Glenshee are around 2½ hours’ drive) There is also mountain and quad biking, climbing and hill walking with a variety of water sports available on Loch Insh, Loch Morlich and the River Spey. Take a trip on the Cairngorm Mountain Railway or visit the Cairngorm Reindeer Centre, the Highland Wildlife Park at nearby Kingussie, the Landmark Forest Adventure Park or the RSPB Reserve at nearby Loch Garten, which are all within easy reach of the lodge.
Visit the testing Spey Valley golf course and the Dalfaber Resort with its wonderful array of leisure activities, or a day trip to the Moray coastline peppered with little fishing villages and beautiful beaches. For the less energetic, sit back in the hot tub set in peaceful garden grounds, relax and unwind. There’s a farm shop, pub and restaurant within 1 mile.. Ground Floor.
Vestibule: With storage for boots and coats.
Living/dining room: With 60’’ Smart Sky TV (full package), Sonos sound system and French doors leading to garden.
Kitchen: With breakfast area, 3 electric ovens, electric hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, wine fridge, 2 dishwashers and coffee machine.
Utility room: With washing machine.
Bedroom 1: With double bed, TV, and en-suite with shower cubicle and toilet.
Bedroom 2: With twin beds and TV.
Bedroom 3: With bunk beds and TV.
Bedroom 4: With quad bunk beds (2x double, 2x single above) TV and en-suite bathroom.
Bedroom 5: With kingsize bed and en-suite shower room.
Bathroom: With Jacuzzi bath, walk-in shower, toilet, sauna and heated towel rail.
First Floor:
Bedroom 6: With double bed, TV and en-suite bathroom.. Electric central heating (underfloor in bathrooms), electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Initial logs and kindling for wood burner included. 2 travel cots and highchairs. External games room with small pool table, table football and darts board. Welcome pack. Large lawned garden with sitting-out area, garden furniture and barbecue hut. Hot tub for 5 (private). Sauna (private). Electric car charging point (at cost). Private parking for 6 cars. No smoking or vaping. Please note: Sorry, no hen or stag parties. Maximum 4 dogs. This property has a security deposit of £500.
The coffee machine uses Nespresso coffee pods, please feel free to bring your own. There is also a coffee press. There are 2 EVC's installed at the property for the guests use. If you wish to make use of these, please can you inform us prior to your stay. Any usage will be charged at the current variable rate. Details on request. Please do not allow the dogs on the beds.
No stag, hen or other party bookings allowed.
A security damage deposit of £500 per week is payable 2 weeks in advance and will be returned 1 week after departure minus any deductions for damage or additional charges. On receipt of your deposit the key code will be sent over to you.
