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Enjoy a dram or two in Fae Bothy
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Ellon Cottage

Nethy Bridge, The Highlands
Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Change Fri
No Dogs
4
star
Downstairs bathroom
Enclosed garden / patio
Open fire / woodburner
Hot tub
Internet access
Fishing onsite / nearby
Romantic
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.

Set in a fantastic area of the National Park that is renowned for a range of activities – including walking, hiking, stalking, fishing and mountain biking – there are plenty of activities available for all of the family to enjoy. The estate itself is the home of plentiful wildlife, such as deer, pine martens and red squirrels. For keen whisky enthusiasts, the property is situated close to the Speyside Whisky Trail, and for those looking for something faster-paced then the outdoor activity centre near Grantown on Spey offers thrill-seekers the chance to enjoy the likes of white water rafting, canoeing and abseiling, plus much more.

The property entrance leads into a cloakroom/porch, which is great for leaving your muddy boots after a day of exploring. The lounge is traditionally furnished and contains a Smart TV with a cosy wood-burner, allowing guests to settle around the fire as you wind down in the evenings. The kitchen/dining room at the opposite side of the cottage contains another wood-burner as well as a solid wood table with seating for up to four guests. The kitchen itself is well-equipped for cooking up a storm and contains an electric oven and hob, dishwasher, microwave, fridge with ice compartment, coffee machine and washer/dryer. The bathroom with bath and separate shower is of ample size and the perfect place to relax after a day of exploring. Upstairs, you will find both of the bedrooms one double, and one twin room which has views of the estate surrounding the cottage. Please note that the ceiling height throughout the cottage is lower than modern building standards – the first-floor ceiling is under 2 metres high, and the ground floor is exactly 2 metres on the ground floor due to the age of this traditionally built cottage.

Outside, the garden is open and mainly grassed, with the exception of the gravel driveway that has more than enough space for two cars. There are rolling views of the hills and beyond, making it a peaceful spot to enjoy a dip in the wood burning hot tub in the peace and quiet.

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 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.

Lee Davies

This property joined our collection in 2021 and is managed by Lee.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 22 guest ratings

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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

Reviewed by Esme, 1st April 2022

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We had an amazing stay at Ellon Cottage. The property was clean and cosy; beds were comfy and the shower was great. But the views were the real highlight - absolutely stunning scenery - and lots of sightings of deer, buzzards, kestrels and curlew, plus plenty of pheasants and the odd grouse and hare, made it really special. Our nature-loving boys (Read more3 & 5) were in their element. Close to loads of nature reserves and fun visitor attractions the location was perfect, we can't wait to return! Hide

Reviewed by Sameen, 7th February 2022

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Cannot recommend this place enough 10/10 Beautiful cottage - extremely well equipped and warm. Living room is cozy with a wood burner, kitchen is really spacious and also has a wood burner. Upstairs the rooms are snug, beds and pillows very comfortable. Bathroom and entrance area have underfloor heating! The cottage is surrounded by stunning scenerRead morey on a really peaceful estate but not far from walks/shops The owners were helpful and available if anything needed Really enjoyed the stay Hide

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