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Forest Trail Lodge - a house that sleeps 9 guests in 3 bedrooms

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Living area
Living area
Dining
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
NZ$567
avg per night

Explore the area

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  • Place, Loch Morlich
  • Place, CairnGorm Mountain
  • Place, Cairngorm Reindeer Centre
  • Airport, Inverness (INV)

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed, 1 Single Bed and 2 Single Bunk Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Bathroom #3

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
The current price is NZ$567
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About the area

Nethy Bridge

Located in Nethy Bridge, this lodge is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Cairngorms National Park and Loch Garten Osprey Centre, while Grantown Museum and Tomintoul Museum are cultural highlights. Landmark Forest Adventure Park and Strathspey Steam Railway are also worth visiting.
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What's nearby

  • Abernethy Golf Club - 16 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Loch Garten Osprey Centre - 9 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Strathspey Steam Railway - 16 min drive - 21.9 km
  • Loch an Eilein - 21 min drive - 28.3 km
  • Cairngorm Reindeer Centre - 25 min drive - 28.5 km

Getting around

  • Aviemore Station - 23 min drive
  • Inverness (INV) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Boat Country Inn & Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Cairn Hotel - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Syhlet Brasserie - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Anderson's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Carrbridge Kitchen - ‬12 min drive

About this property

Forest Trail Lodge - a house that sleeps 9 guests in 3 bedrooms

Forest Trail Lodge is the perfect place to make yourself at home. Stylish and contemporary, this self-catering Lodge has a spacious lounge with a smart TV and a wood burning stove where you can toast a dram on cosy nights in. Situated in the village of Nethy Bridge.

The lodge benefits from an open plan kitchen/dining room and well equipped kitchen. French doors open out from the lounge and dining room onto a sunny patio with BBQ and large enclosed garden from where you can watch the local wildlife. A private gate provides access to the woods at the rear.

Included:

Starter pack of logs
Free wi-fi
Cot and high chair

Rooms:

Kitchen with island and chairs
Living room with wood burner
Dining room with large table
Family bathroom with bath with separate shower
Superking bedroom downstairs with en-suite bath and shower
Family room, with custom built bunks, double bed with day bed. Smart TV and DVD player
King size bedroom with Juliet balcony
Downstairs WC
Utility room with washing machine, tumble dryer, fridge/freezer
Double garage provides safe storage for bikes and outdoor equipment

Dog friendly - up to 2 dogs welcome
Parking for three cars on the large driveway

Amenities

Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Parking available
Laundry

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

Frequently asked questions

Is Forest Trail Lodge - a house that sleeps 9 guests in 3 bedrooms pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Forest Trail Lodge - a house that sleeps 9 guests in 3 bedrooms?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Forest Trail Lodge - a house that sleeps 9 guests in 3 bedrooms?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Forest Trail Lodge - a house that sleeps 9 guests in 3 bedrooms located?

Situated in a rural location, this lodge is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Abernethy Golf Club and within 6 miles (10 km) of Loch Garten Osprey Centre and Boat of Garten Golf Club. Grantown Museum and Lochan Dhu are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Forest Trail Lodge - a house that sleeps 9 guests in 3 bedrooms Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Lovely stay

A lovely comfortable Lodge. Will book again. Spacious and very well equipped. Everything we needed.
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10/10 Excellent

Relaxing Stay at Forest Trail Lodge

A perfect holiday house in a beautiful location. We had a lovely holiday and enjoyed relaxing in the garden. It was ideal for us with the kids and the dogs lots of space and big dining table for us all. We loved exploring the woods on our doorstep!
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8/10 Good

Jane M.

Warm & Comfortable Stay

We had a very comfortable & warm stay from 8 th Jan 2024 The location of house is great for Nethy Hotel , cafe , Farm shop Nice walks from door , The house needs a little TLC in some areas , A full deep clean would most definitely improve the overall experience of guests ,
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8/10 Good

ROS BURGESS

May break

The house was in a great location with walks from the doorstep. Rooms were large and airy with plenty of equipment in the kitchen for self catering apart from a bottle opener and a potato people. Communication was good. Thanks I would book again.
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10/10 Excellent

melanie g.

Fabulous place to stay

Forest trail lodge is a delightful house. Perfect setting next to the woods, the house is spacious and comfortable with everything you need. It’s a very social house with social spaces in the living and dining areas. Spotlessly clean with large rooms. The Great North Lodges app is very useful and helpful with the information provided and discounts for eating out. The house is expensive to rent but I guess that’s just current costs. Will definitely return.
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10/10 Excellent

Marie P.

Amazing Forest Lodge

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Forest Trail Lodge. Our three dogs loved the garden, which is fully secure and the back gate leads straight into the woods for endless forest walks. The cottage was very comfortable and had everything we needed for a smashing stay. The Wifi signal was good and this enabled us to watch netflix in bed on our tablet - very lazy!!!! The local shop and farm shop/ butchers are well stocked. With Aviemore and Grantown-On-Spey not far for other supplies. We will definitely return for another stay at Forest Trail Lodge because we love Nethy Bridge and surrounding area with lots to do for the whole family. We always return relaxed and recharged. Thank-you GNL for a great stay. Marie (North Yorkshire)
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10/10 Excellent

Excellent stay

A lovely house in a fabulous location. Very well equipped kitchen annd plenty of towels etc Ideal for walking and exploring the local area. House was nice and warm with plenty of hot water. Garden secure for children and dogs. So much to see and do in the area. Will definitely be back!
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10/10 Excellent

Suzanne M.

Nethy Bridge visit

Great house with a superb enclosed garden for the dog, great surprise of a pool table in the garage. Location is perfect for peaceful walks straight from the door and back garden with access to the forest through the garden gate. Lovely rooms with everything you need. Only thing I would comment on is the rubbish bins were full when we arrived, apart from that everything was perfect and we had a great time with excellent weather which helps immensely- thank you.

10/10 Excellent

Ken W.

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Fab stay in aviemore

Our stay at Bracken house was amazing it was bright clean and really comfortable and our grandson loved the hot tub the place was fully equipped and we needed for nothing. Truly worth the visit
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Fantastic stay in Nethy Bridge

From the minute we walked through the door, we knew that Forest Trail Lodge was a special place. The layout of the house is perfect with access into the forest from the gate in the garden. Beds very comfy and the house has everything you could want for a week's holiday. We were blessed with beautiful weather all week and had a fantastic time. The garden was perfect to relax in and is totally enclosed so safe for kids and pets. We would love to return but understand that the house has recently been sold. If the new owners decide to rent out Forest Trail Lodge as a holiday home we will certainly be back.
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10/10 Excellent

Fantastic week!

Our second visit to Forest Trail Lodge, we were so lucky with the weather this time round. We were able to see the house at its best and made the most of the trails from the front door. The house has a lovely flow, the rooms are spacious and beautifully furnished. The garden is enclosed which kept our little dog safe. A lovely selection of welcome gifts was provided, thank you. We would highly recommend the Nethy Bridge cafe and the Balliefurth Farm shop/ butchers (a short walk away) Thank you, we can't wait to return!
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10/10 Excellent

melanie g.

Fabulous place to stay

Forest trail lodge is a delightful house. Perfect setting next to the woods, the house is spacious and comfortable with everything you need. It’s a very social house with social spaces in the living and dining areas. Spotlessly clean with large rooms. The Great North Lodges app is very useful and helpful with the information provided and discounts for eating out. The house is expensive to rent but I guess that’s just current costs. Will definitely return.
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10/10 Excellent

melanie g.

Fabulous place to stay

Forest trail lodge is a delightful house. Perfect setting next to the woods, the house is spacious and comfortable with everything you need. It’s a very social house with social spaces in the living and dining areas. Spotlessly clean with large rooms. The Great North Lodges app is very useful and helpful with the information provided and discounts for eating out. The house is expensive to rent but I guess that’s just current costs. Will definitely return.
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10/10 Excellent

melanie g.

Fabulous place to stay

Forest trail lodge is a delightful house. Perfect setting next to the woods, the house is spacious and comfortable with everything you need. It’s a very social house with social spaces in the living and dining areas. Spotlessly clean with large rooms. The Great North Lodges app is very useful and helpful with the information provided and discounts for eating out. The house is expensive to rent but I guess that’s just current costs. Will definitely return.
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10/10 Excellent

Top marks for great holiday accommodation

Excellent property in beautiful location. The property is spacious, comfortable and really well equipped. Beds and bedrooms are a nice size and the kitchen has everything you need for a self catering holiday. The house was spotless on our arrival with a nice 'welcome pack' provided. Didn't make use of the log burner but the property is lovely and warm thanks to (I think) under floor heating. The garden is really large and is bordered by fences making it completely 'dog proof'. There is a gate in the back fence which leads out onto the woodland trails at the rear of the property. Nethy Bridge itself has numerous footpaths and trails. The walk to Murdo the cow and the castle is a nice one as is the walk to Broomhill Station. (From the station you can catch the steam train to Aviemore). The village has a great farm shop, lovely tea rooms and a well stocked shop. There is also a large hotel with bar. Further afield, the Highland Wildlife Park is well worth a visit as is Loch Garten where we were lucky enough to see nesting Ospreys. For a property this size we thought it was great value for money. All in all a fantastic property in a brilliant location.
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8/10 Good

Wendy H.

Forest trail lodge

Forest trail lodge is a lovely property in an amazing location. It is spacious and light with everything that you could need for your holiday. Nethybrdge is a beautiful and quiet location but within easy access of all amenities. The weather definitely was on our side and we were able to make use of the great outside space. We will definitely be back.
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10/10 Excellent

Andrea V.

Exceeded expectations!

The house was perfect. Location was ideal for forest walks with the dogs and a fully enclosed garden meant we could be more at ease. The house was big and spacious but we found we spent much time sitting around the kitchen island planning our day or grabbing a quick lunch. A separate living room was great to relax in after a busy day and I’m sure will be cosy in winter. Nethy Bridge is a beautiful village and I can highly recommend the local cafe and farm shop! We had a great week in a fabulous house.
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10/10 Excellent

Barbara S.

Family reunion

Very warm, comfortable and spacious lodge in the heart of Speyside. Close to woods and walks and lots of nature. Excellent local shops and hotel nearby. Great base for exploring the Cairngorms and Moray coast.
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10/10 Excellent

A spacious and well presented house in a great location

We had a very relaxing and enjoyable week at Forest Trail Lodge. The house was well equipped with everything that we needed, both in the kitchen and in the other parts of the property. Although the house was cool when we arrived, the heating was very effective once we tuned the thermostats and there was always plenty of hot water. We particularly appreciated the access to the garage which enabled us to store our bikes securely. Having the log burner in the lounge was lovely as it meant that we could warm the house up quickly when we arrived and also gave us cosy room for the evenings. We loved being able to walk and cycle straight into the forest and welcomed being within walking distance of the local shops in Nethy Bridge. The only improvements that we would have appreciated would be some matches to light the log burner and a few more logs. We would definitely return to this Property
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8/10 Good

Audrey D.

Christmas 2023

Lovely property made all the more magical with a white Christmas. Thank you for letting us stay. Plenty of walks nearby and a very well stocked shop.
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10/10 Excellent

Stunning lodge in the perfect location

We had a wonderful and comfortable stay in this beautiful lodge, right on the edge of the forrest in Nethy Bridge. Great communication and support from Great North Lodges and hope to book again soon.
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10/10 Excellent

James J.

Lovely family holiday

We had a fantastic stay. Great walks on the doorstep. Granddaughter and dog had a great time in the secure garden
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8/10 Good

Third Stay

This was our 3rd stay at Forest Trail Lodge, great house and location. Just out the house and into the forest. Very peaceful location, great garden if you have dogs or children, fully enclosed. Hopefully be back to visit in the future
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10/10 Excellent

Patricia M.

Lovely Spacious House

Forest Trail Lodge is a comfortable, spacious and well equipped house in an excellent location on the edge of the forest. Nethy Bridge is a pretty, friendly village with lots of excellent walks and trails just minutes from the house. A lovely peaceful house and area to return to after busy days out.
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10/10 Excellent

Lynne A.

Family break

I rented Forest Trail Lodge for my husbands birthday and we were not disappointed. We were 4 adults and 2 kids and there was plenty of room for everyone. The lodge is very spacious and has a nice homely feel to it. The huge garden with the forest at the back was wonderful for the children. We will definitely try and return in future.