Mountain Bear Lodge has that special quality that will make a large family’s or friends’ get together a memorable occasion. . This stunning, detached, timber clad lodge property enjoys a peaceful and private setting just a ½ mile outside the forest village of Nethy Bridge, and makes the perfect base for exploring this lovely part of the northern Highlands. The peaceful nature of the setting of the lodge is revealed in all its splendour – absolutely breathtaking. 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 seen from inside the lodge.

Mountain Bear Lodge has been equipped with state of the art appliances, stylish furniture and fabrics, along with North American Native memorabilia which blends superbly with the natural douglas fir logs and pine cladding of the lodge construction.

Nethy Bridge is just 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 very wide range of outdoor activities including skiing and snowboarding, mountain and quad biking, climbing and hill walking and a variety of water sports on Loch Insh, Loch Morlich and the River Spey to name just a few. Take a trip on the Cairngorm Mountain Railway and to the Cairngorm Reindeer Centre, the Highland Wildlife Park at nearby Kingussie, the Landmark Forest Adventure Park or the rspb Reserve at nearby Loch Garten, all within easy reach.

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 which have been voted in the top 20 the best coastline destinations in the world! For the less energetic, sit back in the hot tub set in peaceful garden grounds, relax and unwind. Shop, pub and restaurant 1 mile.. Ground Floor.

Living/dining room: With wood burner, 60’’ Smart Sky TV (full package), DVD player, iPod dock, CD player, Sonos sound system, beams, wooden floor and French doors leading to garden.

Kitchen: With breakfast area, 3 electric ovens, electric hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, drinks fridge, 2 dishwashers, Sonos speakers, beams and wooden floor.

Utility room: With washing machine and tumble dryer.

Games room: With small pool tabke, Subbuteo table and dart board.

Bedroom 1: With kingsize bed, 32" Freeview TV, and en-suite with shower cubicle and toilet.

Bedroom 2: With kingsize bed, 32" Freeview TV and en-suite with shower cubicle and toilet.

Bedroom 3: With 2 sets of bunk beds, 32" Freeview TV, Xbox 360 and en-suite with shower over bath, and toilet.

Bedroom 4: With twin beds and 32" Freeview TV.

Bedroom 5: With bunk bed and 32" Freeview TV.

Bathroom: With corner Jacuzzi bath, shower cubicle, toilet, sauna and heated towel rail.

First Floor:

Bedroom 6: With kingsize bed, 32" Freeview TV and en-suite with bath, shower attachment . Electric central heating (underfloor in bathrooms), electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Initial logs for wood burner included. Travel cot and highchair available on request. Welcome pack. Large lawned garden with sitting-out area, garden furniture and barbecue hut. Hot tub for 5 (private). Sauna (private). Bike store. Private parking for 10 cars. No smoking. Please note: This property has a security deposit of £500.

Free WiFi

Up to 2 dogs only. A security deposit of £500 per week is payable 2 weeks in advance to the caretaker and will be returned 1 week after departure.