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Birch Croit

Nethy Bridge, near Grantown-on-Spey, Northern Scotland
Sleeps 2
Bedrooms 1
Bathrooms 1
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 1
3 star
Parking on site / nearby
Towels included
Romantic
Fishing on site / nearby
Internet access
Open fire / wood burner
Downstairs bedroom
Downstairs bathroom
Shop nearby
Pub nearby
Country houses
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At a glance

  • Idyllic old stone cottage set in a peaceful location in Nethy Bridge is perfect  to get-away from it all
  • Explore the beautiful gardens with a variety of bird life and re squirrels, walking and cycling from the front door
  • Relax in in front of the cosy wood burner after a day out exploring the Highlands of Scotland
Property code: OC-28823

A perfect romantic retreat set in the Cairngorms National Park, this is the outdoor centre of Scotland. A superb base for exploring the Highlands of Scotland. Enjoy a wide range of activities including climbing, walking, mountain biking, riding, fishing, golf and skiing. Local attractions include the outdoor Highland Folk Museum, Speyside Steam Railway and the Whisky Trail. Perfect base for bird-spotting with RSPB reserve at Loch Garten only 3 miles away. Abernethy Forest sits on the edge of the cottage and is the largest remaining section of Caledonian Pine. The forests around are full of interesting wildlife from Red Squirrels, Crested Tits, Crossbills and Capercaillie. Walk from the village to visit Nethy’s own Castle Roy. Visit Ballindalloch, Cawdor and Brodie Castles. Glen Urquhart Castle and Loch ness - a 'must do' to see Nessie.

Step inside this charming cottage to the open plan lounge/kitchen/diner, relax and unwind in front of the log burner, perfect for cosy romantic nights in to watch your favourite TV programme or film on the DVD. The kitchen area is well-equipped with electric oven, hob, fridge and microwave. Enjoy an evening meal at the dining table and chairs. When the day is done retire to the comfy king-size zip-and-link beds (can be made as a twin on request) There is an en-suite bathroom with shower over bath and WC. The Utility room is in the cellar accessed down four steps outside the cottage providing storage for sports equipment and wet weather gear.

Stepping back outside there is seating area to the front of the cottage with views over garden grounds. Take a stroll around the shared gardens and you will find a BBQ, summer house and a romantic seating area.

  • Sleeps 2
  • Bedroom – with king-size zip-and-link beds (can be made as a twin on request)
  • 1 en-suite bathroom with Shower over bath and WC
  • Electric oven, hob, fridge with ice box and microwave
  • TV and DVD
  • Woodburner with a welcome basket of logs and kindling included
  • Electric and included
  • Wi-Fi included
  • Utility room: in the cellar accessed down four steps outside the cottage providing storage for sports equipment and wet weather gear
  • Shared gardens with, summer house and seating areas
  • BBQ available on request
  • Private off-road parking available
  • Shop, pub and restaurant within walking distance.
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 1 dog allowed. Additional charges may apply

Catherine Stewart

This property is personally managed by Catherine.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 25 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Patrick 8th May 2026

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Everything we needed was provided. Found the bed very comfortable. Excellent location for exploring the area, with good hotels nearby in both Nethybridge and Boat of Garten. Enjoyed watching the birds feed from the kitchen window.

Reviewed by Julia 1st May 2026

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Third visit to Birch Croit, lovely wee cottage, comfy bed and decent shower with plenty of hot water. Fabulous location with great walks right on the doorstep. Highly recommend

Reviewed by Chris 18th April 2026

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Reviewed by Liz 28th March 2026

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Lovely cottage. It was our third time staying there in a row. The cottage is nice and clean and has all the amenities a person could need. It has some lovely walks nearby also. Would definitely recommend.

Reviewed by Sarah 24th March 2026

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A lovely stay in this beautiful cottage in sleepy Nethy Bridge. The cottage was clean and tidy and had all the comforts of home. The kitchen was well equiped for cooking and had everything you could need. The cottage is in the centew of Nethy Bridge with the local shop a short walk away and some lovely walks for our dog. We really enjoyed our stay Read moreand would not hesitate to return. Hide

Reviewed by Amy 17th March 2026

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Lovely location with fantastic walking in the woods across the way. Had a lovely stay and would return.

Reviewed by Jenny 20th February 2026

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We really enjoyed staying at Birch Croit. Such a lovely peaceful cottage surrounded by a wildlife friendly garden. Helpful and friendly owners . Cottage has just been refurbished for the new season. Good value for money. Would recommend.

Reviewed by William 24th October 2025

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The website photo does not convey the fact that the property is effectively one side of U-shape complex. So no sense of privacy to these or opposite at all which is why I would not return or recommend it to someone else.

Reviewed by Duncan 18th October 2025

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A cosy and comfortable cottage and we were made very welcome by the owners. An extensive garden area which our dog loved exploring. Village shop, cafe and hotel/bar not too far away. A relaxing stay.

Reviewed by John 12th September 2025

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The cottage was in a very lovely location, quiet and peaceful. It provided us with a very relaxing holiday.

Reviewed by H 25th July 2025

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Location? Great, in a superb green setting. Kerb appeal? Most certainly. But the interior and equipment are in a sorry state - like an old workhorse that's been put to work for far too long. The owners need to invest seriously, starting with the mattresses (truly awful now) and then moving on to the kitchen. There's simply a lack of attention here,Read more e.g. waste is supposed to be separated but with 1 bin that's hard. Would an upgrade be a good idea? Absolutely! This cottage could be truly great. Hide

Reviewed by Susan 18th July 2025

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Cottage needs a bit of updating but was adequate would not book again.

Reviewed by Susan 11th July 2025

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Reviewed by Ian 7th March 2025

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Everything we wanted, clean, comfy and cozy, location is perfect, in the middle of everywhere. Red squirrels at the feeders with a larger variety of birds, Rod and Claire are lovely and happy to help, highly recommend and will definitely stay there again Ian & Kate

Reviewed by Judith 8th February 2025

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Great place, cosy fire and Nethy Beidge is a beautiful place to stay. The cottage is lovely, simple but comfortable. Great bed and shower.

Reviewed by Nicky 1st November 2024

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A lovely location with a gorgeous garden. The cottage was really cosy and warm which was lovely as we stayed in November. It was so lovely to see all the birds that came to the feeders and the red squirrel.

Reviewed by Neil 11th October 2024

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A small but lovely quiet cottage. The kitchen area has all we needed and the heating kept it nice and warm, even on the cold days. The bedroom had plenty of storage and the bed was extremely comfortable. We also used the woodburner which was great in the evenings. Definitely recommended for a couple. Plenty of great walks straight from the door andRead more our dog enjoyed it as well. Hide

Reviewed by Stephen 20th September 2024

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A lovely place to stay, lots of peace and quiet with loads of wild birds and red squirrels in the large garden, we stayed for two weeks and thought it was brilliant,

Reviewed by Chloe 15th September 2024

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Fantastic location, quiet and peaceful, good value thank you

Reviewed by Ian 6th September 2024

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Hidden gem. Superb location, very well equipped, warm, everything works, beautiful garden. Highly recommend.

Reviewed by Carol 30th August 2024

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Reviewed by Iris 16th August 2024

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A small adorable cottage with some room for improvement in a great area A really nice and large garden to walk around. Good bed with electric blanket for cold days. Wood fireplace with wood to use and nice owner. We felt very comfortable. And last but not least: It would be desirable if there were already some things in the kitchen so as not to havRead moree to buy everything, such as spices (salt, pepper), sugar, oil. Hide

Reviewed by Ian 9th August 2024

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Birch Croit is a most wonderful basic cottage set in glorious surroundings ideal for exploring some the best Scotland has to offer.

Reviewed by Grant 26th July 2024

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Reviewed by Jordan 16th July 2024

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Overall a lovely little cottage in a great area for walking. Would happily come back again.

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