Mountain Bear Lodge,

Nethy Bridge, Inverness-shire

A stunning log cabin with a substantial income stream in the Cairngorm National Park.

Panoramic views to the heart of the Cairngorm Mountains.


Accommodation

Huge Vaulted Living Room with Dining Area, Kitchen, four en-suite Bedrooms, two further Bedrooms and a Spa Suite with Sauna. Decked area with Hot Tub. Octagonal Barbeque Hut. Owner’s Store Cabin. Lovely natural gardens.

About 0.5 acres. Nethy Bridge 1 Mile, Aviemore 12 miles, Inverness 36 Miles (All distances are approximate)

Mountain Bear Lodge lies about one mile out of Nethy Bridge surrounded by the beautiful Highland scenery that makes up the Cairngorm National Park. Nethy Bridge, known as The Forest Village, has a range of local services including a Primary School, General Store and Post Office, Butcher, Hotels and a Golf Course. Grantown-on-Spey (7 miles) provides a wider range of services including Secondary Education, a Medical Centre, Supermarket and Restaurants.

Mountain Bear Lodge was built on a carefully chosen site to a design that the owner, who was involved in the letting of large properties throughout Strathspey, knew would suit holiday makers and families coming together for a special occasion. The site was purchased in 2004 and following a detailed design process building work commenced in 2005 with the first guests arriving in 2006.

Description

Mountain Bear Lodge is a stunning property, crafted from mammoth Douglas fir logs imported from Canada, in a peaceful Highland setting. The design of the Lodge provides luxurious accommodation for 14 - 3 doubles, 1 twin, 1 twin bunk and quad bunk that can take four or more kids.

The Lodge has a dedicated parking area to the west from which a path leads to the front door which opens to a spacious boot room/outer hall with under-floor heating and on to the principal hall with a staircase to the first floor gallery and doors to the bedrooms and principal reception room. The huge living room has a Cathedral style vaulted ceiling with exposed beams and large floor to ceiling windows with southerly views to the Cairngorms. A feature of the room is the Tulikivi wood burning stove clad in soapstone which stores and radiates the heat throughout the day. The adjoining dining area is of Alpine design and allows guests to sit round one large table and enjoy a fantastic dining experience. The adjoining kitchen is wonderfully equipped with a range cooker, two dishwashers, wine fridge, fridge freezer and quality units and work surfaces. There is a small utility cupboard off the kitchen plumbed for a washing machine.

There are six bedrooms in total, three double bedrooms with en-suite facilities, a four bed bunk room with an en-suite, a two bed bunk room and a double bedroom. Those bedrooms without en-suite facilities are served by a large spa bathroom with a double Jacuzzi, walk-in shower, dual wash hand basins and a sauna. The bathrooms all have under-floor heating.

To the south and east of the house a large decked terrace with partially overhanging eaves can be accessed by a number of doors from the bedrooms, living room and kitchen. The terrace leads round to an eight person hot tub with an adjacent patio. Beyond the hot tub is a wonderful octagonal barbeque hut with a central fire pit and bench seating. To the rear of the house is a timber chalet/owner’s cabin in which personal items are stored when the Lodge is let. To the west of the Lodge is a lean-to log store/bike shed.

The lodge sits in almost 0.5 acres. To the front of the Lodge is a gravelled area leading to a raised bed planted with heathers and evergreens. Beyond is an undulating grassed area with Scots pine and silver birch trees. To the rear of the Lodge the BBQ hut and owner’s cabin are carefully situated between pine trees. To the west of the house a gravel parking area leads to a tarmacadam drive. The whole garden is enclosed by fencing.

Mountain Bear Lodge can provide differing experiences depending on what guests are looking for. It is a superb place to rent for a family or friends get-together with the large living room acting as the focal point for gatherings or just relaxing and enjoying the views to the Cairngorm Mountains. On the other hand it is a romantic hideaway where a couple can relax and enjoy the Jacuzzi, hot tub and peaceful location.

Full details of occupancy rates, accounts and rateable value are available from the agents.

Fixtures and Fittings

The furniture, electrical goods, entertainment systems, kitchen white goods, crockery, cutlery, cookware, bed linen and towels are all available by separate negotiation.

Local Authorities
The Highland Council
Cairngorm National Park Authority
Freehold

Offers

Offers should be submitted in Scottish Legal Form to the selling agents Rettie & Co. A closing date by which offers must be submitted may be fixed later. Please note that interested parties are advised to register their interest with the selling agents in order that they may be advised should a closing date be set. The seller reserves the right to accept any offer at any time.

Photographs
Please note that the photographs in the brochure were taken over the last several years and many were taken for letting purposes.

SUMMARY OF ACCOMMODATION

Living Room with Dining Area, Kitchen, four en-suite Bedrooms, two further Bedrooms and a Spa Suite.
Six bedrooms, three double bedrooms with en-suites facilities, a four bed bunk room with an en-suite, a two bed bunk room and a double bedroom.
Large spa bathroom with a double Jacuzzi, walk-in shower, dual wash hand basins and a sauna.
The bathrooms all have under-floor heating.
Decked area with Hot Tub.
Octagonal Barbeque Hut.

LOCATION DESCRIPTION

The Cairngorm National Park encompasses Britain’s highest and most massive mountain range. Its biggest native Caledonian pine forests together with spectacularly clean rivers and lochs, moorland and farmland are a Sanctuary for Britain’s wildlife including 25% of our threatened species. It is one of the country’s most special and cherished landscapes (

The Cairngorm area has always attracted tourists being renowned for its all year round sporting opportunities. In addition to the traditional field sports available on local Estates there are extensive downhill and cross country ski runs on the Cairngorms, water sports on the Lochs Morlich and Insh, salmon fishing on the River Spey, numerous golf courses, hill walking, climbing and mountain biking over the hundreds of miles of paths in the mountains and forests surrounding Nethy Bridge and Aviemore.

Situated in the heart of beautiful Strathspey between Aviemore and Grantown-on-Spey with Abernethy Forest to the south, Nethy Bridge and the surrounding countryside have been a Highland Holiday destination since Victorian times. Straddling the River Nethy shortly before it joins the River Spey the village lies close to the RSPB Osprey Centre at Loch Garten in the heart of Abernethy Forest, a remnant of the ancient Caledonian pine forest that covered most of the Highlands at one time.

The A9 Perth to Inverness trunk road and the main line Railway Station at Aviemore (15 miles) provide fast access to the north and south. The sleeper service to London stops at Aviemore. Inverness Airport (41 miles) offers scheduled flights to London and other UK destinations.


Owner’s Store Cabin.
Lovely natural gardens.





EPC Rating: E