Drum Lodge - sleeps 15 guests in 7 bedrooms

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A breakfast setup with a wicker basket of fruits, eggs, bread, and a candle on a wooden table by a window with a view of greenery.
A hotel lobby with a fireplace, wooden shelving with decorative items, and a staircase leading to another level.
A cozy living room with a fireplace, green sofas, and wooden paneling.
A room with a curved bench along a large window overlooking a scenic landscape.
A stone building with a picnic table and a pond in a landscaped garden.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Cairngorms National Park

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Onsite parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Non-smoking

Explore the area

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Nethybridge, Inverness-shire
  • Place, Cairngorms National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

7 bedrooms (sleeps 15)

Bedroom #1

1 King Bed

Bedroom #2

1 King Bed

Bedroom #3

1 King Bed

Bedroom #4

1 King Bed

Bedroom #5

1 King Bed

Bedroom #6

2 Single Beds

Bedroom #7

3 Single Beds

7 bathrooms

Bathroom #1

Bathroom #2

Bathroom #3

Bathroom #4

Bathroom #5

Bathroom #6

Bathroom #7

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About the area

Nethy Bridge

Located in Nethy Bridge, this cottage is in a rural area. Grantown Museum and Tomintoul & Glenlivet Discovery Centre & Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Abernethy Golf Club and Boat of Garten Golf Club. Craig MacLean Leisure Centre and Snail Maze are also worth visiting.
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Nethybridge, Inverness-shire

What's nearby

  • Cairngorms National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km

Getting around

  • Carrbridge Station - 30 min drive
  • Inverness (INV) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Nethy House Cafe & Rooms - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Revack Estate - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪bridge of brown - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Mountview Hotel - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Drum Lodge - sleeps 15 guests in 7 bedrooms pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Drum Lodge - sleeps 15 guests in 7 bedrooms?

As of 5 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Drum Lodge - sleeps 15 guests in 7 bedrooms on 4 Jan 2027 start from £3,581, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Drum Lodge - sleeps 15 guests in 7 bedrooms?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Drum Lodge - sleeps 15 guests in 7 bedrooms?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Drum Lodge - sleeps 15 guests in 7 bedrooms?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Drum Lodge - sleeps 15 guests in 7 bedrooms located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is 5 mi (8 km) from Abernethy Golf Club and within 12 miles (20 km) of Loch Garten and Loch Garten Osprey Centre. The High Street and Grantown Museum are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Stunning location, excellent property, wish I could live here!!!!

Arrived at the property, which was a breath taking setting, The property was warm and of a very high standard. Everything you needed was catered for and more. This is the best place we have stayed in and none of the family wanted to go home. What more can you say other than thank you and if you need any staff to manage the estate or properties, would be willing to relocate from Suffolk. Many thanks for memorably stay.
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Sept 2026
We are delighted you enjoyed your stay at Drum Lodge... We agree, it is an excellent property, it's in a stunning location AND we'd love to live there too! We hope to welcome you back in the future, come and try out one of the other properties on the estate :)
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

24 years of MPC team break.

Our old management team have been meeting once a year since our company closed 24 years ago. Drum lodge is up there with the best properties where we have stayed The facilities and layout is probably the best we had. Very comfortable and extremely clean. I would suggest the end bedroom could be improved by updating the decor to brighten it up. In summary we loved it.Hope to return.
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Oct 2026
What a wonderful review of your stay at Drum Lodge, we are delighted it's provided the perfect backdrop for you and your "colleagues" get together. You will need to come back and celebrate your Silver Jubilee with us :) Thank you for your feedback which we will pass on to the estate team.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Stunning house in stunning location

This house exceeded all expectations. It has so much space, character and charm. We recently stayed for a multi-generational family gathering, and this house was perfect for all. Peaceful places to sit, large kitchen and dining areas for meals, snugs and playroom upstairs for the kids, and huge green space to run around outside, surrounded by the rolling hills and nearby river. Everything was clean and well maintained. Decent value for money when calculating price per person per night.
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10/10 Excellent

A perfect holiday

We had a 3 generation family holiday at this lovely lodge. It was by far the best house we have ever stayed. The bedrooms were spacious and comfortable beds, en-suite bathrooms beautiful. Kitchen well equipped and huge! Public areas large and plenty areas for children to play and adults to chat. 2 cute children’s bedrooms sleep 5 kids/ teens upstairs with playroom and tv. The garden was very well tended and great lawns for football and play. The roses were magnificent. Gillian and Bryce were very attentive when there was a wee problem, sorted immediately. The basket of vegetables from the garden on our arrival was wonderful. The views from the sitting room were magnificent and lovely walks available.
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Jul 2026
What a wonderful review of your stay at Drum Lodge - thank you! We are delighted it provided the comfort and space for your family to be able to enjoy your time together. We will be sure to pass your comments on to the team who I am sure will be delighted. We hope to welcome you back again soon.
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10/10 Excellent

Absolutely phenomenal stay!

Absolutely phenomenal stay! We recently stayed here with our family and honestly couldn’t have asked for a better place. The house was absolutely beautiful, with so much space for everyone, and the grounds and gardens were simply amazing. One of the things we loved most was the amount of different lounge and sitting areas throughout the house. It meant that, even with a family gathering, there was always somewhere to escape to for a little bit of peace and quiet if you fancied some time away from everyone else! The welcome hamper was such a lovely touch and very much appreciated. We were especially delighted with the home-grown vegetables, which we happily made use of during our stay — such a thoughtful and personal addition.We had such a fantastic time and really didn't want to leave. The house was perfect for bringing the whole family together while still giving everyone their own space. We will 100% be coming back — we're just trying to think of an excuse for another family get-together now! Thank you so much for having us. We couldn't recommend this place highly enough and are already looking forward to our next visit! It would be the absolute dream to spend our Christmas here as a family!
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Oct 2026
We're not sure where to start, can you get much better than "phenomenal" when it comes to describing your stay! We are absolutely delighted to receive your feedback and more so how much you enjoyed your stay at Drum Lodge. We have passed your feedback on to the estate team who will also be delighted. Get thinking on these excuses for your next stay :)
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10/10 Excellent

Perfect house for special family occasion

We have recently returned from a very special weekend celebrating a big birthday. Drum lodge is even more beautiful than the photos and although luxurious throughout it still made for a very relaxing family dog friendly stay. All the bedrooms and bathrooms are decorated with opulence so everyone experienced the same standard. The very family friendly area upstairs was ideal for our group and although cabin beds they were also suitable for adults. We didn’t have any issues as such but when we contacted the caretakers they responded straight away and helped us out. Thank you to everyone involved for a very memorable stay. Drum lodge really is a very special place.
Response from VrboOwner on 5 May 2026
We really appreciate such wonderful feedback - thank you. Drum Lodge really is quite something special, we are delighted it provided the right amount of luxury and oppulance for your big birthday celebrations. Drum Lodge is just one of our collection of properties on the Dorback Estate, perhaps you'll choose to visit again - we'd be delighted to welcome you back.
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10/10 Excellent

Excellent venue for birthday celebrations

We attended Drum Lodge to celebrate our Dad's 80th birthday. The lodge was excellent. With a mixed age range from 80 to 3yrs, the property was perfect. All the facilities, bedrooms, kids play area, fireplaces, kitchen, seating areas were great. Our only comment would be to provide some plastic (child friendly) plates etc as the stone floors could cause breakages for the little ones The indoor BBQ was not available to use which was a disappointment but the other kitchen facilities enabled us to adjust our plans. Overall, could not fault the whole place. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would recommend it to friends and family.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Stunning house in a stunning location.

We were a three generation family on holiday and this house is unbeatable in its design and decor. Spacious, comfortable, with everything you can want for a stay. We were all sad to leave as one week was not enough time! The beds are very comfortable and the ensuite bathrooms lovely. The children’s area upstairs is brilliant and the children loved it. The kitchen is spacious and very well equipped with a great size table. The log fire is a great focal point and we were glad the weather was cold enough at the end of the week to use it! It has marvellous views. It has a long drive and so a little distance from Nethybridge but then you are rewarded by the joy of feeling the wilderness of the Cairngorms. On top of this, Gillian and Bryce who looked after us when we needed help with a couple of things were so helpful and cheery. A big thank you to them.
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Jun 2026
Thank you so much for your fantastic review, we are delighted your family holiday was such a success and everyone enjoyed their stay at Drum Lodge. One of the things guests love most about the property is its unique location. While it’s just a short distance from Nethy Bridge, the peaceful setting and sense of wilderness really does make it a truly special place. Thank you too for your kind words about Gillian and Bryce, we'll be sure to pass on your compliments. We really appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you and your family back for a longer stay in the future!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

A place to make memories

Brilliant location in the foothills of the cairngorms. Great for a family holiday or gathering. It's was renovated and updated for an owner with plenty of money and the quality shows. Huge well equipped kitchen - even has an indoor bbq (which is tricky given the smoke detector) It was well prepared, nice package of local stuff to get us going - we had 11 adults and four teenagers (and 2 dogs) and there was enough room for us not to feel crowded. the central courtyard would be great in summer - we were there over Christmas with magical views from the living area of a frosty highland glen - telescope included. A few technical glitches but nothing serious - not cheap but memorable, photogenic and special.
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Jan 2026
Drum Lodge is a special place, as is its location on the Dorback Estate. We are delighted you enjoyed your stay and hope to welcome you back again at some point in the future.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Superb property in so many respects, but a free nighles

Outrageously opulent property with high end finishes, linen, amenities etc. We’re a group of 8 retired friends who annually rent in the highlands and this is the best we’ve had. It’s expensive but you get what you pay for. However, it could be improved further as it has superb views but the hedges have been allowed to grow un trimmed and obscure the views, namely in the kitchen and especially in the main semi circulate lounge. Also there is some heavy garden furniture plonked in the car parking area rather than on the lawns by the pond, and they need some cushions to be commensurate with the quality of the place. But the most annoying aspect is the smallest and cheapest to correct. Cleaning and washing up materials are supplied but inexplicably no dish clothes are supplied. So on day 1 you can cook and wash up but you can’t clean the surfaces or spillages until you’ve been to the shops on day 2! On querying this we were told it was deliberate! How does this make sense in a £4k pw rental for a 99p dish cloth? It’s a similar story with the bin bags; there are some in the bins but that’s it, so don’t make too much rubbish before you’ve been to the shops.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A beautiful holiday

Drum lodge is a wonderful place for a holiday! Such beautiful accommodation. We found the house a great place, with fabulous views.
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Jun 2026
We are delighted you and your family enjoyed your stay at Drum Lodge, it really is a wonderful property in a spectacular location. The lodge is one of 4 properties you can stay in on the Dorback Estate...perhaps you'll stay with us again and try out another :)
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