Located in Nethy Bridge, this lodge is in a rural area. Cairngorms National Park and Loch Garten Osprey Centre reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Landmark Forest Adventure Park and Strathspey Steam Railway.
Cairngorm Reindeer Centre - 31 min drive - 28.8 km
CairnGorm Mountain - 36 min drive - 33.1 km
Inverness Castle - 52 min drive - 66.2 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.
How much is parking at Forest Trail Lodge - a house that sleeps 9 guests in 3 bedrooms?
On-site parking is available at the 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).
Reviews
Forest Trail Lodge - a house that sleeps 9 guests in 3 bedrooms Reviews
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Reviews
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10/10 Excellent
4 Oct, 2025
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!
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
Ken W.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Marie P.
18 Oct, 2025
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)
Marie P.
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10/10 Excellent
Suzanne M.
23 Aug, 2025
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.
Suzanne M.
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10/10 Excellent
James J.
26 Aug, 2023
Lovely family holiday
We had a fantastic stay. Great walks on the doorstep. Granddaughter and dog had a great time in the secure garden
James J.
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10/10 Excellent
15 Oct, 2023
Lovely stay
A lovely comfortable Lodge. Will book again. Spacious and very well equipped. Everything we needed.
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10/10 Excellent
21 Nov, 2023
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
Barbara S.
10 Apr, 2024
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.
Barbara S.
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8/10 Good
Jane M.
16 Jan, 2024
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 ,
Jane M.
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10/10 Excellent
3 Jul, 2023
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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10/10 Excellent
3 Jul, 2023
Lovely forest cottage
Beautiful comfortable cottage, very spacious, spotlessly clean and well equipped. A super location right next to the forest where we saw deer and red squirrels. A lovely base for touring Speyside, away from the bustle of Aviemore.
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10/10 Excellent
1 Apr, 2025
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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8/10 Good
23 Aug, 2023
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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8/10 Good
Audrey D.
30 Dec, 2023
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.
Audrey D.
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8/10 Good
Wendy H.
29 Jun, 2024
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.
Wendy H.
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10/10 Excellent
Patricia M.
4 Jul, 2023
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.
Patricia M.
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8/10 Good
ROS BURGESS
20 May, 2024
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.
ROS BURGESS
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10/10 Excellent
Lynne A.
3 Jul, 2023
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.
Lynne A.
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10/10 Excellent
melanie g.
3 Sept, 2024
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.
melanie g.
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10/10 Excellent
25 Sept, 2024
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
Andrea V.
9 Jun, 2024
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.
Andrea V.
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10/10 Excellent
4 Apr, 2024
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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10/10 Excellent
26 Aug, 2024
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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10/10 Excellent
melanie g.
3 Sept, 2024
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.
melanie g.
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10/10 Excellent
melanie g.
3 Sept, 2024
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.