Culreach Lodge
- 6 guests
- 3 beds
- 2 bathrooms
- Pet Friendly
Description
Nethy Bridge 2.5 miles.
Culreach Lodge is an inviting detached cottage in Grantown-on-Spey near Nethy Bridge, settled next to the River Spey.
Sleeping up to six guests, over a single-storey and with immaculate views of the surrounding woodland and countryside, Culreach Lodge is a charming base within the Cairngorms National Park and is ideal for discovering the magnificent Scottish Highlands.
You are greeted to the property with a long gravel driveway which offers private parking for three cars, and a garage which is available to store bikes, before you take a couple steps up to the property and enter the utility room, which is perfect for your pets to sleep and also has a handy washing machine and tumble dryer, keeping everyone fresh.
Moving into the well-thought out and open-plan living space, there is a well-equipped kitchen area so guests can rustle up an evening meal to enjoy round the dining table as they toast to a wonderful trip, or make a quick breakfast and enjoy at the breakfast bar before a long day ahead.
There is a sitting area, with a gorgeous woodburning stove and plenty of sofa space, so choose your spot, grab some popcorn and flick on the Smart TV, where you can enjoy your favourite Netflix shows as you rest after a long day in the countryside.
When the evening draws to a close, head down the corridor where there are two stylish super-king-size bedrooms, which can be changed to a twin set up to offer flexible sleeping arrangements, both offer plenty of storage and a quirky dressing table hidden behind one of the mirrored wardrobe doors.
There is also a bathroom where guests can relax in the bath, and maybe even add some bubbles, or take a quick shower before heading out for the day.
To finish the property there is another flexible bedroom which is super-king-size and can be made into a twin on request, offering scenic views out to the woodland where you may be lucky enough to spot red squirrel, as well as an en-suite shower room so you can get ready in peace and style!
The patio doors from the living space lead out to the garden, where there is an ample lawn for your children or furry friends to play, plus a picnic table for a spot of alfresco dining or a bottle of wine under the stars.
A garden gate then leads you onto forest walks.
A short drive leads you into the centre of Nethy Bridge, which is a popular Highland village offering the beautiful Abernethy National Nature Reserve, a golf course and tennis courts, as well as local shops, pubs, restaurants, a Post Office and a butcher's. In the opposite direction, you can head into Grantown-on-Spey to visit the local museum or the interesting Grantown East, a pizza restaurant based inside an old railway carriage, offering mouth watering sweet pizzas too!
Across the River Spey, the town of Aviemore has lots to discover, such as the historic ceremonial Ring Cairn and Stone Circle, the Strathspey Steam Railway, which offers afternoon tea and rides between Aviemore and Broomhill, Rothiemurchus Estate with it's 13th century island castle and wildlife, and don't forget to visit the TreeZone Outdoor Adventure Centre, which makes for a great day out.
Culreach Lodge also has great access to picturesque walking and cycling routes, with the ancient Caledonian Pine Forest on its doorstep and the surrounding Cairngorms offering forest trails.
Unravel the adventure of the Scottish Highlands with Culreach Lodge as your superb base.
EPC Rating: Band E
Your dates
Everything you'll need
- Wifi
- Baby Friendly
- Dishwasher
- Garden / Patio
- Ground Floor Bedroom
- Wifi
- Baby Friendly
- Dishwasher
- Garden / Patio
- Ground Floor Bedroom
- Ground Floor Accommodation
- National Park
- Open Fire
- Off Road Parking
- Pet Friendly
What guests are saying
Without doubt one of the best holiday lets we’ve stayed in.
I don’t think I can list all of the things that make this so special but the owners, the location, the property itself, the wildlife, the welcome hamper are but a few. The daily visits from red squirrels and pine martens, all of the birds and direct access to woods make this house exceptional.
Fantastic accommodation and the best welcome pack we have ever had.
Ideally situated for exploring the Cairngorms and Speyside. The highlight at the property for us was the wildlife, saw Pine Marten 5 days out of 7 and Red squirrels regularly and the most amazing bird life every daylight hour. Lovely walks direct from the lodge.
Once again a fabulous place to stay with magnificent views of gorgeous countryside Simon and Lynne are the most generous and welcoming host and hostess A perfect holiday in the Cairngorms
This was our fifth stay and it's just as great as the first time.
Lovely comfortable house with everything you need. Gardens and surroundings are great for walking especially for our dog who never wants to leave having stayed the week. The welcome pack is the best we have ever encountered with the home made products to die for! The starter pack of logs lasted us half a week. The wine rack is a nice touch should you run out. We always take homes some of Lynne's home made jams and honey as well. will miss this place.
Amazing.
..second time here and absolutely love this place. The best cottage we have stayed in and believe me we have stayed in more than a few!! Lynne and Si know how we feel about it xxx
Wonderful house located outside Nethy Bridge.
Direct access to the woods and all local amenities close by. Lynne and Simon are fantastic hosts and go over and above to help.
We were totally amazed upon our arrival at Culreach Lodge.
The property and location are just perfect. We received the most delicious, home made by the owner, welcome hamper. We booked Culreach to get away from noisy fireworks and it proved to be the most peaceful sanctuary for ourselves and our westie dog. The only sounds to be heard are the songs of the many birds that visit, we saw three woodpeckers on one sighting. We would most certainly recommend and would return in a heartbeat. Thanks again to the owners for a wonderful welcome and for making us feel truly at home.
What a gem this place is, everything anyone could want for a week away, truly special.
Being in such a glorious part of the world i would fully endorse a holiday at this property. The owner is such a lovely person, and could not do enough for us, and even baked a lovely birthday cake for our daughter, which was very special. Top marks, top location, top property... amazing!
Fantastic chalet.
Great owners.
A beautiful bungalow in gorgeous surroundings, with everything you could think of supplied by the owners.
We would 100% recommend!
Thank you Margaret so much for these kind words reflected in our visitors book as well. It was lovely to have you both for a whole month and to be able to entertain you. Will look forward to seeing you next year. All the very best. Lynne and Simon
The property is beautifully presented and one of the best equipped places we have ever stayed in.
You are treated like an honourable guest with great hospitality from the lovely owners. The setting is magnificent and the images do not do it justice. We felt totally relaxed. We loved the birds visiting the feeders. We saw a Pine Martin too. It was so easy staying with a dog as the bedrooms are separate from the main living area. The entrance boot room/utility makes it easy to manage dirty boots and paws. The walks into the woods behind the property are perfect. We loved it.
Culreach Lodge is a truly lovely dwelling in a very quiet, peaceful rural setting.
The property has absolutely everything necessary to facilitate your stay; together with a wonderfully enclosed garden if accompanied by a four legged friend. Lovely forest walk from the rear of the property all the way to Castle Roy. Highly recommended, we have been twice and hope to return. Lynne and Simon are very attentive hosts and clearly would always be on hand if required.
Thank you so much for your very kind words Robert. It was delightful to have you back again and we wish you all well. Have a very good year and hopefully we will see you again. Cheers Lynne.
Culreach Lodge is a home from home.
It's clean and comfortable and has everything you need. The owners, Lynne and Si were so helpful and gave good advice on the area. The generous welcome was delicious. Annie loved her welcome pack too
An excellent property and very well positioned to explore the area.
Thank you James for your score and kind words in the visitor book. We wish you all well for a happy and successful year. Cheers Lynne and Simon
Second visit to a superb house.
Already booked next year. Magical place brilliantly looked after and equipped by Lynne and Simon.
Sorry Peter haven't responded sooner thank you so much for all your lovely comments. It was so nice to see you again. We wish you all well. Have a brilliant year. Cheers Simon and Lynne
We have stayed in a lot of cottages over the years and have to say that Culreach Lodge was one of the best everything about it was perfect the location stunning the cottage beautiful and the welcome pack was the best ever home the made scones and shortbread were lovely and Lynne could not have been more helpful nothing was to much trouble.
Thank you Kevin for your lovely comments. It was a delight to give you all such a good time. Thank so very much for coming and for such positive feedback. Best wishes for a happy and healthy year. Simon and Lynne.
Fantastic hosts!
(Lynne & Simon) Fantastic house! Fantastic location! Fantastic walks! Fantastic welcome basket! Definately will be back again! What more can we say! Just Fantastic!!!
Sally. And Paul.You have a gold star rating as a thank you for leaving Culreach so clean and tidy. Very much appreciated and for your glorious feedback. Have a brilliant year. Lynne and Simon.
Once again, an amazing stay at Culreach Lodge.
Lynne and Simon are so willing to help and there does not seem to be anything that they do not think of. A great house with amazing facilities and location.
Thank you Eleanor for a your kind words and coming to stay. Its wonderful that you find Culeach so quiet, private and restful. Have a wonderful year and we'll see you again next year. Stay happy and healthy. All the very best Simon and Lynne
Perfect.
Another fantastic stay at Culreach Lodge.
It has everything we need and more. The owners are lovely and make effort to meet us each time - we know we wouldn't be stuck for anything. We stay with children and the owners made it very easy for us by providing cots and other baby essentials. Thanks a million.
Everything about our stay at this cottage was incredible!
The hosts are the loveliest people ever, who went above and beyond to make our stay special. Everything was provided, clear instructions on check in, tips and recommendations for exploring the local area, even a goodie basket and fridge full of home baked treats left by the owners - which were delicious! The cottage itself is in a quiet and peaceful location, close to local amenities and a short drive to Aviemore and the Cairngorm mountains. The cottage is clean, warm, cosy and the perfect size for a family of 4. The cottage is extremely well equipped - we stayed over Christmas and the kitchen had everything we could possibly need to cook our dinner, not something which is common in a holiday rental! We would absolutely stay here again and look forward to booking our next visit!
We had a wonderful time, cottage is in a beautiful location and well equipped for all our needs.
Cleanest property we have ever stayed in. Owners were so helpful and went above and beyond to clear driveway when it snowed. Welcome hamper was a nice surprise and very yummy. Would definitely recommend 5/5 and we hope to return in the future.
Our second visit to Culreach Lodge & another fabulous week of relaxation in beautiful surroundings.
..lovely walks & exploring new areas of outstanding beauty. A lovely welcome pack greets you with homemade scones, jam, shortbread & lots of lovely touches to add that welcome feeling to your "home "for the duration of your stay...cannot recommend enough the hospitality of the owners.
Quiet, relaxing, peaceful and just about perfect.
We love it at Culreach.
This was our second stay at Culreach and it was just as good as the first.
From the excellent welcome pack to the facilities provided and comfort of the place it is really a fantastic location to stay and act as base to visit the Highlands. If that wasn't enough to have three pine martens regularly visiting the garden together with all the other wildlife is the cherry on the cake!! We have already booked our third stay.
Another brilliant week at Culreach Lodge with all the comforts and facilities you could need.
The welcome basket again providing a great start as soon as we walked into the Lodge. A great place to stay providing a comfortable and pleasant base from which to explore the nearby towns, villages and spectacular scenery. It was also an unexpected bonus to meeting the Puppies !!! Thanks again Lynne and Simon and we are looking forward to catching up again next year.
Fantastic property lovely welcome pack of home baking everything you need is there and in first class condition met Lynne one of the owners such a lovely lady who made us feel so welcome already booked two more visits and can’t wait rob &sue
Thanks so very much Robert and Sue. It was great to meet you for the first time and I had such a lovely showing you the pups and where we live. You were most kind to leave me a beautiful bouquet of flowers and very much appreciated. Si is sorry he missed you but hopefully will catch you next time in December. Until then..stay safe and we'll see soon. Kindest regards Lynne.
Culreach Lodge is excellent in every way and immaculately maintained by Lynne and Simon.
The garden area is lovely and if guests are accompanied by a dog it is totally secure. There is a nice forest walk immediately behind the lodge which can lead to Castle Roy. We are already looking forward to an already booked return visit in 2025.
Ah Bob. Thanks for your lovely feedback. Simon and I are very glad you had such a good time. It was delightful to meet your wife and daughter as well as your good self. It's so good to meet up and for us to be reassured that we provide you with a relaxing and comfy stay. Everyone is so kind. Cheers..stay safe. See you all again next year. Lynne
Culreach Lodge was like home from home.
It is a very well designed open plan living space for six people and good sized bedrooms too. It sits in a lovely garden with great views and access to the surrounding woods, which we all enjoyed exploring, especially my ten year old grandson and his grandad who were there every night. We saw pine martens twice feeding on nuts on the bird feeder near the garage, watch out when the security light comes on. We met the owners, Lynne and Simon who are both lovely people, Lynne had made a welcome pack which was absolutely delicious with too many goodies to mention. I'm not going to spoil the surprise, you will see for yourself. We would definitely stay here again if we were planning another holiday in this part of Scotland.
Lovely place to stay!
Fantastic welcome hamper and great communication with Lynda the owner, who was lovely. The bungalow is very well equipped and very clean and in a lovely area. Small shop, cafe and butchers/deli in nearby Nethybridge. The bird table attracted many birds including woodpeckers, red squirrels and pine martins - all easily visible from the window, though the host also provides binoculars. Down the road is Murdo, a friendly highland coo too! Would very happily stay again, and have no hesitation in recommending!
Hello Laurence.Many many thanks for your very kind words. It's so very lovely that you have enjoyed Culreach so much. Si and I really care that you have the best holiday out, and we treat our guests how we would like to be treated. Thank you so much for coming and it was great to meet you all. Have a good year. Take care. Simon and Lynne
Amazing property beautifully cared for and fitted with everything you need for a nature loving break.
Will definitely go again next year
A stunning week, a beautiful stay, one we hope to repeat very soon.
Very thoughtful and considered touches throughout the home by the owners to truly make this somewhere you won't want to leave. Not a holiday home, a beautifully appointed and very relaxing home, every bit was perfect, big thanks to the owners.
This is a stunning property in a beautiful location with an abundance of wildlife on its doorstep.
The personal touches by the owners made this holiday one of the best we have had.
Thank you so much Marion and all your family for your kind words. It's truly lovely to give our guests such a great time. Holidays are so important to everyone. Glad you saw the pine martens and babies so many times during your week. Enjoy the rest of the year , stay safe, and happy gardening ! Best wishes Simon and Lynne
My husband and I and little spaniel have just enjoyed a fantastic week in Culreach.
The house is perfect, spacious, clean, cosy and with everything you could want. It's set in an ideal location, peaceful, but close to anything you might need. Plenty of nearby walks too. The wildlife constantly entertained us, the huge amount of different birds, we had red squirrels coming to the feeders and most exciting of all was the frequent visits from pine martens, sometimes two at a time. The welcome basket was amazing, home baking, jams and lemon curd, we were blown away by it and even had some left to bring home! Thank you so much Lynne and Simon, it was great to meet you both and spend such a happy week in your cottage you have really thought of everything to make the cottage home from home.
Thanks Christine and Paul for your extremely kind comments. You are very welcome. We are delighted that you had such a brilliant week and found everything as close to perfection as we could get it! Kindest regards and very best wishes to you both . Simon and Lynne
Culreadch Lodge is a very clean, comfortable, well equipped holiday home.
The welcome hamper and scones were excellent.The position is perfect for a relaxing week. Plenty of off road parking. Lots of wildlife visit the garden and it is well situated for lots of long or short walks. Would definitely recommend it.
Many thanks Susan for all your kind words. Glad you had good weather and saw the pine marten amongst other things. It was a pleasure meetingu u and Simon and I hope you have a good year. Best wishes Simon and Lynne
This was our second visit to Culreach Lodge and we felt at home right away.
The property is in a wonderful, peaceful location. There’s so much to do on the doorstep and this is a great base for exploring the Cairngorms. It is also a lovely place to relax in the garden and watch the wildlife. We were lucky to have regular pine marten visitors. Lynne and Simon are very welcoming hosts and Lynne’s baking is out of this world! Very much looking forward to visit number three in 2025! From Sarah, Alex, Linzi and Marvin the schnauzer x
Culreach Lodge is a really well-appointed property in a wonderful setting, and it was ideal for our purposes.
The visits from the local wildlife (including a pine marten, red squirrel and an abundance of different birds) was an unexpected added bonus. Lynne and Si have put a great deal of thought and care into setting up and running the property, and Lynne could not have been more helpful. Definitely well worth a visit!
Thank you so very much for your lovely comments. It's a pleasure to give everyone the very best holiday we can. We are very proud of what we offer and strive to give our guests a truly wonderful time. Thank you once again.
Lovely cottage, very well furnished, with great kitchen equipment and plenty of crockery and utensils - not all cottages are so generous!
Very clean. A great home from home, in a lovely location. Would highly recommend.
Thank you so much for your lovely comments Jennifer. Hope you enjoyed the vegan pistachio and cranberry flapjack that you bought having tasted the welcome basket of home made vegan goodies. It was a pleasure having you both to stay and I was so pleased to know you saw pine martens twice on the red squirrel feeding station as well as squirrels. Stay safe. Hopefully see you again. Cheers Lynne
Beautiful cottage and great enclosed garden.
Very well equipped everything you need. The owners are very helpful and provided an amazing welcome pack with everything home made and even included Easter eggs. Some walks in the woods direct from the cottage. Walked to Roy Castle from the house and picnic in the woods. 3 generations at the cottage and something for everyone.
Thank you so much Anne for your very kind comments. They are most welcome. Glad you had a great experience. Thank you also for leaving the cottage so neat and tidy. No mean feat with wee ones around!. Stay safe. Best wishes to you all Simon and Lynne
Culreach is a fabulous cottage in a fantastic location.
Absolutely brilliant for dogs, totally secure and safe for dogs of all sizes, big and small there is no escape route! We have a large GSD who enjoyed the space and freedom to run around in the beautiful large garden. With woodland forest walks directly behind the cottage it truly is doggie Heaven! The cottage has everything you could possibly need. The owners have thought of everything. Culreach is clean, comfortable, cosy and very warm. Its so well cared for, home from home. Its amazing and very entertaining to watch all the variety of birds and the red squirrels who visit the well stocked feeders and bird table! Just lovely. Wildlife in abundance. The welcome basket was beyond anything we have had before. Outstanding. A beautiful display of Easter decorated cup cakes, scones and cream, homemade sausage rolls, cookies and a variety of home made jams. Oh and a bowl of chocolates as well as coffee, milk and tea. The owners Lynne and Simon are lovely people, very helpful and knowledgeable about the area. Culreach is a great base for visiting many places, if you can drag yourself away from this beautiful cottage! Thankyou Lynne and Simon, we will be back.
Oh wow Louise. Thank you so much for all your amazing comments. I don' know what to say. Simon would say ' that'll be a first' !!!! We really genuinely love giving great service and it's lovely to be recognised. Modest aren't we!! We loved meeting all of you and allowing you to share our beautiful valley here in Speyside. We are priviledged. Thanks once again. Stay safe. Hopefully see you again. Simon and Lynne
Once again a wonderful holiday at Culreach Lodge - there is absolutely nothing that the hosts have not thought of - the very best holiday rental we have stayed in.
We have already booked for next year - can’t wait!
Fantastic place to spend a week celebrating a Big Birthday!
Immaculate, warm, comfy beds and everything that was needed and more. Welcome pack was amazing and Lynne and Simon were gr8 hosts. Fabulous base for exploring Northern Scotland! Great walks and wildlife all around the house. Will definately be back!!
Thank you so very much for your wonderful review. It was lovely to meet you both and we hope you have a great year now you're feeling refreshed. Hopefully we will see you in the future. Kind regards Simon and Lynne
A beautiful property in a beautiful location.
The owners are friendly and welcoming and have thought of everything to ensure guests have a comfortable stay. The welcome basket was a lovely touch, and the home-baked biscuits were amazing. For wildlife enthusiasts, there's plenty of feathered and furry visitors to the feeding stations located in the garden. We spotted Kingfishers, Red Squirrel, and Pine Marten's. We loved this property so much, we have rebooked.
Thank you so very much Vicky and David for your extremely kind comments. Simon and I try very hard to make your stay both memorable and relaxing. We love Culreach too. It matters, and your enjoyment matters. Stay safe and we'll see you later this year. Lynne and Simon
We absolutely loved our stay in this beautiful lodge.
It’s in a fabulous location - close to amenities but peaceful and very quiet. The highlight for us was the constant visitors to the bird table (including two woodpeckers) who kept us entertained! The view from the lodge is fabulous - we had snow during our stay which added to the beauty. Lynn (the owner) provided a goodie basket for us which was just delicious. The lodge is extremely comfortable and very warm. You really could just spend your time watching the wildlife - the hours would fly by! There are woods at the back of the property which we were allowed to walk in. We decided to have a walk in the woods at night which was eerie and beautiful (looking at the stars through the trees). The cafe at Nethy Bridge is very welcoming to visitors and the cakes are delicious. We genuinely did not want to leave the lodge. Highly recommended - go ahead and book, you will not be disappointed!
Great place to stay.
.. location, comfort and size. The lovely hosts were very welcoming. There is access to the woods behind the house which was ideal for our dog. Wildlife aplenty. Thank you and see you again.
The most wonderful accommodation in the most beautiful setting.
The property is set back from the road surrounded by lawns, trees and shrubs, a secluded paradise in our opinion. There are forest walks in every direction. The lobby as you enter is a great space for taking off muddy boots and drying the dog if you have one. The washing machine and dryer are also there so no noise in the living area. The living area is open plan so is a very sociable and spacious space. The log burner is a great size, easy to light and keeps the whole place cosy, the starter basket of logs is huge. The bedrooms are all spacious with large mirrored wardrobe's (2 with dressing tables incorporated) and super comfy huge beds. I bedroom has an en suite, but we chose the bedroom with the bird feeder outside of the window. The property is spotlessly clean and everything you could imagine is provided. This is by far the best property we have stayed in and we have already booked to go back. Lynne and Simon are wonderful hosts and really do go above and beyond to make you feel special and to make sure you have the best holiday, the welcome pack is absolutely delicious, such a treat after an 11 hour drive. Like us Lynne and Simon are wildlife lovers and the bird feeders were full, Lynne had even made a fat cake for the bird table and boy do they get eaten quickly. We saw so many birds, long tailed tits, blue tits, coal tits, woodpeckers, Robins, blackbirds the list goes on, also red squirrels and even a Pine Martin. We felt very lucky. Absolutely 12 out of 10 from us.
Culreach lodge is absolutely perfect this is our second stay and it won't be the last.
.. Beautiful place in a wonderful location... PERFECT X
Thank you once again Julie. It was a pleasure meeting up with you all once again. Brilliant that you saw the pine martens and squirrels. It's so incredibly lovely when guests have the best holiday. Stay safe. See you next year. All the best Lynne and Simon.
Fantastic property, everything you could possibly need & a wonderful welcome pack of delicious goodies.
Welcome visit by the owners who have a wealth of knowledge on the area & the wildlife. Red squirrels & woodpeckers in their fabulous garden. Can’t recommend highly enough. Thank you all
All lovely, owners could not do enough for us.
Amazing property in a beautiful location.
What beautiful holiday accommodation, spotlessly clean, with everything you could wish for.
The welcome hamper of homemade goodies was delicious. The lodge is in a beautiful location, plenty of wildlife and lots of walks nearby. The owners go above and beyond to make you feel welcome from the first welcome email to leaving. Would highly recommend and will definetly be returning.
Amazing holiday lodge so beautifully furnished and beautiful surroundings.
Fabulous friendly and helpful hosts. Going back again next year.
A beautiful cottage in a stunning location, equipped with everything we could think of.
Nothing too much trouble for the friendly owners - a perfect holiday.
Wonderful to meet you both and 'Ebony'. We are delighted that you had such a restful holiday and that you found Culreach matched your expectations. It is really great that you know the area so well and that we were able to point you to one or two places you hadn't visited before. Looking forward to seeing you all again next year all being well. Very best wishes Lynne and Simon
Culreach Lodge is beautifully situated in a quiet location surrounded by forest walks and cycle rides.
The cottage is very comfortable and equipped with the owners giving it all a great deal of thought. Added bonus was all the birdlife and seeing the pine martens coming into feed. Highly recommended.
Thank you Ann. Your comments have been very greatfully received. Four pine Martens, mum and three babies is amazing to view eye to eye. Hopefully all our guests will continue seeing all we offer. Hopefully see you next year. Stay safe. Kindest regards Lynne and Simon.
We have stayed in many holiday cottages but this is certainly the best experience so far.
Culreach Lodge is in a fantastic location for visiting local places as well as many walks from the cottage or just sitting in the garden taking in the wildlife that come to it. It is very well furnished and the kitchen has all the equipment you may need. Lynne and Simon were so helpful in providing guidance for places we could visit and checking we have everything we need for our stay. The 'Welcome Pack' was excellent and we loved the personal touch provided. We have already booked our next visit!
Thank you so much Martin. Your comments are very much appreciated and we are so happy that you've had a fantastic time. Look forward to seeing you all again next year..very best wishes stay safe. Lynne and Simon.
One of the best houses we have ever stayed in.
Magnificent.
Thank you Peter. It so lovely just to 'make' someone's holiday. Thank you for your very kind comments. Glad to know we're on the right track!. Cheers Lynne and Simon
Absolutely amazing place to stay, so clean and fully equipped with everything we could ask for.
Lynn and Si are so lovely. The welcome basket and goodies were such a lovely touch.
Thank you Caroline for your amazing comments. We're delighted you had such a good time. Stay safe and come back soon. Lynne
We could not have wished for anything more and without a doubt Culreach Lodge is the best holiday accommodation that we have stayed in.
From the moment we opened the door to some amazing welcome goodies and the wonderful views and stunning scenery we just loved it. There is nothing that the hosts have not thought of and everything they do seems to be centered around giving their guests the most amazing experience which we had. Lynne was just so helpful and even messaged us when there was a White Tailed Eagle being seen locally, knowing that we are birdwatchers - we cannot wait to return.
Thank you so much . It was our pleasure. So sorry we didn't get the opportunity to meet up. Next time ....hopefully. Have a great year. Cheers. Lynne and Simon.
Lovely cottage, set back from the road with a nice enclosed dog friendly garden.
The cottage is well located and has everything you need for a great week exploring the area. Fantastic welcome pack with treats that lasted for the week ! It was nice to sit and watch lots of birds and squirrels on the bird feeders every day. The back gate leads into the woods where you can follow the quiet and peaceful Capercaillie walk to Castle Roy, then on to Nethy Bridge. Many thanks for the stay !
Thanks so much Jason. It truly means a lot to us that all our guests are getting 'blown away by what we offer. Here's to a happy and healthy year.
The cottage was perfect and I would highly recommend staying here.
Lovely clean, comfortable lodge with excellent facilities in a wonderful location.
The owners were extremely helpful and welcoming. We stayed during the coldest week of the year and the lodge was always warm and cosy!
Met expectations, highly equipped, very clean, and in good order.
Welcome basket of free edibles was a lovely touch. Good loction Would stay here again if we visited that area again.
Perfect.
Everything about this property is first class. Immaculately clean. Fully equipped, we wanted for nothing. Host very welcoming, providing the most beautiful welcome pack. Comfortable, clean, spacious. Fantastic facilities for a walking break, great utility room for boots, coats and bags. This host has thought about everything. Stunning garden and beautiful woodland walk on the doorstep. Hope to return again soon.
An excellent all round location and cottage.
Very comfortable and very well appointed. Stunning views and plenty of country walks nearby with Aviemore within easy reach. A top class cafe and farm shop in Nethy Bridge as well as a specialist bakers in Grantown East to tempt you. The Owners also provided a lovely welcome package to find on arrival. Highly recommended.
Genuinely one of the best self catering places we have stayed at.
It was wonderfully clean, the owners had thought of everything you could possibly need and the special touches on arrival were amazing! We can’t wait to go back!
Had a fabulous week at culreach, unfortunately weather not so much, accommodation was so homely and clean, loads of space for us all to use, also lynne left us a basket of home baking, what can I say ….
Ssooo good!!!! Would highly recommend property and lynne’s hospitality 5⭐️
Culreach Lodge has absolutely everything you could ever need for a relaxing break.
The location is stunning and the property is comfortable, clean and spacious. Lynne and Simon make you feel so welcome and Lynne”s welcome hamper of home cooked goodies is delicious. There are so many subtle personal touches. I would recommend Culreach Lodge to anyone who needs to recharge their batteries and have a really chilled break. Just wonderful.
This property is an absolute gem and I highly recommend it.
Stunning setting, beautiful, cared for gardens with birds and red squirrels in abundance and deer in the forest behind. Walks from the back and front. Extremely well presented internally with comfort and every requirement possible provided for. Welcome hamper is home baked, made and presented with such care. An additional service of taking in and putting away grocery online delivery ahead of our arrival was greatly appreciated. The owners were delightful with outstanding communication and so helpful in giving local knowledge help with taxi firms in advance too. Absolutely loved it. Thank you Lynne and Simon.
You are soooooo kind. Thank you.stay safe. Xxx
This is a difficult one
Had a wonderful time in the beautiful lodge .
Well equipped with lovely hamper goodies on arrival. Stayed in Sykes cottages for years and would say this is best one yet. Big thanks to Simon and Lynne you should be so proud of your lovely home. Can’t wait to come back.
One of the best rentals we have stayed in very welcoming,the welcome pack such nice personal touches,Lynne made it home from home and it was the perfect stay would definitely recommend.
Modern , comfortable, well equipped and spotlessly clean is only half the story.
From Lynne and Simon's wonderful hospitality and the lovely arrivals goody pack to the beautiful birdlife, Red Squirrel and Pine Marten on the feeders, this is a superb property in a beautiful location.
Culreach is an extremely classy lodge!
From the minute you walk in, it just feels right. We wanted for nothing. The views from all rooms are just beautiful, the birds love visiting the garden and it's great to wash up and watch red squirrels from the sink! The beds were comfy and the whole place was warm and cosy yet spacious enough for ourselves and 2 teenagers to feel that we had room to manoeuvre. We'd highly recommend a long walk along the Spey-peaceful and good for the soul! The owners are simply lovely; super area knowledge and just great people! I'd love to think that we would be there again soon-well worth the long drive.
The descriptions for Culreach Lodge do not do it justice.
My wife and I have stayed in lots of self catering properties both in Britain and abroad over the years but I would say this is probably the best all round property we have had. Lynne and Simon the owners have thought of everything anyone would ever need whilst on holiday. The kitchen is modern and functional, the living room is huge with a large dining area and lovely comfortable sofas and vast windows that look out onto beautiful views. And there is a log burner!! Red squirrels are regular visitors to the bird feed area, as well as a great number of birds, and if you are lucky, as we were, Pine martins appear at dusk. We would highly recommend this property to anyone looking for a superb place to stay, set in one of the most stunningly beautiful areas of Britain.
Clean, fresh and new - this house is extremely comfortable and furnished to a very high standard.
An unbelievable welcome basket awaits with many delicious homemade treats to tempt and this sets the precedent for your stay right from the start. You can lie in bed and watch the birds feeding outside your window and red squirrels are frequent visitors to the lovely garden. The house is well positioned for exploring the national park and our teenagers especially enjoyed the mountain biking at Glenlivet estate. All in all, we would highly recommend a stay at Culreach and thank the welcoming owners for sharing their super property with us.
Culreach lodge is a fantastic property in a beautiful location.
The property offers you absolutely everything. It is very well equipped, spotlessly clean, warm, comfortable and just perfect in every way possible. The welcome pack provided by Lynne the lovely owner was amazing, in all the years we have stayed in holiday cottages we have never received such a lovely welcome pack, all handmade and a lovely surprise. The location of Culreach lodge was perfect for us. Just 2 miles from Nethy bridge and within easy reach of loch garten and morlich beach. We skied at the lecht and also visited Nairn beach. Where can you spend one day in the snowy mountains and the next on a sandy beach! We would definately return to Culreach lodge, it is just wonderful. Just writing this review now makes me want to go back......tomorrow!
Rarely does somewhere exceed your expectations but Culreach Lodge certainly did.
We spent a week here this winter hoping for snow but sadly the period was very mild so we had lovely spring weather instead!! The house is very well appointed and comfortable. They hosts have thought of everything really including providing food for the birds that also attracts red squirrels and pine martins. The local walking is excellent and easily accessible.
Culreach met and exceeded our expectations, lovely interior, well thought out.
The Hosts were very friendly and helpful and had thought about everything you would need for your holiday. We enjoyed the location which was a couple of miles from the nearest village of Nethy Bridge and the views from our windows were fantastic.
Culreach Lodge was the perfect location for a special occasion and family get together.
It was exceptionally clean, well equipped and comfortable - Lynne and Simon had thought of everything. It is ideally situated for exploring the Cairngorms or simply relaxing and enjoying the wildlife that visits the garden. The lodge is very dog friendly and Bramble enjoyed his walks in the adjacent woods. The visitor information provided was interesting and helpful and all the extra thoughtful touches were much appreciated. Highly recommend this beautiful property.
Fantastic property in a lovely part of the National Park with walks straight from the door.
Owners are really helpful and always available to help with any questions you have. It's our second visit here and won't be our last.
We visit Scotland often and have stayed in several properties over the years but this has been the best.
Lynne was such a lovely lady and apart from the stylish, comfortable property, which lacked nothing you would need for a wonderful stay, there were lots of lovely little extra touches you don’t normally get. Lynne has got it absolutely right with both the property and her lovely way with people
Just perfect for what we were looking for could t fault it
This is one of the nicest holiday rentals we have stayed in.
. Its absolutely perfect and the owners are lovely... We have already booked up for next year and we can't wait to return... Just a perfect place to stay
The lodge was far more than we expected.
Lynne really has thought of everything you would need and want. The personal touches on arrival are not only delicious but well received. I would go as far to say you just need to take your family and clothes, everything and I mean everything you need is there. There was lots of information about the local area and things to do. The garden area is very secure for our dogs, well one dog and a diva. Even they had their treats.. we had an amazing time and Lynne was so helpful and friendly. The view everyday was breathtaking Thank you and I would highly recommend this property to everyone.
A lovely cosy lodge with all the comforts!
The owners made us feel very welcome. This lodge is kept to the highest standard and was an absolute pleasure to stay in. Situated in a lovely area with woodland directly behind the house which is accessed by a garden gate and surrounded by great views. Lots of bird life and wildlife visits the garden too, including Red Squirrels.The village of Nethy Bridge is lovely with a well stocked shop & post office, there is also a brilliant farm shop and tea rooms. The location has easy access to others places of interest and the landscape is spectacular. We had a terrific holiday here, we were sorry to leave, we would definitely go back. Highly recommended!
Fantastic cottage - warm, clean and comfortable.
Really well-equipped throughout. Thoughtful touches included all the maps, local guides, the binoculars to watch the birds and red squirrel. And the welcome pack was amazing!
The house is not large but very well equipped and had everything we needed for a great holiday.
The garden gate opens directly onto the Abernethy forest which allowed us easy access to endless walking, running and cycling routes. The welcome box of goodies was fantastic too!
Lynne and Simon gave us a very warm and informative welcome shortly after our arrival and they had the wonderful Culreach Lodge spotless, with everything we needed including a fabulous welcome hamper & wedding gift including delicious homemade goodies for our 2 week honeymoon stay (thank you both once again!
). The Lodge is in a beautiful, quiet area with spacious grounds which allowed our two dogs to run around and enjoy also. Lots of visiting birds in the garden and a huge woodland to the rear of the property to explore too (but beware of the Ticks on your dogs that were prevelant around the bracken at that time we went!). The lodge has been recently refurbished with modern fittings, a real home from home feel with pretty much everything we needed which made for a memorable and enjoyable stay. A small magnified make up mirror at the dressing table would have been useful (for the shortsighted like me!) but there was plenty of large mirrors to use and it wasn't a necessity. The bed was super comfy and the shower was a good pressure with an adjustable temperature. We were 5 minutes by car to Nethy Bridge, 10 minutes to Grantown-on-Spey and 25 minutes to the larger town of Aviemore. Lots to explore around the area and beyond and we used the A-Z atlas of Scotland that Lynne & Simon had left amongst other literature to use whilst staying there. On returning later at night after long days out, it was difficult to locate the entrance without any lights or reflectors on the gate but we judged it right most of the time and only missed the turning on one occasion!
Great location, fantastic property,pet friendly,clean & very accommodating hosts.
Will be back.
BRILLIANT !
!! No better description than this for the Lodge, location, furnishings and fittings, the garden and its wildlife. The Owners, Lynne and Simon 'go the extra mile' in making their guests feel comfortable. Arrivederci.
Wonderful property made even better by the personal touches applied by the owners.
Plenty of walks from the door and short drive to Nethy and Grantown. The garden was great for our lively puppy! Kitchen has everything you need for relaxing nights in.
Simon & lynne are so friendly and helpful .
the cottage is stunning and there is everything u need and more the views and location is brilliant .so much to see and do on your doorstep .
A fabulous property ideal for groups and families in a beautiful location.
Lynne and Simon were most welcoming and attentive hosts.
The friendliness of Lynne and Simon really did make the stay even better.
The lodge also completely exceeded our expectations - the photos don't do the place justice!
excellent host, exceptionally clean and fresh could have done with a broom and shovel, laundry hanging rail inside, urgent - extend shower screen all full size to stop runoff from shower going over side of bath and causing damage or a full size curtain.
The owners have gone that extra mile and made us feel very welcome.
The Lodge has been refurbished to a very high standard and lots to do locally. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and look forward to another visit soon.
We had to cut our holiday short but we thoroughly enjoyed the time we spent there.
Lovely hosts. The cottage exceeded our expectations. Perfect base for exploring the surrounding area.
Good to know
House Rules
Good housekeeping bond
This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £250
Smoking
Not permitted
Property notes
Note: This property only accepts check in's on a Friday for 7 night stays
Stay Information
Check-in / Check-out
15:00 / 10:00
Property ref
1062165
Parking
Private Driveway, Off Road Parking
Guest & Pet Policy
Pets
Allowed
Children
Children and infants welcome
Accessibility
Ground floor