Osprey’s Nest

As you ascend the staircase that entices you upwards on entering this pet friendly holiday lodge; Osprey’s Nest, this lodge’s upside-down, light-filled design immediately gives you the feeling of being among the trees. And you might just share views with the local osprey population from this lodge’s most impressive feature: a vast, pentagon-shaped window covering the entire gable end of the upper floor. The resulting views – which take in the railway track for the steam train, the River Spey and the Cairngorms and its foothills – are ever-changing; colours, clouds and visibility shifting with the winds and seasons.

Kitchen and dining

Thanks to the incredibly spacious open-plan living space, with panoramic views, this house is ideal for group gatherings of families or friends. At one end you have the smart kitchen, its island providing the ideal perch for whoever is keeping the chef company. Make yourself a cuppa or an aperitif before settling down. At the dining table, which is next to the island, you’ll find meals come with a ski-chalet flavour, thanks to a sloped ceiling and triple windows overhead.

Living

Across the landing (a perfect kid’s play area) is the lounge and THAT window. Take your pick from the large sofas or velvet armchairs…and relax. The woodburning stove and underfloor heating ensure this area stays extra cosy, and there’s a TV here too, if you can tear your eyes away from the view. The living area and kitchen dining zone share a bathroom, which has doors on both ends – a thoughtful touch that reinforces the way this lodge blends beauty with practicality.

Bedrooms and bathrooms

All four bedrooms are downstairs, along with a utility room. The bedrooms are grouped in pairs, giving groups privacy and the potential for undisturbed long lies. Two have ensuite shower rooms and the other two share the family bathroom, which has a bath. As with the first floor, light has been carefully considered. The bedrooms all have floor-length windows along with a second smaller window that opens. The ability to walk under the staircase provides little ones with an irresistible hide-and-seek spot.

Location

Of course, as tempting as it may be at Osprey’s Nest, you don’t holiday in the Cairngorms to stay Indoors. The garden shares the lodge’s stunning views. The village of Nethy Bridge is less than 30 minutes by foot and has an excellent cafe and butcher, and you can hop onto the steam railway to Aviemore at Broomhill Station, which lies just below Osprey’s Nest. If you feel like venturing further afield, you couldn’t be at a better jumping-off point. Turn left out of the driveway and you’re straight into whisky territory; turn right and you’ll be at several of this region’s most popular spots – Loch Morlich, Glenmore, Rothiemurchus, Cairngorm Mountain and Loch an Eilein – within a short drive.

Important information

Licence Number HI-70279-F

EPC Rating B