Woodland Cabin in the Cairngorms National Park, Scottish Highlands

Built by us, for you. Arbor is a thoughtfully created retreat for two adults in the forest village of Nethy Bridge. Newly built and energy efficient, this timber-clad bothy with rusted tin roof echoes it's bothy ancestor which stood here before it. Spacious and light yet cosy and stylish, this wee cabin has all you need to adventure and relax in equal measure. Stargaze from your super-king bed, dine on the patio in the summer and snuggle up by the fire in the winter.

Retreat . Relax . Recharge

The space
Arbor bothy has been built to the highest standards meaning you will be as comfortable as can be during your stay. The high ceilings give a feeling of incredible light and spaciousness with views of trees from every window, while the underfloor heating and wood-burning stove keep you cosy inside. The bedroom hosts a sumptuous super king-size bed with fresh linen sheets and an overhead Velux for star and cloud gazing. All towels and bed linen are provided. The shower-room has a rainfall shower, wc and generous wash basin. In the kitchen area, you will find all you need for a self-catering vacation with oven and hob, fridge-freezer, dishwasher and all the essentials. In the living and dining area relax in a loveseat and armchair by the fireside and dine at table while planning the next day's adventures by the 4m high feature wall of the Cairngorms National Park. Leading out through sliding glass doors to the patio, where you can dine in the sitooterie, hang in the hammock chairs and stretch out on yoga mats which are provided. The bothy and surrounding garden area are completely private with a driveway leading to car parking right at the front door. A two minute walk from the bothy and you are in the Abernethy Forest with many trails to choose from. Walk to the top of our road and continue on for the Ryvoan Pass to Loch Morlich and beyond for longer adventures. Whether you wish to get away from it all to retreat in comfort or to explore the National Park, or a bit of both, Arbor has all you need to relax and recharge.
Guest access
During your stay, you have complete and private access to Arbor bothy, the bothy's private patio and car parking.
Other things to note
We live in the main house which is a short walk from the bothy and so will be here to welcome you and should you require any assistance. Amy is a jeweller and invites you to book into a jewellery making workshop during your stay including making your own wedding rings. Graham is an award-winning photographer and can guide you on the best places for landscape and wildlife photography.

Being in the Cairngorms National Park, we have some of Scotland's most iconic species in our mountains, forests and even gardens. Many birds, red squirrels, pine martins and more are frequent visitors and we keep our bird and squirrel feeders topped up for you to enjoying being in their company.

Registration number
HI-70148-F