An Cala, (the Haven) Cairngorm National Park, Nethy Bridge, hot tub
5.0
Outstanding(61 Reviews)House in Scotland
9 guests · 5 bedrooms · 5 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
Includes essentialsGarden, Pets allowed, Kitchen or Kitchenette and more
About this house rental
Fresh and bright accommodation with peaceful views, an outside hot tub on a deck that overlooks the River Nethy and the Abernethy forest. A private garden, which stretches from riverside to roadside, great for BBQing and enjoying the outdoors.
Inside, there is a large open dining, living, kitchen area, with a big farmhouse table and wood burning fire, to gather around. A 6 burner gas stove, big fridge/freezer, is perfect for entertaining a crowd.
3 king-size beds, 3 single beds, in 5 bedrooms, 2 of them with ensuites.
A separate lounge room, the snug, has another wood burning stove in it, another great hang out, to watch the telly or play games in.
Inside, there is a large open dining, living, kitchen area, with a big farmhouse table and wood burning fire, to gather around. A 6 burner gas stove, big fridge/freezer, is perfect for entertaining a crowd.
3 king-size beds, 3 single beds, in 5 bedrooms, 2 of them with ensuites.
A separate lounge room, the snug, has another wood burning stove in it, another great hang out, to watch the telly or play games in.
Amenities
Pets allowed
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
Hot tub or spa
TV
Wheelchair accessible
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Scotland
Reviews
5.0
Outstanding(61 Reviews)5.0
This place has been the highlight of our trip. Not only was it comfortable, it was incredibly beautiful!! Would love to visit again someday. The entire Village is so friendly and we loved hiking and exploring
5.0
We were a group of 2 families, and stayed for 1 week over Easter 2024. The property is brilliant - there is plenty of communal space, and the bedrooms and bathrooms are also of a high standard. The whole property is really nicely furnished and kitted out, & feels cosy and welcoming. The views are amazing, and it's a very peaceful location, but very easy to access all the walks/trails/hills and only about 15mins from Aviemore. We really enjoyed our stay, 5 stars!
5.0
We had a weekend away with some friends in December 2023 and cannot fault the house or location.
The house had plenty of room, was clean and Lara was a great host who communicated very promptly.
The weather was snowy, -7 degrees and having the two log burners was very much appreciated. Sitting in the hot tub in -7 degrees temperate was an experience :)
Would certainly book again!
5.0
Large spacious home - room for extended family in a beautiful area - great walking and beautiful lochs. Well equipped and clean. Cosy log burner and hot tub,
5.0
We stayed for 2 nights recently at An Cala. The property is perfectly situated for travelling through the Cairngorms and experiencing all it has to offer. The priority itself was very well presented, clean and overall just perfect. Set in a quiet location it had all the amenities you could wish for. Lara, the host was on hand available to speak to throughout our stays the welcome cakes were a lovely touch. We couldn’t have asked for more and would definitely recommend the property to anyone wishing to stay in the area.
5.0
This was a wonderful spot for my family!
The hot tub, huge kitchen and bedrooms were all the best! Clean, soundproof bedrooms were great for having small kids with us. Delightful stay!
5.0
We had a lovely 3 nights - house was beautiful, comfortable and clean. It had everything we needed even down to cutlery and plastic plates/bowls for our young children to use. Location was brilliant, so peaceful but just a short drive from Aviemore/landmark/highland wildlife park etc. We were lucky with the weather and enjoyed the gardens and hot tub. Loved it and would definitely come back!
5.0
We were very disappointed that the hot tub jets and lights did not work. They have clearly not worked for a long time because this is stated in the welcome pack. It was like sitting in a hot bath. The only sofa in the accommodation was extremely uncomfortable, the seats had no cushion in them, we tried turning them over to fluff them up but the other side of them were filthy. The pans are unusable, very black and burnt everything. We had to purchase our own pans to cook in. Only a minimum amount of towels were provided, it was a charge of £20 if we requested more. Finally, we were asked to strip the beds on leaving which was a first for us in a luxury holiday home. We ended up leaving a day early. Having said all of that, it was a big, bright and airy home (albeit a bit cold at times) and it is set in a beautiful location, but these little things took away the luxury aspect of it for the price we paid.
5.0
Lovely property, with river at bottom of garden, ha d everything you need. We had a lovely stay for my Dad’s 80th Birthday
5.0
Where do I start, from the location to the property everything was just fantastic. A stunning large house in the forest overlooking the Nethy River. My children loved playing in the river everyday and the views from the house were stunning. None of us watched TV. Sitting around the fire in the evening staring at the silhouette of the forest was just dreamy.
Nethy bridge was a beautiful place with great cafe and amenities walkable from the property.
Thank you Lara for letting us stay. We are already looking forward to booking again!
5.0
Lovely property - excellent location and well appointed.
5.0
Great property in wonderful location!
5.0
Our stay in An Cala was perfect and exceeded our expectations. The layout of the house worked so well for our family group (grandparents, children and grandchildren). A sliding door between the snug and the large living area is genius. The adults chatted around the cosy woodburner while the grandchildren watched tele in the snug without disturbing each other. We loved the large living space (high ceilings); felt as if there was ample space for the 8 of us to do our own thing while together in the same room. An extremely well equipped home, beautifully clean set in the stunning highlands. Lots to do in the area (grandchildren skied at Lecht, visit to nearby Highland Wildlife Park, lots of forest walks searching for fairy houses) but also ovely to stay in and read. We even built a 1000 piece jigsaw together - a first for us!
Lara was brilliant. Responded swiftly to text or email and arrived within minutes to fix the hot tub cover when it blew off overnight.
Don't miss the fish and chip van in the village on a Monday and do try the excellent pizza from Andersons.
An cala is truly a haven.
5.0
Lovely house with a great location for exploring Cairngorms and whisky distilleries in the area. Hot tub was a much-needed perk!
5.0
We had a really enjoyable and relaxing stay at An cala. Its a wonderful spacious and beautiful accomodation which had everything you needed. Lara was a very attentive host. Perfect for a family getaway as great surrounding area in a very pretty Scottish village. Loved it!
5.0
Well equipped lovely property in a great location. Surrounded by woods and wildlife
5.0
Great location, wonderful property
Well equipped lovely property in a great location. Surrounded by woods and wildlife
5.0
Just ideal
Thoroughly enjoyed our stay, perfect for our family get together. Would recommend also to friends getting together.
5.0
Beautiful and well equipped lodge in lovely location. Had a wonderful week and didn’t really want to leave. Quiet neighbourhood and lots of walks and bike trails nearby. Loved the proximity to the river.
5.0
Peaceful and relaxing
Beautiful and well equipped lodge in lovely location. Had a wonderful week and didn’t really want to leave. Quiet neighbourhood and lots of walks and bike trails nearby. Loved the proximity to the river.
5.0
Relaxing quality accommodations
This lovely house is located on the bank of a river, very picturesque and peaceful. We stayed in January 22 during a cold snowy spell which made it even more magical with the log burner and the steaming hot tub in the snow!
The house is spotless and well presented and maintained.
Lara, our host was very accessible and accommodating without being visible which was lovely.
Nethy Bridge is lovely Highland village with lots of accessible forest walks, the locals are friendly and there is a lovely cafe (Nethy House) with great coffees, cakes and food in the village.
Highly recommended!
5.0
Family and friends birthday.
There were 9 of us staying in the house which was big enough for all of us. The house was beautiful and really well equipped. The surroundings were idyllic with the sound of the River Nethy providing a calming setting. We were able to contact the host if needed and she responded in good time. The worst thing about our holiday was having to leave. We will definitely be returning.
5.0
Hen Do
Great weekend, clean and tidy and easy to find. Overall a great experience
5.0
Perfect Getaway
This was our first break in over a year and a half, and it didn’t disappoint.
It was very warm and comfortable, and because of the floor to ceiling windows in the lounge, it brought the views of the woodland in.
Despite the wet weather the walks that were numerous nearby, made it a perfect location to enjoy the area of Nethy Bridge.
The facilities and furnishings were easy to use and very comfortable, and we would definitely recommend to anyone wishing to stay in the area.
5.0
Fantastic stay - couldn't have wished for anything more
The property is wonderful, Lara has been so attentive to detail and everything you could possibly need is there. It's even better than the photos, and we would recommend it to anyone. We'll definitely be back again.
5.0
This house does not disappoint in any way. Beautifully decorated throughout, this is a spacious home with a fabulous open area where the whole group can eat and gather but also privacy if you need a break. The out door area and decking is a wonderful space to enjoy the calming noise of the river or watch red squirrels. The hot tub was a great hit with the younger members of the party. Perfect for a large group and dogs. Lara was really helpful in assisting with recommendations for day trips. Not to be missed!
5.0
Family Break
This house does not disappoint in any way. Beautifully decorated throughout, this is a spacious home with a fabulous open area where the whole group can eat and gather but also privacy if you need a break. The out door area and decking is a wonderful space to enjoy the calming noise of the river or watch red squirrels. The hot tub was a great hit with the younger members of the party. Perfect for a large group and dogs. Lara was really helpful in assisting with recommendations for day trips. Not to be missed!
5.0
Great Nethybridge Holiday Home.
Great accommodation. Children loved the hot tub. Very well equipped. Central location with walks available from the front door. Beds are very comfortable and everything on hand for a relaxing holiday.
5.0
Excellent place to stay and hope to go back sometime to make better use of the outdoors this time!
Very well equipped, had more than enough of everything eg utensils, cutlery to do more than all guests. Place is stunning and just as you see in photos. Even bigger than we had expected
5.0
Would happily recommend to anyone
A very comfortable, clean and family friendly home. Plenty of nearby activities. Well appointed with everything you would need during your stay. The welcome basket was a lovely surprise and the Christmas tree and decorations were also a lovely touch. The only complaint during the whole week was a bulb didn’t work so really this is an excellent choice for any family young or old looking for a holiday property in this area.
5.0
We stayed here after our wedding with our immediate family from Australia and the Outer Hebrides. It was the peprfect place to chill out, socialise and explore the local area.
5.0
Relaxed place for family break
We stayed here after our wedding with our immediate family from Australia and the Outer Hebrides. It was the peprfect place to chill out, socialise and explore the local area.
5.0
We had a fantastic week with friends and family in your beautiful home. Setting was perfect for walking, biking and relaxing. The house is well equipped and it was lovely to have some food items in the fridge as a welcome pack. Thank you!
5.0
Fantastic home
We had a fantastic week with friends and family in your beautiful home. Setting was perfect for walking, biking and relaxing. The house is well equipped and it was lovely to have some food items in the fridge as a welcome pack. Thank you!
5.0
Relaxing getaway
We stayed at An Cala for a birthday surprise weekend with my parents. It was really beautiful, setting is so peaceful. We had a lovely welcome pack when we arrived and the hosts were on hand and very helpful.
The house is stunning and the outdoor space was relaxing. Thank you for allowing us to stay in your lovely home.
5.0
Great house
My friend and I took our 3 young boys here for a mini break. The house is beautiful, had everything we needed. We had a great time and would definitely stay here again.
5.0
Lovely stay in Nethy Bridge
We had a lovely (rainy) stay in this very special house. Beautiful setting next to the river and a wonderful feeling of calm as soon as we walked in. The hot tub was a great addition and nothing had been overlooked by the owners- everything you could possibly need.
My only quibble is that the use of air fresheners and room diffusers was overwhelming when we first walked in which was rather off putting.
But that soon disappeared and we had a thoroughly wonderful stay in this very comfortable and cosy house.
Thanks you Lara for your hospitality
5.0
A fine place to stay
The house is spacious, bright and clean, with all mod cons, and within easy driving distance of a variety of hikes, distilleries, etc. We were delighted to stay here. Thank you!
5.0
Perfect
Amazingly beautiful property and location..... great for families and superb for relaxing ... wonderfully comfortable
5.0
Wonderful light and airy property with great outdoor spaces
We loved our stay at An Cala. Very clean, airy, spacious and quiet. The hot tub and deck were fantastic, daily visits by red squirrels included.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Scotland?
The average price for a rental in Scotland is $119 per night. This rental is $388 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at An Cala, (the Haven) Cairngorm National Park, Nethy Bridge, hot tub. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is An Cala, (the Haven) Cairngorm National Park, Nethy Bridge, hot tub pet friendly?
Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at An Cala, (the Haven) Cairngorm National Park, Nethy Bridge, hot tub?
We found 13 amenities for this rental. This includes pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and parking.
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