This Rustic Eco Lodge Has Relaxing Interior

Relaxing Accommodations and Local Delights

The Duck's Nest eco-lodge is a self-catering vacation home, however, they can provide you with a Lazy Breakfast Hamper consisting of home-baked bread, eggs from their hens, homemade granola, and local jams, and butter. From mid-summer onwards, you can enjoy salads and vegetables from the property's garden. The hampers can be pre-booked or arranged before you arrive at the lodge. You'll want to take a closer look at this rustic and charming cozy eco-lodge there are so many details to love. You'll be close to wildlife but they ask that you don't approach the pond or wander amongst the ducks, but rather watch them from the bench that s the water. The Lazy Duck is a peaceful place. Regrettably visiting pets is not possible on account of the sensitive wildlife in the vicinity. During your vacation stay, you can enjoy some of the following activities.

Exploring the Footpath Network

Footpath Network. There is a well-established and maintained network of paths in and around the village, from short strolls on all abilities trails close to the Community Centre to longer walks through the lovely pine woods nearby. The paths are generally low level with minimal gradients and range from 1.5 miles to 5 miles in length. Each path is waymarked with its symbol and color for easy route finding. The trails include the Riverside Trail sponsored by Nethy Bridge Stores, the Riverside Link Path sponsored by Abernethy Highland Games Association, the Wilderness Trail sponsored by Balnagowan Mill Holiday Cottage, the Puggy Line Trail sponsored by the Mountview Hotel, the Broomhill Trail sponsored by Balliefurth Farm, the Castle Roy Loop sponsored by the Nethy Bridge Hotel, the King's Road sponsored by Nethy Bridge Community Centre, the Backharn Trail sponsorship vacancy, and the Lettoch Walk sponsored by the Lazy Duck Eco-homestead and Huts.

Location and Accessibility of Nethy Bridge

Situated in the heart of beautiful Strathspey in the Highlands of Scotland, Nethy Bridge is the perfect center to enjoy the countryside of the glorious Scottish Highlands and is within easy reach of all corners of the Cairngorms National Park. Almost midway between Aviemore and Grantown-on-Spey, Nethy Bridge boasts a full range of accommodation from hotels to bed and breakfasts, self-catering establishments and hostels, and has easy access to a vast range of activities throughout the area.

The Historic Charm of Nethy Bridge

Nethy Bridge and the Abernethy Forest. The village of Nethy Bridge is often affectionately referred to simply as Nethy and has been a holiday destination since Victorian times, yet the area remains unspoiled with the majority of accommodation hidden away in quiet locations next to the ancient Caledonian pine forest. Nethy has had a long and close relationship with the Abernethy Forest and as a result, this has taken on the mantle of The Forest Village.

Thomas Telford's Architectural Legacy

Thomas Telford and Nethy Bridge. Built in 1810, the bridge over the River Nethy is a classic Telford design with three arches. It's at the heart of the village spanning the lower reaches of the River Nethy a mile before it reaches the River Spey which is one of Scotland's foremost salmon rivers.