Toberaie is a traditional detached highland cottage located in a secluded position not far from the village of Nethy Bridge, in the Cairngorm National Park. The property located on the Dorback Sporting Estate enjoys unrivalled panoramic views to the Cairngorm Mountains and Strathspey. Its position makes it an ideal base from which to explore the National Park further.
On entering the property a central hallway leads you to the lounge at one end and the dining room at the other, both rooms benefit from having wood burning stoves, in the dining room this is housed in the original fireplace, a particular striking feature. Off the dining room the small kitchen can be found, traditional in style, but having all the usual kitchen appliances that you would expect. From here access can be obtained into the garden.
The lounge is furnished with comfortable sofas and benefiting from a wood burner is an inviting room to sit and relax in after a day exploring. From the hall stairs lead upstairs to the three bedrooms; a master with a double, and two others both with twin beds. The bedrooms feature traditional combed ceilings and the front ones enjoy views to the Braes of Abernethy. A bathroom on the ground floor completes the facilities.
The National Parks has something for everybody no matter what your outdoor pursuit, extreme sports, sailing areas, castles and many areas for walking, mountain biking and climbing. It is also home to a diverse range of rare wildlife and one of the largest tracts of woodland in the UK. A couple of particular popular choices for days out are the Cairngorm Mountain Railway or the activities at the Rothiemurchus estate near Aviemore. For bird watching the RSPB reserve is located eight miles away at Loch Garten, where the Ospreys breed and for rail enthusiasts step back in time and enjoy a trip on the Strathspey Railway that runs from Broomhill Station to Aviemore.
Further afield the whisky country of Strathspey, famous as the home of many of Scotland’s top distilleries can be found. Take the Whisky Trail and visit six of the regions distilleries and the Speyside Cooperage where you can actually see the barrels being made. Guided tours are available and many give you the chance to sample Scotland’s “Water of Life”, a memorable day out for the whole family, just ensure that you are not doing the driving.
Access to the Property in Winter Months
Toberaie is a superb place for a Wilderness Cottage holiday throughout the year. However, situated at 1200 feet above sea level, snow conditions in winter can be extreme. Access to the property is sometimes convenient only for visitors in a 4 x 4 type of vehicle. If visiting in winter, please bear in mind that the track up to the house has been known to become inaccessible for ordinary vehicles.
Facilities - Ground Floor
Facilities - Upstairs
Included in the rent
Other Facilities
Good Housekeeping Deposit
A Good Housekeeping Deposit of £75.00 is required at this property.
Access to the Property in Winter Months
Toberaie is a superb place for a Wilderness Cottage holiday throughout the year. However, situated at 1200 feet above sea level, snow conditions in winter can be extreme. Access to the property is sometimes convenient only for visitors in a 4 x 4 type of vehicle. If visiting in winter, please bear in mind that the track up to the house has been known to become inaccessible for ordinary vehicles.
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STL Licence Application no - 23/04619/CLE EPC Rating - Pending
Guests rate Toberaie: Excellent from 30 reviews About Reviews
What an amazing holiday we have had. Peace, outstanding beauty and wildlife. Our 8 year old boy wanted to live there FOREVER and our dog lived his best life. We will definitely be returning!
We stayed at Toberaie during a very mild and clear week at the end of October. The weather meant we made the most of the national park and further afield, and enjoyed magnificent sun sets from the cottage most days - the cottage is in the most amazing location for views over the Cairngorm. The cottage is very charming as it is quite rustic and v traditional, more spacious than we expected. The stove in dining room works well, we didn't use the other one. The electric heaters warm rooms up quickly but there isn't any central heating. Loads of hot water using immersion. The only improvements would be more comfortable seating options and I would suggest supplying extra wool blankets for beds as it was cool overnight so mid-winter they would definitely be needed - we used blankets we had brought ourselves - surprising there aren't any wool blankets in wardrobes but Covid may explain that as I know lots of places had to clear out soft furnishings. Many thanks for a wonderful week, we will definitely be back.
We have just returned from our weeks stay at Toberaie. The cottage is in a great location with beautiful views of the surrounding hills. We were fortunate as arrived on a sunny afternoon so saw the best of the autumn colours and sunset - it rained most days after that. We found the cottage itself very comfortable with really everything and more that a holiday guest would hope to find (except no mop!). We had read in other reviews of people walking direct from the cottage but this was something we couldn't do as we have a dog and thelocal estate had feeders out for the pheasants and partridges of which there thousands (no exageration.
Been wanting to stay in the Nethy Bridge area for quite some time, and we finally succeeded. The location is breathtaking, we spotted lots of birds of prey and deer in the garden. Those mountainviews are stunning!! We were lucky to have summer weather, so every night we enjoyed the setting sun from the backdoor. If only there were a large window above the dresser in the dining room, with a frame around it, you'd have a unique painting every time you looked. We appreciated the size of the comfy double bed and the lamps scattered around the house, which made it very cosy. We didn't put on the hot water, we took a shower or used the kettle to get warm water. With the warm weather we had, we could have appreciated an outside table for al fresco dining. The large information map is also a bonus, the owners have done a lot of effort to write down the history of the place. Would recommend this little gem to all who, just like us, like to be remote and in a quiet, rural setting. Thank you for taking care of and letting us enjoy your unique home from home.
A lovely old farmhouse with really beautiful views over the Cairngorms. A well appointed and super clean house. Comfy beds. Plenty of electric heating available if required. It was so cosy to fire up the wood burners on the cooler evenings and yes, matches, kindling and logs also provided. The surrounding area was great to explore, full of history and culture. Plenty of activities with cycling very popular.
Nothing had quite prepared us for Toberaie's spectacular high hillside setting, and the breathtaking views of the Cairngorm massif and western skies that only got better as the days passed. The house and its family history are sturdy and comforting, giving a feeling of rootedness in that wildly beautiful place. And whilst amply equipped as a holiday cottage (including such luxuries as a dishwasher, electric blankets and wood-burning stoves!), it is Toberaie's situation and drama that give you what you really need from a holiday in this sublime area: endlessly rewarding walks from the front door in authentically Scottish nature; awe-inspiring views that put everything back into perspective; and true, priceless tranquility. Toberaie was just exactly what we'd been longing for - and then some.
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