Highland Shepherd Huts

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  • Well-equipped shepherd’s huts in Cairngorms National Park
  • Nethy Bridge five minutes’ drive; Cairngorm Mountain half an hour
  • Access to Speyside Way from nearby Nethy Bridge; wildlife watching
Wide open spaces, lush forests and spectacular mountains: if you fancy waking up to all these, then Highland Shepherd Huts, in the northern fringes of Cairngorms National Park, might just be the place for you. These modern shepherd’s huts sit in 16 acres of woodland five minutes’ drive (or a 20-minute walk) from the village of Nethy Bridge. From here, you can join the long-distance Speyside Way for a couple of easy hikes to Grantown-on-Spey (six miles) or Boat of Garten (five miles). This latter stretch can also be cycled, and you can hire a set of wheels on site. For something more challenging, head to Cairngorm Mountain (half an hour) – it's a steep old climb but there's always the option of catching the Mountain Railway if you'd like the scenery without the struggle. Other local activities include watersports on Loch Morlich (25 minutes). If the point of your holiday is to slow down and chill out… well, what’s your pleasure? If it’s fishing, you can go angling on the Nethy and Spey rivers (not to mention several local lochs); if it’s golf, there’s an 18-hole course at Boat of Garten (plus a nine-hole in Nethy Bridge). And if it’s wildlife watching, then you’ve really hit the jackpot, for you can simply sit on your hut's deck to spot pine martens, hares and deer. Whichever activity you fill your day with, you'll be coming back to a cosy shepherd's hut that's got its own bathroom and kitchen corner. Bedding and towels are provided to keep life easy, and it's all kept nice and warm thanks to a lovely woodburning stove.

Site type

Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 4
Open now
Opens March 26
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • The park caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

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Sorina S.

Alba shepherd's hut (two person, no pets)

Liked I had a wonderful stay at the Highland Shepherd Huts. The location is fantastic, peaceful and surrounded by nature, just a short drive from Aviemore. The hut was spotless and had all the amenities I needed for a comfortable and relaxing weekend break. Highly recommend for anyone looking to unwind in a beautiful setting. I'll definitely be back!

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Features

Portable toilet

Dogs allowed

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Hikers’ paradise Lake and/or mountain Luxury Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transportation nearby

Type

Tiny (1-10 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Highland Shepherd Huts

Mondhuie Lodge

Aviemore

Highlands and Islands

Scotland

PH25 3DF

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

57.2665°N
3.67774°W

Route directions

What3Words: ///wades.horn.signed

Nearest transport

Coach
40.7 km Bus Station
Rail
9.2 km Carrbridge Rail Station
12.6 km Aviemore Rail Station
30.9 km Kingussie Rail Station
Ferry
42.7 km Inverness Loch Ness Ferry Landing
Airport
38.2 km Inverness Airport

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

Birdwatchers might want to check out RSPB Scotland Loch Garten Nature Centre (five minutes’ drive), a renowned breeding site for ospreys. Here you may also be able to admire great spotted woodpeckers pecking at the lichen-encrusted trees, plus flocks of geese and several types of tits – some of which will feed from your hand outside the Nature Centre. At the Cairn Distillery in Grantown-on-Spey (10 minutes) you can learn more about the processes that go into the production and maturation of Scotland’s classic spirit… before being welcomed to the tasting room to sample a few wee drams. The prehistoric stone circle within a quiet residential area is just one of the attractions in Aviemore (15 minutes). You can also tee off at the Spey Valley Golf Course or ride the Strathspey Railway, which loosely follows the course of the River Spey.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Nairn (Central) 37.8 km Sea N/AGoodGoodN/A
Nairn (East) 38 km Sea N/AN/AN/AN/A
Findhorn 44.4 km Sea N/AExcellentGoodGood
Rosemarkie 44.6 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Speyside Heather Centre 3.2 km

Glenlivet Estate 18.2 km

The Glenlivet Distillery Visitor Centre 22.1 km

Braemar Castle 32.9 km

Braemar Highland Heritage Centre 33.5 km

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

Nethy Bridge - Grantown (Speyside Way) 1.1 km

Explore Abernethy - King's Road 1.2 km

Explore Abernethy - Puggy Line Trail 1.3 km

Explore Abernethy - Riverside Walk 1.3 km

Explore Abernethy - Broomhill Walk 2 km

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Highland Shepherd Huts have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Highland Shepherd Huts dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Highland Shepherd Huts? Birdwatchers might want to check out RSPB Scotland Loch Garten Nature Centre (five minutes’ drive), a renowned breeding site for ospreys. Here you may also be able to admire great spotted woodpeckers … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Highland Shepherd Huts?
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  4 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Highland Shepherd Huts? From $317.41 (for 2 nights, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.