Lazy Duck Hostel, Nethy Bridge

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Description

Beside a burn (Scottish word for stream) in a 3 acre forest homestead. The Lazy Duck overlooks waterfowl ponds and has clear views south to the Cairngorm mountains, the central attraction of the new Cairngorm National Park. There are deer paths to explore right from the hostel door. With adjoining covered garden, barbeque etc. the accommodation is interesting and friendly. Mountain hut/'bothy' style it has a choice of two sleeping areas and is fresh,colourful and snug with woodburning stove, music system, (no TV) CD's and books.

It has a well equipped kitchen, shower room, laundry/drying facilities, ready meals by arrangement, free range eggs from our own hens, freshly baked bread (try the 'Lazy Duck Special'), advance groceries and use of telephone and e mail by arrangement. There is also a space for 5 small tents on a dedicated camping ground with toilet & wash handbasin.

Nethy Bridge on the Speyside Way and in the Cairngorms National Park has a Post Office/store, butcher, tennis courts, golf course and a choice of pubs with food. The area is famous for its hill walking and summer & winter mountaineering and ski-ing, horse riding, sailing, canoeing, fishing, birdwatching as well as for its stunning, tranquil and uncrowded landscape.

Lazy Duck Hostel are winners of the coveted National Thistle Award for excellence and one of the smallest hostels in Europe. Valery, David and the ducks look forward to your visit.

Location and Contact

Location

• One hour by car from Inverness Airport, two and a half from Aberdeen and three from either Glasgow or Edinburgh. Twenty minutes from Aviemore Railway Station or Citylink or Scottish National bus drop. Further bus to Nethy Bridge - not frequent. Phone 01479 811566 for timetable.
• The Lazy Duck Hostel is one mile from the centre of Nethy Bridge. Turn off the B970 at Nethy Bridge Hotel. Follow road for three quarters of a mile to cross roads. Go straight across and then start looking for Hostel sign on right hand side just beyond the village sign. Local buses stop at the cross roads.
• 'LET'S GO RECOMMENDED 2006 - one of our absolute favourites' NATIONAL THISTLE AWARD WINNER. SCOTLAND'S WARMEST WELCOMES CUSTOMER RATING SCHEME 2006- 98% OVERALL SATISFACTION.

Address: Badanfhuarain, Nethy Bridge, The Highlands, Scotland

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Website

Website Lazy Duck Hostel Nethy Bridge www.lazyduck.co.uk/
Phone Number: +44 (0)1479 821642
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Facilities and Amenities

Family-Friendly Hostel

Older travelers (+50)

Quiet Rest

Bedsheets

Luggage Storage

Parking

Wi-Fi in Lobby/Commons

Wi-Fi in Rooms

Bike Rental

BBQ Grill

Entirely Non-Smoking

Hot Showers

Hot tub/Jacuzzi

Kitchen

Lounge Area

Outdoor Seating

Wheelchair Accessible

Airport Pickup

Breakfast

Credit Card Payments

Lockers in Rooms

Power Point/Sockets in Rooms

Towels

Service Animals

Pet-Friendly

Genders: Males & Females

Max. Age: All Ages

Min. Age with Parent (dorms): All Ages

Min. Age without Parent: 16

Note: ship's ladder to uper floor sleeping gallery

Checkout: 10:00 (10 AM)

Curfew: No Curfew

Lockout: No

Maximum Stay: Unlimited

Minimum Stay: 1 night

Open Dates: All Year

Reception Hours: Best between 8 AM - 9.00pm(08:00-21:00) (when David is not feeding the ducks)

Size: Small (less than 30 beds)

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