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of forest tracks leads out from the doorstep of The Dell, ideal for wildlife spotting, mountain biking and cross country ski-ing. A 30-minute drive will take you to the top of the Cairngorms, into the heart of Rothiemurchus or up into the wild moor lands en route to the Moray coast beaches. Nethy bridge village centre is a 20-minute walk from The Dell either by riverside walk, forest wander or scenic amble down the road taking in some of the beautiful architecture of old Nethy. The village, which has been a popular holiday favourite since the Victorian times remains unspoilt and is a quiet, friendly place. Our six charming stone cottages all have their own private aspect and sleep between two and seven guests. Four have been converted from the wings of the main house and have wood-burning stoves and a further two have been added in a garden bungalow. Dell Lodge sleeps up to nine guests and faces south with incredible views of the Cairngorms. All are set in safe secluded grounds and provide a peaceful escape and great base for exploring the wilds of the Cairngorm National Park

Duck down duvet and deep hot baths, birdsong and squirrels in the garden. Peaceful woodland hammocks, hearty junior adventures, scones, roses, rhubarb and petanque. The Dell is available for self-catering holidays for full and part weeks, weddings, events and group bookings of up to 37 guests. www.holiday-cairngorm.co.uk e. [email protected] t. (01479) 821643

11/11/2024

We are very excited to bring back Indie Fridays, where we can celebrate independent businesses and crafters on the run up to Christmas. The Dell Grocer will be open as usual on a Friday until the slightly later time of 7pm, with an array of gorgeous gifts and decorations. Why not pick yourself up a custom made hamper, grab a glass of mulled cider and some of our tasty samples and just soak up the festive feels. We also have gift vouchers available to purchase, another great idea for a Christmas present!

Have a wee scroll through just some of the lovely gift hamper ideas we have to offer ❤️

If you aren't able to make it along to our Grocer then everything is available to buy online and you can add a little note to your order if you wish for it to be packed up as a hamper. We are also offering free UK delivery for orders over £50.

Our Indie Fridays will be starting up on Friday 15th November and running through till 20th December. The Grocer will be open every day (except Sundays) from 9 - 5pm with fresh sourdough from KJs Bakery available on Fridays.

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10/11/2024

If you or someone you know is in need of some real 'you' time and a chance to completely unwind and embrace the slowing down and beauty of winter, then just have a look at what our Wintering Retreat schedule has to offer! ❤️

Full of gentle movement, creativity, nature, wholesome cooking, togetherness and warmth... but also full of stillness and time to be with yourself.
We still have a couple of spaces available, so please get in touch if this sounds like the right fit for you

Monday 25th - Friday 29th November

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04/11/2024

The Dell has long hosted groups with creativity and wellbeing at the heart. Following an increased demand, we have created capacity to host a limited number of leadership team retreats during the first few months of 2025, the ideal time to bring your team together, decompress and map out the year ahead.
We offer two nights in this nourishing environment that allows deep discussion and inspires future strategies.
We can offer catered and hosted accommodation for up 8 guests together with creative planning spaces, woodland walks, running trails and wild swimming on the doorstep.
We can also add in various wellness focussed activities to really maximise the time spent with us in the woods.
For more information or to design your bespoke retreat do get in touch with [email protected]

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11/10/2024

The Gather Inn has truly been our favourite night of the week. We have just a few more before we close with a giant fancy dress bang on the 1st of November.
We will bring it back in the Spring for sure and possibly pop it up through the winter as the weather allows but I just want to say a huge thank you to our beautiful community.
It’s given us great energy to watch you gather and make the warmth under that canvas, we appreciate it so much. X
Also huge thank you to for feeding us so well and also everyone’s favourite bartender!
See you all next week!

10/10/2024

With an extensive maze of gorgeous forest paths surrounding The Dell and out towards the Cairngorms and Loch Garten just a short cycling distance away, hiring a bike is the perfect way to explore the local area. We have teamed up with our good friend Kev of to offer bike hire from right here on the doorstep. We have four high quality, well maintained mountain bikes for hire (2 small, 1 medium and 1 large) with helmets and padlocks included, as well as a double kids trailer, which are available at £20 for a half day rental or £35 for a full day.
Please get in touch or stop by our shop to find out more 🚲

09/10/2024

Little peaceful post school wandering with my freshly 10 year old.
These woods have been a great place to chew over the complicated feelings of growing up.. for me included!
They just create that little bit of space and distance with the day. Ever grateful to live here.
Come and feeling for yourself. Booking link in biog x

08/10/2024

Looking for a doggy friendly getaway this Autumn?
We love dogs here at the Dell and can welcome them to all of our cottages. With endless trails through the woods and lots of runaround space on the lawn it’s a great place to let them run wild.

01/10/2024

Those crisp Autumnal days have landed and we’re in LOVE with the landscape right now.
A great time to visit the with family with so much to do.
On site we have a new fleet of rental mountain bikes looked after by along with our to keep mealtimes easy and our weekly Gather Inn pub night on a Friday with the famous pizza truck.
Still a little availability through the October holidays.
Booking link in biog x

27/09/2024

Too early?
It is Friday! And we are back to the full compliment of super tasty organic wines
Open until 5pm today if you fancy grabbing some weekend treats before dropping in to tonight’s Gather Inn which runs 5-10pm.
Our friends along are taking a well earned holiday so we won’t have sourdough this week or next.
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22/09/2024

* 'Wintering Retreat' at the Dell *
25th - 29th November 2024

Winter sure gets a bad rep here in the UK. But it's our favourite time of year here in the Highlands! And we want to celebrate it in all its gentle glory through our offering of a very special Wintering Retreat.
The term 'Wintering' is one which asks us to slow down, take a pause and take the time of retraction and reflection as a positive thing for us to navigate. Without winter, we miss the opportunity to heal and to rest...and so this is a chance to do just that and to be open to all that Winter can offer.

We have joined forces with the incredible , our dear friend and incredible yoga instructor, for four days of cosy immersion with slow morning candlelit practices and evening fireside Nidra, lazy brunches and wholesome dinners with deeply nourishing food, as well as optional activities (included in the price) of cookery classes, unique botanical clay imprinting and beautiful sound meditation walks.

We personally cannot wait for this!! It's the perfect week to fill your soul and to become more connected and recharged for the year ahead.

We have single occupancy double rooms or shared twin rooms available. For more information please contact [email protected]

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14/09/2024

It's not too late to pop your Gather Inn cherry if you haven't yet made it along to one of our pub and pizza nights. They are such a lovely way to kick off the weekend! Open from 5 - 10pm, kids welcome until 8pm
Hope to see you there x

10/08/2024

Join Kathryn Joseph and Lomond Campbell for a night in the tipi like no other, in a world-first performance that reimagines Kathryn's songs, born from their collaboration at Lengths Studio.
Discover the unique synergy between these two artists as they bring new life into familiar melodies where Kathryn's heartfelt compositions meet Lomond's atmospheric prowess.
Doors and bar open from 7pm, you don't want to miss it!

https://www.tickettailor.com/events/thedellofabernethy/1299858

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01/08/2024

We love a good old family Sunday Social at the Dell and we are very excited for the next one!

Join us for a day of kicking back, listening to some fantastic music, having a bit to eat and a good catch up with pals while the kids roam free.

We will be kicking things off at 2pm with delicious food from and and providing the foot stomping tunes.

It's the perfect end to the Scottish summer holidays and we'd love to have you here! Tickets are £5 and kids under 16 go free, just head to the link in our biog

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01/08/2024

Feeling spontaneous and in the mood for a last minute getaway?

Our cosy, romantic Little Dell (sleeps 2) has become available from this Saturday for 2 or 6 nights or from Monday 5th for 4 nights.

With the sun finally making an appearance and summer fully in the air, it's the perfect time to come and explore the beauty that the Cairngorms and the Spey valley has to offer!

We are offering a 20% discount upon booking so please get in touch to book.

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24/07/2024

Teddy says there’s a cosy wee weekend just become available in our Dell Cottage and Little Dell on 3rd and 4th of August. Each sleeps 2 and Dell cottage has a sofa bed in the living room for two wee ones or one big yin.
Snooze you lose!
Booking link in biog x

22/07/2024

Meeting a wise old man of the woods like this guy is a common occurrence just a wee wander from the Dell. If you’re looking for an instant immersion into the wilds, you’re coming to the right place.
Check our booking link for early autumn availability

07/07/2024

We have some last minute availability in our lovely Dell Lodge from 8th - 16th July and also a few days from 23rd - 26th.
We've just reduced our rate by 30% for all remaining availability in our properties through Summer so it's the perfect time to book!

The horizon is looking a little sweeter with warmer weather on its way and The Dell is the perfect spot for exploring the fun and beauty the Cairngorms has to offer. Or if you don't want to venture far then we are spoilt with ancient pine wood trails and loch dips right on our doorstep.

We also have our 'Gather Inn' pub nights running every Friday, bike hire available on site and a grocer full of your summer and whimsical needs. A pretty darn good package we'd say 😀

We'd love to see you here x

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Dell Road, Nethy Bridge
Aviemore
PH253DL

Website

http://www.thedellofabernethy.co.uk/

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For the rest of September we have released a number of ‘micro-holidays’ across our remaining accommodation. We can always offer an early check in and late check out and we can guarantee that time just stretches once you’re with us. We have been very mindful to make things as easy as possible for you to maximise your break away. Check out the Grocer link in biog for inspiration and booking link. X @tinytravelship @visitcairngorms @hiddenscotland @iescapehotels @kiphideaways @airbnb @dellofabernethy #scotland #retreat #hideaway #luxurylodge #dogfriendly #familytime #selfcatering #woodland #highlandsofscotland

Scotland to Amsterdam for one very special performance. If you ever have the chance to go see @patrickwatsonofficial and @laforceband you just need to go. Mind blown ❤️

We have our beautiful Dell Lodge available this week and primed to be filled with pals. We have put a massive discount per night from £500 to £350/night with a minimum two night rental. For the most spontaneous join us tomorrow and catch our annual Sunday Social, packed with amazing DJ’s, delicious food from @ballintaggart and some gorgeous end of summer holiday vibes. Booking link in biog x

Looking like a nice, almost balmy Friday night so we’ve managed to squeeze in an extra wee Gather Inn this week ahead of our Saturday Makers Market. @highlandslice will be joining us too so get your orders in early. Friday nights don’t get much better. Dell Tipi 5-10ish xx Families welcome until 8pm

We have so many new and exciting suppliers in stock @dellgrocer, if you haven’t been for a while, you should come for a wee browse. Loads of fun summer holiday activities; beautiful bows and arrows / flower presses / sketchbooks / books.. You’re always welcome to take your coffee / chilled beer / picnic from the chiller to a peaceful wee spot in the grounds if you wish. The @dellgrocer is available 9-5 Monday-Saturday aside from wedding days (a very special one this Saturday!) If there’s no-one at the shop, just call on the radio in this little White House and someone will magically appear. @dellofabernethy

We now have a fleet of four new mountain bikes on site hired and maintained by lovely Kev @garten_gears This hour return loop is right on the doorstep at the Dell and takes in stunning flowing woodland tracks and peaceful, safe back roads all the way to @rspb_lochgarten Start your day this way and be back in time for breakfast or spend a lazy summer day lochside with picnic and kids paddling in the water. Still have a few slots left through the Summer holidays and we’ve opened up some short breaks too. Booking link in biog x

An evening of family fun and debauchery! Don't miss it 😃 Thursday 4th July from 5.30pm on the lawn. More info can be found in the ticket link in our bio X @threeinchfools #scottishtheatre #summerinthehighlands #familyfuncaingorms #outdoortheatrescotland

This weekend we welcome Siobhan Wilson and friends for what’s set to be a really stunning performance on Friday evening. Still a few tickets left, but don’t hang around! Ticket link in biog x

Supper Clubs hold a special place in our hearts here at The Dell. We love the intimacy and joyfulness of each and every one and @rupert_shanks did an amazing job at capturing that last year with The Langan Band and Jemima Thewes & Lanes. What an incredible weekend that was! We still have some space at both the gig and supper club for 'In the Woods...with Siobhan Wilson' on 17th and 18th May. Ticket link in biog. We'd love to see you here x @jemimathewes @t_h_e__l_a_n_g_a_n__b_a_n_d @timmle_tim @siobhanwilsonsiobhanwilson

We still have a handful of tickets available for our next 'In the Woods...with Siobhan Wilson' gig and supper club on 17th and 18th May. It's set to be a good one! Siobhan's angelic tones are beautifully captivating and not to be missed so head to the link in our biog if you'd like to find out more and grab your space. And if you want to make a night of it, then why not treat yourself to a bed and breakfast in one of our private cottages. Just get in touch to book X @siobhanwilsonsiobhanwilson #supperclubscotland #tipiscotland #siobhanwilson #cainrgormevents

These slow morning sunny wanders are set to make a welcome return over the weekend. We still have a little space over the Easter holidays if you’re yet to make a plan and we have also released some more short, two night breaks for the rest of April. We would LOVE to see you x Booking link in biog x

You just never know who’s going to come and warm their bum at the firepit.. We recently hosted the lovely Ewan McGregor and his brother Colin as they filmed this gorgeous wee snapshot of the motherland. Thanks to @expedia. Link in biog to watch the full film x

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The Dell of Abernethy sits within three acres of mature grounds on the edge of the Abernethy forest, 1 mile from the centre of Nethy Bridge. Built in 1780 for the head forester of Seafield estate, The Dell is surrounded by river flat grazing and dwarfed by 200 year old oak, horse chestnut and the fragrant Lime tree, which has been known to ‘calm ones nerves by simply walking beneath’. A labyrinth of forest tracks leads out from the doorstep of The Dell, ideal for wildlife spotting, mountain biking and cross country ski-ing. A 30-minute drive will take you to the top of the Cairngorms, into the heart of Rothiemurchus or up into the wild moor lands en route to the Moray coast beaches. Nethy bridge village centre is a 20-minute walk from The Dell either by riverside walk, forest wander or scenic amble down the road taking in some of the beautiful architecture of old Nethy. The village, which has been a popular holiday favourite since the Victorian times remains unspoilt and is a quiet, friendly place. Our six charming stone cottages all have their own private aspect and sleep between two and seven guests. Four have been converted from the wings of the main house and have wood-burning stoves and a further two have been added in a garden bungalow. Dell Lodge sleeps up to nine guests and faces south with incredible views of the Cairngorms. All are set in safe secluded grounds and provide a peaceful escape and great base for exploring the wilds of the Cairngorm National Park Duck down duvet and deep hot baths, birdsong and squirrels in the garden. Peaceful woodland hammocks, hearty junior adventures, scones, roses, rhubarb and petanque. The Dell is available for self-catering holidays for full and part weeks, weddings, retreats, events and group bookings of up to 28 guests.

In house catering is available

Please check our online calendar for availability. w. www.holiday-cairngorm.co.uk e. [email protected] t. (01479) 821643