The Lazy Duck

Call Directions Website Contact the hotel

Off-grid huts, bunkhouse & cottage in Abernethy Forest, Cairngorms National Park. Sharing notes on slowing down & forest life.
(257)

A hidden gem in the Cairngorms National Park with Aviemore 20 mins but a world away. Organically evolved over four decades, these small scale and sustainable huts are spread over our six acre site, each with unique features and settings. Couples choose from The Woodman's, Duck's Nest or Homestead cabins. Families and groups choose from Lookout Bunkhouse or Basecamp Safari Tent.

28/10/2026

The hut is just the starting point...

It's the forest, the sauna, the mountain view, the well-being hut and the stargazing bed that gently guide you towards a slower pace.

It's the fire lighting and wood splitting ritual, the morning stroll to the compost toilet and the outdoor bucket shower that enables a reset from modern life's fast tempo.

14/10/2026

Feeling blessed to call The Cairngorms National Park our home 🏠🌲

04/10/2026

The weather in November gets a bad rap but I find it provides a lovely wee gift...🌧️✨

An excuse to not do much.

Sometimes a short wander around the forest, followed by a good book by the wood burning stove is just enough.

Sometimes when the rain hits the cabin roof and the temperature drops, it's like zero-guilt permission to slow down completely and not feel like you have to be busy.

Book a midweek stay this November and we’ll welcome you with:
- £50 to spend in our shop (perfect for local treats)
-A cool little Lazy Duck Jute Bag
-Forest trails right on your doorstep

Turn "bad weather" into your the perfect excuse. 🪵🔥

Get in touch or tap the link in our bio to enjoy your slow week.

29/09/2026

A little quiet progress in the woods this week... 🌲✨

🐥 Venturing out. The new hens have settled nicely into the coop and are finally taking their first brave steps into the big wide world.
💐 Late-season blooms. is still filling the polytunnel with the most vibrant, beautiful flowers.
🔥 The new firepit is officially ready for quiet autumn evenings under the stars.
🔨 Opening up the view. Roger took down an old fence line by the Bunkhouse, making the pine forest feel even more open and inviting.
🍁 Autumn arrives. Deep ambers and golds are starting to pop right across the site. What a beautiful time of year.

Address

Nethy Bridge
Aviemore
PH253ED

Telephone

+447846291154

Website

http://lazyduck.co.uk/, https://www.lazyduck.co.uk/the-homestead, https://www.lazyduck.co.uk/travellers-cottage, https:/

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when The Lazy Duck posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.