The Chalet -your private retreat in the woods
BETULA, from Latin betula = birch tree
The Chalet is situated on 5 acres of private land and sleeps 4, children and pets welcome! The property offers a living/dining room with a fantastic panoramic window allowing you to connect and enjoy the various wildlife species such as deer, various birds and pheasants or an occasional fox.
There is a fully fitted kitchen including dishwasher, fridge/freezer and electric hub/oven. You will find a kettle, toaster, microwave and kitchen essentials.
There is also a spacious bathroom with bathtub/shower to help you relax and unwind after a days exploring. On the ground floor is a bedroom with 2 single beds with 2 more single beds located on the upstairs mezzanine floor. Alternatively, the latter 2 beds can be 1 super-king size bed using a mattress bridge and strap, toped with a super-king size protector and sheet. The 2 single duvets remain.
The heating system is electric and can be managed by our guests to ensures a cosy and comfortable stay all year round. The kitchen and bathroom feature underfloor heating.
Through the patio door you can access the large decking area. There you find a picnic table for alfresco dinning. There is a bench and sunlounges available too. At the back of the property there is a private fire-pit area with benches where you can enjoy the sunset or stars above you, all surrounded by woodland. The fire-pit also functions as a BBQ.
Please note that the chalet does not offer a TV nor a washing machine. However, the free WiFi allows for streaming and there are washing self-service- and launderette facilities in Nairn. There are several EV charging points within a few mile radius e.g. Nairn central Car Park, Logie Steading.
The chalet provides an excellent base for exploring the Northeast of Scotland, namely the Cairngorm National Park, Speyside, the Highlands and Moray Coast.
The nearest shops and café/restaurants are located in Nairn, approximately 9 miles. The location is rural and private and the chalet is not overlooked. There is no public transport towards the chalet beyond Nairn.
Betula Chalet achieved the Green Tourism Award in Bronze in early 2023 and was awarded 3 stars for self-catering by the VisitScotland Quality Assurance Scheme in June 2023.
Full Short Term Let Licence granted by the Highland Council on 03.08.2023 HI-60037-F.
Price and Availability
Prices vary throughout the season between ₤99 and ₤129 per night for the entire Chalet with a minimum stay of 3 nights (5 nights during the months of June, July and August; 4 nights minimum during Easter and Christmas/New Year holidays). We offer set weekly rates of ₤700 for weekly bookings.
Cleaning fee: ₤50 per stay
Friendly dogs are welcome but please note, we charge ₤25 per dog/stay.
On the grounds of the property is a large pond and although it is fenced small children must be supervised. The garden is not fenced.
- Basic kitchen supplies as well as toiletries by The Highland Soap Company© are available
- we have an ecological approach and try to avoid single use plastic; you will find products from smol© and who gives a crap©
- bed sheets and towels are provided
- There is ample parking space and storage for sport equipment
- free WiFi is available (speed allows for streaming and/or video calls)
- Radio available, allows Bluetooth streaming
- Check in: after 15:00pm & Check out: before 11:00am
- all T&C are stated below
For longer stays or single stays please ask for special arrangements via an airbnb inquiry or email/call us.
To see pricing and availability and for bookings please go to airbnb.com/h/betulachalet or find us on booking.com.
Alternatively, you can book direct for best rates. Please see below for dates and prices.
Please note that we take a security deposit of ₤100/booking for direct bookings via the website, see T&C for more info.
awards
Green Tourism- Bronze Award
achieved in January 2023
"we are committed to sustainable tourism without compromising on comfort and holiday experience"
What does it mean for our guests?
We offer plastic free products like toilet paper, kitchen paper, dishwasher tabs. All toiletries are refillable as well as the washing up liquid. Most cleaning products are purchased in our local plastic free shop (The Highland Weigh, Nairn) and they are all cruelty free.
Examples of products we use: smol®, Who gives a crap®, miniml®
Betula Chalet currently holds 3 Stars under the VisitScotland Quality Assurance Scheme
