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Chestnut Cottage - a charming traditional stone cottage with 2 bedrooms on Arniston Estate

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2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Fireplace
    Fireplace
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Gorebridge, Midlothian
  • Borthwick Castle
    6 min drive
  • Dalhousie Castle
    7 min drive
  • Rosslyn Chapel
    11 min drive
  • Edinburgh (EDI)
    37 min drive

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About the area

Gorebridge

Located in Gorebridge, this cottage is within a 10-minute drive of Borthwick Castle and Dalhousie Castle. .This cottage is 12.4 mi (20 km) from Royal Mile and 11.7 mi (18.8 km) from University of Edinburgh.
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What's nearby

  • Borthwick Castle - 6 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Dalhousie Castle - 7 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Rosslyn Chapel - 11 min drive - 12.4 km
  • Royal Mile - 22 min drive - 20.0 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 23 min drive - 20.4 km

Getting around

  • Gorebridge Station - 4 min drive
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Dean Tavern - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Coronation Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Beetroot Bar & Grill - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Orangery - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Cedar Tree Cafe - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Chestnut Cottage - a charming traditional stone cottage with 2 bedrooms on Arniston Estate

Located on the stunning Lime Avenue drive to Arniston House Chestnut Cottage is one of 4 charming stone cottages which housed the foresters for the estate in days gone by. Set in a sunny tranquil courtyard the cottages overlook fields to the north. The cottages also have an area of peaceful garden for visitors' use. A timeless place to relax in the country yet only 30 minutes from the center of Edinburgh with all its attractions. Arniston is an ideal base for families with pets.

Chestnut Cottage has one double or twin bedroom on the ground floor level. Upstairs is a king bedroom next to the family bathroom. The kitchen is fully equipped including an electric oven and hob, microwave, washing machine and dishwasher. The cosy sitting room has an open fire with logs and kindling provided free of charge by the estate woodlands. A Freeview TV, DVD player and Wi-Fi are provided to entertain you during a relaxing break.

Ground floor: Entrance hall, sitting/dining room with open fire. Well equipped kitchen. 1 double or twin bedroom.
First floor: 1 double bedroom. Bathroom with shower over the bath, WC and wash hand basin.
Make yourself comfortable in this cottage, which features a fireplace. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a microwave. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a washing machine and an iron/ironing board.
This smoke-free cottage offers books.
Guests will find features like wireless internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Henrietta Dundas

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bath or shower
  • Towels provided
  • Hairdryer

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Books

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

72485
Vrbo Property

Chestnut Cottage - a charming traditional stone cottage with 2 bedrooms on Arniston Estate Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 60 out of 72 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 72 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 72 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 72 reviews" "
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9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Laura B.

Liked: Cleanliness
A great stay overall.
Lovely warm house in a beautiful setting. Could do with a bit of updating. For example, the toaster didn’t work and the beds and pillows were quite lumpy. On the whole though, we had a wonderful time and would go back.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rodney B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Spot!
We very much enjoyed our stay at Chestnut Cottage. It was a wonderful spot to see some of the local treasures like Cairnpapple, Rosslyn Chapel and Edinburgh.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy C., Dallas TX

Liked: Cleanliness
What a gem!
My husband and I had such an incredible time in this beautiful cottage! We wished we’d stayed longer and could explore more locally! The house itself was absolutely stunning, and conversations with Henrietta were so lovely and personable. We were absolutely delighted when we walked in and discovered all the lovely nuances and details. Highly recommend!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful cottage and property. Easy train ride into Edinburgh. Couldnt expect anything better
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rob S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Scottish Beauty
Great location… beautiful property!
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Bert V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ok though lacking charm
The description and photos of the cottage made it appear quite charming but it was actually very ordinary. Our stay was ok, it had what we needed. We made use of a park and ride and rode the bus into Edinburgh which was convenient.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

laith

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Cute warm and cosy with a working fireplace! Lovely walks in the area and driving distance to historical sites. The place was quite clean for a pet friendly stay but there were was a few pee stains from previous doggos.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely cottage in amazing surroundings
Lovely, comfortable cottage in the beautiful grounds of a country mansion, and less than 10 miles from Edinburgh city centre. Wonderful. Also came with two lovely homemade chocolate brownies!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary Ellen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautifully renovated property just outside Edinburg. Plenty of parking for our rental car which we used to drive to attractions and into the city.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lori N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy, comfortable cottage in a peaceful country setting
What a lovely stay at Chestnut Cottage! We had more space than we needed and communication with our host, Henrietta, was quick and informative! We would love to visit again for another stay where we scheduled time to enjoy the beautiful grounds and a tour of the Arniston House. Highly recommend Chestnut Cottage (or any of the cottages at Arniston House)! Great host, great accommodations, beautiful country setting while close to mass transit and highways. Absolute perfect spot!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrew N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great cottage in a convenient and peaceful location.
The cottage is clean and well equipped, all the appliances and fixtures work well. We found the location worked well for the trips we wanted to make in and around Edinburgh while it also provided us with a peaceful retreat away from crowds in the cities and towns.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anne O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing stay
Beautiful cottage in stunning surroundings. Everything you could need and more. Will definitely return.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maureen R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful and pleasant. Cottage was beautieful and clean. Enjoyed our stay
Would recommend to family and friends
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Debbie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Idyllic retreat
Superb location, comfortable and a great place to stay, friendly owner and employees, highly recommend
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cathy A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous Cottage
This was such a lovely place to stay. A total hidden gem that we are delighted to have experienced. Great host, communication and location. I would have no hesitation in recommending Henrietta and Arniston Estate.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rob M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend Away
Great short stay ,location and grounds are great. Lovely place to stay highly reccomended
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gail N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Chestnut Cottage
A gem of a cottage in an idyllic setting. Cosy yet spacious with the most beautiful of surroundings. Location is perfect for visiting Edinburgh. Henrietta was most welcoming and we will certainly be planning another visit.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Derek C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent Property, Excellent location
Very clean, very homely cottage. Ideally located for Edinburgh & Borders.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Break
Nice cottage, well situated for days out in the local area.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Week long stay
Spacious cottage, well equipped on nice estate in a quiet location. Good access to Edinburgh and surroundings.

10/10 Excellent

wendy c.

Liked: Cleanliness
Really central location for going out and about
Good clean property, would definately recomend
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

PJ S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Delightful
Simply gorgeous

10/10 Excellent

Marco P., Stockach, Deutschland

Liked: Cleanliness
A very cozy stay
We spent a few very nice days here exploring Scotland. The proximity to Edinburgh is fantastic, but a trip to the Highlands is also easily possible. The cottage is small but nice and the fireplace in particular offers a lot of coziness. The kitchen is very well equipped and the location is very quiet overall. Thank you for the great time!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katharina D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samuel B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Très beau séjour
Confortable cottage, à deux pas de la gare, avec un feu de foyer de bois en prime. Très dispendieux mais séjour apprécié.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024