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

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Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Golf
DVD player, books

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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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

With a stay at this cottage in Gorebridge, you'll be 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.

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

Newly refurbished and located on the stunning Lime Avenue drive to Arniston House Elm 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. An ideal base for families with pets.

Elm Cottage has one double or twin room and shower room on ground floor level. Upstairs is a king bedroom with a shower room. The kitchen is fully equipped including an electric oven and hob, microwave, washing machine and dishwasher. The cosy sitting room has a wood burning stove 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 wood burning stove. Well equipped kitchen. 1 king or twin bedroom, shower room with WC and wash hand basin and spacious shower cubicle.
First floor: 1 king or twin room with comb ceiling. Shower room with WC and wash hand basin and separate shower cubicle.
Make yourself comfortable in this cottage, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a washing machine.
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
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Wood stove

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
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

Vrbo Property
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Elm Cottage - a charming traditional stone cottage with 2 bedrooms on Arniston Estate Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 35 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 35 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 35 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Retreat
Lovely old stone cottage with everything you need to be comfortable away from home. Clear instructions, cozy living space and Henrietta is absolutely delightful and very responsive. The estate is beautiful to walk on, very peaceful, rural setting, but super easy to get into Edinburgh on the train. Delicious local restaurants.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gretchen R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Edinburgh vacay
Henrietta was a fabulous host! Very convenient location. Little downtown village 1-2 miles away was excellent to grab coffee or full breakfast before heading to royal mile or coffee take away for the road. Property was gorgeous. Accommodations were clean and homey, had everything we needed. Little hot water glitch was resolved immediately upon notifying Henrietta. She was very friendly and quick to respond to any questions or concerns. Would definitely stay again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

LiZ J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful and quiet
Property is amazing. Overall stay was great. Location is perfect for going to Edinburgh. We will be back in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sally B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful and out of the way
Cozy cottages. Breathtaking views. Peaceful countryside. Hospitable hosts.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anton J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cost comfortable cottage
The property was lovely and met our expectation. It was clean and had everything you needed for a comfortable stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Annette E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful country holiday cottage
The property exceeded my expectations and was very good value. Everything was there that I needed, and as a result I had a very comfortable stay in beautiful and peaceful surroundings. A rare find and I will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Elm Cottage Visit
The property was as advertised and the people who handled the listing were amazing. The cottage was located near the train station so getting to and from the city was very easy. The cottage was very comfortable and met our needs. If we are ever back in the area we will stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Very historic
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Collette Collins

Liked: Cleanliness
short break
had a great few days in a fantastic accommodation, though a little remote on rainy days for places to go...maybe we were out of season. Nevertheless, we enjoyed it thoroughly. One minor point, the accommodation would benefit from a security light, when returning from a night out. Only a small walk from the car, but so much easier had it been lit.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanne H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Just spectacular
We had the best stay. Property was immaculate and the host Henrietta was so helpful in helping us find the shops we needed. Definitely would stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness
Last minute weekend to Scotland
Great location, lovely and peaceful. Rooms clean and spacious bright and airy. Just the job!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gracie

Business traveller, Travelled with pets, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had such a lovely 4 night stay here, very peaceful and quiet. Very spacious for 2 people and 2 dogs and had everything we could possibly need. Fire was pre prepared for getting there and the host was very contactable. Even has 2 pet pigs around the corner you can feed :) would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
A brilliant place to stay!
Everything you could need in a beautiful and quiet place. Thoroughly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

George T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Superb!
Could not have been better, period. Several most enjoyable days in every way, living history that celebrates the past with no excuses needed or called for. Most helpful management, excellent accommodations and appointments, honest charm and gorgeous surroundings.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Rosemary L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely 4 night stay
Comfy cottage although very compact - only one in the kitchen at a time!! Lounge with comfy sofa and log burner. Beds fine, TV good and beautiful surroundings. Feb/March not a good time to visit as we were very cold, the log burner turned out a good warmth but hadn't been on for a while before our stay. the free logs were a real bonus. I should think in spring and summer it is idyllic stay. Whist there we visited The Restoration Yard which is very interesting and has a great restaurant. Kids would love it as it has a magnificent play park with castles and tunnels etc. Also has a 'GoApe' - I was quite jealous!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really liked our stay on this beautiful estate, perfect size for a family of four.

10/10 Excellent

Joe W.

Liked: Cleanliness
A country place near Edinburgh
We stayed at the Elm Cottage/Arniston estate during a Christmas time visit to Edinburgh. We enjoyed the cottage and especially the working wood stove. Very cozy. There’s lots of open space on the grounds to walk a dog or take a stroll. You are out in the country - you’ll need a car. Getting into Edinburgh was easy by train or car. The house is about 30 minutes or so by car from the Pentland Hills, Rosslyn Chapel or the beaches.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

David D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing property, close to Edinburgh and great facilities
This property lives up to the description and more! An amazing location and great facilities that are well thought out for the best guest experience. Having a log burner was a bonus with easy access to free logs and kindling. The log burner has instructions and is easy to fire up and gets warm very quickly. Gorebridge station is a five minute drive with free station parking and the train gets you into Edinburgh in around 25 minutes. At around £6 return it makes for a cost effective way to visit central Edinburgh without the hassle and high cost of parking. If you do want to drive it's about 25-30 minutes to get to the centre. We visited Portabello beach during our stay as well as the usual tourist activities in Edinburgh. However, we also just loved walking around the city with all its history and gorgeous buildings. The host was very responsive to any queries we had. Both bedrooms are very spacious and the grounds make for a great walk if you have dogs. Our dogs loved the property and location. There are two or three lovely country parks within 10-20 minutes where we walked our two dogs, Jake a Patterdale terrier and Phoebe a black Labrador. Gorebridge is about 5 minutes drive and there a couple of pubs and takeaways. Slightly further out (10-15 minutes) is a large Tesco, Aldi and Lidl. We were four adults and two dogs and we all loved our stay at this lovely cottage!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Deborah W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Place
Booked for colleagues who were working in the area. Well equipped comfortable house with great communications and comprehensive instructions. Would book again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Catherine K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Arniston Estate
Thank you for a great stay. We would definitely come back.

10/10 Excellent

Scott S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous!!
Beautiful location, gorgeous cottage, and lots of support from owners! Ideal for short stay to recharge in amongst the birdsong and do nothing, a family base to tour the region or any combination. We would go back in an heartbeat!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

BONNEFOY V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Un moment de bonheur et de détente
Nos derniers jours sur Edimbourg méritaient un petit havre de paix le soir dans ce cottage très agréable. Je recommande fortement.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caroline H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sehr schöne einsame Lage! Ideal für Urlaub mit Hund
Die Wohnung war sehr gut ausgestattet, liebevoll eingerichtet - zum Wohlfühlen.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2023