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

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Sitting Room with wood burning stove
Comforts
Well equipped kitchen
Ground floor bedroom with either twin beds or king size
Walk in shower on ground floor

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Ground floor bedroom

1 King Bed

Upstairs bedroom with bathroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Ground floor shower room

Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

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.

Property manager

Henrietta Dundas
Premier Host

Languages

English
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Amenities

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Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
On-site 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

About the area

Gorebridge

Gorebridge is home to this cottage. Royal Mile and Grassmarket are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Princes Street and George Street. Check out an event or a game at Edinburgh International Conference Centre, and consider making time for Edinburgh Zoo, a top attraction not to be missed.
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Gorebridge, Midlothian

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Elm Cottage - a charming traditional stone cottage with 2 bedrooms on Arniston Estate pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Elm Cottage - a charming traditional stone cottage with 2 bedrooms on Arniston Estate?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Elm Cottage - a charming traditional stone cottage with 2 bedrooms on Arniston Estate?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Elm Cottage - a charming traditional stone cottage with 2 bedrooms on Arniston Estate located?

Situated in Gorebridge, this cottage is within 6 miles (10 km) of Vogrie Country Park, Dalhousie Castle and Borthwick Castle. Dalkeith Country Park and Rosslyn Chapel are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 39 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 39 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 39 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 39 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 39 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dylan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very peacful and calm
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Annette E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Collette Collins

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A brilliant place to stay!

Everything you could need in a beautiful and quiet place. Thoroughly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Rosemary L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

David D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Arniston Estate

Thank you for a great stay. We would definitely come back.

10/10 Excellent

Scott S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
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8/10 Good

Nigel H.

Great location, wire

Boiler noises in the lounge were annoying,. Difficulty to get the wood burner working, despite owning my own. No shower, shampoo

10/10 Excellent

Samantha O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

jon m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful countryside cottage

Comfortable cottage with roaring wood stove. We were surprised by a morning of snow which added to the beauty. Kim, our host was the best, helping us when needed, even suppling candles at last minute when a predicted windstorm threatened power outage which luckily never came.
Stayed 11 nights in Nov 2024
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8/10 Good

Comfortable Stay

An excellent comfortable stay in a great location for day trips or even just walking round the grounds
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10/10 Excellent

So relaxing

The dogs and I had a wonderful time at Elm Cottage. It has everything you need, both inside and out to help you relax from the a frantic life!

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
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10/10 Excellent

sue ponting

Unique property in a beautiful Unique setting

I would not hesitate to stay again. This is an opportunity to stay in a little piece of history. The cottages are totally charming. Remote self check in works well. Communication is clear pre and inter stay. Emails are promptly responded to. You have access to beautiful grounds for gentle strolls. It is peaceful and quiet. I marked down comfort by 1 point as the ground floor bed and sofas are losing some of their support..sofa v soft and bed, you can feel some springs. I gave condition a 4 as hey, this is part of an historic estate..no doubt a listed structure .fire backboiler a bit noisy ,original sash windows a bit stiff and shower room smells a little damp...this all is in keeping with the properties age and character and for us it's charm.. but may impact on some people's comfort. The log burner is very effective and set up for your first light. I have never stayed in a holiday let which provides unlimited supplies for this! Thankyou heartily....if you don't like or want to use the log burner there are ample electric heaters...hot water is plentiful . If you want a soul-less upvc clad box this is not for you. If you want a characterful memorable break somewhere totally different, don't hesitate to book. Excellent location and value for money being a 35min drive from centre of Edinburgh Thankyou to Henrietta for a really memorable break
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10/10 Excellent

Linda C.

3rd Stay - Love Arniston Cottages

The location is perfect - so quiet. Henrietta is the perfect host and her staff are friendly and very helpful. The cottage is well equipped with everything you need. My cousin and his wife came for lunch and were very impressed. They are considering having a break stay there. My only complaint was the mattress was hard.

10/10 Excellent

LiZ J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

BONNEFOY V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Anthony S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

About the host

Hosted by Henrietta Dundas

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My family, The Dundas family, have owned and lived at Arniston for 450 years. We very much enjoy welcoming visitors to the estate to experience the timeless beauty of our home. The current mansion house was built by William Adam in 1726 and many of our cottage visitors enjoy the guided tours which run from May to mid-September. We are so fortunate to live in the country yet we have Edinburgh with all its attractions just a short train ride away.

Why they chose this property

The properties were built in the 18th century to house the foresters who worked on the estate in days gone by.

What makes this property unique

The stunning setting for our properties is always remarked on. Arniston is a designated designed landscape with many ancient broadleaf trees and wonderful woodlands to explore with pets. We have the best of both worlds as the buzz of our capital city, Edinburgh with all its attractions is a 25 minute train ride away.

Languages:

English

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