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

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In a tranquil courtyard setting, Elm Cottage offers a peaceful retreat on Lime Avenue, near Arniston House. With a wood burning stove in the cozy sitting room and well-equipped kitchen, guests can unwind after exploring Edinburgh's attractions or playing with pets in the gardens.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking available

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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.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • 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)

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  • Washing machine
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, 68 reviews
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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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
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
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

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About the area

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 Murrayfield Stadium, and consider making time for Edinburgh Zoo, a top attraction not to be missed. Visit our Gorebridge travel guide
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Gorebridge, Midlothian

What's nearby

  • Vogaríeis House. Midlothian
    Vogrie Country Park
    7 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Gore Glen Woodland Park
    4 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Scottish Mining Museum
    6 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Borthwick Castle
    6 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Dalhousie Castle
    7 min drive - 6.9 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
  • Greggs
    9 min drive
  • The Sun Inn
    7 min drive
  • beetroot bar & grill
    9 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.

How much is parking at Elm Cottage - a charming traditional stone cottage with 2 bedrooms on Arniston Estate?

On-site parking is available at the 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).

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

Reviews

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 55 out of 59 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 59 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 59 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 59 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 59 reviews

9.8

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Nigel R.

A quiet retreat

Another nice quiet stay in Elm Cottage. Arniston is a perfect location for us to visit family and local attractions with them
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10/10 Excellent

Suzanne J.

Lovely and charming

Beautiful location with countryside views and all the charm of a stone cottage. Loved it and would rent it again.

10/10 Excellent

Zoi M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Both check in and check out process was seamless. The house was beautiful and had everything we needed! Information about the property was clear and extensive. The owners were also incredibly kind and helpful when we faced issues with the internet connection. We hope to return if we are ever back in the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
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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

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
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10/10 Excellent

Another Great Stay

Another great stay. Beautiful cottage, Stunning location. Wouldn't hesitate to recommend, have told friends to check it out when they are looking for somewhere to stay in the area.

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

Joanne H.

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

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

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
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10/10 Excellent

Homely and comfortable, would recommend

Needed accommodation close to Edinburgh for work. Really homely and in beautiful surroundings. Wouldn't hesitate to recommend.

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

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
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10/10 Excellent

Fantastic Cottage

Have stayed here quite a few times now. It really is what you would expect a cottage to be like. Has all the comforts you need. Location is amazing,

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
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10/10 Excellent

gayle s., Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

Our cottage stay

Enjoyed our 1 week stay at the cottage. Very clean and comfortable. Beautiful landscape and views. Very easy to find.

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

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
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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.
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10/10 Excellent

Home from home

Stayed here a few times now. Working close to the city and prefer to travel in rather than stay there. Lovely cottage, very homely, everything you need and beautiful surroundings. Would not hesitate to recommend, excellent value for money.
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10/10 Excellent

Another Fantastic Stay

Another great stay at Elm Cottage. Customer Service goes above and beyond. Re-booked, will be staying in Gardener's House, and we have another booking for Sycamore Cottage.

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

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
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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

10/10 Excellent

Clayton M.

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

Amazing cottage

We really enjoyed our stay. Cozy, convenient, feeling like a home away from home are just a few of the wonderful descriptions I could say.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025