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Lime Cottage - a charming traditional stone cottage with 2 bedrooms located within the grounds of Ar

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Tucked away on Lime Avenue, Lime Cottage offers a serene retreat in the countryside. Set amidst a tranquil courtyard, this charming stone cottage overlooks fields to the north and features an area of peaceful garden for visitors' use.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

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

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About this property

Lime Cottage - a charming traditional stone cottage with 2 bedrooms located within the grounds of Ar

  • Located on the stunning Lime Avenue drive to Arniston House Lime 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.

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

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • TV

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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    Policies

    Check-in

    Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
    Contactless check-in and check-out are 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
    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

    About the area

    Gorebridge is home to this cottage. Royal Mile and Princes Street are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Portobello Beach and Princes Street Gardens. 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. Visit our Gorebridge travel guide
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    Gorebridge, Midlothian

    What's nearby

    • A large, historic building with a prominent tower and multiple chimneys, surrounded by lush green lawns and trees.
      Vogrie Country Park
      7 min drive - 6.4 km
    • Gore Glen Woodland Park
      4 min drive - 3.6 km
    • Gorebridge Leisure Centre
      4 min drive - 3.6 km
    • Borthwick Castle
      6 min drive - 6.8 km
    • Dalhousie Castle
      8 min drive - 7.5 km

    Getting around

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

    Restaurants

    • Greggs
      9 min drive
    • Bannoc Brewhouse
      9 min drive
    • The Sun Inn
      7 min drive
    • beetroot bar & grill
      9 min drive
    • Flavours Nitro
      10 min drive

    Frequently asked questions

    Is Lime Cottage - a charming traditional stone cottage with 2 bedrooms located within the grounds of Ar pet-friendly?

    Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

    How much is parking at Lime Cottage - a charming traditional stone cottage with 2 bedrooms located within the grounds of Ar?

    On-site parking is available at the property.

    What time is check-in at Lime Cottage - a charming traditional stone cottage with 2 bedrooms located within the grounds of Ar?

    Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

    What time is check-out at Lime Cottage - a charming traditional stone cottage with 2 bedrooms located within the grounds of Ar?

    Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

    Where is Lime Cottage - a charming traditional stone cottage with 2 bedrooms located within the grounds of Ar located?

    Situated in Gorebridge, this cottage is 2 mi (3.2 km) from Gore Glen Woodland Park and within 6 miles (10 km) of Vogrie Country Park and Dalhousie Castle. Borthwick Castle and Dalkeith Country Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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    Lime Cottage - a charming traditional stone cottage with 2 bedrooms located within the grounds of Ar Reviews

    Reviews

    Exceptional

    All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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    Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 64 reviews
    Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 64 reviews
    Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 64 reviews
    Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 64 reviews
    Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 64 reviews

    9.4

    Cleanliness

    9.6

    Location

    10

    Property conditions & facilities

    Reviews

    From a partner site

    8/10 Good

    A great location in beautiful surroundings. Not too far from Edinburgh.

    A lovely home with everything we needed. Comfortable beds, liked the en suite bathroom( a nice surprise). Will definitely stay here again.
    From a partner site

    10/10 Excellent

    Cosy week away

    From start to finish our stay at Lime Cottage was excellent. The accommodation was clean and cosy and, particularly important to us, the kitchen was well equipped for the cooking we planned to do during our stay. Our terrier, Gilbert, especially loved his early morning walks on the estate. Arniston is very close to a railway station, so access to Edinburgh was simple. During our visit we explored the Fife coastline, North Berwick beaches, Edinburgh and Rosslyn Chapel. Communication preceding and during our stay was prompt and helpful, for which we were grateful.
    From a partner site

    10/10 Excellent

    Katherine K.

    Perfect holiday cottage

    We spent a week at Lime Cottage and it was perfect for our needs; comfortable, well equipped and with easy access to Edinburgh and the surrounding countryside. We would definitely stay here again.
    Verified

    10/10 Excellent

    Alan N.

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

    Lovely break

    The cottage was perfect for our stay, safe location for our children, near railway station. Having access to free firewood was a lovely touch.
    Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
    From a partner site

    8/10 Good

    David E.

    Nice little spot

    We four (three adults, one child) enjoyed our four night stay at Lime Cottage. Convenient for what we had in mind re visiting relatives in the area. Also convenient train service to Edinburgh. The estate grounds are lovely (mid-Sept). Gentle if manicured walks and pleasing views of.the Pentland Hills.
    Verified

    10/10 Excellent

    Sacha

    Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
    Delightful little cottage in the grounds of the estate. Well equipped kitchen for a short stay.
    Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
    From a partner site

    8/10 Good

    Temporary home

    Henrietta the host is very helpful and accommodating. Lovely cottage in lovely quiet, rural location.
    From a partner site

    10/10 Excellent

    Beautiful Cottage

    A beautiful cottage and setting, every effort had been made to make our stay as comfortable as possible. The log burner with plenty of fire wood made for cosey evenings. Ideal for trips into Edinburgh.
    From a partner site

    8/10 Good

    Caroline B.

    Lovely traditional cottage in a lovely location

    This is the second time we have stayed in the cottages. It’s in a lovely location and is very convenient for us visiting family in the area. The cottages have many traditional features which are lovely albeit some are looking a little bit tired, however, excellent value for money.
    From a partner site

    10/10 Excellent

    Jane J.

    Highly recommend

    The cottage is lovely and has all the amenities that you need. Great that the cottages are dog friendly so that the beautiful countryside can be explored with our dogs too. Any questions are addressed immediately and I would highly recommend staying at Lime Cottage
    From a partner site

    10/10 Excellent

    Excellent

    Everything about the stay was perfect. I particularly like that there was not an extra charge for logs. The country side and nature are beautiful and abundant. We felt happy, comfortable and welcomed during our stay. We are going back in November.
    Verified

    10/10 Excellent

    Jeffrey B.

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

    Great place, very different from a hotel

    Really enjoyed the location and the history of the cottage. I only stayed for three nights. Should have stayed longer. I liked the property. Lots of history there. Much more fun than a hotel. The host, Henrietta, communicated well.
    Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
    From a partner site

    8/10 Good

    A comfortable stay

    Contact and info provided by Arniston Estate prior to arrival was first class. The cottage (Lime) was comfortable for two people, although it sleeps 4 there is only enough room at dining table for two and only two chairs provided. This was perfect for us. Wifi was strong with no drop outs. Log burner was great. The walks around the grounds were great some amazing looking trees in the sunken garden straight out of lord of the rings by the looks of it. Enjoyed watching the bats flying in and out of the eaves of the cottage. Nothing bad to say.
    From a partner site

    10/10 Excellent

    Perfect in every way

    We have stayed at Arniston Cottages in both Lime & Elm on many visits. Ideal location for Edinburgh and the surrounding areas. Arniston cottages are well equipped with everything you need from good quality linen to a well equipped kitchen. Henrietta and her staff are friendly with quick response to all correspondence. These cottages truly are perfect
    From a partner site

    10/10 Excellent

    Lovely stay at Lime cottage

    This little cottage is so beautiful! The location for us is perfect with family close by. The cottage is so comfortable and cosy and dog friendly! The grounds are amazing even in the rain! We did the tour of Arniston House and it was fantastic! The owner and Anne weee excellent and really made the whole tour more personal! Henrietta was so very helpful and on hand anytime. We will most definitely be coming back here in the future we thoroughly enjoyed our stay!
    Verified

    8/10 Good

    Tracy S.

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

    Gorebridge

    Lovely place and nice and quiet to get a good nights sleep. It was perfect for the 3 of us as we were really using it to sleep as we travelled into Edinburgh which was quite close, only 30 minutes by train and the drive into town was quick to get to the train. Well located in that regard. Thank you!!!
    Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
    From a partner site

    10/10 Excellent

    Jonathan L.

    Another short stay at Arniston House

    4 nights at the Lime cottage this time. Again, overall an excellent stay with great value for money and beautiful grounds to explore. Lime cottage benefits from the ground floor ensuite bedroom, which suited the wife and I perfectly. Cozy nights with a fire in the living room and ability to prepare our own breakfast/dinner at our time of choice. As long as you have a car this makes a great base to explore the region and if you don't like navigating the traffic in downtown Edinburgh, just park at either Gorebridge, Newton Grange or Eskbank train stations and hop on the Borders train to Waverly station downtown. All in all a very peaceful stay in a quaint restored stone cottage. We will be back.
    Verified

    10/10 Excellent

    MARK S.

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

    Quiet Country Cottage

    I was looking for a quiet country cottage near Edinburgh that would give us an opportunity to explore Lothian and the Borderlands - and we found it! Our two room place had a quaint, old world feel but was full of modern conveniences and hospitality. It was great to have a large kitchen, a living-dining area and two bedrooms, one upstairs, one down with the option of a hot bath upstairs. The location is very quiet and calm, 1 mile off the main roadways into Gorebridge. We used this comfortable base to launch into several fun day excursions to the Scottish coast and fascinating local attractions. Henrietta dropped by on our first night to check to see if all was as expect; I appreciated the caring touch from her.
    Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
    From a partner site

    10/10 Excellent

    A great find

    A wonderful find, perfect location for us. Cottage was quiet and peaceful. Warm and cozy once we got our heads around the heating system. Our plans had to change and Henrietta was most helpful in adding a couple of extra days. Will definitely be staying here again.
    Verified

    10/10 Excellent

    Michael

    Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
    Great setting, lovely cottage and perfect for our stay
    Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
    From a partner site

    10/10 Excellent

    Carolyn W.

    A most wonderful stay

    We stayed here for 5 nights . From booking to the actual stay- communication was fab. Lights were even kindly left on for us due to a late arrival so that we didn’t stumble in the dark. A cosy pretty cottage on a beautiful estate. A super easy train ride into Edinburgh. Absolutely would stay again- 5 star from us !
    From a partner site

    8/10 Good

    Autumn Stay

    Lovely stay at Lime cottage for a week with our two dogs. Well furnished though took a while to warm up. Could do with a few more lights outside especially when needing to take the dogs out when it is dark. We would easily stay again.
    Verified

    10/10 Excellent

    Lucy R.

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

    Fantastic weekend

    The cottage ticked all our boxes. Log fire, large kitchen, 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, set in beautiful Scottish countryside, close to Edinburgh.
    Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
    Verified

    10/10 Excellent

    Lisa B.

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

    Beautiful cottage

    Beautiful cottage in stunning surroundings. Not far from Edinburgh by car or you can get the train.
    Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
    Verified

    10/10 Excellent

    Stephen T.

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

    Country cottage close to Edinburgh

    A lovely cottage, in the countryside and yet so close to Edinburgh. The cottage had everything we needed and we really enjoyed our stay.
    Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021