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

Escape to this serene country haven where you can curl up by the wood burning stove or enjoy quality time with your furry friends.

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

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

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

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 manager

Henrietta Dundas

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Hair dryer
  • 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)

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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

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
561301

About the neighborhood

Map
Gorebridge, Midlothian

What's nearby

  • Dalhousie Castle - 7 min drive
  • Rosslyn Chapel - 11 min drive
  • University of Edinburgh - 20 min drive
  • Royal Mile - 22 min drive
  • Edinburgh Castle - 23 min drive

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?

Check-out 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 mi (10 km) of Vogrie Country Park, Dalhousie Castle, and Borthwick Castle. Dalkeith Country Park and Rosslyn Chapel are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 38 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 38 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 38 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

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

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

Barbara R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Very historic
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 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

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
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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

Lauren

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

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
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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

Verified traveler

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
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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,
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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.
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10/10 Excellent

Lovey Homely Cottage
Lovely cottage, very homely. Lots of information provided. From check in to check out, everything was great.

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

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.

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
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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

George T.

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

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

Joe W.

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

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
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10/10 Excellent

David M.

July at Arniston Estate
Arrived a little later then we expected but still in daylight. The outdoor key-safe contains the door key but was a little fiddly to enter the code.The key-safe was quite high and , with no external light, would be difficult to use if arriving during the hours of darkness. Having entered the building, which we found slightly chilly, we were pleasantly surprised at the size and roominess of the house. The hot water for the radiators was provided but powered by lighting the wood burning stove. I noted that all the indications suggested that the immersion heater was on, but proved not to be and I don't know why (I am an Electrical Engineer but I didn't have any test equipment with me). On the last evening and the following (last) day did we light the stove, and it did heat the water filled radiators reasonably quickly. All the wood, kindling, matches and paper required for the stove are provided, and plenty of extra wood in an outbuilding if required. The on-suite showers were electrically powered with plenty of hot to very hot water supplied and at mains pressure. The two bedrooms contained two single beds which I found comfortable. I was using the downstairs bedroom which had windows at both ends of the room with plenty of daylight when the blinds were opened. My bedroom also had an electrical heater but I did not need or use this (other than to test it for a very short period). The kitchen, albeit very small was adequate with all the usual facilities and equipment, cutlery, pottery etc. The on-suite bathroom was small but adequate. The "big house" associated with this estate is open to the public but we had insufficient time to visit it. It is only open between certain hours for visiting. There are five "Flats" available but ours required a little maintenance and I therefore slightly overpriced but all in all very enjoyable and certainly comfortable - we will be back !

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!