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

Escape to tranquility with pets in tow. Enjoy Edinburgh’s attractions within 30 minutes from this idyllic country haven.

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2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Interior
Golf
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pet friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace
  • 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.

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 manager

Henrietta Dundas

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • TV
  • 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
Contactless check-in 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

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

72483
Vrbo Property

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 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.

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?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

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

Set in Gorebridge, this family-friendly 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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Lime Cottage - a charming traditional stone cottage with 2 bedrooms located within the grounds of Ar Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 42 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 42 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 42 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 42 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 42 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

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
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8/10 Good

Temporary home
Henrietta the host is very helpful and accommodating. Lovely cottage in lovely quiet, rural location.
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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.

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

10/10 Excellent

Mark H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Arniston
Amazing property
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lime cottage
Beautiful cottage and estate. Perfect for relaxing. Plenty to see and do as Edinburgh City is very close. Very welcoming and excellent communication with the host.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Matt B.

Perfect South Edinburgh base
We picked Arniston as its a great base to explore Edinburgh and the surrounding areas whilst being cosy and accommodating for those with mobility constraints and dog lovers. The properties offer great value and this was our second stay at Lime Cottage. And believe it or not the sun shone all week.
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10/10 Excellent

Joris C.

great stay in cosy cottage
We stayed for 8 nights in the lime cottage. Upon arrival the heating was on the and the fireplace ready to be fired up. Really comfortable cottage in a nice place. No sounds of traffic or other noise during the day or at night. We had an excellent time!
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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!

8/10 Good

Jenny R., Zeuthen

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice Cottage
Full of anticipation we started our journey to Gorebridge. The driveway to the cottage is absolutely beautiful. The cottage itself has a cozy vintage look in a quiet location. Exactly what we were looking for. The fireplace was already prepared for the first time using it. We had a very nice, comfortable time here. What I need to criticise is the kitchen, which disappointed me somehow. In the pictures it looks quite modern and well equipped. Unfortunately, the kitchen furniture is worn and getting old. The dishes are limited, which means that I had to rinse them several times because otherwise there wouldn’t have been enough. There were no lids for the pots. The cleanliness in the cottage is good according to the circumstances.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
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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.
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10/10 Excellent

David H.

A Truly Unique Scotland Experience
We thoroughly enjoyed our 7 nights at Lime Cottage. We day tripped by car and train the Edinburgh area.
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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.
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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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, communication
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Gorgeous place to stay!
We loved staying here in this beautiful, character cottage in idyllic, peaceful surroundings. Lovely walks and only a short distance to catch a train in to Edinburgh. Highly recommended!

8/10 Good

Mike W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very pleasant, just what we needed
Very pleasant surroundings and high level of accommodation
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Thomas W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family get together
Lovely spot with great walks.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Andrew S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great holiday cottage
Lovely setting in grounds of Arniston house. Very pretty walks on doorstep around estate, easy to have dog off lead as so quiet. Very comfortable accommodation, everything we needed. Easy access to Edinburgh and east Lothian, hopefully we’ll be back to explore pentland hills next time. Henrietta very helpful host
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Arniston Cottages
We rented two cottages for ourselves and visiting family. They were very well equipped and comfortable. There was a huge amount of local information provided in the cottages on everything including take-aways, shopping, restaurants, and visits to Edinburgh. The Estate is very beautiful, with the house furnished with original items and pictures. The grounds contain lots of old trees and wildlife such as owls, bats, and birds.We had a lovely time there despite the weather.
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8/10 Good

Simon C., United Kingdom

Relaxing Scottish break
Good location within 30 minutes of city centre. Relaxing grounds to walk around. Henrietta the host was always available and most helpful. Ideal for a small family with dogs catered for as well. Not the biggest property but comfortable for 2 couples or children. Good strong WiFi signal and not too far from shops and city centre.