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

Cottage in Gorebridge with kitchen and fireplace

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

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Gorebridge, Midlothian
  • Place, Gore Glen Woodland Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Borthwick Castle
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Dalhousie Castle
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪27 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Gorebridge

This cottage places you within a 10-minute drive of Borthwick Castle and Vogrie Country Park. The cottage includes a kitchen, a fireplace, and a refrigerator.
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What's nearby

  • Gore Glen Woodland Park - 4 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Scottish Mining Museum - 6 min drive - 3.9 miles
  • Borthwick Castle - 6 min drive - 4.3 miles
  • Dalhousie Castle - 7 min drive - 4.3 miles
  • Vogrie Country Park - 7 min drive - 4.2 miles

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
  • ‪Cafe Fresco - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Sun Inn - ‬7 min drive

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.
The cottage is heated and features a kitchen and space to spread out with 2 bedrooms. Guests can expect to find free WiFi and a TV with a DVD player. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a fireplace, and an ironing board.

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Elm Cottage - a charming traditional stone cottage with 2 bedrooms on Arniston Estate
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10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, 57 reviews
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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 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

  • Smoking not allowed

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)

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

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
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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 21

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Property is also known as

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Vrbo Property

Frequently asked questions

What's there to see near this cottage?

This cottage is located in Gorebridge, close to Dalhousie Castle, Rosslyn Chapel, and Borthwick Castle. Vogrie Country Park is also within a driving distance of 3.7 mi.

Will I be able to park at this cottage?

No, there isn't parking available at the cottage.

Is this cottage associated with a casino?

No, this cottage is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this cottage?

No, there is no indoor pool at this cottage.

What do couples enjoy most about Lime Cottage - a charming traditional stone cottage with 2 bedrooms located within the grounds of Ar?

At this historic cottage, amenities that appeal to couples include a fireplace and a kitchen in each accommodation with some featuring fireplaces.

Does Lime Cottage - a charming traditional stone cottage with 2 bedrooms located within the grounds of Ar have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this cottage.

Does this cottage include breakfast service?

No, this cottage doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this cottage allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although pets can't stay for free, they are welcome at this cottage.

Does this cottage have connecting rooms?

No, this cottage doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How close is the airport from this cottage?

The closest major airport to this cottage is Edinburgh Airport (EDI), which is 19.2 mi away (37 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Lime Cottage - a charming traditional stone cottage with 2 bedrooms located within the grounds of Ar?

No, there aren't any accommodations with balconies at Lime Cottage - a charming traditional stone cottage with 2 bedrooms located within the grounds of Ar.

Reviews

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

9.6

Exceptional

9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 42 out of 57 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 57 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 57 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 57 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 57 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alan N.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

8/10 Good

Sl C.

Lime cottage is in a lovely venue!!

A bit disappointed in some aspects of housekeeping ie., oven needed cleaned, some crockery needed washed, toaster had a lot of crumbs on tray, vac cleaner brush head full of dog hairs, outside front door mat very dirty. We groomed our dogs everyday after exercise to keep the cottage clean and had crates for them to sleep in at night
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heidi K.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucy R.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey B.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

8/10 Good

Tracy S.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

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
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sacha

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

10/10 Excellent

Mark H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Arniston

Amazing property
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara N.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

8/10 Good

Mike W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very pleasant, just what we needed

Very pleasant surroundings and high level of accommodation
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephen T.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Thomas W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family get together

Lovely spot with great walks.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Andrew S.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Chris G.

Liked: Cleanliness

An excellent stay

The location is perfect. Just to the south of Edinburgh, within easy reach of interesting places such as Rosslyn & Stirling.A long, tree-lined road leads up to the cottages. The cottage itself was clean, with everything you could need to make your stay comfortable.We took the tour of the house, given by Henrietta and her mother who filled it with many personal anecdotes and observations. Much better than a dry talk from someone with no connection to the family. My favourite room, the library. I would love a room like that.The grounds of the estate are also worth walking around, with the Sunken Garden being particularly nice.Overall a perfect place for a relaxing break away from everything.
The long drive
One of the many 'monuments' on the estate
The Sunken Garden
Looking towards the main house
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jenny R., Zeuthen

Liked: Cleanliness

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