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

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Lime Cottage
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Gorebridge, Midlothian
  • Dalhousie Castle
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Rosslyn Chapel
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Edinburgh Castle
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

First floor bedroom

1 Double Bed

Ground floor bedroom

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

First floor bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

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 manager

Henrietta Dundas
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Parking available
Fireplace

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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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

About the area

Gorebridge

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. Travelling with kids? Make time for Edinburgh Zoo, or head to an event or a match at Edinburgh International Conference Centre.
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Gorebridge, Midlothian

What's nearby

  • Borthwick Castle - 6 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Dalhousie Castle - 7 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Rosslyn Chapel - 11 min drive - 12.4 km
  • Royal Mile - 22 min drive - 20.0 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 23 min drive - 20.4 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
  • ‪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?

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?

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 Roslin Glen Country Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

9.6/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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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.
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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
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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.

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
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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

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

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

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

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.
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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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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!
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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.

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

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

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

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

Thomas W.

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

Family get together

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

About the host

Hosted by Henrietta Dundas

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My family, The Dundas family, have owned and lived at Arniston for 450 years. We very much enjoy welcoming visitors to the estate to experience the timeless beauty of our home. The current mansion house was built by William Adam in 1726 and many of our cottage visitors enjoy the guided tours which run from May to mid-September. We are so fortunate to live in the country yet we have Edinburgh with all its attractions just a short train ride away.

Why they chose this property

The properties were built in the 18th century to house the foresters who worked on the estate in days gone by.

What makes this property unique

The stunning setting for our properties is always remarked on. Arniston is a designated designed landscape with many ancient broadleaf trees and wonderful woodlands to explore with pets. We have the best of both worlds as the buzz of our capital city, Edinburgh with all its attractions is a 25 minute train ride away.

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English

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