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

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Sitting room with open fire
Sitting room
Well equipped kitchen
Ground floor bedroom - king size or twin beds configuration
Kind size upstairs bedroom

Reviews

9.8 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)

Ground Floor Bedroom

1 Single Bed

Upstairs Bedroom

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

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

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

Chestnut Cottage has one double or twin bedroom on the ground floor level. Upstairs is a king bedroom next to the family bathroom. The kitchen is fully equipped including an electric oven and hob, microwave, washing machine and dishwasher. The cosy sitting room has an open fire 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 open fire. Well equipped kitchen. 1 double or twin bedroom.
First floor: 1 double bedroom. Bathroom with shower over the bath, WC and wash hand basin.

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. National Museum of Scotland and Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Royal Mile and Princes Street. 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.
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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 Chestnut 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 Chestnut 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 Chestnut Cottage - a charming traditional stone cottage with 2 bedrooms on Arniston Estate?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Chestnut Cottage - a charming traditional stone cottage with 2 bedrooms on Arniston Estate located?

Situated in Gorebridge, this cottage is within 6 miles (10 km) of Vogrie Country Park, Dalhousie Castle and Borthwick Castle. Dalkeith Country Park and Rosslyn Chapel are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 61 out of 74 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 74 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 74 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 74 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 74 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Anna B.

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dean M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect weekend getaway
Lovely clean, warm and cosy cottage. Check in was easy and everything as described. Nice quiet location with the city centre 25-30 mins away. Thank you for a great weekend away.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marco P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A very cozy stay
We spent a few very nice days here exploring Scotland. The proximity to Edinburgh is fantastic, but a trip to the Highlands is also easily possible. The cottage is small but nice and the fireplace in particular offers a lot of coziness. The kitchen is very well equipped and the location is very quiet overall. Thank you for the great time!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Our perfect stay at the Arniston Estate
Everything was so wonderful and perfect. It was everything that we had dreamed our stay in Scotland would be. Henrietta was so kind and helpful, she even recommended a lovely place to eat and shop! The grounds of the estate were beautiful and amazing to explore. We will definitely be returning to the estate in the future

8/10 Good

Laura B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A great stay overall.
Lovely warm house in a beautiful setting. Could do with a bit of updating. For example, the toaster didn’t work and the beds and pillows were quite lumpy. On the whole though, we had a wonderful time and would go back.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

Perfect getaway
A lovely cottage in a quiet location. Very comfortable and well equipped. Plenty to do in the area, or just enjoy the tranquility at the cottage. Henrietta was welcoming and the information we received before and during out stay was very helpful. Highly recommend

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This property was warm and cozy. Everything clean and on point. So spacious and alot of exras. Well equipped kitchen.🙂
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rodney B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Spot!
We very much enjoyed our stay at Chestnut Cottage. It was a wonderful spot to see some of the local treasures like Cairnpapple, Rosslyn Chapel and Edinburgh.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a gem!
My husband and I had such an incredible time in this beautiful cottage! We wished we’d stayed longer and could explore more locally! The house itself was absolutely stunning, and conversations with Henrietta were so lovely and personable. We were absolutely delighted when we walked in and discovered all the lovely nuances and details. Highly recommend!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Monica M.

Perfect stay
We needed a place to stay for a few days since we were having work done in our house, and found this amazing place while searching on Google. The cottage is lovely! Everything was above and beyond our expectations! The estate surrounding the cottage is wonderful, peaceful and beautiful. Despite the weather was not great we really enjoyed spending time indoors. The cottage has Everything you need to make you feel like being home. 5 stars

10/10 Excellent

Katharina D.

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Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful cottage and property. Easy train ride into Edinburgh. Couldnt expect anything better
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samuel B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Très beau séjour
Confortable cottage, à deux pas de la gare, avec un feu de foyer de bois en prime. Très dispendieux mais séjour apprécié.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rob S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Scottish Beauty
Great location… beautiful property!
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Bert V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Ok though lacking charm
The description and photos of the cottage made it appear quite charming but it was actually very ordinary. Our stay was ok, it had what we needed. We made use of a park and ride and rode the bus into Edinburgh which was convenient.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cassandra C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Calm and cosy little cottage
We really enjoyed our stay at Chesnut Cottage ! Very cosy, warm, welcoming little house ! Thank you for welcoming us and our dog ! The Arniston Estate is lovely, very calm. A nice place for walks. Very dark at night, we had the chance to see plenty of stars when the sky was clear enough. The fireplace with everything needed and the bathtube were the cherry on top ! Easy to access from Edinburgh airport. The train station of Gorebridge is also a big plus. 25min by train and you're in the town center of Edinburgh ! Little detail: we struggled a bit with the electric plate. It takes too long to cook with it. It could be nice to have an induction plate instead :)
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

laith

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, communication
Cute warm and cosy with a working fireplace! Lovely walks in the area and driving distance to historical sites. The place was quite clean for a pet friendly stay but there were was a few pee stains from previous doggos.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
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8/10 Good

Lovely, comfortable stay.
Had a thoroughly relaxing break, Henrietta extremely helpful. Our only fault if there is one is that the microwave and oven were dated, particularly the microwave, and the property would benefit from a smart tv. Comfortable beds, we all slept well and delicious eggs! Thank you.
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10/10 Excellent

Alana H.

Like stepping back in time but in comfort
We had a very nice first visit to this part of Scotland - to visit family who have downsized! We were really glad that we found and could afford such a nice place to stay. Everything was great - really comfortable, felt like the setting for a Catherine Cookson novel! The fire was hard to keep alight with just wood - I assume this is because in the old days this fire was used for coal? But there were some lovely blankets in the downstairs (twin) bedroom that we put to good use when the heating went off (we’re night owls!). Tiny TV but the kitchen was really well equipped - even had a hand whisk!

10/10 Excellent

Maren B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cosy
It was a very nice cottage in the nature. After a busy day in edinburgh we are relaxing there. Many thanks to Henrietta.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
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8/10 Good

Nice cottage
We chose this cottage because of its authentic appearance and because it is located on a beautiful estate. In addition, it is also close to Edinburgh which we wanted to visit. You can do it by car or by train from Gorebridge. The cottage is small but nice and cosy. There is a even a nice fireplace. Furthermore, the facilities were complete for a week's stay for 4 people. The only pity was that the freezer was quite frozen over, so we could only use 1 drawer.

10/10 Excellent

CECILE L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
CONFORTABLE ET CHALEUREUX
Une belle adresse qui invite à la paresse devant le feu de cheminée, un verre de whisky à la main ! Rien à redire, tout nous a convenu ! Un seul regret : de ne pas avoir pu visiter le château, fermé à l'époque de notre séjour ... Mais ce n'est que partie remise !
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeff M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely cottage in amazing surroundings
Lovely, comfortable cottage in the beautiful grounds of a country mansion, and less than 10 miles from Edinburgh city centre. Wonderful. Also came with two lovely homemade chocolate brownies!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Faiza K.

A comfy cottage in a wonderful location.
We had a brilliant week here at Chesnut cottage. The grounds are absolutely lovely with lots of walks and country parks located nearby. Edinburgh is just a short drive and there were lots of attractions there for my boys. The cottage itself is very comfortable and I loved cooking in the airy kitchen! Everthing we needed was available. Henrietta was extremely helpful and immediately helped me with any queries I had. Just a serene, comfortable stay.
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10/10 Excellent

A wonderful stay at Chestnut cottage
The cottage was a perfect base for visits to Edinburgh (train nearby in Gorebridge), Glasgow (only 1 hour drive), and other wonderful places like Rosslyn Chapel, the Pentland hills,… The cottage is really charming and cosy and provides all the comfort you need after a long day out. Only the shower is a bit basic, but it works well enough. Another plus is that the cottage is situated in the large domain of Arniston house. It is very quiet and you can take long walks on the estate. We certainly hope to go back sometime.

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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