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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
Lime Cottage
Sitting Room
Sitting Room
Kitchen

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Gorebridge, Midlothian
  • Place, Gore Glen Woodland Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Gorebridge Leisure Centre
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Borthwick Castle
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪30 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.

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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

Property # 10789250
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 Princes Street are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Arthur's Seat and Portobello Beach. Check out an event or a game at Murrayfield Stadium, and consider making time for Edinburgh Zoo, a top attraction not to be missed.
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Gorebridge, Midlothian

What's nearby

  • Gore Glen Woodland Park - 4 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Gorebridge Leisure Centre - 4 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Borthwick Castle - 6 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Vogrie Country Park - 7 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Dalhousie Castle - 8 min drive - 7.5 km

Getting around

  • Gorebridge Station - 4 min drive
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Greggs - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Bannoc Brewhouse - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Sun Inn - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪beetroot bar & grill - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Flavours Nitro - ‬10 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.

How much does it cost to stay at Lime Cottage - a charming traditional stone cottage with 2 bedrooms located within the grounds of Ar?

As of 28 June 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lime Cottage - a charming traditional stone cottage with 2 bedrooms located within the grounds of Ar on 8 Sept 2026 start from AU$251, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Lime Cottage - a charming traditional stone cottage with 2 bedrooms located within the grounds of Ar?

On-site parking is available at the 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?

Situated in Gorebridge, this cottage is 2 mi (3.2 km) from Gore Glen Woodland Park and within 6 miles (10 km) of Dalhousie Castle and Borthwick Castle. Dalkeith Country Park and Rosslyn Chapel are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 64 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 64 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 64 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 64 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 64 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tayvee S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous place, clean and very accommodating!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous spot. Very comfortable accommodation.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Marianne v.

everything was very good

The house was clean, the owner helpful and the surrounding was beautiful. Very quiet surrounding. The house was very cosy.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Craig H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful accommodation! Very spacious and clean. Spectacular property with beautiful space to walk around! Very quiet and close to a train station, we parked and took a train into Edinburgh. The property has everything you need for a longer stay, we stayed for 3 nights but would have loved to have been able to stay longer!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A great find

A wonderful find, perfect location for us. Cottage was quiet and peaceful. Warm and cozy once we got our heads around the heating system. Our plans had to change and Henrietta was most helpful in adding a couple of extra days. Will definitely be staying here again.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

A great location in beautiful surroundings. Not too far from Edinburgh.

A lovely home with everything we needed. Comfortable beds, liked the en suite bathroom( a nice surprise). Will definitely stay here again.
Verified

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
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Cosy week away

From start to finish our stay at Lime Cottage was excellent. The accommodation was clean and cosy and, particularly important to us, the kitchen was well equipped for the cooking we planned to do during our stay. Our terrier, Gilbert, especially loved his early morning walks on the estate. Arniston is very close to a railway station, so access to Edinburgh was simple. During our visit we explored the Fife coastline, North Berwick beaches, Edinburgh and Rosslyn Chapel. Communication preceding and during our stay was prompt and helpful, for which we were grateful.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn W.

A most wonderful stay

We stayed here for 5 nights . From booking to the actual stay- communication was fab. Lights were even kindly left on for us due to a late arrival so that we didn’t stumble in the dark. A cosy pretty cottage on a beautiful estate. A super easy train ride into Edinburgh. Absolutely would stay again- 5 star from us !
From a partner site

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.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alan N.

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

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
From a partner site

8/10 Good

David E.

Nice little spot

We four (three adults, one child) enjoyed our four night stay at Lime Cottage. Convenient for what we had in mind re visiting relatives in the area. Also convenient train service to Edinburgh. The estate grounds are lovely (mid-Sept). Gentle if manicured walks and pleasing views of.the Pentland Hills.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Autumn Stay

Lovely stay at Lime cottage for a week with our two dogs. Well furnished though took a while to warm up. Could do with a few more lights outside especially when needing to take the dogs out when it is dark. We would easily stay again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lucy R.

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

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Response from VrboOwner on 15 July 2021
It was a pleasure to have Stephen to stay at Arniston.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Temporary home

Henrietta the host is very helpful and accommodating. Lovely cottage in lovely quiet, rural location.
From a partner site

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.
From a partner site

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
From a partner site

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.
From a partner site

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.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark H.

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

Arniston

Amazing property
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

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
From a partner site

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.

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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