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Sycamore Cottage - a traditional 2 bedroom stone cottage within the grounds of Arniston House

Family-friendly cottage in Gorebridge

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In the tranquil courtyard of Lime Avenue drive to Arniston House, Sycamore Cottage offers a serene country retreat. Enjoy peaceful garden views and unwind in the sunny surroundings while still being just 30 minutes from Edinburgh's attractions. With its own area of garden for relaxation, this charming cottage is perfect for families with pets.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Sycamore Cottage - a traditional 2 bedroom stone cottage within the grounds of Arniston House

Located on the stunning Lime Avenue drive to Arniston House Sycamore 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. We are accredited with the Good to Go scheme ensuring our compliance with strict Covid-19 protocols.

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 or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player

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)

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  • Washer
  • Pet friendly
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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

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

Property is also known as

72481
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About the neighborhood

Map
Gorebridge, Midlothian

What's nearby

  • Borthwick Castle - 6 min drive - 4.3 miles
  • Dalhousie Castle - 7 min drive - 4.3 miles
  • Rosslyn Chapel - 11 min drive - 8.1 miles
  • Royal Mile - 24 min drive - 14.1 miles
  • Edinburgh Castle - 24 min drive - 14.4 miles

Getting around

  • Gorebridge Station - 4 min drive
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 38 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 - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Sycamore Cottage - a traditional 2 bedroom stone cottage within the grounds of Arniston House pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Sycamore Cottage - a traditional 2 bedroom stone cottage within the grounds of Arniston House?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sycamore Cottage - a traditional 2 bedroom stone cottage within the grounds of Arniston House?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Sycamore Cottage - a traditional 2 bedroom stone cottage within the grounds of Arniston House 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 Gilmerton Cove are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Sycamore Cottage - a traditional 2 bedroom stone cottage within the grounds of Arniston House Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 53 out of 65 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 65 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 65 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 65 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 65 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Georgina F.

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

Wonderful

A very cosy cottage in an idyllic setting.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Thomas K.

Very beautiful cottage near Edinburgh

Warm hospitality of the landlady, a friendly welcome Wonderful, quiet location in the park of Arniston House Edinburgh can easily be reached by bus or Train A perfect holiday destination for couples and also for families with children

10/10 Excellent

Callum

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Overall great 😊
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katharina T.

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

Perfect

Lovely and quite. Wonderful place. We will come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Lucy H.

Sycamore Cottage stay August 2024

Our family had a wonderful stay at Sycamore Cottage. It was a fairly last minute booking but we feel that we found a gem! The cottage was very well equipped, comfortable and cosy and had everything we needed. The information we received before our stay was great with details of transport links, pubs, restaurants and take ways as well as ideas for days out. We will definitely be back!

10/10 Excellent

Julie M.

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

great experience

the cottage lived up to all that was advertised. it was an amazing experience to live in a cottage that was likely built in the 18th century. all the updates made it a modern stay in history. truly wonderful. our sons were thrilled by Boris the pig and his blind mate and fed them every morning. if you stay here, take the tour of the Manor House. Arniston is a fabulous working farm.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linsey S.

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

Lovely house!

We live in Edinburgh but had to book somewhere to stay while we were having work done at our house and Sycamore Cottage was perfect for four of us. The bedrooms are really spacious and the kitchen is really well equipped which isn’t always the case in self catering accommodation. We didn’t think we’d need to use the log burner but a typical Scottish spring meant we used it a few nights and there was plenty of logs left for it. Easy to drive into Edinburgh or can get the train from Gorebridge. Overall, a lovely cosy house!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lionel J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Juste superbe. Merci pour l acceuil. Attention les avions de l aéroport d'Édimbourg passé au dessus. Mais pas de bruit a l intérieur. Et quelques avions passe asse haut.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

David H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Really nice cottage, in an amazing environnement. We had a very good stay !
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

nice cottage in beautiful surroundings

We had a very good stay at sycamore cottage. Everything was perfect. Only the wifi could have been better.

10/10 Excellent

Chris S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved it! Everything about it, the area, how it was kept up, and of course, Henrietta was wonderful. The location was absolutely beautiful. We already are trying to schedule another stay for next summer.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy R.

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

Great getaway cottage

We thoroughly enjoyed staying in the Sycamore Cottage. Wonderfully comfortable furnishing and pleasant decor. Beautiful country setting. Would definitely recommend it and stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alli R.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the Arniston cottage. The inside was clean and welcoming, easy parking, and peaceful area to walk around. There are sweet pigs, Bruno and Sophie, that love scratches behind their ears and eating our apple cores! We ran into the owner (I’m assuming) who introduced us to the pigs and since it was time to feed the baby lambs he let us watch and also hold one of them. We also got to meet his sweet dogs, Fin and Pepper. It was a great place to stay while visiting Scotland for the first time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelli M.

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

First visit to Scotland

We had a comfortable & cozy stay in an authentic cottage set surrounded by beautiful views.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Helena S.

Great place to stay

Lovely cottage within easy travelling distance to Edinburgh. Clean and comfy. On our last day we discovered pigs living in the garden.

10/10 Excellent

James M.

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

Arniston Cottage #3

Lovely accommodations. Peaceful and very quiet. Remote yet easily accessible to the train for 25 minute day trips to Edinburgh with free parking at the station. Communications prior to arrival were promptly responded. All amenities were as described in the VRBO descriptions. We had a thoroughly wonderful stay and would book here again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Lucy H.

Sycamore Cottage stay August 2024

Our family had a wonderful stay at Sycamore Cottage. It was a fairly last minute booking but we feel that we found a gem! The cottage was very well equipped, comfortable and cosy and had everything we needed. The information we received before our stay was great with details of transport links, pubs, restaurants and take ways as well as ideas for days out. We will definitely be back!
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Lucy H.

Sycamore Cottage stay August 2024

Our family had a wonderful stay at Sycamore Cottage. It was a fairly last minute booking but we feel that we found a gem! The cottage was very well equipped, comfortable and cosy and had everything we needed. The information we received before our stay was great with details of transport links, pubs, restaurants and take ways as well as ideas for days out. We will definitely be back!
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Lucy H.

Sycamore Cottage stay August 2024

Our family had a wonderful stay at Sycamore Cottage. It was a fairly last minute booking but we feel that we found a gem! The cottage was very well equipped, comfortable and cosy and had everything we needed. The information we received before our stay was great with details of transport links, pubs, restaurants and take ways as well as ideas for days out. We will definitely be back!

10/10 Excellent

Audrey W.

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

Wonderful stay at Arniston!

My family and I had a beautiful week in Scotland at Arniston house. Henrietta was a wonderful host and was very attentive to anything we needed during our stay. We did a tour of the property as well, so much history and beauty on site.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alisdair R.

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

Recommend

Comfortable and spacious cottage. Set in tranquil and beautiful grounds of the estate. Easy access to Edinburgh by train.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan L.

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

Daughter visit quarters

Just finished a 9 day stay while helping our daughter with some upgrades around her place. I chose this cottage since it is very close to her place, but would highly recommend it to anyone wanting to explore Edinburgh or the nearby countryside. It is only 11 miles to the city, but you can also catch a train from either Gorebridge or Newtongrange and be at Princes Street downtown in just over 30 minutes. The cottage is very clean and smells very fresh with very nice carpeting throughout and all the gadgets you need for your stay. My only regret was not spending any time exploring the grounds which look fabulous. My daughter comes here for a bonfire in the fall I believe. The information provided in the binder in the cottage was very helpful. Will definitely check availability next time we are in town to visit our daughter.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Seth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
An excellent property to rent outside of Edinburgh. Perfect for dogs and families. The cottage was warm and well lit when we arrived and the fireplace was already prepped with a basket full of logs. The manager of the property was very friendly and she came over to introduce herself and check we had everything we needed. Strongly recommend and will be going back.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Renee M.

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

Lovely and spacious

We really enjoyed our stay on the picturesque grounds.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maura B.

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

Cosy cttage

Lovely cosy cottage with loads of character. The cottage is in a very quiet place near Arniston House with plenty of walking nearbt
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023