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

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Arniston House - Lime Cottage - a charming traditional stone cottage with 2 bedrooms located within the grounds of Ar (Gorebridge)
Sitting Room - Lime Cottage - a charming traditional stone cottage with 2 bedrooms located within the grounds of Ar (Gorebridge)
Kitchen - Lime Cottage - a charming traditional stone cottage with 2 bedrooms located within the grounds of Ar (Gorebridge)
Garden area - Lime Cottage - a charming traditional stone cottage with 2 bedrooms located within the grounds of Ar (Gorebridge)
Ground Floor Bedroom - Lime Cottage - a charming traditional stone cottage with 2 bedrooms located within the grounds of Ar (Gorebridge)
Lime Cottage - a charming traditional stone cottage with 2 bedrooms located within the grounds of Ar provides laundry facilities and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace

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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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About the area

Gorebridge is home to this cottage. Grassmarket and Royal Mile are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Princes Street and George 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. Visit our Gorebridge travel guide
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Gorebridge, Midlothian

What's nearby

  • A large, historic building with a prominent tower and multiple chimneys, surrounded by lush green lawns and trees.
    Vogrie Country Park
    7 min drive - 6.4 km
  • 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
  • Dalhousie Castle
    8 min drive - 7.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    10 min drive
  • Greggs
    9 min drive
  • The Sun Inn
    7 min drive
  • Bannoc Brewhouse
    9 min drive
  • Sawasdee Snax
    9 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 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 within 9 miles (15 km) of Dalhousie Castle, Borthwick Castle and Dalkeith Country Park. Rosslyn Chapel and Roslin Glen Country Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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Reviews

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

9.6

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 55 out of 73 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 73 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 73 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 73 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 73 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous spot. Very comfortable accommodation.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
From a partner site

8/10 Good

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

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

8/10 Good

Temporary home

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

8/10 Good

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

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

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

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.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
From a partner site

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
From a partner site

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!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
From a partner site

8/10 Good

A comfortable stay

Contact and info provided by Arniston Estate prior to arrival was first class. The cottage (Lime) was comfortable for two people, although it sleeps 4 there is only enough room at dining table for two and only two chairs provided. This was perfect for us. Wifi was strong with no drop outs. Log burner was great. The walks around the grounds were great some amazing looking trees in the sunken garden straight out of lord of the rings by the looks of it. Enjoyed watching the bats flying in and out of the eaves of the cottage. Nothing bad to say.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

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.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Charming property, friendly and communicative hostess. Quite recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Well worth staying there
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
From a partner site

8/10 Good

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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