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

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2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets - Sycamore Cottage - a traditional 2 bedroom stone cottage within the grounds of Arniston House (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

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

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About this property

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 transport

  • 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

  • Smoke-free property

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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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets are 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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

About the area

Gorebridge is home to this cottage. Royal Mile and Grassmarket are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at 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. Visit our Gorebridge travel guide
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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
  • Scottish Mining Museum
    6 min drive - 6.2 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)
    38 min drive

Restaurants

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

How much is parking at Sycamore Cottage - a traditional 2 bedroom stone cottage within the grounds of Arniston House?

On-site parking is available at the 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?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Sycamore Cottage - a traditional 2 bedroom stone cottage within the grounds of Arniston House located?

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

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

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 61 out of 74 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 74 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 74 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 74 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 74 reviews

9.8

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

CHARITY S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location and amenities were great. Henrietta was a responsive host.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Kate B.

Beautiful cottage-Will book again!

We very much enjoyed our stay at Sycamore Cottage. It was extremely comfortable and far enough out of the city to be beautifully quiet. We will definitely book again.
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
From a partner site

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.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maria D.

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

Staycation

We had a fab time in the cottage. It was as described and had everything that we needed. Lovely grounds and quiet. Dog friendly with lovely walk outside. Very enjoyable stay. Thank you.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

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
Verified

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
From a partner site

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!
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mohammed A.

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

Tranquil location

Check was easy, the place neat and clean. Living room has fire place where you burn wood - absolutely amazing experience. Near by field has chickens and other animals, choice of fresh eggs every morning. Plenty of parking spaces . So quite, the only sound you hear is burning of wood. Highly recommended
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Sharon B.

August Bank holiday stay with pets

Enjoyed another relaxing stay with Arniston Cottages. Henrietta is always on hand to ensure you have everything you need. The booking process is easy and you receive regular email updates and information prior to your stay.. A super 3 night stay with our dogs, taking advantage of the lovely walks through the estate. Supermarkets and other amenities only a short drive, or we had food delivered easily from local restaurants. Found dog friendly pubs too so enjoyed a lovely lunch with the dogs in tow. The cottages are in beautiful surroundings with a small paddock/garden where you can let the dogs run freely without fear of them upsetting any wildlife/farm animals. We will definitely be back again to enjoy the friendly and relaxing hospitality of Edinburgh and it's surrounding areas. Top Marks!
Verified

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
Verified

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
From a partner site

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!
From a partner site

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!
From a partner site

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!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

parker

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
great host. nice and quiet. ample parking
Stayed 6 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alan F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice property in lovely surroundings
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

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
Verified

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