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

Top rated by guests

9.4Outstanding

(57 Ratings)

"We loved our stay at Arniston, our cottage had everything we needed for a comfortable stay and it is in a beautiful location. We were able to walk our dog around the grounds (she says lots of exciting..."

Caroline C.

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9.4 / 10.0

Outstanding(57 Ratings)

Cottage in Scotland

4 guests · 2 bedrooms · 1 bath

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones

High-end valueWell priced for this area

About this cottage rental

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.

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

Pets allowed

Family friendly

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Nearby attractions

Queen Elizabeth Forest Park

58.4 mi

The Scottish Crannog Centre

63.3 mi

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Top rated by guests

9.4Outstanding

(57 Ratings)

Caroline C.

Don't miss out! Price and availability may change

$$$$

9.4 / 10.0

Outstanding(57 Ratings)

Cottage in Scotland

4 guests · 2 bedrooms · 1 bath

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones

High-end valueWell priced for this area

Map of Scotland

Nearby attractions

Queen Elizabeth Forest Park

58.4 mi

The Scottish Crannog Centre

63.3 mi

About this cottage rental

Amenities

Pets allowed

Family friendly

Ratings and reviews

9.4 / 10.0

Outstanding(57 Ratings)

8.0 / 10.0

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.

10.0 / 10.0

We loved our stay at Arniston, our cottage had everything we needed for a comfortable stay and it is in a beautiful location. We were able to walk our dog around the grounds (she says lots of exciting sniffs - highly recommend!) and enjoy the huge old trees that are all over the estate. Henrietta the owner didn't intrude but was always happy to help if we had a question. Edinburgh is a short drive or train ride away (but do bring a car as the location is very rural - part of the charm), so you can really mix town and country. It is also easy to get to the Scottish Borders and visit the castles and abbeys dotted around.

10.0 / 10.0

The location is perfect. Just to the south of Edinburgh, within easy reach of interesting places such as Rosslyn & Stirling.A long, tree-lined road leads up to the cottages. The cottage itself was clean, with everything you could need to make your stay comfortable.We took the tour of the house, given by Henrietta and her mother who filled it with many personal anecdotes and observations. Much better than a dry talk from someone with no connection to the family. My favourite room, the library. I would love a room like that.The grounds of the estate are also worth walking around, with the Sunken Garden being particularly nice.Overall a perfect place for a relaxing break away from everything.

6.0 / 10.0

Kitchen worktops and cupboards needed to be cleaned before use. Dirty marks on several of the electric fires. Stains on the living room chairs. Paint work needed wiping . Dust and cobwebs found. Felt that the whole property needed up update. Location was great and grounds were beautiful.

10.0 / 10.0

The cottage was perfect for our stay, safe location for our children, near railway station. Having access to free firewood was a lovely touch.

8.0 / 10.0

A bit disappointed in some aspects of housekeeping ie., oven needed cleaned, some crockery needed washed, toaster had a lot of crumbs on tray, vac cleaner brush head full of dog hairs, outside front door mat very dirty. We groomed our dogs everyday after exercise to keep the cottage clean and had crates for them to sleep in at night

10.0 / 10.0

The cottage ticked all our boxes. Log fire, large kitchen, 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, set in beautiful Scottish countryside, close to Edinburgh.

10.0 / 10.0

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.

10.0 / 10.0

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

10.0 / 10.0

Beautiful setting, lovely cottage. I could happily live there. Other family members were staying at Gardner's House which was delightful.

10.0 / 10.0

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.

10.0 / 10.0

Beautiful cottage in stunning surroundings. Not far from Edinburgh by car or you can get the train.

10.0 / 10.0

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.

10.0 / 10.0

We thoroughly enjoyed our 7 nights at Lime Cottage. We day tripped by car and train the Edinburgh area.

10.0 / 10.0

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.

10.0 / 10.0

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

10.0 / 10.0

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.

10.0 / 10.0

Great setting, lovely cottage and perfect for our stay

8.0 / 10.0

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!!!

10.0 / 10.0

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.

10.0 / 10.0

Delightful little cottage in the grounds of the estate. Well equipped kitchen for a short stay.

8.0 / 10.0

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.

8.0 / 10.0

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

10.0 / 10.0

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!

10.0 / 10.0

We picked Arniston as its a great base to explore Edinburgh and the surrounding areas whilst being cosy and accommodating for those with mobility constraints and dog lovers. The properties offer great value and this was our second stay at Lime Cottage. And believe it or not the sun shone all week.

10.0 / 10.0

Amazing property

10.0 / 10.0

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.

8.0 / 10.0

Full of anticipation we started our journey to Gorebridge. The driveway to the cottage is absolutely beautiful. The cottage itself has a cozy vintage look in a quiet location. Exactly what we were looking for. The fireplace was already prepared for the first time using it. We had a very nice, comfortable time here. What I need to criticise is the kitchen, which disappointed me somehow. In the pictures it looks quite modern and well equipped. Unfortunately, the kitchen furniture is worn and getting old. The dishes are limited, which means that I had to rinse them several times because otherwise there wouldn’t have been enough. There were no lids for the pots. The cleanliness in the cottage is good according to the circumstances.

8.0 / 10.0

Very pleasant, just what we needed

Very pleasant, just what we needed

Very pleasant surroundings and high level of accommodation

10.0 / 10.0

Country cottage close to Edinburgh

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.

10.0 / 10.0

Family get together

Family get together

Lovely spot with great walks.

10.0 / 10.0

Great holiday cottage

Great holiday cottage

Lovely setting in grounds of Arniston house. Very pretty walks on doorstep around estate, easy to have dog off lead as so quiet. Very comfortable accommodation, everything we needed. Easy access to Edinburgh and east Lothian, hopefully we’ll be back to explore pentland hills next time. Henrietta very helpful host

10.0 / 10.0

Arniston Cottages

Arniston Cottages

We rented two cottages for ourselves and visiting family. They were very well equipped and comfortable. There was a huge amount of local information provided in the cottages on everything including take-aways, shopping, restaurants, and visits to Edinburgh. The Estate is very beautiful, with the house furnished with original items and pictures. The grounds contain lots of old trees and wildlife such as owls, bats, and birds.We had a lovely time there despite the weather.

8.0 / 10.0

Relaxing Scottish break

Relaxing Scottish break

Good location within 30 minutes of city centre. Relaxing grounds to walk around. Henrietta the host was always available and most helpful. Ideal for a small family with dogs catered for as well. Not the biggest property but comfortable for 2 couples or children. Good strong WiFi signal and not too far from shops and city centre.

10.0 / 10.0

Returning for another stay at Lime Cottage

Returning for another stay at Lime Cottage

Lovely cottage and fabulous location, our 4th stay there. Henrietta is extremely welcoming. Fabulous walks with the dog on the estate, such a peaceful and tranquil setting. Already planning a return visit.

10.0 / 10.0

great stay in cosy cottage

great stay in cosy cottage

We stayed for 8 nights in the lime cottage. Upon arrival the heating was on the and the fireplace ready to be fired up. Really comfortable cottage in a nice place. No sounds of traffic or other noise during the day or at night. We had an excellent time!

10.0 / 10.0

A home in the middle of the scottish countryside

A home in the middle of the scottish countryside

A lovely place in the middle of the countryside but just 15 min away from Edinburgh. Ideal for couples or families.

10.0 / 10.0

A serene stay in the Scottish countryside

A serene stay in the Scottish countryside

We enjoyed our stay in the historic Lime Cottage. Beds were comfy, the cottage was warm and it contained everything you need for a short break. Parking right at your door, the extensive grounds of Arniston House outside and a train station 10 minutes away for trips into the Edinburgh Fringe and Tattoo. Great place to stay near Edinburgh.

6.0 / 10.0

A pleasant cottage.

A pleasant cottage.

A pleasant cottage, easy to find, welcoming host and good location near Edinburgh and other tourist attractions. Lovely walk for the dogs.

10.0 / 10.0

A Jewel in the Crown

A Jewel in the Crown

A great stay in a stately location. Having your own lime tree lined drive to your cottage sets the tone for an idyllic week away from it all. Delightful cottage equipped with all you need ideal for two couples with 2 bathrooms up and downstairs. Away from the hustle and bustle but within reach of Edinburgh and the towns and villages of Lothian and beyond. So quiet especially at night so great sleeps. A tour of Arniston Hall is a must so much history and renovations continue to make it a ‘homely’ home,

FAQs

Is parking included with this cottage?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Lime Cottage - a charming traditional stone cottage with 2 bedrooms located within the grounds of Ar. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this cottage?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this cottage. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

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

Yes! This cottage is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.

What amenities are available at Lime Cottage - a charming traditional stone cottage with 2 bedrooms located within the grounds of Ar?

We found 2 amenities for this rental. This includes pets allowed, and family friendly.

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

Cottage in Scotland

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About this cottage rental

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

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Nearby attractions

Cottage in Scotland

Reasons to book

Map of Scotland

Nearby attractions

About this cottage rental

Amenities

Ratings and reviews

FAQs

Is parking included with this cottage?

Is there a pool at this cottage?

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

What amenities are available at Lime Cottage - a charming traditional stone cottage with 2 bedrooms located within the grounds of Ar?

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