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

Top rated by guests

9.6Outstanding

(67 Ratings)

"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 inform..."

Sharon B.

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9.6 / 10.0

Outstanding(67 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 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.

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

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

9.6Outstanding

(67 Ratings)

Sharon B.

Don't miss out! Price and availability may change

$$$$

9.6 / 10.0

Outstanding(67 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

9.6 / 10.0

Outstanding(67 Ratings)

4.0 / 10.0

We stayed in Sycamore Cottage. It is poorly designed with little usable space for a family. It was filthy, e.g. pubic hairs all over the bathroom floor and a radiator in the kitchen (for hanging tea towels) with about 30 years of dust and grime in it. The grounds itself are nice and well maintained, just not the Cottage.

10.0 / 10.0

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!

10.0 / 10.0

Really nice cottage, in an amazing environnement. We had a very good stay !

10.0 / 10.0

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

10.0 / 10.0

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.

10.0 / 10.0

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

10.0 / 10.0

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.

10.0 / 10.0

We had a comfortable & cozy stay in an authentic cottage set surrounded by beautiful views.

8.0 / 10.0

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

10.0 / 10.0

Lovely and quite. Wonderful place. We will come back!

10.0 / 10.0

Overall great 😊

10.0 / 10.0

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.

10.0 / 10.0

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.

10.0 / 10.0

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!

10.0 / 10.0

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.

10.0 / 10.0

Comfortable and spacious cottage. Set in tranquil and beautiful grounds of the estate. Easy access to Edinburgh by train.

10.0 / 10.0

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!

10.0 / 10.0

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.

10.0 / 10.0

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.

10.0 / 10.0

We really enjoyed our stay on the picturesque grounds.

10.0 / 10.0

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

10.0 / 10.0

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

10.0 / 10.0

Beautiful location and very cozy cottage.

10.0 / 10.0

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.

8.0 / 10.0

We had a lovely stay. Ground were gorgeous and cottage was lovely. Would of been good to have a few more staples such as toilet paper and washing powder. Beds were quite hard. Was lovely to be able to cook and an easy train ride to Edinburgh.

10.0 / 10.0

A very cosy cottage in an idyllic setting.

10.0 / 10.0

Lovely location only a short way outside of Edinburgh. Great setting with views and countryside all around. Communication from Henrietta prior to our stay was perfect. Would highly recommend and hopefully we will be back.

10.0 / 10.0

Wonderful holiday in a wonderful location

Wonderful holiday in a wonderful location

I was sent out pre arrival instructions. Everything very clear. Arrived to a wonderful dog friendly cottage. Very clean met all my expectations. And only a stones throw away from where my course was being held. Everything was thought of for the stay. Would highly recommend

10.0 / 10.0

Wedding weekend

Wedding weekend

Beautiful cottages, kitted out with everything you need. Lovely grounds and location. We were there for a wedding on site but would definitely recommend staying for a holiday/relaxing break away.

8.0 / 10.0

Quiet location, wonderful beds

Quiet location, wonderful beds

Great location, with room to roam across the estate. Cosy cottage and brilliant beds. Complementary honey was a nice treat. Could use a little bit of updating (eg TV and some furniture), plus had to have a hoover on arrival.

10.0 / 10.0

Easy, relaxing near city with wide open spaces

Easy, relaxing near city with wide open spaces

Within very easy reach of Edinburgh but feels a world away - very comfortable, extremely quiet and sooooo relaxing - perfect 👍

8.0 / 10.0

Beautiful area.

Beautiful area.

Absolutely beautiful area within easy access. Wonderful to have the luxury of the estate to roam. Very friendly people.

10.0 / 10.0

Peace and beauty in equal measure

Peace and beauty in equal measure

We really enjoyed our short stay. The cottage as very homely and the House grounds were sublime. Our host, Henrietta, was very welcoming and helpful. A thoroughly enjoyable experience.

10.0 / 10.0

Delighted

Delighted

We stayed for a week and enjoyed the whole experience, very much a cottage feel, wood burner in the lounge and peaceful surroundings, very accommodating for us and our two German Shepherd dogs. Owners very helpful and responsive to requests for information.

10.0 / 10.0

Lovely cottages on a beautiful estate

Lovely cottages on a beautiful estate

Lovely and well-maintained cottages on the Arniston estate. No jacuzzis or cocktail bars nearby but a very quiet and secluded getaway, wood fire, beautiful estate to walk around outside your door. A few minutes drive for some more serious walks (Portmore, Gladhouse, etc.). Extremely friendly and helpful owners.

8.0 / 10.0

A cosy bolt hole on a beautiful estate

A cosy bolt hole on a beautiful estate

The cottage was cosy and the grounds delightful for walks. Very convenient for Roslyn Chapel and the fantastic Scottish Mining Museum

10.0 / 10.0

A Last Minute Trip to Edinburgh

A Last Minute Trip to Edinburgh

We needed somewhere to stay with easy access to Edinburgh , to visit my mum for 1st time since Covid lockdown . What a great place we found in Sycamore Cottage. Dog friendly . Fully equipped kitchen. Very comfy bed. and and amazing log burner with plentiful supply of logs . Tess (dog) and I enjoyed meeting the pet sheep and pigs on our morning wander around the grounds . Would have loved to have visited the main house .Maybe next time post covid . There was only 2 of us this time but plenty room for 4 . Hope for a return visit . Great directions, contactless arrival and check out .Very clean and covid safe . Thank you very much

8.0 / 10.0

Relaxing Holiday

Relaxing Holiday

An excellent venue for a relaxing holiday. The estate offers good short walks. The estate is with In easy reach of Edinburgh.

10.0 / 10.0

Lovely cottage

Lovely cottage

Great location for visiting Edinburgh and the beautiful Scottish countryside. Well maintained cottage with everything we needed.

10.0 / 10.0

A lovely family stay

A lovely family stay

We enjoyed a lovely stay with our kids (6 & 9). The cottage was spotlessly clean and very thorough COVID-19 precautions had been taken. The cottage was very cosy, well laid out and equipped. The location is good for trips into Edinburgh or surrounding countryside. We visited North Berwick which is lovely. We went on a tour of the house which was very interesting, and enjoyed walking in the grounds. We also loved seeing the wildlife on the estate. It was lovely to let the kids stay up late to see deer, rabbits, bats and owls, right on our doorstep. Communication with the owner was good before and during our stay.

FAQs

Is parking included with this cottage?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Sycamore Cottage - a traditional 2 bedroom stone cottage within the grounds of Arniston House. 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 Sycamore Cottage - a traditional 2 bedroom stone cottage within the grounds of Arniston House 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 Sycamore Cottage - a traditional 2 bedroom stone cottage within the grounds of Arniston House?

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

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

Cottage in Scotland

Reasons to book

About this cottage rental

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

Map of Scotland

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

What amenities are available at Sycamore Cottage - a traditional 2 bedroom stone cottage within the grounds of Arniston House?

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