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

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Exterior detail
Living area
Private kitchen
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Gorebridge, Midlothian
  • Dalhousie Castle
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Rosslyn Chapel
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Edinburgh Castle
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Main bedroom

1 King Bed

Second bedroom

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower

Spaces

Kitchen

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 manager

Henrietta Dundas
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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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
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

About the area

Gorebridge

Gorebridge is home to this cottage. Royal Mile and Grassmarket are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Princes Street and George Street. Travelling with kids? Make time for Edinburgh Zoo, or head to an event or a match at Edinburgh International Conference Centre.
Map
Gorebridge, Midlothian

What's nearby

  • Borthwick Castle - 6 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Dalhousie Castle - 7 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Rosslyn Chapel - 11 min drive - 12.8 km
  • Royal Mile - 22 min drive - 20.0 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 23 min drive - 20.4 km

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
  • ‪Beetroot Bar & Grill - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Orangery - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Cedar Tree Cafe - ‬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?

Checkout 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 Roslin Glen Country Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 54 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 54 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 54 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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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

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

10/10 Excellent

Callum

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

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

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

JAMES K.

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Wonderful space

Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024
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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!
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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!
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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!
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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.

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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

Linsey S.

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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

Jonathan L.

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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

10/10 Excellent

Mohammed A.

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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

10/10 Excellent

nathan n.

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Lovely

Beautiful location and very cozy cottage.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maria D.

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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

8/10 Good

Sarah R., Australia

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Lovely little cottage

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.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

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
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10/10 Excellent

Wonderful Time At Sycamore Cottage

The cottage was spotless and the beds were very comfortable. Our main aim for our stay was to have some quiet accommodation during attending the Edinburgh Fringe. As we were a party of 4 therefore we booked taxis each day to the city and the local taxi firm was very accommodating. Arniston is a beautiful estate and a tour of the house and the history of the Dundas family must not be missed. Stunning scenery and wonderful walks. We would highly recommend this hidden gem to others. Many thanks, Helen, Lindsey, Amelia and Fiona
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10/10 Excellent

Cottage Review

Arniston never disappoints, we’ve stayed in the other 2 cottages, all are exceptional, we love the peace and quiet of the estate, which provides great walks and lovely scenery. Thoroughly recommend Arniston as a fabulous retreat for peace and tranquillity, while Edinburgh is only 30 minutes away by train, there’s so mulch to see and do.

10/10 Excellent

Christopher E.

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Great place for Edinburgh visit

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

About the host

Hosted by Henrietta Dundas

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My family, The Dundas family, have owned and lived at Arniston for 450 years. We very much enjoy welcoming visitors to the estate to experience the timeless beauty of our home. The current mansion house was built by William Adam in 1726 and many of our cottage visitors enjoy the guided tours which run from May to mid-September. We are so fortunate to live in the country yet we have Edinburgh with all its attractions just a short train ride away.

Why they chose this property

The properties were built in the 18th century to house the foresters who worked on the estate in days gone by.

What makes this property unique

The stunning setting for our properties is always remarked on. Arniston is a designated designed landscape with many ancient broadleaf trees and wonderful woodlands to explore with pets. We have the best of both worlds as the buzz of our capital city, Edinburgh with all its attractions is a 25 minute train ride away.

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English

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