Chestnut Cottage - a charming traditional stone cottage with 2 bedrooms on Arniston Estate - Gorebridge

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Fireplace

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Washer

Explore the area

Gorebridge, Midlothian

Dalhousie Castle7 min drive
Rosslyn Chapel11 min drive
Royal Mile22 min drive
Edinburgh (EDI)39 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Ground Floor Bedroom

1 Single Bed

Upstairs Bedroom

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

Chestnut Cottage - a charming traditional stone cottage with 2 bedrooms on Arniston Estate

Located on the stunning Lime Avenue drive to Arniston House Chestnut 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.

Chestnut Cottage has one double or twin bedroom on the ground floor level. Upstairs is a king bedroom next to the family bathroom. The kitchen is fully equipped including an electric oven and hob, microwave, washing machine and dishwasher. The cosy sitting room has an open fire with logs and kindling provided free of charge by the estate woodlands. A Freeview TV, DVD player and Wi-Fi are provided to entertain you during a relaxing break.

Ground floor: Entrance hall, sitting/dining room with open fire. Well equipped kitchen. 1 double or twin bedroom.
First floor: 1 double bedroom. Bathroom with shower over the bath, WC and wash hand basin.

Property manager

Henrietta Dundas

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Fireplace

Kitchen

Washer

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

About the area

Gorebridge

This cottage is located in Gorebridge. National Museum of Scotland and Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Royal Mile and Princes 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.

Gorebridge, Midlothian

What's nearby

Borthwick Castle - 6 min drive
Dalhousie Castle - 7 min drive
Rosslyn Chapel - 11 min drive
Royal Mile - 22 min drive
Edinburgh Castle - 23 min drive

Getting around

Gorebridge Station - 4 min drive
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 37 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
Pias Chip Shop - 9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Chestnut Cottage - a charming traditional stone cottage with 2 bedrooms on Arniston Estate pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Chestnut Cottage - a charming traditional stone cottage with 2 bedrooms on Arniston Estate?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Chestnut Cottage - a charming traditional stone cottage with 2 bedrooms on Arniston Estate?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Chestnut Cottage - a charming traditional stone cottage with 2 bedrooms on Arniston Estate 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).

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

laith

30 Mar 2024

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, communication

Cute warm and cosy with a working fireplace! Lovely walks in the area and driving distance to historical sites. The place was quite clean for a pet friendly stay but there were was a few pee stains from previous doggos.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff M.

26 Sept 2023

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

Lovely cottage in amazing surroundings

Lovely, comfortable cottage in the beautiful grounds of a country mansion, and less than 10 miles from Edinburgh city centre. Wonderful. Also came with two lovely homemade chocolate brownies!!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anne O.

13 Jul 2022

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

Relaxing stay

Beautiful cottage in stunning surroundings. Everything you could need and more. Will definitely return.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maureen R.

5 Jul 2022

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

Peaceful and pleasant. Cottage was beautieful and clean. Enjoyed our stay

Would recommend to family and friends

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Debbie M.

26 Apr 2022

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

Idyllic retreat

Superb location, comfortable and a great place to stay, friendly owner and employees, highly recommend

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

About the host

Hosted by Henrietta Dundas

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.