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

Family-friendly cottage in Gorebridge

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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
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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  • Place, Gore Glen Woodland Park
  • Place, Borthwick Castle
  • Place, Dalhousie Castle
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)

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.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
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. Grassmarket and Royal Mile 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 Murrayfield Stadium.
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Gorebridge, Midlothian

What's nearby

  • Gore Glen Woodland Park - 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 - 7 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Vogrie Country Park - 7 min drive - 6.7 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
  • ‪Greggs - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Fresco - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Sun Inn - ‬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.

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?

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 Rosslyn Chapel are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 54 out of 66 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 66 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 66 reviews

9.6/10

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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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.

10/10 Excellent

Alan F.

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

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
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10/10 Excellent

nice cottage in beautiful surroundings

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

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

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

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
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4/10 Poor

Dirty and cramped

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.
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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

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

Alli R.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
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.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

nathan n.

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

Lovely

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

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
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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!

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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8/10 Good

Thomas K.

Very beautiful cottage near Edinburgh

Warm hospitality of the landlady, a friendly welcome Wonderful, quiet location in the park of Arniston House Edinburgh can easily be reached by bus or Train A perfect holiday destination for couples and also for families with children

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
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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

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

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Sarah R., Australia

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

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
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10/10 Excellent

Euan R.

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.

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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