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

Gorebridge accommodation with kitchen

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2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free), bed sheets
Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

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

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Gorebridge, Midlothian
  • Place, Gore Glen Woodland Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Gorebridge Leisure Centre
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Borthwick Castle
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪30 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Gorebridge

In Gorebridge .Within 6 miles (10 km) of this cottage, you'll find Vogrie Country Park and Dalhousie Castle. Borthwick Castle is within 6 miles (10 km) and Dalkeith Country Park is within 9 miles (15 km).
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What's nearby

  • Gore Glen Woodland Park - 4 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Gorebridge Leisure Centre - 4 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Scottish Mining Museum - 6 min drive - 3.9 miles
  • Borthwick Castle - 6 min drive - 4.3 miles
  • Dalhousie Castle - 8 min drive - 4.7 miles

Getting around

  • Gorebridge Station - 4 min drive
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Greggs - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Sun Inn - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Gigi's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Sawasdee Snax - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

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
Onsite 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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Chestnut Cottage - a charming traditional stone cottage with 2 bedrooms on Arniston Estate to the airport?

This cottage is 19.2 mi (37-min drive) away from the Edinburgh Airport (EDI) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Chestnut Cottage - a charming traditional stone cottage with 2 bedrooms on Arniston Estate have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this cottage.

How close is Chestnut Cottage - a charming traditional stone cottage with 2 bedrooms on Arniston Estate to the beach?

This cottage is 13.8 mi (33-min drive) from Portobello Beach and 18.4 mi (38-min drive) from Seton Sands. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Chestnut Cottage - a charming traditional stone cottage with 2 bedrooms on Arniston Estate offer free breakfast?

This cottage does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Chestnut Cottage - a charming traditional stone cottage with 2 bedrooms on Arniston Estate?

No, there is no casino at this cottage.

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.

Is there free parking at Chestnut Cottage - a charming traditional stone cottage with 2 bedrooms on Arniston Estate?

Free parking is not available at this cottage.

Does Chestnut Cottage - a charming traditional stone cottage with 2 bedrooms on Arniston Estate have a pool?

This cottage does not have a pool.

Does Chestnut Cottage - a charming traditional stone cottage with 2 bedrooms on Arniston Estate have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this cottage.

How close is Chestnut Cottage - a charming traditional stone cottage with 2 bedrooms on Arniston Estate to downtown Gorebridge?

This cottage is 1.3 mi away from Gorebridge.

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

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 78 out of 93 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 93 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 93 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 93 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 93 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Diane C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a lovely cottage in a most peaceful setting.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Simon G.

Happy Days at Chestnut Cottage

What a delightful place! Fantastic bedding, really well equipped kitchen and an open fire! Perfect!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

richard t.

great holiday

we had a lovely 4 nights stay . we found the the cottage and the estate was a great place to stay Henrietta was a lovely hoist and the information that she provided was excellent
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

CJ S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely old cottage in ‘servants quarters’ Very comfortable bed
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

a m.

Return visit to Chestnut

Lovely return visit to the wonderful Arniston Estate. Chestnut cottage is a lovely cozy and comfortable cottage in wonderful surroundings. Felt like a home. Good location for days out not that you ever need to leave the grounds! We will be back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rodney B.

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

Wonderful Spot!

We very much enjoyed our stay at Chestnut Cottage. It was a wonderful spot to see some of the local treasures like Cairnpapple, Rosslyn Chapel and Edinburgh.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Family short break

Beautiful surroundings, everything you could have needed and very handy for Edinburgh. Only a wee suggestion for a mirror as only small one in vanity area and few more sockets there. Always plenty of hot water, though found we couldn’t adjust heating. Very peaceful and would recommend to others
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rob S.

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

Scottish Beauty

Great location… beautiful property!
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful cottage. Very comfortable bedroom. Open fire and stash of logs made a difference. Helpful host. Lovely grounds for dog walks.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A haven of peace

A haven of peace and tranquillity and just what we needed. Really enjoyed our stay especially our walk around the sunken garden.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dean M.

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

Perfect weekend getaway

Lovely clean, warm and cosy cottage. Check in was easy and everything as described. Nice quiet location with the city centre 25-30 mins away. Thank you for a great weekend away.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mary Ellen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautifully renovated property just outside Edinburg. Plenty of parking for our rental car which we used to drive to attractions and into the city.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robbie W.

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

Warr family

Cosy and comfortable. Tranquil and beautiful location. Great for walks with dogs. Everything needed in cottage was there. Would love to visit again.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

a m.

Great cottage wonderful host

Chestnut cottage is a lovely cosy cottage with everything you need. The location on the Arniston Estate means you wake up to peace and quiet and wonderful view from the living room. Staying there was wonderful and despite its rural location is also really convenient for supplies and access to Edinburgh. I could quite easily have never left. Henrietta is a wonderful host and the cottage is a credit to the estate. I will definitely be back!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

Perfect getaway

A lovely cottage in a quiet location. Very comfortable and well equipped. Plenty to do in the area, or just enjoy the tranquility at the cottage. Henrietta was welcoming and the information we received before and during out stay was very helpful. Highly recommend
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Our perfect stay at the Arniston Estate

Everything was so wonderful and perfect. It was everything that we had dreamed our stay in Scotland would be. Henrietta was so kind and helpful, she even recommended a lovely place to eat and shop! The grounds of the estate were beautiful and amazing to explore. We will definitely be returning to the estate in the future
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marco P.

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

A very cozy stay

We spent a few very nice days here exploring Scotland. The proximity to Edinburgh is fantastic, but a trip to the Highlands is also easily possible. The cottage is small but nice and the fireplace in particular offers a lot of coziness. The kitchen is very well equipped and the location is very quiet overall. Thank you for the great time!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Maren B.

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

Cosy

It was a very nice cottage in the nature. After a busy day in edinburgh we are relaxing there. Many thanks to Henrietta.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

laith

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
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Caroline C.

A home from home

Chestnut cottage feels like a home from home, it is a comfortable cottage, with everything needed for an enjoyable stay. The location is spectacular, near enough to Edinburgh to enjoy the city, but in stunning countryside with plenty of walks including the beautiful grounds of Arniston Estate, as well as easy access to the Southern Uplands, walks along the Tweed or mountain biking at Glentress and Innerleithen. The owners are super helpful, and the dogs and pigs adorable, our dog quickly made friends with all of them!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeff M.

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This property was warm and cozy. Everything clean and on point. So spacious and alot of exras. Well equipped kitchen.🙂
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nancy C.

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

What a gem!

My husband and I had such an incredible time in this beautiful cottage! We wished we’d stayed longer and could explore more locally! The house itself was absolutely stunning, and conversations with Henrietta were so lovely and personable. We were absolutely delighted when we walked in and discovered all the lovely nuances and details. Highly recommend!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Laura B.

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

A great stay overall.

Lovely warm house in a beautiful setting. Could do with a bit of updating. For example, the toaster didn’t work and the beds and pillows were quite lumpy. On the whole though, we had a wonderful time and would go back.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Lovely, comfortable stay.

Had a thoroughly relaxing break, Henrietta extremely helpful. Our only fault if there is one is that the microwave and oven were dated, particularly the microwave, and the property would benefit from a smart tv. Comfortable beds, we all slept well and delicious eggs! Thank you.

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