Title: Lime Cottage - a charming traditional stone cottage with 2 bedrooms located within the grounds of Ar - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Lime Cottage - a charming traditional stone cottage with 2 bedrooms located within the grounds of Ar Cottage in Gorebridge with kitchen and fireplace ![2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/61000000/60890000/60883800/60883744/3d8b62f7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/61000000/60890000/60883800/60883744/abb2fb71.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace, DVD player, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/61000000/60890000/60883800/60883744/1ce784b7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/61000000/60890000/60883800/60883744/1268e719.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/61000000/60890000/60883800/60883744/d5e0efd0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Tucked away on Lime Avenue, Lime Cottage offers a serene retreat in the countryside. Set amidst a tranquil courtyard, this charming stone cottage overlooks fields to the north and features an area of peaceful garden for visitors' use. 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - - - Parking available - Washer - Fireplace - Kitchen ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Lime Cottage - a charming traditional stone cottage with 2 bedrooms located within the grounds of Ar Located on the stunning Lime Avenue drive to Arniston House Lime 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. ## 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 - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace - Living room - Wood stove ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - TV ### 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) ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/61000000/60890000/60883800/60883746/6b97810c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Chestnut Cottage - a charming traditional stone cottage with 2 bedrooms on Arniston Estate Gorebridge - Kitchen - Washer - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi 9.6 Exceptional 81 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-11&endDate=2025-11-12&selected=60883746&PinnedHotelID=60883746&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/61000000/60890000/60883800/60883748/f4ce9329.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Elm Cottage - a charming traditional stone cottage with 2 bedrooms on Arniston Estate Gorebridge - Kitchen - Washer - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi 10 Exceptional 55 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-11&endDate=2025-11-12&selected=60883748&PinnedHotelID=60883748&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/61000000/60890000/60883800/60883739/f7406ec1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Sycamore Cottage - a traditional 2 bedroom stone cottage within the grounds of Arniston House Gorebridge - Kitchen - Washer - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi 9.6 Exceptional 64 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-11&endDate=2025-11-12&selected=60883739&PinnedHotelID=60883739&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69800000/69790700/69790654/bac08580.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cosy cottage located 25 minutes from Edinburgh City Centre Polton - Kitchen - Washer - Free WiFi - Outdoor space 9.8 Exceptional 59 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-11&endDate=2025-11-12&selected=69790654&PinnedHotelID=69790654&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95710000/95707500/95707472/db76e102.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Mauldslie Hill Cottage - Sleeps 6 & Pet Friendly Gorebridge - Kitchen - Washer - Pet-friendly - Outdoor space 9.8 Exceptional 10 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-11&endDate=2025-11-12&selected=95707472&PinnedHotelID=95707472&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33030000/33022300/33022256/4eaf626e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Edinburgh, Dalkeith , Eskbank , vacation rental. 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### Property is also known as 72483 Vrbo Property ## About the area Gorebridge is home to this cottage. Royal Mile and Grassmarket are notable landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Princes Street and George Street. Check out an event or a game at Murrayfield Stadium, and consider making time for Edinburgh Zoo, a top attraction not to be missed. [Visit our Gorebridge travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Gorebridge.dx6173448) [View more Cottages in Edinburgh](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Cottages.d6069845-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C55.82428%2C-3.07068&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=vFZ7K6yrpUgkXL1m6_x_KbTGq2E=) Gorebridge, Midlothian ### What's nearby - Borthwick Castle - 6 min drive - 6.8 km - Dalhousie Castle - 7 min drive - 6.9 km - Rosslyn Chapel - 11 min drive - 13.0 km - Royal Mile - 24 min drive - 22.7 km - Edinburgh Castle - 24 min drive - 23.1 km ### Getting around - Gorebridge Station - 4 min drive - Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 37 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪The Dean Tavern - ‬7 min drive - ‪Coronation Restaurant - ‬4 min drive - ‪Greggs - ‬9 min drive - ‪beetroot bar & grill - ‬9 min drive - ‪The Sun Inn - ‬7 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Lime Cottage - a charming traditional stone cottage with 2 bedrooms located within the grounds of Ar pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Lime Cottage - a charming traditional stone cottage with 2 bedrooms located within the grounds of Ar? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Lime Cottage - a charming traditional stone cottage with 2 bedrooms located within the grounds of Ar? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Lime Cottage - a charming traditional stone cottage with 2 bedrooms located within the grounds of Ar located? > Situated in Gorebridge, this 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 mi (15 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Lime Cottage - a charming traditional stone cottage with 2 bedrooms located within the grounds of Ar Reviews 9.6 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 9.4 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location ### 6.0 Eco-friendliness ### 10 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 41 8 - Good 11 6 - Okay 2 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michael Aug 15, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication Great setting, lovely cottage and perfect for our stay ##### Michael Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lucy R. Apr 21, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fantastic weekend The cottage ticked all our boxes. Log fire, large kitchen, 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, set in beautiful Scottish countryside, close to Edinburgh. ##### Lucy R. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Katherine K. Oct 16, 2024 #### Perfect holiday cottage We spent a week at Lime Cottage and it was perfect for our needs; comfortable, well equipped and with easy access to Edinburgh and the surrounding countryside. We would definitely stay here again. ##### Katherine K. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lisa B. Dec 6, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful cottage Beautiful cottage in stunning surroundings. Not far from Edinburgh by car or you can get the train. ##### Lisa B. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sacha Apr 2, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Delightful little cottage in the grounds of the estate. Well equipped kitchen for a short stay. ##### Sacha Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Chris G. Jun 28, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### An excellent stay The location is perfect. Just to the south of Edinburgh, within easy reach of interesting places such as Rosslyn & Stirling.A long, tree-lined road leads up to the cottages. The cottage itself was clean, with everything you could need to make your stay comfortable.We took the tour of the house, given by Henrietta and her mother who filled it with many personal anecdotes and observations. Much better than a dry talk from someone with no connection to the family. My favourite room, the library. I would love a room like that.The grounds of the estate are also worth walking around, with the Sunken Garden being particularly nice.Overall a perfect place for a relaxing break away from everything. ![The long drive](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/13089857-2e9a-4646-afc9-bf7475338e3d-1751105761555.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![One of the many 'monuments' on the estate](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/b95a31bf-e091-46b7-8bd3-acca7e9b0925-1751105788414.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![The Sunken Garden](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/49fab79f-217c-47c9-8dd4-acd609092e15-1751105818413.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![Looking towards the main house](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/9391e2d4-e896-4a76-a0a3-bfc8571c0ad6-1751105833884.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Chris G. Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Sl C. May 21, 2025 Liked: Check-in, location Disliked: Communication #### Lime cottage is in a lovely venue!! A bit disappointed in some aspects of housekeeping ie., oven needed cleaned, some crockery needed washed, toaster had a lot of crumbs on tray, vac cleaner brush head full of dog hairs, outside front door mat very dirty. We groomed our dogs everyday after exercise to keep the cottage clean and had crates for them to sleep in at night ##### Sl C. Stayed 4 nights in May 2025 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### David H. Sep 24, 2024 #### A Truly Unique Scotland Experience We thoroughly enjoyed our 7 nights at Lime Cottage. We day tripped by car and train the Edinburgh area. ##### David H. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stephen T. Jul 9, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Country cottage close to Edinburgh A lovely cottage, in the countryside and yet so close to Edinburgh. The cottage had everything we needed and we really enjoyed our stay. ##### Stephen T. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good Sep 11, 2023 #### Temporary home Henrietta the host is very helpful and accommodating. Lovely cottage in lovely quiet, rural location. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Caroline B. Sep 13, 2023 #### Lovely traditional cottage in a lovely location This is the second time we have stayed in the cottages. It’s in a lovely location and is very convenient for us visiting family in the area. The cottages have many traditional features which are lovely albeit some are looking a little bit tired, however, excellent value for money. ##### Caroline B. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent Sep 12, 2024 #### Excellent Everything about the stay was perfect. I particularly like that there was not an extra charge for logs. The country side and nature are beautiful and abundant. We felt happy, comfortable and welcomed during our stay. We are going back in November. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 6/10 Okay Jun 10, 2025 #### Disappointed with the overall condition of the property. Kitchen worktops and cupboards needed to be cleaned before use. Dirty marks on several of the electric fires. Stains on the living room chairs. Paint work needed wiping . Dust and cobwebs found. Felt that the whole property needed up update. Location was great and grounds were beautiful. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jeffrey B. Aug 18, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place, very different from a hotel Really enjoyed the location and the history of the cottage. I only stayed for three nights. Should have stayed longer. I liked the property. Lots of history there. Much more fun than a hotel. The host, Henrietta, communicated well. ##### Jeffrey B. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mark H. Jun 21, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Arniston Amazing property ##### Mark H. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Barbara N. Apr 18, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lime cottage Beautiful cottage and estate. Perfect for relaxing. Plenty to see and do as Edinburgh City is very close. Very welcoming and excellent communication with the host. ##### Barbara N. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent Aug 24, 2024 #### Perfect in every way We have stayed at Arniston Cottages in both Lime & Elm on many visits. Ideal location for Edinburgh and the surrounding areas. Arniston cottages are well equipped with everything you need from good quality linen to a well equipped kitchen. Henrietta and her staff are friendly with quick response to all correspondence. These cottages truly are perfect This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joris C. Oct 28, 2019 #### great stay in cosy cottage We stayed for 8 nights in the lime cottage. Upon arrival the heating was on the and the fireplace ready to be fired up. Really comfortable cottage in a nice place. No sounds of traffic or other noise during the day or at night. We had an excellent time! ##### Joris C. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent Aug 6, 2023 #### Lovely stay at Lime cottage This little cottage is so beautiful! The location for us is perfect with family close by. The cottage is so comfortable and cosy and dog friendly! The grounds are amazing even in the rain! We did the tour of Arniston House and it was fantastic! The owner and Anne weee excellent and really made the whole tour more personal! Henrietta was so very helpful and on hand anytime. We will most definitely be coming back here in the future we thoroughly enjoyed our stay! ### 10/10 Excellent #### MARK S. Jul 2, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Quiet Country Cottage I was looking for a quiet country cottage near Edinburgh that would give us an opportunity to explore Lothian and the Borderlands - and we found it! Our two room place had a quaint, old world feel but was full of modern conveniences and hospitality. It was great to have a large kitchen, a living-dining area and two bedrooms, one upstairs, one down with the option of a hot bath upstairs. The location is very quiet and calm, 1 mile off the main roadways into Gorebridge. We used this comfortable base to launch into several fun day excursions to the Scottish coast and fascinating local attractions. Henrietta dropped by on our first night to check to see if all was as expect; I appreciated the caring touch from her. ##### MARK S. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Jenny R., Zeuthen Apr 14, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice Cottage Full of anticipation we started our journey to Gorebridge. The driveway to the cottage is absolutely beautiful. The cottage itself has a cozy vintage look in a quiet location. Exactly what we were looking for. The fireplace was already prepared for the first time using it. We had a very nice, comfortable time here. What I need to criticise is the kitchen, which disappointed me somehow. In the pictures it looks quite modern and well equipped. Unfortunately, the kitchen furniture is worn and getting old. The dishes are limited, which means that I had to rinse them several times because otherwise there wouldn’t have been enough. There were no lids for the pots. The cleanliness in the cottage is good according to the circumstances. ##### Jenny R. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alan N. Jun 6, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely break The cottage was perfect for our stay, safe location for our children, near railway station. Having access to free firewood was a lovely touch. ##### Alan N. Stayed 3 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Heidi K. May 7, 2025 ##### Heidi K. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jonathan L. Apr 5, 2025 #### Another short stay at Arniston House 4 nights at the Lime cottage this time. Again, overall an excellent stay with great value for money and beautiful grounds to explore. Lime cottage benefits from the ground floor ensuite bedroom, which suited the wife and I perfectly. Cozy nights with a fire in the living room and ability to prepare our own breakfast/dinner at our time of choice. As long as you have a car this makes a great base to explore the region and if you don't like navigating the traffic in downtown Edinburgh, just park at either Gorebridge, Newton Grange or Eskbank train stations and hop on the Borders train to Waverly station downtown. All in all a very peaceful stay in a quaint restored stone cottage. We will be back. ##### Jonathan L. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jane J. Feb 21, 2025 #### Highly recommend The cottage is lovely and has all the amenities that you need. Great that the cottages are dog friendly so that the beautiful countryside can be explored with our dogs too. Any questions are addressed immediately and I would highly recommend staying at Lime Cottage ##### Jane J.