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

Gorebridge, Midlothian
$231 avg/night Minimum Stay 3 Nights
Bed 2

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

Home Cottage

Property Type

Sleep 4

Max Sleeps

Night 3 nights

Min Stay

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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Feature Features

  • PETS

    Pet Friendly
  • SAFETY

    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)
  • BEDROOM

    2 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • KITCHEN

    Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Microwave Oven Refrigerator Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • BATHROOMS

    1 Bathroom Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books DVD Player
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Heating
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 03:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 4

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Review Review

  • Natalie

    Submitted Oct 3, 2024

    Stayed Sep 30, 2024

    This property was warm and cozy. Everything clean and on point. So spacious and alot of exras. Well equipped kitchen.?

  • laith

    Submitted Mar 30, 2024

    Stayed Mar 27, 2024

    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.

  • Mary Ellen

    Submitted Jun 26, 2023

    Stayed Jun 22, 2023

    Beautifully renovated property just outside Edinburg. Plenty of parking for our rental car which we used to drive to attractions and into the city.

  • a m.

    Submitted Dec 17, 2025

    Stayed Jan 1, 1

    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!

  • richard t.

    Submitted Nov 26, 2025

    Stayed Jan 1, 1

    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

  • Submitted Nov 14, 2025

    Stayed Oct 31, 2025

    Beautiful cottage. Very comfortable bedroom. Open fire and stash of logs made a difference. Helpful host. Lovely grounds for dog walks.

  • CJ S.

    Submitted Oct 7, 2025

    Stayed Sep 2, 2025

    Lovely old cottage in ‘servants quarters’ Very comfortable bed

  • Submitted Sep 24, 2025

    Stayed Jan 1, 1

    The host was super nice, and friendly. The location was easy enough to find, and manage. What we didn't like was all the mold in the bathroom. It wouldn't take much to re-caulk the bathroom to make it better. It gave us the ick, since that's not managed what else isn't?

  • Caroline C.

    Submitted Aug 16, 2025

    Stayed Jan 1, 1

    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!

  • Robbie W.

    Submitted Apr 18, 2025

    Stayed Apr 12, 2025

    Cosy and comfortable. Tranquil and beautiful location. Great for walks with dogs. Everything needed in cottage was there. Would love to visit again.

  • Dean M.

    Submitted Dec 15, 2024

    Stayed Nov 29, 2024

    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.

  • Marco P.

    Submitted Nov 17, 2024

    Stayed Oct 28, 2024

    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!

  • Submitted Oct 23, 2024

    Stayed Dec 31, 1969

    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

  • Laura B.

    Submitted Oct 23, 2024

    Stayed Oct 19, 2024

    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.

  • Sarah B.

    Submitted Oct 10, 2024

    Stayed Dec 31, 1969

    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

  • Rodney B.

    Submitted Sep 30, 2024

    Stayed Sep 16, 2024

    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.

  • Nancy C.

    Submitted Sep 23, 2024

    Stayed Sep 6, 2024

    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!!

  • Monica M.

    Submitted Sep 8, 2024

    Stayed Dec 31, 1969

    We needed a place to stay for a few days since we were having work done in our house, and found this amazing place while searching on Google. The cottage is lovely! Everything was above and beyond our expectations! The estate surrounding the cottage is wonderful, peaceful and beautiful. Despite the weather was not great we really enjoyed spending time indoors. The cottage has Everything you need to make you feel like being home. 5 stars

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