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Gardener's House - a traditional stone 3 bedroom house on Arniston Estate

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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Gorebridge, Midlothian
  • Place, Gore Glen Woodland Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Borthwick Castle
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Dalhousie Castle
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪27 min drive‬

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About the area

Gorebridge

With a stay at this vacation home in Gorebridge, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Borthwick Castle and Vogrie Country Park. .This vacation home is 12.4 mi (20 km) from Royal Mile and 12.6 mi (20.3 km) from Edinburgh Castle.
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What's nearby

  • Gore Glen Woodland Park - 4 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Borthwick Castle - 7 min drive - 8.1 km
  • Dalhousie Castle - 7 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Vogrie Country Park - 8 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Rosslyn Chapel - 10 min drive - 11.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Coffee Shop Rosslyn Chapel - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Dean Tavern - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Coronation Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Greggs - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Fresco - ‬7 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.

Gardener's House - a traditional stone 3 bedroom house on Arniston Estate

This truly unique property is set into the old Walled Garden at Arniston. The house is secluded and sits by a gentle running stream which flows to the Sunken Garden. with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms it is a ideal retreat for families with pets. Due to our rural location we advise guests have their own vehicle.

Ground Floor: Entrance Hall, sitting room with open fire. Dining room with wood burning stove. Well equipped kitchen with kitchen table and large glass doors which open out on to the Walled Garden. Downstairs WC and wash hand basin. Utility room.

First Floor: 1 double bedroom with en suite shower, WC and wash hand basin. 1 twin room. 1 bunk room. Bathroom with shower over bath, WC and wash hand basin.
Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, which features a fireplace. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a washing machine.
Take in the views from a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player

Outdoor areas

  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

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)

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
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 allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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

Property is also known as

72460
Vrbo Property

Reviews

Gardener's House - a traditional stone 3 bedroom house on Arniston Estate Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 54 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 54 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 54 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 54 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 54 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Angela C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything was perfect. The people there were so helpful when we came in extremely late due to delays in our travel. The house was quaint and so relaxing. I truly am sad we couldn't have stayed longer, but our plans wouldn't allow us. I hope to return again and stay for longer. I just sat in the living room and enjoyed the peace and quiet each evening. Oh and there were highland cows behind the cottage. It just could not be any better. I also enjoyed reading the history. I am so thankful that someone who loves and appreciates history inherited and preserved the estate. I know it must have been difficult spanning 50 years of restoration. Impressive.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Courtney M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pet friendly. Plenty of utensils in the kitchen to use. Some areas of dust dotted aroubd, namely lamp shades but otherwise clean and tify. Lovely fires in lunge and dining room. Easy to contact owner when needed and accomodated lighter duvet in main bedroom as too warm.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trevor M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Idyllic cottage on a beautiful property.

We had a great stay, the kids loved the back yard and the highland cows in the back pasture. The property was beautiful and it was close to Edinburgh. We would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terra A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Short holiday stay

I cannot say enough wonderful things about Gardner’s House!! Henrietta is a host that goes above and beyond for her guests. This was our first trip to Scotland to visit our son studying nearby, so it was a chilly time! The house was cozy and we loved playing cards by the fire in the parlor room. The grounds looked beautiful… we hope to come back when it is warm and we can explore! I highly recommend this vacation home for families. The 4 of us slept comfortably and there would be room for two more as there are 3 bedrooms. Thank you Henrietta and staff for making us feel so welcome!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

ALFRED M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Edinburg

Beautifull place, if you have a car, i would love to rent it again
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Deanna C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Holiday

The grounds are beautiful
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jocelyn S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely cottage !

It was a very beautiful cottage in an amazing property, with all comfort inside! And Henrietta is so kind !
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bill R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Charming Country Setting

Very much enjoyed the charming country setting! Home was well appointed with everything we needed for our visit!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

A quiet getaway

An excellent and comfortable property, great to come back to after exploring the delights of Edinburgh. Well located, just 20 minutes from the Park and Ride. A quiet location on a vast estate.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay

Beautiful property with plenty of space for our group of six. The property had everything we could have needed and great staff.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn M., Linthicum, MD

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely Cottage with All Amenities Needed

We are already planning our next stay at this beautiful estate "Gardners Cottage" the cottage was very specious and well appointed. The grounds were beautiful and we enjoyed our morning walks.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helena S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Gardners cottsge

Fantastic period cottage in the countryside near Edinburgh
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aaron R., Des Moines

Liked: Cleanliness

Good location

Interior of house was modern and a good fit for our family of 6. Kids enjoyed exploring the grounds and area around Arniston house. Few minutes our of town so close enough if you for needs in town but a very good country feel. Good communication even as plans changed due to airline issues.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Piece of heaven

A true delight,Gardeners House was an amazing place to stay.Our dogs where in heaven here.Beautiful surroundings with plenty of places to visit nearby.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Michael B., Worcester, MA

Liked: Cleanliness

Quintessential Scottish Cottage

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Gardner's House on the Armiston House Estate. The history of this house/estate is incredible. A few "quirks" just added to the personality of the home which was very comfortable. Watching the sheep graze in the pasture outside the kitchen, exploring the acres of the private estate and the stream which runs just behind the "cottage." Henrietta was lovely and stopped in to make sure everything was to our liking. Location within 1.5 miles of train station was perfect (free parking a bonus). Had we stayed longer, we would have taken greater advantage of the train and gone back into Edinburgh. 1 1/2 hours to St. Andrews. Having a washing machine was a bonus and the drying rack worked out beautifully. Would love to return and would highly recommend to anyone looking for something outside of the hustle of the city.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

alison w.

Peaceful and private

The cottage is quiet, peaceful and private with interesting and beautiful walks directly out of the front door. It was perfect for chilling out and walking the dog.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Marc

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Un hébergement unique. Au calme. Dans un site merveilleux. La communication est très bonne. Petit bémol. La trace laissée par de petits rongeurs qui se sont promenés sur le lit lors de la journée.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicola M.

Liked: Cleanliness

A great stay near Edinburgh

We really enjoyed our stay at this beautiful house. It's the perfect place to relax in and is very convenient for visiting Edinburgh.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022