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

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Fireplace, DVD player, books
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

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

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About the neighborhood

Gorebridge

Located in Gorebridge, this vacation home is a 4-minute drive from Gore Glen Woodland Park and 6 minutes from Borthwick Castle. .This vacation home is 12.4 mi (20 km) from Royal Mile and 11.7 mi (18.8 km) from University of Edinburgh.
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What's nearby

  • Gore Glen Woodland Park - 4 min drive - 3.2 miles
  • Gorebridge Leisure Centre - 4 min drive - 3.0 miles
  • Borthwick Castle - 7 min drive - 5.1 miles
  • Vogrie Country Park - 8 min drive - 4.8 miles
  • Dalhousie Castle - 8 min drive - 5.5 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Coffee Shop Rosslyn Chapel - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Fresco - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Greggs - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Bannoc Brewhouse - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Sun Inn - ‬6 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 transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

  • 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)

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

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

Property is also known as

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

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 60 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 60 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 60 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 60 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 60 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

From a partner site

8/10 Good

Karen P.

The host is most responsive, the house spacious and the grounds gorgeous.

We very much enjoyed being at the Gardener’s House on the Arniston Estate for our visit to the Borders. The house was spacious for two people, the facilities replete and the host helpful and responsive. The grounds are a rare find and we enjoyed many a walk.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert B.

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

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
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Brian H.

Gardeners House Arniston

We always stay at this cottage when we visit Scotland and it is absolutely brilliant. Warm and cosy and Henrietta is a wonderful host. Cant recommend highly enough
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Trevor M.

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

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
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Jane J.

An fabulous place to stay

We have stayed at Gardeners House and the cottage's on numerous occasions and just love to return to Arniston estate, Henrietta is always available if you need anything. The setting is just perfect for getting away from everything places nearby to explore or just beautiful walks around the grounds. The Gardeners house is well equipped, the utility is great for sorting the dogs out after a walk and there are all the amenities you need, the house is warm and cosy, beds are comfortable - can’t wait to return again
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Zoe H.

Great accomodation

Amazing accomodation - very quiet area, spacious cottage inside and out. Host was responsive to questions. Would book again
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great Stay

Wonderful setting and brilliant service. House has everything we needed. Will be staying again next year.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie T.

Great Stay!

I really enjoyed my stay at the Gardener's Cottage. It was clean, comfortable, and quiet. There is a lot to see and do in close proximity to the property, and about a 30 minute drive to Edinburgh.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Amazing stay

We had the most amazing stay at Gardener's House, we loved the walks around the estate. Great location to catch up with family and friends in the area. House was well equipped and we had everything we needed. Will definitely stay there again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jocelyn S.

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

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
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Samantha E.

Our Scottish getaway

This was our second visit to Gardeners House. The location is ideal as our extended family live locally and are able to visit. The house is large enough to entertain with many family meals prepared and shared at the large dining table. We enjoyed the country walks and bird life. The house is very cosy and warm and feels like home away from home. I would highly recommend a visit.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful weekend stay

This was a first anniversary gift to my daughter and her husband and they had a magical time. They enjoyed peaceful walks through the estate and loved having a real fire to cosy up to. It was Doors Open day on their arrival day and they enjoyed an interesting tour of Arniston House. Many thanks to Henrietta, her mother and the staff that make Arniston such a wonderful Place to stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bill R.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark B.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dawn M.

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

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Deanna C.

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

Holiday

The grounds are beautiful
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

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
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lovely place to stay

Stayed here for work near Edinburgh Centre. Would rather stay outside of the City, this is a great place to stay. Everything you could wish for. Very peaceful and beautiful location. We have stayed in the cottages on the estate and they are really cosy just what you would like a cottage to be. Gardener's House is set away from these and is a bit grander, but just as cosy.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ALFRED M.

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

Edinburg

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

8/10 Good

Could be better

Great property and we enjoyed our stay But it is really below par in terms of cleanliness. The owners communications were good.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Helena S.

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

Gardners cottsge

Fantastic period cottage in the countryside near Edinburgh
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

J. Mark J.

A magical place to stay

We had a wonderful time at the Gardener’s House at Arniston Estate. The location was convenient to Edinburgh and was a destination on its own. We hiked through the Estate to nearby Temple and enjoyed the forest, sunken gardens and waterfalls. The house was everything we needed for a family of 6. Thank you Henrietta for your hospitality.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aaron R.

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

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Courtney M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Monika G.

A lovely hidden gem!

Lovely getaway with family and friends during October holidays at this charming little gem. Sitting on the beautiful grounds of the Arniston Estate, away from hustle and bustle, yet close enough to the city of Edinburgh (we commuted by car). Accommodation itself was very spacious and had everything needed. Enjoyed the views of walled garden while having our breakfast each morning. Communication with the host before the arrival and during our stay was excellent. Thank you for making our stay so pleasant and memorable.