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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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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 area

Gorebridge

At this cottage, you'll be 18.8 km (11.7 mi) from University of Edinburgh and 20.3 km (12.6 mi) from Edinburgh Castle. .Accommodation features a washing machine, free WiFi and a living room. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a dishwasher. A DVD player, a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board are also available.
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What's nearby

  • Gore Glen Woodland Park - 4 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Gorebridge Leisure Centre - 4 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Borthwick Castle - 6 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Vogrie Country Park - 7 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Dalhousie Castle - 8 min drive - 7.5 km

Getting around

  • Gorebridge Station - 4 min drive
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Greggs - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Sun Inn - ‬8 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.

Sycamore Cottage - a traditional 2 bedroom stone cottage within the grounds of Arniston House

Located on the stunning Lime Avenue drive to Arniston House Sycamore 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 centre of Edinburgh with all its attractions. Arniston is an ideal base for families with pets. We are accredited with the Good to Go scheme ensuring our compliance with strict Covid-19 protocols.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player

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)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are 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
On-site 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. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

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Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Sycamore Cottage - a traditional 2 bedroom stone cottage within the grounds of Arniston House?

The closest beach to Sycamore Cottage - a traditional 2 bedroom stone cottage within the grounds of Arniston House is Portobello Beach (14.7 km).

Does Sycamore Cottage - a traditional 2 bedroom stone cottage within the grounds of Arniston House have a pool?

No, this cottage doesn't have a pool.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Sycamore Cottage - a traditional 2 bedroom stone cottage within the grounds of Arniston House?

No, Sycamore Cottage - a traditional 2 bedroom stone cottage within the grounds of Arniston House does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Sycamore Cottage - a traditional 2 bedroom stone cottage within the grounds of Arniston House?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Sycamore Cottage - a traditional 2 bedroom stone cottage within the grounds of Arniston House Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 65 out of 79 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 79 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 79 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 79 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 79 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
great host. nice and quiet. ample parking
Stayed 6 nights in May 2026
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Beautiful bedrooms

The bedrooms, especially the one with the twin beds is an absolutely beautiful room that has stunning original fireplace. Very cute and cozy.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice property in lovely surroundings
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Really nice cottage, in an amazing environnement. We had a very good stay !
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location and amenities were great. Henrietta was a responsive host.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful cottage-Will book again!

We very much enjoyed our stay at Sycamore Cottage. It was extremely comfortable and far enough out of the city to be beautifully quiet. We will definitely book again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great getaway cottage

We thoroughly enjoyed staying in the Sycamore Cottage. Wonderfully comfortable furnishing and pleasant decor. Beautiful country setting. Would definitely recommend it and stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

nice cottage in beautiful surroundings

We had a very good stay at sycamore cottage. Everything was perfect. Only the wifi could have been better.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely and spacious

We really enjoyed our stay on the picturesque grounds.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

First visit to Scotland

We had a comfortable & cozy stay in an authentic cottage set surrounded by beautiful views.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved it! Everything about it, the area, how it was kept up, and of course, Henrietta was wonderful. The location was absolutely beautiful. We already are trying to schedule another stay for next summer.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing place, remote and easy to reach Edinburgh. Fireplace in the evening with the glass of wine is magical. Although windy and cold outside it was cosy inside. Host is amazing, great communication.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful stay at Arniston!

My family and I had a beautiful week in Scotland at Arniston house. Henrietta was a wonderful host and was very attentive to anything we needed during our stay. We did a tour of the property as well, so much history and beauty on site.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Great place to stay

Lovely cottage within easy travelling distance to Edinburgh. Clean and comfy. On our last day we discovered pigs living in the garden.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely

Beautiful location and very cozy cottage.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A week in Edinburgh

Return trip with stay at the Arniston House cottages (Elm and Sycamore) given their location, price and they fit my needs perfectly. Always arrive to a fresh smelling and clean cottage with the cooking facilities and laundry facilities that make my stays enjoyable. Add in the quiet countryside with views over the grounds of deer, cattle and the odd rabbit and pheasant and it really makes for an enjoyable stay. It looks like you have made some recent upgrades to the cottages and my only thought would be in your next upgrade plan maybe purchase some mattress toppers for the beds as for my back they are a little too firm. But otherwise wouldn't change a thing and you can count on my return visits in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful

A very cosy cottage in an idyllic setting.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage was located in a lovely country setting and was very well appointed. The host is very close by and responsive. A guide provided information on all of the local amenities needed. Our stay was cut short by a day due to airline delays, so we were unable to explore the property as we had hoped. Very quiet and quaint. The stairs up to the sleeping quarters and only bathroom were not ideal for my 76yo mom, but we managed to minimize her trips.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Overall great 😊
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect

Lovely and quite. Wonderful place. We will come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Staycation

We had a fab time in the cottage. It was as described and had everything that we needed. Lovely grounds and quiet. Dog friendly with lovely walk outside. Very enjoyable stay. Thank you.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Recommend

Comfortable and spacious cottage. Set in tranquil and beautiful grounds of the estate. Easy access to Edinburgh by train.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Love the surroundings

Stayed here at Arniston many timesx. All the cottages are of a high standard. Beds are super comfy and cosy The kitchen has everything you need although we tend to ear out most of time. We love it here for walking the dogs most other dog owners staying here are respectful. There is lots to do from Arniston and only a short drive to Edinburgh however reccomend park and ride or jump on train at Gorebridge/ Newtongrange .
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cosy cttage

Lovely cosy cottage with loads of character. The cottage is in a very quiet place near Arniston House with plenty of walking nearbt
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Sycamore Cottage stay August 2024

Our family had a wonderful stay at Sycamore Cottage. It was a fairly last minute booking but we feel that we found a gem! The cottage was very well equipped, comfortable and cosy and had everything we needed. The information we received before our stay was great with details of transport links, pubs, restaurants and take ways as well as ideas for days out. We will definitely be back!