In Gorebridge .Within 6 miles (10 km) of this vacation home, you'll find Vogrie Country Park and Borthwick Castle. Royal Mile and University of Edinburgh are also within 12 miles (20 km).
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.
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
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
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
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. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
Property is also known as
72460
Vrbo Property
Gardener's House - a traditional stone 3 bedroom house on Arniston Estate Reviews
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 51 reviews
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Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 51 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 51 reviews
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9.0/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Amenities
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
8/10 Good
Courtney M.
Sep 2, 2025
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.
Courtney M.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Trevor M.
Jun 5, 2025
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.
Trevor M.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Terra A.
Dec 1, 2024
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!
Terra A.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
ALFRED M.
Oct 4, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Edinburg
Beautifull place, if you have a car, i would love to rent it again
ALFRED M.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
8/10 Good
Deanna C.
Oct 3, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Holiday
The grounds are beautiful
Deanna C.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jocelyn S.
Aug 30, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely cottage !
It was a very beautiful cottage in an amazing property, with all comfort inside!
And Henrietta is so kind !
Jocelyn S.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Bill R.
Jul 25, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Charming Country Setting
Very much enjoyed the charming country setting! Home was well appointed with everything we needed for our visit!
Bill R.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
Apr 26, 2024
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.
Verified traveller
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Robert B.
Apr 19, 2024
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.
Robert B.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Dawn M., Linthicum, MD
Apr 6, 2024
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.
Dawn M.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Helena S.
Feb 26, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Gardners cottsge
Fantastic period cottage in the countryside near Edinburgh
Helena S.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
10/10 Excellent
Aaron R., Des Moines
Oct 12, 2023
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.
Aaron R.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Mark B.
Jan 3, 2023
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.
Mark B.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
8/10 Good
Michael B., Worcester, MA
Nov 28, 2022
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.
Michael B.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
8/10 Good
alison w.
Sep 20, 2022
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.
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.
Marc
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Nicola M.
Aug 5, 2022
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.