Boiler noises in the lounge were annoying,. Difficulty to get the wood burner working, despite owning my own.
No shower, shampoo
Nigel from Husbands Bosworth stayed at Elm Cottage for 4 nights in April 2025
Comfortable Stay
Review submitted on Sat, 23 Nov 2024
4.3
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer Service
5.0
An excellent comfortable stay in a great location for day trips or even just walking round the grounds
Michael from Aberdeen stayed at Elm Cottage for 4 nights in November 2024
So relaxing
Review submitted on Tue, 12 Nov 2024
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer Service
5.0
The dogs and I had a wonderful time at Elm Cottage.
It has everything you need, both inside and out to help you relax from the a frantic life!
Audrey from Gorebridge stayed at Elm Cottage for 2 nights in November 2024
Our favourite …
Review submitted on Fri, 08 Nov 2024
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer Service
5.0
We have stayed at Arniston Cottages quite a few times now.
This time we chose Elm Cottage again as we particularly like its layout.
The lounge is a great size with two comfortable sofas and a small glass dining table to fit 4.
The bed is extremely cozy with good quality linen.
Kitchen is well equipped and a great walk in shower downstairs.
Free Parking is right outside your door and great location for Edinburgh and the surrounding countryside villages such as Peebles ( a firm favourite of mine)
There is a train station in Gorebridge Village which is a great asset if you don’t want to take your car into Edinburgh.
We will return again and again.
Leandra from Onchan stayed at Elm Cottage for 3 nights in November 2024
Unique property in a beautiful Unique setting
Review submitted on Wed, 02 Oct 2024
4.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer Service
5.0
I would not hesitate to stay again. This is an opportunity to stay in a little piece of history. The cottages are totally charming.
Remote self check in works well. Communication is clear pre and inter stay. Emails are promptly responded to. You have access to beautiful grounds for gentle strolls. It is peaceful and quiet. I marked down comfort by 1 point as the ground floor bed and sofas are losing some of their support..sofa v soft and bed, you can feel some springs.
I gave condition a 4 as hey, this is part of an historic estate..no doubt a listed structure .fire backboiler a bit noisy ,original sash windows a bit stiff and shower room smells a little damp...this all is in keeping with the properties age and character and for us it's charm.. but may impact on some people's comfort. The log burner is very effective and set up for your first light. I have never stayed in a holiday let which provides unlimited supplies for this! Thankyou heartily....if you don't like or want to use the log burner there are ample electric heaters...hot water is plentiful .
If you want a soul-less upvc clad box this is not for you. If you want a characterful memorable break somewhere totally different, don't hesitate to book.
Excellent location and value for money being a 35min drive from centre of Edinburgh
Thankyou to Henrietta for a really memorable break
Suzanne from Pontyclun stayed at Elm Cottage for 3 nights in September 2024
3rd Stay - Love Arniston Cottages
Review submitted on Sun, 29 Sep 2024
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer Service
5.0
The location is perfect - so quiet. Henrietta is the perfect host and her staff are friendly and very helpful.
The cottage is well equipped with everything you need. My cousin and his wife came for lunch and were very impressed.
They are considering having a break stay there.
My only complaint was the mattress was hard.
Robert from Culburra Beach stayed at Elm Cottage for 20 nights in September 2024
Another Great Stay
Review submitted on Fri, 03 Nov 2023
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer Service
5.0
Another great stay. Beautiful cottage, Stunning location.
Wouldn't hesitate to recommend, have told friends to check it out when they are looking for somewhere to stay in the area.
Neil from Liverpool stayed at Elm Cottage for 4 nights in October 2023
Our cottage stay
Review submitted on Sun, 22 Oct 2023
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer Service
5.0
Enjoyed our 1 week stay at the cottage. Very clean and comfortable. Beautiful landscape and views. Very easy to find.
Gayle from stayed at Elm Cottage for 6 nights in October 2023
Fantastic Cottage
Review submitted on Fri, 13 Oct 2023
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer Service
5.0
Have stayed here quite a few times now.
It really is what you would expect a cottage to be like. Has all the comforts you need.
Location is amazing,
Neil from Liverpool stayed at Elm Cottage for 4 nights in October 2023
Another Fantastic Stay
Review submitted on Tue, 03 Oct 2023
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer Service
5.0
Another great stay at Elm Cottage. Customer Service goes above and beyond.
Re-booked, will be staying in Gardener's House, and we have another booking for Sycamore Cottage.
Neil from Liverpool stayed at Elm Cottage for 7 nights in September 2023
Home from home
Review submitted on Fri, 15 Sep 2023
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer Service
5.0
Stayed here a few times now. Working close to the city and prefer to travel in rather than stay there. Lovely cottage, very homely, everything you need and beautiful surroundings.
Would not hesitate to recommend, excellent value for money.
Neil from Liverpool stayed at Elm Cottage for 4 nights in September 2023
Homely and comfortable, would recommend
Review submitted on Fri, 01 Sep 2023
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer Service
5.0
Needed accommodation close to Edinburgh for work.
Really homely and in beautiful surroundings.
Wouldn't hesitate to recommend.
Neil from Liverpool stayed at Elm Cottage for 3 nights in August 2023
Lovey Homely Cottage
Review submitted on Fri, 11 Aug 2023
4.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
4.0
Location
4.0
Value
5.0
Customer Service
5.0
Lovely cottage, very homely.
Lots of information provided. From check in to check out, everything was great.
Neil from Liverpool stayed at Elm Cottage for 4 nights in August 2023
July at Arniston Estate
Review submitted on Fri, 14 Jul 2023
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer Service
5.0
Arrived a little later then we expected but still in daylight. The outdoor key-safe contains the door key but was a little fiddly to enter the code.The key-safe was quite high and , with no external light, would be difficult to use if arriving during the hours of darkness. Having entered the building, which we found slightly chilly, we were pleasantly surprised at the size and roominess of the house. The hot water for the radiators was provided but powered by lighting the wood burning stove. I noted that all the indications suggested that the immersion heater was on, but proved not to be and I don't know why (I am an Electrical Engineer but I didn't have any test equipment with me). On the last evening and the following (last) day did we light the stove, and it did heat the water filled radiators reasonably quickly. All the wood, kindling, matches and paper required for the stove are provided, and plenty of extra wood in an outbuilding if required. The on-suite showers were electrically powered with plenty of hot to very hot water supplied and at mains pressure. The two bedrooms contained two single beds which I found comfortable. I was using the downstairs bedroom which had windows at both ends of the room with plenty of daylight when the blinds were opened. My bedroom also had an electrical heater but I did not need or use this (other than to test it for a very short period). The kitchen, albeit very small was adequate with all the usual facilities and equipment, cutlery, pottery etc. The on-suite bathroom was small but adequate. The "big house" associated with this estate is open to the public but we had insufficient time to visit it. It is only open between certain hours for visiting.
There are five "Flats" available but ours required a little maintenance and I therefore slightly overpriced but all in all very enjoyable and certainly comfortable - we will be back !
David from Perth stayed at Elm Cottage for 4 nights in July 2023
