• Entire home
  • 1615 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • View
  • Pet friendly
  • Washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Terrace
  • Balcony
  • Free parking

The Arches, Borthwick Mains Farm, is located in Gorebridge, just 12 miles from University of Edinburgh and 12 miles from Royal Mile. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking, and free Wifi. National Museum of Scotland is 12 miles from the vacation home and The Real Mary King's Close is 12 miles away. This vacation home includes 3 bedrooms, a living room and a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a dining area, and 3 bathrooms with a walk-in shower and a washing machine. A private entrance leads guests into the vacation home, where they can enjoy some wine or champagne and chocolates or cookies. The accommodation is non-smoking. Guests at the vacation home will be able to enjoy activities in and around Gorebridge, like hiking. Camera Obscura and World of Illusions is 12 miles from The Arches, Borthwick Mains Farm, while Edinburgh Castle is 12 miles away. The nearest airport is Edinburgh Airport, 17 miles from the accommodation.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 full bed
Bedroom 2:
1 queen bed
Bedroom 3:
1 queen bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.6
Cleanliness
9.9
Comfort
9.8
Value for money
9.4
Location
9.6
Free WiFi
8.8
High score for Gorebridge
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  • Jeanne
    United States of America United States of America
    A wonderful home in a gorgeous setting. We loved the quiet setting and having a detached house. The home is spacious and very clean. The owners are lovely. I highly recommend this property if the location suits your travel.
  • Gail
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The property is really spacious and comfortable, we felt very at home. The host was friendly and communication was excellent. The area is beautiful, incredibly peaceful and a relaxing place to come back to after spending the day in the busy city....
  • James
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We where attending my Sons wedding at Borthwick Castle and this venue was perfect to stay the night before ! Phil was very helpful and allowed us to stay past our leaving time in order to coincide with the arrival at the Castle. We went into...

Hosted by Phil and Jude Bancroft

9.9
9.9
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Phil and Jude Bancroft
The Arches provides luxury light-filled accommodation in the converted stables of a 16th century farm, set in the hidden beauty of Borthwick valley. It offers both a beautiful rural escape, and a base within easy reach of central Edinburgh. Gorebridge station is 5 minutes away, with regular trains all day- ideal for the Festival or Hogmanay. In a converted stables with floor-to-ceiling arched windows facing west, The Arches provides light airy high-quality accommodation for 6 people. Relax with a high-spec shower room, quality wooden floors, spacious kitchen, and the large light lounge downstairs- kept cosy with central heating and double glazing throughout. A beautiful oak staircase leads up to a light airy upstairs hall connecting three beautifully appointed double bedrooms, one en-suite, and a shared family bathroom with bath. Beautiful fitted wardrobes provide excellent storage space, and travel cot & high chair are provided. We allow one well-behaved dog to stay for with a fee to cover extra cleaning- please contact us before booking. If you have more than one dog, message us before booking. We do not allow cats to stay- sorry!
Borthwick Mains is a working organic beef and sheep farm, with some bee hives and horses too. Owners Jude and Phil guarantee a warm welcome. Phil is a Jazz saxophonist and Educator, and Jude farms, and has a background in herbal medicine. Their son Angus is 13 and is a judo champion!
The immediate area has the feel of a valley lost in time- the 15th Century Borthwick Castle stands 200 metres from the farmhouse, with the mark of Cromwell's cannonballs etched into the wall from the failed 1650 siege. The beauty and stillness of the value with the dramatic sense of history creates a rare atmosphere, and Currie Glen offers stunning walks from the front door. The wider area has loads to do- many places to walk, distilleries, ancient Yew trees, castles, walled gardens. Be wowed at Jupiter Art Land, entertain kids at East Links Family Farm, or choose between Mid and East Lothian's wide range of golf courses and numerous sandy beaches about 30-40 minutes by car. Then head into town to enjoy the huge range of cultural, historic and architectural attractions offered by Edinburgh, with great shopping and restaurants to boot. From Gorebridge Station, over 30 trains run to and from central Edinburgh every day. The 25 minute journey whisks you into the dramatic vista of Princes Street and Edinburgh Castle, ideal for the Festival or Hogmanay. And the nearby A7 lets you get to most parts of the Borders, Central Scotland and Perthshire in about an hour.
Languages spoken: English,French

Area info

Amenities of The Arches, Borthwick Mains Farm,
Great facilities! Review score, 9.6

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Parking garage
  • Accessible parking
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • High chair
  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Guest bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Sitting area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Radio
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Private entrance
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Activities
  • Beach
  • Hiking
    Off-site
Outdoor & View
  • Landmark view
  • View
Building Characteristics
  • Detached
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
Miscellaneous
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • Carbon monoxide detector
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • French

Property practice

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House rules

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Check-in

From 4:00 PM to 9:30 PM

You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.

Check-out

From 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free
16+ years
Extra bed upon request
£30 per person, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Payments by Booking.com

Booking.com takes your payment for this stay on behalf of the property, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

When traveling with dogs, please note that an extra charge of £40 per dog, per stay applies. Please note that a maximum of two dogs are allowed. We are sorry, but we don't allow cats.

Please inform The Arches, Borthwick Mains Farm, of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries on dates where such guidelines exist.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

FAQs about The Arches, Borthwick Mains Farm,

  • The prices at The Arches, Borthwick Mains Farm, may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • The Arches, Borthwick Mains Farm, offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Beach

  • Check-in at The Arches, Borthwick Mains Farm, is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:30 AM.

  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at The Arches, Borthwick Mains Farm, on this page.

  • The Arches, Borthwick Mains Farm, is 1.7 miles from the center of Gorebridge. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a balcony. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at The Arches, Borthwick Mains Farm, on this page.

  • The Arches, Borthwick Mains Farm, has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 3 bedrooms

    For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • The Arches, Borthwick Mains Farm, can accommodate this group size:

    • 6 guests

    For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.