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Melville Castle

4.0 star property
Lasswade castle with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Restful retreat with a four-poster bed, dresser, and window overlooking lush greenery.
Relax in a stylish space with a comfortable seating area and a beautiful, framed art piece.
Cozy up by the classic fireplace, surrounded by elegant decor and comfortable seating.
Enjoy dining and socializing in this stylish room with a dining area, sofa, and large mirror.
Experience the grandeur of our lobby, featuring a classic fireplace, elegant lighting, and a historic portrait.
Experience the grandeur of Melville Castle, an upscale eco-certified retreat with a cozy bar and restaurant. Unwind in style with billiards or connect to in-room WiFi, all while enjoying the helpful staff that past guests rave about.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (6)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Wedding services
  • Ballroom

Feel at home (6)

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Lift
  • Bath or shower
  • Free self-parking

Room options

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2 bedrooms, individually decorated, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Four Poster Superior Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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2 bedrooms, individually decorated, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Classic Single Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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2 bedrooms, individually decorated, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

One Bedroom Suite

Highlights

Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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2 bedrooms, individually decorated, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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2 bedrooms, individually decorated, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Junior Suite

Highlights

Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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2 bedrooms, individually decorated, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Classic Double or Twin Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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2 bedrooms, individually decorated, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Two Bedroom Suite

Highlights

Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the area

Map
Melville Castle, Lasswade, Scotland, EH18 1AP

What's nearby

  • Dalhousie Castle - 5 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Royal Infirmary - 6 min drive - 5.6 km
  • University of Edinburgh - 11 min drive - 10.0 km
  • Royal Mile - 13 min drive - 11.0 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 14 min drive - 11.4 km

Getting around

  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 23 min drive
  • Newtongrange Station - 4 min drive
  • Shawfair Station - 4 min drive
  • Eskbank Station - 24 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Continental Cafe - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Old Colliery - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Cavaliere - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Gigi's Italian Restaurant - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Melville Castle

Melville Castle puts you within a 15-minute drive of Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle. You can relax with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. This eco-friendly castle is also within a short drive of University of Edinburgh and Edinburgh Park. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff.

Languages

English

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 33 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
    • Contactless check-in and check-out are available
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs only)*
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free Wi-Fi in rooms (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices))
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast (surcharge) 7:30 AM–9:30 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekends
  • Hosted evening meals at weekends for a surcharge (reservations required)
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge

What to do

  • Pool table

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Wedding services

Facilities

  • Banquet hall
  • Reception hall

Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 26-inch flat-screen TV
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Individually decorated

Freshen up

  • Bath or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Complimentary wireless Internet access (speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices))
  • Free local calls
  • Printer

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Special features

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Green Tourism Programme – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 17.50 per person
  • Hosted evening meal costs GBP 0

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for GBP 30 per day

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 20 per pet, per night

Policies

This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

Melville Castle Castle
Melville Castle Lasswade
Melville Castle Castle Lasswade

Frequently asked questions

Does Melville Castle offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Melville Castle does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Melville Castle?

Yes, dogs are welcome. There's a charge of GBP 20 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

Is parking offered on site at Melville Castle?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Melville Castle?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Contactless social distancing and check-out are available.

Are there restaurants at or near Melville Castle?

Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.

What's the area around Melville Castle like?

Melville Castle is located a short 6-minute walk from Dalkeith Country Park.

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Melville Castle Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

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What guests liked

  • Breakfast was delicious and filling, with many guests praising its quality and quantity. (7 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful stay in stunning Scottish castle!

We really enjoyed our two night stay at Melville Castle.The castle is beautiful and well located for trips into Edinburgh,set in lovely countryside.It is very dog friendly,with a dog friendly area in both the restaurant and breakfast room.We stayed in the two bedroom suite which was perfect for a family stay with lots of space and very comfortable beds as well as being beautifully decorated.An extra bathroom or separate toilet would have made it even better.We would recommend highly!
MRS VM, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic hotel in the countryside

Excellent hotel , with lots of charm and character, outdoor seating was great in the gardens and bar is very comfortable and cosy. Restaurant was very nice and have yet to sample their afternoon tea. The staff were extremely professional and very helpful and i would highly recommend staying here
Neil, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This was such a cool experience! The grounds were amazing and the room was perfect. You absolutely have to check this place out if you come to Edinburgh!
Timothy, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay

Lovely hotel , staff were brilliant and the room was amazing.
peter, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice and quiet, great staff
Marlene, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

A++ Stay

Great stay! Welcoming staff and fantastic room.
Paul, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Outstanding hotel

This hotel truly has a wow factor. Impressive from the moment you arrive. Michelle made the check in a delight. Perfect combination of professional and friendly. The room was incredible. It was a true castle experience. The house keeping staff added a level of excellence. Both dinner and breakfast were perfect. This is a property not to be missed.
Lon Philip, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely estate. Staff were very courteous and professional. Geared towards weddings and short visits. Too bad stream at property not being utilized for trout fishing. Could be a sportsman paradise.
James, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Staff was great, property clean, big grounds for dog.
Rae Hui, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic deco and neat.
Chukwuemeka, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Feels like stepping back in time staying here. It was lovely and quiet and the grounds are beautiful. Dinner was fantastic.. we had mussels and filet. Both were very good! The tub was huge which is my favorite. A nice retreat from the bustle of Edinburgh, relaxing and romantic. We want to come back.
JENNA, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Family stay from abroad

Beautiful location and large rooms. Very comfortable beds. The shower in my daughters room frequently went from full on to a trickle, making it difficult to get a shower in. The shower exhaust fan in my room didnt work at all. My son had no complaints on his room. My daughter and her fiance loved the breakfast. The bar was welcoming and had friendly service. The restaurant, though a little overpriced for the serving size, served very delicious dinners. Summer may be brutal without A/C, but it was for us in early spring. Winter, I'm sure, would be great there.
Roger, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great value, perfect location
Jesse, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Lovely room, issue with shower was resolved quickly. Food overpriced
Elyson, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I had an amazing stay
UZOMA CYPRIAN, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely restored castle and comfortable beds. Restaurant on site.
Tabetha, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

The Castle
Martin, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Lovely place, will be back
Roddy, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Its a Castle!

Booked a 1 night stay here whilst working away. Nice big hotel as youd expect being a castle, plenty of parking & great views around the large grounds. Room was spacious & comfy. Only real downside for me was the food, i had haddock, chips & mushy peas. Haddock was small, the peas felt like they were tinned peas mashed with a fork. Portion size along with price & then to find out theyd also stuck a service charge on the bill make it hard to recomend eating here. Overall id recomend a stay here, however id probably take a drive out & eat elsewhere.
Craig, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

was lovely, rooms great and beds comfortable
lynne, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing place to stay. Room was lovely, bed very comfortable and staff friendly and helpful. Will definitely be back!
Lisa, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful Hotel. We enjoyed it very much.
Michael, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Staff were super friendly and helpful.
Jill, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful place! Excellent stay, even if only for one night.
Debbie, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect spot it you don't want to stay in the city. Ubers and taxis into Edinburgh are easy to arrange. Was upgraded to the Castle Suite and absolutely adored our stay. Highly recommend.