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Melville Castle

4.0 star property
Eco-certified castle with 24-hour front desk and restaurant

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Restful retreat with a four-poster bed, dresser, and window overlooking lush greenery.
Experience the grandeur of our lobby, featuring a classic fireplace, elegant lighting, and a historic portrait.
Enjoy dining and socializing in this stylish room with a dining area, sofa, and large mirror.
Cozy up by the classic fireplace, surrounded by elegant decor and comfortable seating.
Relax in a stylish space with a comfortable seating area and a beautiful, framed art piece.

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included

Room options

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Four Poster Superior Room

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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Classic Single Room

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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One Bedroom Suite

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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Superior Double Room

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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Junior Suite

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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Classic Double or Twin Room

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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Two Bedroom Suite

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

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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

  • Eskbank Station - 3 min drive
  • Princes Street Tram Stop - 14 min drive
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 23 min drive

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

Upscale eco-certified castle
Melville Castle provides amenities, such as a bar and a restaurant. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this castle include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), smoke-free property and a ballroom
  • A billiards/pool table, a 24-hour front desk and a lift
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually decorated, and include comforts such as free WiFi and printers.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Baths or showers, free toiletries and hairdryers
  • 26-inch flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Electric kettles, heating and daily housekeeping

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.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; GBP 17.50 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Hosted evening meal available on weekends for a fee; reservation required

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 26-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Printer

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 20 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 30 per day.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately GBP 17.50 per person
  • Pet fee: GBP 20 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 30 per day
  • Hosted evening meal: GBP 0

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available

Property is also known as

Melville Castle Castle
Melville Castle Lasswade
Melville Castle Castle Lasswade

Frequently asked questions

Is Melville Castle pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 20 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Melville Castle?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Melville Castle?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Melville Castle?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Melville Castle located?

Situated in Lasswade, this eco-certified castle is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Dalkeith Country Park and within 3 miles (5 km) of Gilmerton Cove and Dalhousie Castle. University of Edinburgh and Royal Mile are also within 6 miles (10 km). Eskbank Station is 24 minutes by foot.

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Melville Castle Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 147 out of 205 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 27 out of 205 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 205 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 205 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 205 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place, wonderful food, great staff!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel near Edinburgh
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay at Melville Castle.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
On a beautiful, quiet, peaceful property that is great for walking.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

peter

Great place to stay

Lovely hotel , staff were brilliant and the room was amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marlene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice and quiet, great staff
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Angela

Curtains in the junior suite were ripped and rather tacky looking. There was a wasps nest outside the window cleaners left it open, several visitors got in, not the best start to my stay. The carpet looks filthy, beeds a shampoo. No offer of a tour of the castle. Advise a change to soft closing fire doors, this would prevent hearing every guest coming and going. Asian girl at breakfast tried to add paid for breakfast to my rooms saying she'd speak to management... please do its down on my printed itinerary. Beautiful building and surroundings interesting history. Customer service lacked somewhat and still waiting on a response to a simple question asked.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A++ Stay

Great stay! Welcoming staff and fantastic room.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Rae Hui

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great, property clean, big grounds for dog.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chukwuemeka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic deco and neat.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

JENNA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jadea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We booked this location incredibly last minute as we needed a place to sleep, that was close to the airport, before an early morning flight. And it completely exceeded expectations. The moment we pulled up, I was ecstatic! IT’S A CASTLE! Honestly every little girls dream to sleep in a castle. Our room was adorable with a canopy bed and the decorations were so well done. I felt like I was in a dream. While we were only there to sleep, I would absolutely recommend this hotel to anyone in the future because it’s such an incredible place.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jesse

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great value, perfect location
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Elyson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely room, issue with shower was resolved quickly. Food overpriced
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

UZOMA CYPRIAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I had an amazing stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tabetha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely restored castle and comfortable beds. Restaurant on site.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
The Castle
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Roddy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place, will be back
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

lynne

was lovely, rooms great and beds comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Amenities
Amazing place to stay. Room was lovely, bed very comfortable and staff friendly and helpful. Will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful Hotel. We enjoyed it very much.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were super friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place! Excellent stay, even if only for one night.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024