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Melville Castle

4.0 star property

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Superior Double Room
Bar (on property)
A large, ornate bed with a dark wooden headboard, two bedside lamps, and a patterned bedspread.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Bar
The current price is AU$334
includes taxes & fees
2 July - 3 July

Explore the area

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Melville Castle, Lasswade, Scotland, EH18 1AP
  • Place, Dalkeith Country Park
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Butterfly and Insect World
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Barklay Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Classic Single Room

A four-poster bed with a wooden headboard, a bedside table with a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

Classic Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Classic Double or Twin Room

A bed with a tufted headboard, two bedside lamps, and a patterned wall.

Classic Double or Twin Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Classic Single Room

Classic Single Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Superior Double Room

A large bed with a wooden headboard, two nightstands, and a patterned wallpaper background.

Superior Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Two Bedroom Suite

Two Bedroom Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A neatly made bed with a dark headboard, a bedside table with a lamp, and a wooden wardrobe.

Junior Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A luxurious bedroom with a large bed, ornate headboard, and a red patterned canopy.

One Bedroom Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A four-poster bed with a wooden frame and intricate carvings, a nightstand with a lamp, and a mirror on the wall.

Four Poster Superior Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Individually decorated, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Junior Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Individually decorated, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Lasswade

At Melville Castle you'll be within a 10-minute walk of Dalkeith Country Park and 4.9 km (3 mi) from Dalhousie Castle. Highlights at this castle include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .This pet-friendly castle offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and a garden. Other amenities include wedding services, a ballroom and a lift. Full breakfast is available on weekdays between 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM and on weekends between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM. .Attractions within a 15-minute drive of this 4-property class Lasswade castle include Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle.
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What's nearby

  • Dalkeith Country Park - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Butterfly and Insect World - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Melville Golf Centre - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Barklay Park - 2 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Newbattle Abbey - 8 min drive - 5.2 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
  • ‪The Paper Mill - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Elginhaugh Farm - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Justinlees Inn - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Restoration Yard - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Melville Castle

There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. Melville Castle also features a garden and a lift. Free self parking is available.

This 4-star Lasswade castle is smoke free.

  • 33 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Wedding services available
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Garden
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Melville Castle offers 33 accommodations with a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. Each accommodation is individually decorated. 26-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include baths or showers and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)). Business-friendly amenities include printers and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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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
  • Limited on-site self parking

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

Outdoors

  • Garden

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
  • Smoking not allowed

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 20 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property is also known as

Melville Castle Castle
Melville Castle Lasswade
Melville Castle Castle Lasswade

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Melville Castle?

Melville Castle offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Melville Castle?

As of 1 July 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Melville Castle on 2 July 2026 start from AU$334, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Melville Castle?

Yep, Melville Castle has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Melville Castle?

The closest beach to Melville Castle is Portobello Beach (6.8 km).

Does Melville Castle serve breakfast?

Sure does, full brekkie is on offer weekdays from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM and on weekends between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Melville Castle?

No, Melville Castle does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Melville Castle?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Melville Castle?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Melville Castle Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 228 out of 305 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 41 out of 305 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 305 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 305 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 305 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Fantastic decor in the rooms! The rooms are also clean and spacious! Friendly staff too. I really enjoy staying there :)
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Phillip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
best Scottish breakfast!!! Such a charming room we had with a sky window.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exceptionally clean and quality bathroom shampoo etc
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Gareth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Easy check in and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jeanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
My daughter and I had the best time at Melville castle. We got the warmest welcome of our whole trip and the castle, grounds, and our room were all beautiful.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Krista

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was lovely, the staff very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Narinder

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thank you for a wonderful stay. Jamie at reception was super helpful when i had to make last minute changes and made me feel really welcome.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was super amazing. The food was wonderful! The room was outstanding! I highly recommend the castle for anyone to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

EDGAR

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely, warm, and dramatic room in a stunning and secluded location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

TAYLOR

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
i was pleasantly surprised. the room was very nice and even had usb plugs. The shower was nice and hot and the bed very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Building with character and history, beds were comfortable and rooms were clean
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

john

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, great food and atmosphere.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the room decor and the cute little touches like the bow on the toilet paper and the towels folded like flowers. The grounds are gorgeous, the staff outstanding, and the building itself so beautiful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

victor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good size room, quality food, location
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing hotel spotlessly clean. I will stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sandip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean quiet and convenient dining and bar option.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place, wonderful food, great staff!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Brittany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Melville Castle was such a highlight on our trip. The room was gorgeous, the bed was comfy, and shower was incredible. The entire castle was decorated for the holidays and it was so cozy and charming. We ate dinner in the restaurant and HIGHLY recommend. We will absolutely be back
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Shashvat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay, very friendly staff and very easy going system
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

QUINN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay. Our room was amazing. The grounds and the castle were exactly what you would expect. The food was great, both dinner and breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Natalya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel near Edinburgh
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The castle and grounds were beautiful! The bar was fun and the bartender was excellent! Our room was well appointed and spacious.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Ibet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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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