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Melville Castle

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

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Classic Single Room
Food and drink
Bar (on property)
Two Bedroom Suite
Four Poster Superior Room
Reviews
8.6

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant
  • BarBarBar
  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included

Your area essentials

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Melville Castle, Lasswade, Scotland, EH18 1AP
  • Popular LocationRoyal Infirmary5 min drive
  • Popular LocationRoyal Mile13 min drive
  • Popular LocationEdinburgh Castle14 min drive
  • AirportEdinburgh (EDI)25 min drive

Room options

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Four Poster Superior Room

Four Poster Superior Room

Highlights

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

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Classic Single Room

Classic Single Room

Highlights

Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 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

Highlights

Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 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

Highlights

Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 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

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 eco-friendly 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 wedding services. Additionally, you'll find 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 University of Edinburgh and Royal Mile.
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What's nearby

  • Royal Infirmary - 5 min drive
  • University of Edinburgh - 11 min drive
  • Royal Mile - 13 min drive
  • Edinburgh Castle - 14 min drive
  • Arthur's Seat - 17 min drive

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
  • Justinlees Inn - 13 min walk
  • The Buccleuch - 2 min drive
  • Beijing Banquet - 2 min drive
  • Continental Cafe - 2 min drive

About this property

Melville Castle

Upscale castle with 24-hour front desk and restaurant
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. 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
  • 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. 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.

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

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

  • Daily housekeeping
  • 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 washroom
  • 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

Entertainment

  • 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

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
  • Hosted evening meal: GBP 0

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
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. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

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 13 May 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Melville Castle on 16 May 2024 start from AU$337.60, 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

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 73 out of 114 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 114 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 114 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 114 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 114 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay, warm and friendly staff, especially Jill. Dinner was amazing as was the breakfast. Bed was super comfy.would stay again👌
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Geoff

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful location close to the caoital
Hotel was outstanding. Prices for food were very expensive - £17.95 for breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Madison

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dottie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wow! From the time you pull into the parking lot until you check out! Friendly and professional staff, spacious room and the castle is clean, clean, clean throughout! Thank you, Fiona and Michelle in reception, Josh and the hostess for the restaurant, (I didn't get her name), and Giuseppe (?) and Dami (?) at the bar, for giving our first trip to Scotland a wonderful start. We're grateful for Fiona willing to accommodate our daughters last minute plans to join us even though the hotel was fully booked. Our bed was comfortable with clean, warm linens. Great water pressure and plenty of hot water in the shower. Quiet! We barely heard other quests even though the hotel was fully booked. Plenty of parking. Hiking trails on the property to admire the countryside. A small recluse for 2 to 4 people along the wooded edge of the property to enjoy a quiet talk or enjoy a drink. The patio area at the rear of the castle has a fire pit and fountain that adds to the beauty and charm of this estate. We woke up to bagpipes playing at the entrance in the morning. Unsure if that is the castle's morning routine or if it was for the wedding that was taking place that afternoon. Either way, it was a great way to start the day. We didn't have a single flaw in our stay and hope to return some day. They are also dog friendly, so you can take your best friend with you! We highly recommend Melville Castle for an exceptional experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janette

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely grounds and lovely hotel. Staff were very helpful and situation easily accessible by car as well as convenient for nearby shops
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very unique castle with excellent staff and dining options. The grounds are beautiful especially with Sammy the stallion and lovely the pony in the back. Definitely would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

2/10 Terrible

Joseph

Business traveller
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Old and tired and overpriced
Woke up in the morning to there have been a leak from the ceiling in the bathroom. I fell in the water and really hurt my leg. Once getting to my feet I noticed a layer of mould in the corner of the bathroom where this leak must have been happening for some time. Was offered £40 off my bill which looking back now is pretty pathetic as my leg has hurt all day and began to bruise. Would not stay again. The restaurant is overpriced. I’ve enclosed a picture of the food, the burger was £26.50. It was dry and the bun was over cooked and crumbly. Would expect a lot more for a £60plus food bill for one person. Ordered the apple crumble to be told there wasn’t any custard and had to have cold double cream on it.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A Castle Stay for My Birthday
Very excited to stay in a castle for the very first time! The room was nice, but the bed wasn't very comfortable. Very clean, and dinner was nice. Didn't have that grand castle feel we were hoping for, but it was quiet, and a nice place to stay for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property far exceeded our expectations! The charm and elegance of what was a real castle, with beautiful furniture and presentation. It is a little off the beaten path, although not out of the way. Well maintained grounds that could pass for how things were when the castle was built. Excellent and highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023