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Melville Castle

4.0 star property
This historic castle offers travelers a perfect blend of relaxation and entertainment with billiards games and a hearty breakfast to start each day

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Melville Castle offers an upscale, eco-certified experience with thoughtful amenities. Guests love the cozy bar and restaurant, convenient in-room WiFi, and billiards for downtime. The staff consistently receives positive reviews for their helpful service.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Bar

Room options

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Classic Double or Twin Room

Classic Double or Twin Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Classic Single Room

Classic Single Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Junior Suite

Junior Suite

Highlights

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

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One Bedroom Suite

One Bedroom Suite

Highlights

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

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Four Poster Superior Room

Four Poster Superior Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

Junior Suite

  • Sleeps 2

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

Superior Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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

Single Room

  • Sleeps 1

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

Classic Room

  • Sleeps 2

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

One Bedroom Suite

  • Sleeps 2

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

Two Bedroom Suite

  • Sleeps 4

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

Four Poster Room

  • Sleeps 2

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About the area

Lasswade is home to Melville Castle. Royal Mile and Grassmarket are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Princes Street and George Street. Check out an event or a game at Murrayfield Stadium, and consider making time for Edinburgh Zoo, a top attraction not to be missed.
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Map
Melville Castle, Lasswade, Scotland, EH18 1AP

What's nearby

  • Dalkeith Country Park - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Butterfly and Insect World - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Melville Golf Centre - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Barklay Park - 2 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Newbattle Abbey - 5 min drive - 2.7 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 Blacksmith's Forge (Wetherspoon) - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Justinlees Inn - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Elginhaugh Farm - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Paper Mill - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Melville Castle

Upscale castle
At Melville Castle, you can look forward to a garden, 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), a ballroom and smoke-free property
  • A banquet hall, a billiards/pool table and a 24-hour front desk
  • 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

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

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 at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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 castle is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Dalkeith Country Park and 3 mi (4.9 km) from Dalhousie Castle. Royal Mile and Royal Infirmary are also within 6 miles (10 km). Eskbank Station is 24 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Melville Castle Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

9.2

Amenities

9.2

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 184 out of 250 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 33 out of 250 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 250 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 250 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 250 reviews

Reviews

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

8/10 Good

Ibet

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

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

10/10 Excellent

victor

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

10/10 Excellent

john

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

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We booked as we were going to Musselburgh races. Loved the hotel; authentic, and unlike more polished alternatives elsewhere in Scotland. Great character and great to see local staff offering international tourists great service. We will definitely be back
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

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

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

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

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

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome place. People are great
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mitchell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were large and tastefully decorated. It's a very quiet area and the staff was friendly and helpful. It's really a unique castle experience we really enjoyed.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nichole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Melville castle provided an affordable. authenic castle experience. It was everything I had hoped it would be. It is the best place I have ever stayed at. All staff were very friendly & kind. Food was delicious. The highlight of my trip.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 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

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staying in a castle was on my bucket list! Melville was perfect…accommodations, staff, food…all excellent!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 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

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved walking around the grounds and down by the river. The trees were amazing. The room service was excellent. It was nice to have breakfast and dinner on site. Convenient location to visit Rosslyn and Edinburgh.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gabriela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
No problem with getting a parking space, very friendly and helpful reception welcome, room was gorgeous, tastefully done and full of little personal touches. Nice and clean. A big and very comfortable bed. We have stayed at a number of UK hotels (10+) this year and this is one of the few we are planning to return to.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The visit fulfilled a life long dream to stay in a castle… it was beautiful as was the staff and service. Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Nichola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel, room was clean, didn't like the material over the four poster bed and there were a lot off spiders, but it is an old castle, I didn't use the restaurant but it had good facilities and tea and coffee in room.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

betsy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Its a castle from the 13th century on extensive property. The rooms are quaintly historical feeling. Four poster beds, antingue-ish furniture. In general, a great medieval feel while still having modern amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Patel was amazing Carly is beautiful and incredibly helpful. Loved thecentire experience
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 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