Melville Castle
4.0 star property

Upscale castle with 24-hour front desk and restaurant

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Melville Castle

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Interior
Individually decorated, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Food and drink
Bar (on property)
Individually decorated, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Overview of Melville Castle

8.6

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant
  • BarBarBar
The price is RM 730
Price available on 31/03/2024

Check out the area

Melville Castle, Lasswade, Scotland, EH18 1AP
  • Popular LocationElginhaugh Farm - Dining & Carvery8 min walk
  • Popular LocationEdinburgh Gateway Station19 min drive
  • Popular LocationEdinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station)24 min drive
  • Popular LocationEdinburgh Waverley Station24 min drive
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Room options

Four Poster Superior Room

cleanliness

Highlights

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

Classic Single Room

cleanliness

Highlights

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

One Bedroom Suite

cleanliness

Highlights

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

Superior Double Room

cleanliness

Highlights

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

Junior Suite

cleanliness

Highlights

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

Classic Double or Twin Room

cleanliness

Highlights

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

Two Bedroom Suite

cleanliness

Highlights

Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
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

Melville Castle is located in Lasswade. National Museum of Scotland and Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Royal Mile and Grassmarket. Check out an event or a game at Edinburgh International Conference Centre, and consider making time for Edinburgh Zoo, a top attraction not to be missed.

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 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), a ballroom and smoke-free property
  • A banquet hall, a billiards/pool table and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews say good things about the dining options and 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

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 breakfast available for a fee 7:30 AM–9:30 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM–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

  • 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

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

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 does it cost to stay at Melville Castle?

As of 28 Mar 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Melville Castle on 31 Mar 2024 start from RM 730.25, excluding 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.

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 3 mi (4.9 km) from Dalhousie Castle. Royal Mile and University of Edinburgh are also within 6 miles (10 km). Eskbank Station is 24 minutes by foot.

Melville Castle Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 66 out of 106 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 106 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 106 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 106 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 106 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Molly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff and grounds and room were amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marlene

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Jennifer

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
We wanted to love it here, but had a few issues during our stay. We stayed here for the 1st night of our honeymoon after traveling from the US. It took us multiple plane rides & a long drive to reach the castle. We were hoping for a relaxing stay after a stressful day of traveling. The hotel did not tell us there was a wedding that day at the castle. We very much understand that it's a wedding venue, but there's only about three communal rooms & a lobby for all guests to share, so it was very tough not to feel like you were in the way of someone's very special & important day. If you are a non-wedding guest there is not really anywhere to hang out besides your room until dinner at 8pm. We really would have appreciated a heads up about the wedding & would have booked a different day so we wouldn't have felt like we were intruding on someone's very special event. When check-in happened that afternoon, it was also the wedding's cocktail hour & there was a line forming through the lobby with the wedding happening around it. It was a bit chaotic on the hotel's part. The reception music also goes until midnight so you'll hear it from your room, just a FYI. Our other issue was that there was mildew in our shower. Our room itself was lovely & the castle grounds are gorgeous. The staff were also very kind & helpful during our stay. I'd give the staff a 10/10. Just a note to please give travelers a heads up about weddings & to be more organized with non-event guests & event guests.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

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