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Melville Castle

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Classic Single Room | 2 bedrooms, individually decorated, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
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Interior
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Two Bedroom Suite | 2 bedrooms, individually decorated, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

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Melville Castle, Lasswade, Scotland, EH18 1AP
  • Royal Infirmary
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Royal Mile
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Edinburgh Castle
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

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Four Poster Superior Room | 2 bedrooms, individually decorated, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Four Poster Superior Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Single Room | 2 bedrooms, individually decorated, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Classic Single Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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One Bedroom Suite | 2 bedrooms, individually decorated, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

One Bedroom Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Double Room | 2 bedrooms, individually decorated, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite | 2 bedrooms, individually decorated, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Junior Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Double or Twin Room | 2 bedrooms, individually decorated, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Classic Double or Twin Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Two Bedroom Suite | 2 bedrooms, individually decorated, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Two Bedroom Suite

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About this property

Melville Castle

Eco-certified castle with 24-hour front desk and restaurant
Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free castle has a bar/lounge and a 24-hour front desk. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include wedding services and a ballroom. Housekeeping is available on request.
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.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Melville Castle. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Dalkeith Country Park. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus a restaurant.
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices))
  • Free self-parking
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Full breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Services include wedding services
  • 13 minutes by car from Royal Mile and 14 minutes from Edinburgh Castle
  • Dogs welcome for a fee
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.

For a fee, guests can enjoy full breakfast on weekdays from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM and at the weekend from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Melville Castle has a restaurant on site.
A hosted evening meal is available for a surcharge at weekends. Reservations are required.

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.

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: 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 at the property

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

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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
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

Melville Castle Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 158 out of 220 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 30 out of 220 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 220 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 220 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 220 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Heather

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

Michelle

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

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This was such a cool experience! The grounds were amazing and the room was perfect. You absolutely have to check this place out if you come to Edinburgh!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Roger

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

Family stay from abroad

Beautiful location and large rooms. Very comfortable beds. The shower in my daughters room frequently went from full on to a trickle, making it difficult to get a shower in. The shower exhaust fan in my room didnt work at all. My son had no complaints on his room. My daughter and her fiance loved the breakfast. The bar was welcoming and had friendly service. The restaurant, though a little overpriced for the serving size, served very delicious dinners. Summer may be brutal without A/C, but it was for us in early spring. Winter, I'm sure, would be great there.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra, Otisfield

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neil

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

Fantastic hotel in the countryside

Excellent hotel , with lots of charm and character, outdoor seating was great in the gardens and bar is very comfortable and cosy. Restaurant was very nice and have yet to sample their afternoon tea. The staff were extremely professional and very helpful and i would highly recommend staying here
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lon Philip

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

Outstanding hotel

This hotel truly has a wow factor. Impressive from the moment you arrive. Michelle made the check in a delight. Perfect combination of professional and friendly. The room was incredible. It was a true castle experience. The house keeping staff added a level of excellence. Both dinner and breakfast were perfect. This is a property not to be missed.
Stayed 1 night in May 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

James

Travelled with family
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

2/10 Terrible

Yiannis

Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Craig

Business traveller
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

JENNA

Travelled with partner
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

Jean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

A

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

Amazing Amazing

The drive down was impressive and what a wow factor pulling up to the castle, the staff couldn't do enough for me. Fantastic
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Elyson

Business traveller
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

Marlene

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

10/10 Excellent

Darci

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was beautiful! The castle is stunning, including the surrounding grounds. I would recommend this hotel to anyone looking for a unique experience. My only 2 caveats: there’s weak cell signal within the hotel (but there is WiFi) and the location is a bit out of the way if you’re mainly sightseeing in the city centre. Uber will be rude about coming out here; one tried to guilt us into tipping more, claiming we had put the wrong address into our app. We preferred to use the taxi service the hotel is partnered with; Derek was incredible. The prices are nearly the same but the manners are much better.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 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

Chukwuemeka

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

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Business traveller
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

Stuart

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent property in a great location. Staff were welcoming and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025