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Melville Castle

4.0 star property
Castle in Lasswade with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Terrace/patio
One Bedroom Suite
Interior
Junior Suite
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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

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
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Melville Golf Centre
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪17 min drive‬

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
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

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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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

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 - 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
  • ‪Cafe Fresco - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Melville Castle

Castle in Lasswade with restaurant and bar/lounge
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
  • 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: 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.

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.

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. 186 out of 252 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 33 out of 252 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 252 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 252 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 252 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

P

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was AMAZING! We stayed in the Castle Suite which is a gorgeous and spacious room. It has a huge bathtub! It also has a door that leads to the garden. The ponies were a beautiful site from our room. The grounds are spectacular.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 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

8/10 Good

Simon

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

4/10 Poor

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I don't think I'm the desired patron for this establishment. If you're a couple planning to do nothing but stay on property, it might be a great fit. But as a traveler who arrived by train, nothing was convenient about my stay. Lucas at the bar was wonderful. Rest of the staff were incredibly dismissive. Ended up checking out before sun up because I couldn't even get a cup of coffee. Kettle in my room had water, no clue from where or how long it had been there. But when I told staff they didn't even try to accommodate me. Just ignored me. Again probably great for some. Wasn't even passable for me.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

victor

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

10/10 Excellent

QUINN, Arlington

Travelled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Travelled with partner
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

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

john

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

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

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

8/10 Good

Hilary, Richland

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed in this hotel 20 years ago. Perhaps I hoped it would be the same… The staff was excellent and the food was as well. However, the room seemed a bit tired despite a recent renovation. Vinyl flooring in the bath was not in keeping with the architecture of the building for instance… the main rooms of the hotel were still as beautiful as I remember, but the grounds have been neglected. It’s a beautiful property and worth the stay if you’re in the area but not quite as grand as my last stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandip

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
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

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

Patricia

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carole

Travelled with family
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

8/10 Good

Emmauel

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
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

James

Travelled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Sean

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

8/10 Good

Nichola

Business traveller
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

Michelle

Travelled with partner
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