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Melville Castle

4.0 star property
Castle in Lasswade with 24-hour front desk and restaurant

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Classic Single Room
Interior
Interior
Interior
Two Bedroom Suite

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

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Melville Castle, Lasswade, Scotland, EH18 1AP
  • Place, Dalhousie Castle
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Royal Infirmary
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Royal Mile
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • 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
(13 reviews)

Highlights

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

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2 bedrooms, individually decorated, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Junior Suite

  • Sleeps 2

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2 bedrooms, individually decorated, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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2 bedrooms, individually decorated, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Single Room

  • Sleeps 1

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2 bedrooms, individually decorated, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Classic Room

  • Sleeps 2

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2 bedrooms, individually decorated, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

One Bedroom Suite

  • Sleeps 2

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2 bedrooms, individually decorated, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Two Bedroom Suite

  • Sleeps 4

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2 bedrooms, individually decorated, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

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 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 Edinburgh Castle and University of Edinburgh.
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What's nearby

  • Dalhousie Castle - 5 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Royal Infirmary - 6 min drive - 5.6 km
  • University of Edinburgh - 11 min drive - 10.0 km
  • Royal Mile - 13 min drive - 11.0 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 14 min drive - 11.4 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
  • ‪Beijing Banquet - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Elginhaugh Farm - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Melville Castle

Castle in Lasswade 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. 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.

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.

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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

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

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

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 171 out of 236 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 32 out of 236 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 236 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 236 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 236 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

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

Shashvat

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay, very friendly staff and very easy going system
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

brian

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

10/10 Excellent

Waaris

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

10/10 Excellent

phoebe

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Angela

Travelled with family
Curtains in the junior suite were ripped and rather tacky looking. There was a wasps nest outside the window cleaners left it open, several visitors got in, not the best start to my stay. The carpet looks filthy, beeds a shampoo. No offer of a tour of the castle. Advise a change to soft closing fire doors, this would prevent hearing every guest coming and going. Asian girl at breakfast tried to add paid for breakfast to my rooms saying she'd speak to management... please do its down on my printed itinerary. Beautiful building and surroundings interesting history. Customer service lacked somewhat and still waiting on a response to a simple question asked.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalya

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel near Edinburgh
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Murray

Stayed 1 night in Jul 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

Simon

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

10/10 Excellent

MRS VM

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

Wonderful stay in stunning Scottish castle!

We really enjoyed our two night stay at Melville Castle.The castle is beautiful and well located for trips into Edinburgh,set in lovely countryside.It is very dog friendly,with a dog friendly area in both the restaurant and breakfast room.We stayed in the two bedroom suite which was perfect for a family stay with lots of space and very comfortable beds as well as being beautifully decorated.An extra bathroom or separate toilet would have made it even better.We would recommend highly!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judy

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

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