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Melville Castle

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A room with two chairs facing a window overlooking a garden. A tea service is set on a table in front of the window. - Melville Castle (Lasswade)
A bar with a red wall, wooden bar counter, and multiple shelves of liquor bottles. There are four stools around the bar. - Melville Castle (Lasswade)
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A room with a desk, a lamp, a mirror, and framed architectural drawings on the wall. - Melville Castle (Lasswade)
A large, ornate bed with a dark wooden headboard, two bedside lamps, and a patterned bedspread. - Melville Castle (Lasswade)
You can look forward to a garden, a bar, and a restaurant at Melville Castle. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Bar

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A four-poster bed with a wooden headboard, a bedside table with a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

Classic Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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A bed with a tufted headboard, two bedside lamps, and a patterned wall.

Classic Double or Twin Room

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

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A four-poster bed with a canopy, a dresser with drawers, a framed painting on the wall, and a lamp on a nightstand.

Classic Single Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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A large bed with a wooden headboard, two nightstands, and a patterned wallpaper background.

Superior Double Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A bedroom with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a door leading to another room.

Two Bedroom Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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A neatly made bed with a wooden headboard, a bedside lamp, and a large wooden wardrobe.

Junior Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A luxurious bedroom with a large bed, ornate headboard, and a red patterned canopy.

One Bedroom Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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A four-poster bed with a wooden frame and intricate carvings, a nightstand with a lamp, and a mirror on the wall.

Four Poster Superior Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Iron/ironing board, WiFi (free), individually decorated, bed sheets

Junior Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Iron/ironing board, WiFi (free), individually decorated, bed sheets

Superior Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Lasswade is home to Melville Castle. Grassmarket and Edinburgh Castle are notable landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Royal Mile and Princes 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. Visit our Lasswade travel guide
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Melville Castle, Lasswade, Scotland, EH18 1AP

What's nearby

  • A stone bridge with an arch over a river, surrounded by trees and a castle in the background.
    Dalkeith Country Park
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • A historic castle on a hill with a statue in the foreground.
    Edinburgh Castle
    21 min drive - 6.8 miles
  • Butterfly and Insect World
    9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Broomieknowe Golf Course
    15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Melville Golf Centre
    19 min walk - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • Eskbank Station
    3 min drive
  • Princes Street Tram Stop
    14 min drive
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
    23 min drive

Restaurants

  • Greggs
    2 min drive
  • McDonald's
    2 min drive
  • Bombay lounge
    2 min drive
  • Elginhaugh Farm
    8 min walk
  • The Melville Inn
    9 min walk

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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 transportation

  • 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 for adults and GBP 12 for children
  • 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.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed

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 available

Late check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Contactless check-out available

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 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

Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 17.50 for adults and GBP 12 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 20 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

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?

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?

Check-out 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. University of Edinburgh and Royal Infirmary are also within 6 mi (10 km). Eskbank Station is 24 minutes by foot.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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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. 244 out of 332 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 45 out of 332 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 332 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 332 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 332 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Lee-Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful and peaceful
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Caryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a very cool experience to stay the night in a castle and explore the grounds around the castle. I found trails just over the foot bridge that lead all the way into town. It was the most beautiful trail walk I have taken in a long long time. Stunning!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful, historic castle outside Edinburgh. Room was very nice--bed comfortable, bathroom clean and roomy enough. Restaurant in the basement is a "must do." Steaks are cooked over a wood fire. Food was superb. Only negative was that I learned if you don't book directly with Melville Castle then breakfast is not included. I used a Expedia to book, so no breakfast included, which didn't seem right given the room prices. Overall a great experience. My wife and I would like to return sometime.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
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6/10 Okay

VIREN A

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
From outside it looks nice, the room conditions are bad
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Erich

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The entire family absolutely loved staying in the castle! If you're going to Edinburgh, stay here. Leave your car here and get a cab in. (no Uber in the area but just call a black cab). The staff was extremely kind & helpful. Our room was a dream, with a huge staircase up to the master bed loft. Very comfortable and clean with great amenities and there's nothing like waking up in a castle and looking out the huge windows to horses in the pasture beyond. Food in the bar was great. I hope I get to return here someday!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Wei

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
dining in the castle was a wonderful experience
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Restaurant was amazing, room was clean, and the property was beautiful. Definitely grab a drink and walk around the property if the weather allows.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location for our castle stay experience! Food was fabulous, staff professional and courteous and the grounds were lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Khosrow

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location. Very green. Friendly staff. Super clean.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Melville Castle was amazing lovely atmosphere for a relaxing weekend beautiful scenery and surrounding area . Staff were excellent x
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Brett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay and would again. Old castle, so you have the historical vibes of the place. Had restraunt on site, only hade breakfast here and was good. Have onsite-bar and outside seating to enjoy the grounds. On outskirts of city, so very quiet, vast grounds to walk. Had a lift for luggage movement. Staff was great, location quiet. Had the two-bedroom suite and like it very much. (only issue were the carpets had some burn marks). But room was large and had a little room for coffee and tea. on-site open parking. Great place and recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

JEFFREY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is a lovely restored manor house in a bucolic setting on the edge of Edinburgh. All were as expected and the level of service was very good. The food was very good, and service attentive and accurate. The front desk was accessible, accommodating and very helpful. The Bar was great fun.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Gareth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Easy check in and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Phillip

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best Scottish breakfast!!! Such a charming room we had with a sky window.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Krista

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The room was lovely, the staff very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exceptionally clean and quality bathroom shampoo etc
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was super amazing. The food was wonderful! The room was outstanding! I highly recommend the castle for anyone to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

john

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, great food and atmosphere.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Laurie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
An unforgettable stay-truly five stars in every sense. Melville Castle is beyond beautiful; it’s an experience that’s hard to put into words. From the stunning surroundings to the atmosphere inside the castle, everything felt magical and steeped in history. Every moment, both in and around the castle, felt special. It’s not just a place to stay-it’s something you feel. Absolutely exceptional.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

EDGAR

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely, warm, and dramatic room in a stunning and secluded location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing hotel spotlessly clean. I will stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

TAYLOR

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
i was pleasantly surprised. the room was very nice and even had usb plugs. The shower was nice and hot and the bed very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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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
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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