Melville Castle

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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 Wi-Fi
  • Bar
The current price is £138
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov

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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
(20 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 Single 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

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 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 Single 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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About the area

Lasswade is home to Melville Castle. Grassmarket and Edinburgh Castle are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Royal Mile and Princes Street. 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. 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
  • Elginhaugh Farm
    8 min walk
  • McDonald's
    2 min drive
  • Bombay lounge
    2 min drive
  • Greggs
    3 min drive

About this property

Melville Castle

  • Upscale castle
  • At Melville Castle, you can look forward to a garden, 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 reception hall and a ballroom
    • A lift, a billiards/pool table and a banquet hall
    • Guest reviews say great things about the 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 is certified by this third-party sustainability certification scheme: Green Tourism Programme. For more information on what this certification requires and verifies, please visit their website.

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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 2 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Melville Castle on 16 Nov 2026 start from £138, including 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 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 Grassmarket are also within 6 miles (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 selected 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. 258 out of 352 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 48 out of 352 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 352 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 352 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 352 reviews

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8/10 Good

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Clean room, friendly staff enjoyed our stay
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
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8/10 Good

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Nice place. A bit old. Nice d stay here again. Food was wonderful.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The staff went above and beyond,everyone from the front desk,servers and cleaning staff. The food both breakfast and dinner was very delicious. I can't say enough,plus you're staying in a castle! The grounds too,stand and imagine years gone by and the history,magical!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Staying in an actual castle was a dream come true for this soon to be 50 year old! The room was amazing and staff were phenomenal. The food was terrific - both the basement restaurant and the breakfast room. We only stayed one night due to our busy schedule but would've loved to stay and enjoy the beautiful grounds. Price was similar to a night in a 2-3 star hotel in London, which was shocking - would've much rather stayed here!!! This was a bucket list check off for me for sure!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful and peaceful
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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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

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Most of the staff were lovely and went out of their way to accommodate requests or needs. Service for meals was fairly slow, so plan accordingly. Food quality and temperatures should definitely be I Improved. While the property was lovely, the furnishings were a bit shabby and worn down. It wouldn’t take much to raise the standard and impression. Finally, the write ups and marketing should be more truthful about what can be seen on property and how authentic the current building truly is. Those looking for royalty to have stayed at the ‘castle’ will be let down.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
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8/10 Good

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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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10/10 Excellent

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dining in the castle was a wonderful experience
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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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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6/10 Okay

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From outside it looks nice, the room conditions are bad
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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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

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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

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Perfect location. Very green. Friendly staff. Super clean.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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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

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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

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Easy check in and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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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

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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

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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

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Friendly staff, great food and atmosphere.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Exceptionally clean and quality bathroom shampoo etc
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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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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8/10 Good

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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

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Lovely, warm, and dramatic room in a stunning and secluded location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026