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Monkton House: 15th century castle near Edinburgh

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Monkton House: 15th century castle near Edinburgh provides laundry facilities and more. Stay connected with in-room WiFi.

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10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Laundry room

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About the area

Musselburgh is home to this castle. Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Portobello Beach and Princes Street Gardens. 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 Musselburgh travel guide
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What's nearby

  • A stone bridge with an arch over a river, surrounded by trees and a castle in the background.
    Dalkeith Country Park
    2 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • A cobblestone street lined with historic buildings, including a Gothic church and a classical building with arches.
    Royal Mile
    20 min drive - 7.5 miles
  • A historic castle on a hill with a statue in the foreground.
    Edinburgh Castle
    23 min drive - 7.6 miles
  • Queen Margaret University
    18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Maltings
    2 min drive - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Shawfair Station
    2 min drive
  • The Shore Tram Stop
    12 min drive
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
    35 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    4 min drive
  • KFC
    5 min drive
  • Costa Coffee
    4 min drive
  • Starbucks
    4 min drive
  • Burger King
    5 min drive

About this property

Monkton House: 15th century castle near Edinburgh

  • Castle near Portobello Beach
  • Monkton House: 15th century castle near Edinburgh provides laundry facilities and more. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi.
  • You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Smoke-free property
  • Room features
  • All guest rooms at Monkton House: 15th century castle near Edinburgh offer amenities, such as Internet access.
  • More amenities include:
  • 5 bathrooms with hairdryers and toilet paper

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Washing machine

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
3 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 21
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Frequently asked questions

Is Monkton House: 15th century castle near Edinburgh pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total).

What time is check-in at Monkton House: 15th century castle near Edinburgh?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Monkton House: 15th century castle near Edinburgh?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Monkton House: 15th century castle near Edinburgh located?

Situated in Musselburgh, this castle is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Queen Margaret University and within 3 miles (5 km) of Dalkeith Country Park and Musselburgh Racecourse. Joppa Shore and Portobello Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km). Shawfair Station is 22 minutes by foot and Musselburgh Station is 23 minutes.

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Reviews

Monkton House: 15th century castle near Edinburgh Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10 Excellent

katy w.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2026