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Melville Castle

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Superior Double Room | Individually decorated, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Two Bedroom Suite | Individually decorated, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Bar

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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

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Classic Double or Twin Room | Individually decorated, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Double or Twin Room

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

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Classic Single Room | Individually decorated, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Single Room

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

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Superior Double Room | Individually decorated, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Double Room

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

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Two Bedroom Suite

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Junior Suite | Individually decorated, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Junior Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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One Bedroom Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Four Poster Superior Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 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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Single Room

  • Sleeps 1

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  • Sleeps 2

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  • Sleeps 2

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Two Bedroom Suite

  • Sleeps 4

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Four Poster Room

  • Sleeps 2

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About the neighborhood

Lasswade

Located within a leisurely stroll of Dalkeith Country Park, Melville Castle is within a few miles (5 km) of Dalhousie Castle. This 4-star castle has 33 rooms and welcomes guests with a restaurant, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.
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What's nearby

  • Dalkeith Country Park - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Butterfly and Insect World - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Melville Golf Centre - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Barklay Park - 2 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Newbattle Abbey - 5 min drive - 1.7 miles

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

Melville Castle features free WiFi in public areas and wedding services. You can put free parking to good use if you drive. Front-desk staff are standing by 24/7 to assist with any requests. Additional amenities include a ballroom and a garden.
Guests can expect free WiFi and 26-inch flat-screen TVs with digital channels. Bathrooms have hair dryers and free toiletries. Other amenities include electric kettles, free local calls, and ironing boards. Housekeeping is available on request.

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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 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.
  • 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

  • This property welcomes pets for GBP 20 per pet, per night
  • Dogs only
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 30 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for full breakfast: 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 list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher.
  • 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

Is a free cancellation option available at Melville Castle?

Melville Castle provides free cancellation on certain room rates. For more details, take a look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What is there to do near Melville Castle?

This castle is located in Lasswade within a short 6-minute walk of Dalkeith Country Park. You'll also find Dalhousie Castle and Musselburgh Racecourse within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at Melville Castle?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the castle.

Does Melville Castle feature a casino on the premises?

No, Melville Castle doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Melville Castle?

No, there is no indoor pool at this castle.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Melville Castle?

Couples will appreciate amenities like a bar, a restaurant, and wedding services at this castle.

Does Melville Castle have a hot tub?

No, this castle doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Melville Castle have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, Melville Castle serves a full breakfast each morning for a surcharge from its restaurant.

Does Melville Castle allow pets to stay for free?

Although they can't stay for free, dogs are welcome at Melville Castle for a fee of GBP 20 per pet, per night.

Does Melville Castle have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this castle.

How far is the airport from Melville Castle?

The closest major airport to Melville Castle is Edinburgh Airport (EDI), which is 13.7 mi away (23 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at Melville Castle?

No, there aren't any accommodations with balconies at Melville Castle.

Does Melville Castle offer wedding services?

There are wedding services available at Melville Castle if that's in your vacation plans.

Melville Castle Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 188 out of 258 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 37 out of 258 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 258 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 258 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 258 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sophie

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wow. Our room was amazing. Staff friendly. Very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rohaan

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

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

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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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