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Melville Castle

4.0 star property
Enjoy the free WiFi at this 4-star Lasswade castle

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Two Bedroom Suite | Individually decorated, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Superior Double Room | 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, Melville Golf Centre
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Newbattle Abbey
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • 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
(14 reviews)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

Four Poster Superior Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 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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Individually decorated, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room

  • Sleeps 1

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Classic Room

  • Sleeps 2

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One Bedroom Suite

  • 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

Lasswade retreat .At this Lasswade castle, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Dalkeith Country Park and 3 miles (5 km) of Dalhousie Castle. Royal Mile and University of Edinburgh are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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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
  • ‪The Paper Mill - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Melville Castle

Enjoy the free WiFi at this 4-star Lasswade castle
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. Melville Castle also features a garden and an elevator. 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
  • Garden
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Melville Castle offers 33 accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Each accommodation is individually decorated. 26-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs 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 phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

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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

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 26-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

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: 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.

Property 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: 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

How close is Melville Castle to the airport?

Melville Castle is 13.7 mi (23-min drive) away from the Edinburgh Airport (EDI) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Melville Castle have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Melville Castle.

How close is Melville Castle to the beach?

This castle is 7 mi (21-min drive) from Portobello Beach and 10.8 mi (20-min drive) from Seton Sands. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Melville Castle offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Melville Castle, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 17.50 per person. It's available on weekdays from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM and weekends from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Melville Castle?

No, there is no casino at this castle.

What time is check-in at Melville Castle?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Melville Castle?

This castle offers free self parking.

Does Melville Castle have a pool?

Melville Castle does not have a pool.

Does Melville Castle have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Melville Castle have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this castle.

How close is Melville Castle to downtown Lasswade?

Melville Castle is 1.9 mi away from Lasswade.

Melville Castle Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 184 out of 250 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 33 out of 250 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 250 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 250 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 250 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome place. People are great
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Nichola

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel, room was clean, didn't like the material over the four poster bed and there were a lot off spiders, but it is an old castle, I didn't use the restaurant but it had good facilities and tea and coffee in room.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved walking around the grounds and down by the river. The trees were amazing. The room service was excellent. It was nice to have breakfast and dinner on site. Convenient location to visit Rosslyn and Edinburgh.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Cathy

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
Excellent food, great location and super staff. Accommodations- we booked 2 rooms. One was outstanding the other not so great. We were given an accessible room and if you needed an accessible room it would have been suitable but NoT for someone who does not need an accessible room. Not to be disrespectful but I was very uncomfortable in this room. Very disappointed and would hesitate recommending this hotel for that reason. Ceilings low, bathrooms very different and have to bend down to see in the mirror.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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