Melville Castle

4.0 star property

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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

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Bar

Explore the area

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Melville Castle, Lasswade, Scotland, EH18 1AP
  • Place, Dalkeith Country Park
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Butterfly and Insect World
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Newbattle Abbey
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

Classic Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • Free Wi-Fi

Classic Double or Twin Room

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

Classic Single Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Superior Double Room

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

Two Bedroom Suite

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Junior Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

One Bedroom Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Four Poster Superior Room

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

Junior Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

Superior Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Melville Castle

Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free castle has a bar/lounge and a 24-hour front desk. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, wedding services, a garden and a ballroom are on-site. Housekeeping is available on request.
Melville Castle offers 33 accommodations with a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. Each accommodation is individually decorated. 26-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include baths 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 telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Melville Castle. During your stay, you'll be close to Dalhousie Castle. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus a restaurant.
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices))
  • Free self-parking
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Full breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Services include wedding services
  • 11 minutes by car from University of Edinburgh and 13 minutes from Royal Mile
  • Dogs welcome for a fee
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 a lift. Free self parking is available.

This 4-star Lasswade castle is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy full breakfast on weekdays from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM and at the weekend from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Melville Castle has a restaurant on site.
A hosted evening meal is available for a surcharge at weekends. Reservations are required.

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 transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

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.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property

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 and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

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.

Payment types at the property

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: from 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

Property is also known as

Melville Castle Castle
Melville Castle Lasswade
Melville Castle Castle Lasswade

Melville Castle Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 222 out of 299 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 41 out of 299 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 299 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 299 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 299 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jim

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Fantastic decor in the rooms! The rooms are also clean and spacious! Friendly staff too. I really enjoy staying there :)
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

2/10 Terrible

Tommy

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

TAYLOR

Travelled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
My daughter and I had the best time at Melville castle. We got the warmest welcome of our whole trip and the castle, grounds, and our room were all beautiful.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Narinder

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thank you for a wonderful stay. Jamie at reception was super helpful when i had to make last minute changes and made me feel really welcome.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Graham

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

EDGAR

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

8/10 Good

Jason

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

linda

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Gareth

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Easy check in and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
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

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Travelled with group
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

8/10 Good

Ibet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Krista

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was lovely, the staff very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

George

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brittany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Melville Castle was such a highlight on our trip. The room was gorgeous, the bed was comfy, and shower was incredible. The entire castle was decorated for the holidays and it was so cozy and charming. We ate dinner in the restaurant and HIGHLY recommend. We will absolutely be back
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

natalie

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very nice hotel, but had no sleep what’s so ever with what I encountered in my room 106 to what I can say was the most scariest think I’ve ever encounted. I believe if something is supposed to have been or people have had this same issue should be told to customers. Not a very nice experience, some people will say I’m mad but what I seen, felt and encountered will stay with me for the rest of my life
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sophie

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
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