Castle hotel
Melville Castle
Lasswade, Midlothian
Castle hotel
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Melville Castle is a castle hotel on a 54-acre estate at Lasswade in Midlothian, about 30 minutes from Edinburgh. Its authenticity level is not yet confirmed pending a heritage-register check, so treat it as a historic-style building until verified. It suits couples, wedding parties and dog owners looking for a countryside base near the city.
Quick facts
- Rooms
- 33
- Bedrooms
- 33
- Star rating
- Four-star (Booking.com)
- Guest rating
- 9.0 out of 10 on Booking.com (September 2026)
- Dogs
- Up to two well-behaved dogs can stay in Superior Double, Classic Double or Twin, Family and Suite rooms for a fee of £20 per dog, according to the hotel's own site. Dogs are welcome throughout the hotel except in the restaurant. (hotel policy)
- Restaurant
- Yes (hotel website)
- Weddings
- Yes (hotel website)
- Exclusive use
- Yes (hotel website)
- Listed on Booking.com
- Restaurant, Family rooms, Parking, Free wifi, Accessible rooms
- Last checked
- September 2026
The story
The story of Melville Castle
Melville Castle stands on a 54-acre estate at Lasswade in Midlothian, roughly 30 minutes from central Edinburgh, according to the hotel's own site.
The current building reopened after restoration in 2021, described by the hotel as one of Edinburgh's most anticipated hotel reopenings that year. The property before that had passed through periods as a hotel and other uses, though the fuller ownership history was not independently confirmed this session.
An editor should check Historic Environment Scotland's portal before this page states a build date or an authenticity level with confidence.
The sleep
Rooms at Melville Castle
Melville Castle has 33 bedrooms and suites, several with four-poster beds, according to the hotel's own site. Room categories include Superior Double, Classic Double or Twin, Family Room and Suite.
The hotel's own room pages mention rooms in a west wing and on a mezzanine level, but do not state clearly whether every bedroom sits within the historic core of the building or whether any are in later additions. This should be checked directly with the hotel before the site describes where guests actually sleep.
The table
Eating at Melville Castle
The hotel has a fine-dining restaurant in its Ballroom and a Library Bar, plus an afternoon tea service, according to its own site. Dogs are welcome throughout the hotel except in the restaurant.
The grounds
Around Melville Castle
The estate covers 54 acres of gardens and grounds around the castle, according to the hotel's own site. Melville Castle is about 30 minutes by road from Edinburgh city centre.
What we'd flag
What we'd flag
- Whether every bedroom is inside the historic building or partly in later wings is not stated clearly on the hotel's own site. Ask when booking if sleeping in the oldest part of the building matters to you.
- A £20 per dog fee applies for guests bringing dogs, and dogs are not allowed in the restaurant, according to the hotel's own site.
Who it's for
Who Melville Castle suits
Melville Castle suits couples and wedding parties wanting a countryside estate close to Edinburgh, and dog owners thanks to its pet-friendly room categories.
Nearby castles to visit
Where Melville Castle is.
Map tiles from OpenStreetMap.
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Melville Castle: questions
Are dogs allowed at Melville Castle?
Yes. Up to two well-behaved dogs can stay in most room categories for £20 per dog, according to the hotel's own site. Dogs are welcome throughout the hotel except in the restaurant.
Can you get married at Melville Castle?
Yes. The hotel operates as a wedding venue with packages including exclusive-use events, according to its own site.
Where is Melville Castle?
It is in Lasswade, Midlothian, on a 54-acre estate about 30 minutes by road from central Edinburgh, not in Edinburgh itself.
Sources and checks
Last checked: September 2026. We checked these sources for this page. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.
- melvillecastle.com: location, 54-acre estate, 33 rooms, restaurant, Library Bar, weddings, 2021 reopening, Mary Queen of Scots claim
- melvillecastle.com: room categories, dog policy and fee, west wing and mezzanine mentions