Melville Castle Shortlist*
Lasswade, Midlothian
Good Hotel Guide Review
Lush greenery along a sweeping tree-lined drive ‘soothes the soul’ as towers and crenellations of an 18th-century castle come into view. Inside, guests are beguiled by the sweet smell of wood smoke from an open hearth, and the ‘disciplined informality’ of welcoming, ‘guest-centred’ staff. Decorated with richly patterned wallpaper and fabrics, bedrooms are embellished with ornate beds, table lamps and mirrors. For afternoon tea, there are three tiers of sweet and savoury treats. Dinner is taken in the ‘graceful’ ballroom, or at candlelit tables in the vaulted cellars. South of the Edinburgh city bypass, in acres of park and woodland, the castle is a popular venue for weddings. Part of the Original Collection.
Hotel details
Address
Gilmerton Road
Lasswade
Edinburgh
Midlothian
EH18 1AP
Scotland
Telephone
0131 654 0088
Bedrooms
33. 1 wheelchair accessible.
Open
all year.
Facilities
lift, bar, lounge, 2 restaurants, in-room TV, garden, 54-acre grounds, parking.
Background music
none.
Children
all ages welcomed.
Dogs
welcomed in some bedrooms, public areas, not in restaurant.
Credit cards
MC, Visa.
Prices
per room B&B £99–£600. À la carte £35.
Special offers
Three Nights for the Price of Two Special Offer
Spending time at the castle is all about over-indulging, treating yourself to the finer things and enjoying some well-deserved R&R. That’s why this winter, when you book a three night stay before 31st March 2023, you’ll receive your third night completely FREE…and to ensure your winter warmer stay is extra special, the hotel will prepare a hearty Scottish breakfast each morning. This is the secret to a truly royal castle experience. Includes: Three nights in any room type. A hearty Scottish breakfast each morning. Stay from £170.00. To redeem this offer, please mention The Good Hotel Guide when booking.
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