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 Rd
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
10% Discount 'Sweet Sleepover' Special Offer
Book a one-night stay with Afternoon Tea for two and get 10% off the B&B rate. Enjoy your Afternoon Tea on either day of your stay – and opt for a Prosecco upgrade for just £5.00 per person! Afternoon Tea must be booked at least 24 hours in advance of checking in. Includes: One night stay in any room type. Full Scottish Breakfast. Afternoon Tea for two. Stay from £133.00 per night. Please mention The Good Hotel Guide when booking.
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