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What better place to stay when visiting Edinburgh with your pup than the newly revamped and dog-friendly Melville Castle - combining real Scottish grandeur with original touches. Wind your way along the tree-lined drive to discover a turreted Castle set in 54 acres of gorgeous grounds for you and your dog to explore. Each of the castle's 33 bedrooms and suites are individually styled, many with four-poster beds. The bustling city of Edinburgh is just a few minutes drive away - visit Edinburgh Castle, walk the Royal Mile, visit dog-friendly Holyrood Park and climb up Arthur's Seat for a fabulous view of the city with your faithful friend by your side.
Highlights
- Historic castle hotel just outside of Edinburgh
- 54 acre private estate with enchanting woodland grounds
- Eco-friendly hotel with Green Tourism Silver Award
Pooch perks
- Explore the castle estate and gardens
- Recently revamped dog-friendly rooms
- Dine with your dog in the Library Bar, Lounge, or Conservatory Area
Bow Wow Factor
The Castle's 54-acre estate is the perfect pet playground for your dog providing a wonderfully warm Scottish welcome in all areas of the Castle and gardens!
All the dog-friendly bedrooms have been recently revamped. The bedrooms include tea, coffee, biscuits, toiletries from The Scottish Fine Soaps Company, large SMART TV and free WiFi. Junior suites have even more room to relax - these recently revamped suites are uniquely designed with most featuring a mezzanine level. The main dog-friendly suite is show-stopping in every way featuring; a giant copper tub for two, his & hers basins, spacious rainfall shower and sumptuousáprivate sitting room.
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Dine with Your Dog
You can dine with your dog in the delightful Library bar, with gorgeous views of the garden, lounge, or conservatory area. Or if you would rather leave your furry friend in your room after a busy days of sightseeing, you can dine in the Brasserie restaurant, located in the cosy vaulted cellars of Melville Castle which features burgundy walls, a crackling fire and candle lit tables and serving fabulous Scottish fayre.
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Melville Castle Hotel Reviews
- 41 reviews
- Member since 2024
Lasswade, Edinburgh, EH18 1AP
Stay
Hotel, location and reception staff were excellent.
One issue we had was at breakfast. We were seated at 9am, ordered taken at 9:10 and food not served until 10:15. The waitress who served us was very rude and didn't seem to want to be working that morning as was visible with her manner towards other guests. By the time we had received our breakfast, all the other guests had departed the room, but every table was still full of empty plates from the time we had sat down.
Retreat to a Scottish Castle
My husband and I booked our stay in this glorious Scottish castle to celebrate our 44th wedding anniversary and we were not disappointed. The setting was idyllic, so tranquil and peaceful and we were surrounded by stunning countryside just a few miles outside of Edinburgh. Our room was very spacious and grand, overlooking the castle s vast grounds and river. It felt luxurious, with great attention to detail and presentation and the bed was exceptionally comfortable. The hotel exuded character and charm and food and service in the restaurant were excellent and celebrated Scottish traditional cuisine and the best of local produce.
Superb Night away
From start to finish we had any excellent experience staff were so friendly, room was very castle like and we loved our room with peacock thyme, room was abit cold but it is January so to be expected, but staff fixed it as we when for dinner & drinks food superb as was the service. Breakfast was very disappointing for Luxury hotel but would definitely go back
Map & Directions
Address
Gilmerton Rd
Lasswade
Edinburgh
EH18 1AP
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Location & Local Attractions
Your dog will love exploring the vast grounds of Melville Castle but there are also plenty of dog-friendly attractions nearby. Your pup will love Dalkeith Country Park - a gorgeous park with beautiful walking trails and some of the most stunning scenery in Midlothian. You can also walk the Royal Mile visiting dog-friendly pubs and cafes like the Royal Mile Tavern or the City Cafe along the way - Or for a spectacular view of the city and a good hill walk with your pet then Arthur's Seat is a must. This iconic landmark, standing at 251m tall, is a dormant volcano and the highest peak in Holyrood Park - a 640 acre Royal Park adjacent to Holyrood Palace. The park is also dog-friendly.
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