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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
3 day break with dog
Warm welcome, lovely staff all round.
Relaxing time and dog made very welcome in hotel.
Dog friendly restaurant but could do with some soft furnishings to make it warmer looking and more welcoming as it was dark and tucked away at the kitchen entrance. Better lighting would improve the feel of the room. Food good if a little pricey.
Bedroom was nice size but very tired and in need of updating. 20 a night seems steep for the dog however the room was vacuumed daily.
Bed was super comfortable and bathroom very clean.
Overall a lovely break. The hotel was very dog friendly with lots of grounds to walk in.
Clean but faded - efficient, but could be friendlier
We stayed for 2 nights and slept well in a comfortable bed - and our room was clean if dated & had a view out onto the garden, which was lovely ... with 2 small horses in a field. Breakfast was also very good.
On the negative side, the hotel was 'faded', and chairs had been stacked up high in the hallway that led to the ground floor rooms ... it looked ugly, and could easily have been hidden by a screen.
Also, our package included a bottle of prosecco. This was not there when we arrived - and although reception promised it for the evening of the following day, to be in the room before we came back from our day out, it was not there then either. I went to ask for it again, and it was delivered (& very tasty) ... but the surprise for my wife had been spoiled.
Breakfast was very tasty - but the staff were efficient rather than friendly. This was true for all the staff we met.
All in all, we paid c.350 GBP for 2 nights B&B with prosecco, which was very much cheaper than booking with the hotel itself. However, in retrospect this still seems fairly high for what this particular hotel offers ... which is nice, but some way off what my wife and I would call 'luxury'.
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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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