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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
- 40 reviews
- Member since 2024
Lasswade, Edinburgh, EH18 1AP
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Wonderful experience all round.
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Underwhelming, not as anticipated or described
We stayed for two nights over the Valentine's weekend.
The staff were very polite and pleasant.
Our bed was very comfortable.
When we arrived, we found our towels had been "sculpted" into two swans, and silk rose petals covered the bed. This was an unexpected nice touch.
We had afternoon tea booked on arrival. Overall, it was a bit disappointing. There was no choice of tea, and the service was quite slow. Some of the scones were rather stodgy, as were some of the cakes. The finger sandwiches were good, particularly the smoked salmon. Tea was served in a room that was quite disappointing. We were expecting more from what was described as a castle.
We ate at the hotel on Saturday night. The menu was a bit limited, but this was probably due to Valentine's. The food was well-cooked and pretty good. There was an extensive wine list ranging from reasonably priced house wines to some very expensive vintages from around the world. Overall, the meal was good, if a bit expensive for what it was. However, the dining "room" is in a converted cellar. It was quite dark and frankly disappointing.
Breakfast on the first morning was disappointing. My coffee was cold, and the service was poor. The wrong food was delivered, and we had to wait over twenty minutes for the order to be corrected. The cold buffet was adequate.
Our bedroom was okay, but looked a bit tired. Some of the wallpaper was peeling, and the woodwork definitely needed a refresh of paint. The en-suite bathroom was quite small and lacked enough surfaces to place wash items. Parts of the shower mixer fitting were missing. On the second night, we noticed a smoky smell in the room. We found this to be coming from under the door. There is an open fire in the main reception hall that seemed to draw up the stairs to the corridor to our room. We had to block the gap under the door with a towel and open the window. It was quite a chilly night as a result.
We were left slightly underwhelmed, and our expectations were not met.
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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