Melville Castle Hotel

Gilmerton Road, Dalkeith

Hotel information

Reviews

4.642857142857143 out of 5 stars

Description

Highlights

  • Castle hotel surrounded by woodland estate
  • 20 minutes from Edinburgh
  • Atmospheric restaurant in the castle's vaulted cellar
  • Restaurant & bar

Melville Castle, nestled within 50 acres of beautiful woodland estate, is only 20 minutes from Edinburgh city centre and airport.

A one time the hunting seat of Mary Queen of Scots, the Castle was commissioned by the first Viscount Melville and designed by the renowned Scottish architect William Playfair in 1791. It remained the seat of the powerful Dundas family until after the Second World War.

Now Melville Castle acts as a stunning hotel, with four poster beds, roaring fireplaces and a restaurant in the candlelit cellar.

Castle Hotel near Edinburgh

Melville Castle is home to 32 bedrooms and suites, ranging from classic doubles to grand four poster suites.

Classically furnished and individually decorated, the rooms feature complimentary Internet access, crisp linen sheets; fluffy white towels; enchanting views of the surrounding woodland and decadent Gilchrist and Soames toiletries.

Dining in a castle cellar

Melville Castle’s Brasserie Restaurant is located in the cozy vaulted cellars of the castle.

Burgundy walls, a crackling fire, low lighting and candle lit tables offer a cosy atmosphere to dine or simply enjoy a casual drink at the bar.

The restaurant serves a contemporary gastro style menu. All herbs in the dishes are grown within the castle grounds.

To compliment the meal, Melville Castle’s wine cellar offers an eclectic choice of wines from around the globe.

The hotel’s breakfast menu includes a buffet of cereals, fruit juices, seasonal fruit, mini croissants and toast. Guests can also enjoy a full Scottish breakfast with haggis, tatty scones, bacon and sausages. A vegetarian Scottish breakfast is also available.

Luxurious bar

The Library Bar, or one of its anterooms, in Melville Castle offers luxurious surroundings in which to enjoy a drink.

Availability

Location

Gilmerton Road

Dalkeith

Scotland

EH18 1AP

Reviews

Customer Reviews

4.642857142857143 out of 5 stars

Based on 14 reviews on 5pm

The ideal Xmas pressie

4 out of 5 stars

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LM

LM

Melville Castle

5 out of 5 stars

Both the Big Deals and 5pm in general are great. They re good value and, as at Melville Castle, offer the opportunity to travel to new and interesting places.

SR

SR

Weekender

5 out of 5 stars

Great value

KJ

KJ

Lovely setting, service poor

2 out of 5 stars

This deal was disappointing but generally we enjoy the deals we get on 5pm.

SB

SB

christmas gift

5 out of 5 stars

Think this was great value for money. Its not somthing my sister would normally be able to treat herself to so was lovely being able to treat her and her partner to a night away with the extras for such a good price :)

VY

VY

Melville Castle

5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic offers and will definitely be using these deals again.

DM

DM

Information

General Policies

Cancellation Policy

72 hour cancellation notice period. Cancellations outwith this period will be non-refundable.

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