Melville Castle Shortlist*
Lasswade, Midlothian
Good Hotel Guide Review
Lush greenery along a sweeping tree-lined drive ‘soothes the soul’ as the towers and crenellations of this 18th-century castle come into view. Inside, guests are beguiled by the sweet smell of wood smoke from an open hearth. Staff ‘exude warmth’, creating an ‘atmosphere of disciplined informality’. 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. ‘Convenient for a one-night Edinburgh stopover’, 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
'always relaxing'.
Children
all ages welcomed, family rooms.
Dogs
welcomed in some bedrooms (£20 per dog, up to 2), public areas, not in restaurant.
Credit cards
MC, Visa, Amex.
Prices
B&B doubles from £131, singles from £110. À la carte £45.
Special offers
Hogmanay Sleepover Special Offer
Say hello to 2024, Melville Castle style. See in the New Year at Melville Castle. Your magical sleepover in one of the luxury boutique rooms begins on New Year’s Eve with a festive Afternoon Tea. Then settle in for three days and two nights of celebrations packed with festive treats and delicious dinners. Your Hogmanay itinerary: 31 December – New Year’s Eve: Check-in from 15:00, and a welcome drink on arrival. Enjoy Afternoon Tea with a festive twist. 1 January – New Year’s Day: Full Scottish Breakfast with Champagne. Dinner in the restaurant with a £70.00 dining credit per room. 2 January: Full Scottish Breakfast. Fond farewells at 11:00. Room prices: Prices per room for your two-night Hogmanay stay package. Based on two adults sharing: Classic Room: £999.00. Superior Room: £1,100.00. Four Poster: £1,200.00. Junior Suite: £1,250.00. Castle Suite: £1,400.00. Dundas Suite: £1,800.00. Supplementary charges: £400.00 per adult. £200.00 per child (aged 12 and under). Extra night from £300.00, including dinner. £20.00 per dog, per night. Single occupancy prices on request. Prices include arrival drink on New Year’s Eve, Afternoon Tea, Full Scottish Breakfast each morning, fizz where mentioned, and £70.00 dining credit per person to spend in our restaurant on night two of your stay. If you have any questions, call 0131 654 0088 or email reception@melvillecastle.com. See here to book: https://melvillecastle.com/rooms/hogmanay#booknow. Please mention The Good Hotel Guide when booking.
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