Melville Castle
Castle stay with a hound bag, a dog bed and doggy afternoon tea
This hotel is part of the Daisy Curated Collection. Its information has been researched and verified, but Daisy has not yet personally stayed here. When she does, this page will be upgraded to a full Daisy Verified inspection.
What we've verified
The hotel sits in its own 54-acre estate, so the first walk starts at the door. Dalkeith Country Park is a couple of kilometres east and the River North Esk paths run through Lasswade.
Dog-friendly bedrooms must be booked in advance.
How the welcome translates in person, at dinner and around the hotel. That's what a Daisy stay will confirm.
GBP 20, Per dog per night
What we've confirmed, at a glance.
The property.
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Dogs stay in classic and superior doubles and twins, the four-poster and the one-bedroom, two-bedroom and junior suites. They can join you in the Library Bar, the lounge and the conservatory, and doggy afternoon tea is served in the Arniston Room or the Peacock Ante Room. The estate and gardens are open for walks. Ask before taking your dog into the brasserie.
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Pet policy & fees+
Pet fee: GBP 20, Per dog per night
Weight limit: Unknown kg. Maximum dogs: 2.
Dog-friendly bedrooms must be booked in advance.
In-room amenities+
A dog bed for the stay (limited, so ask when booking), treats, and a Hound Bag tote with a tennis ball, poo bags, treats and a local walking map. Doggy afternoon tea is available. Bring your own bowls, towel, food and lead.
Contact+
Address: Gilmerton Rd, Edinburgh EH18 1AP, UK
Phone: +44 131 654 0088
Website: melvillecastle.com · Google 4.5 from 1,063 reviews
How it measures up.
Against two other stays in Edinburgh, on the things that actually decide a trip.
| Melville CastleEdinburgh | 100 Princes StreetEdinburgh | Eden LockeEdinburgh | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dogs at breakfast | unknown | unknown | unknown |
| Dogs at dinner | unknown | unknown | unknown |
| Bar | unknown | unknown | |
| Beach access | None | None | None |
| Pool for dogs | None | unknown | unknown |
| Garden / terrace | unknown | unknown | |
| Pet fee | GBP 20 | GBP 50 | GBP 40 |
| Stars | 4 Star | 5 Star | 4 Star |
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