Traditional Luxury

Bed down beneath the turrets for a deep slumber

Home to 33 recently revamped bedrooms and suites, Melville Castle is the perfect place to treat yourself to some well-deserved R&R - Refined Relaxation.

Our dramatically designed, ornate bedrooms are complete with crisp linen sheets, fluffy towels and magical views of the grounds. Four-poster elegance or Suite romance; whatever your chosen boudoir, luxury is guaranteed. Oh, and there's also lots of other beautiful features we know you'll love:

- King-size bed (minimum, unless twin requested)
- 400 thread Egyptian cotton sheets
- Luxurious goose down feather duvets, sumptuous pillows, excellent mattresses
- Fabulous en-suite bathrooms
- Well-stocked hospitality tray
- HD TV's
- Iron & ironing board
- Free WiFi

All stays booked here, directly on our website, include a complimentary breakfast.
Start your day with warm hospitality and a delicious breakfast - enjoy cooked and continental options, featuring classic Scottish favourites, fruit juices and
perfectly-brewed coffee.

2 Bedroom Suite

The grandest of them all...

...for those 'going all out' trips or 'all for all' family retreats.

Perfect for family stays, our Two Bedroom Suite offers oodles of space for the entire family to enjoy a truly divine castle retreat.With a gorgeous four-poster bed, fabulous twin room, large family bathroom & a private living room, you'll be spoilt for choice as to where to put your feet up and relax.

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1 Bedroom Suite

For showstopping stays...

...glamorous in every way!

Put romance on the menu with this breathtaking suite in the castle’s West Wing - this suite features the best bathroom in the whole castle!
Bed down beneath the turrets in this fairytale dreaming den for a castle stay to remember. With a giant copper tub for two, his & hers basins and a spacious rainfall shower, we're certain our suite will be your perfect match.

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Junior Suite

Two levels of luxury...

...for double the 'suite'-ness!

We can promise you - this is anything but 'junior'.

Experience a peaceful slumber with your bedroom residing on the mezzanine level with a Juliette balcony to complete. Sleep like a true king and queen; this is your home from home, traditional yet unique in every way. Featuring a private living area, grand sofas to sink into and a lounge allowing you to relax like a true royal.

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4 Poster Bedroom

Promising to take your breath away...

...with four times the luxury!

Grand in stature and size, our classically romantic four poster rooms occupy some of the finest positions in the castle. With walls draped in characterful charm and rooms
dressed to impress, our sumptuous four poster beds are the star of the show. Perfect for romantic breaks, perhaps even proposals - these rooms ooze passion and charm

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Superior Bedroom

Superior in every way...

...because you deserve nothing less!

Our light-filled superior castle rooms are as sumptuous as they are spacious. Recently revamped, they have large HD TVs, divine double beds, space to work, super-soft bedding, and eccentric decor. With grand headboards, lavish cushions and charming dressing tables, every inch of our Superior Rooms have been designed to 'wow'.

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Classic Bedroom

A touch cosier in size...

... but grand in design!

Attention to detail doesn't go a miss in any of our rooms, and our classics are no exception. With ornate wallcoverings adorning the walls and plush furnishings aplenty, these recently revamped dreaming dens are the perfect castle havens. The large double beds are dressed in dreamy soft bedding and the bathrooms feature powerful showers.

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Single Bedroom

Four poster elegance, just for one...

...because solo stays shouldn't compromise style or comfort!

Unique in every way, there is only one single room at the castle. It has all the home comforts you'll need, and is furnished in our classic showstopping style. Although
smaller in size, our four-poster single room boasts all the opulence and luxury as our other castle bedrooms, but with just room for one.
This snug castle hideaway is perfect for short stays and business trips.

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In the know

Included in your stay

All accommodation bookings made direct with Melville Castle - either by phone or booking through our website - include:

Full Scottish Breakfast with cooked and continental options*
WiFi
Parking in our private car park
Doggy treats

*If you book via a third-party website eg Booking.com or Expedia, please check your tariff because breakfast may not be included. If this is the case, a Farmhouse Breakfast is available for £15.00 per person.

Planning your stay

Check-in: 15:00

Check-out: 11:00

You are very welcome to arrive early if you'd lik to explore Edinburgh and the surrounding area. If you're hoping to relax within the hotel, can we tempt you to one of our much-loved Afternoon Teas? Settle into your new royal home whislt sipping on tea or Prosecco and indulging in a selection of our finest sweet and savoury treats.

We will take care of your bags until your room is ready. If your room is ready before 15:00, we'll let you know. Late check-outs may be arranged for a small fee of 20.00 per room, please email reception@melvillecastle.com to arrange.

Dining times:

Breakfast is served from 07:30 - 09:30 Monday to Friday and 08:00 - 10:00 on weekends and Bank Holidays.

Afternoon Tea is served from 14:00 - 17:00 daily (pre-booking is essential 48 hours in advance)

Lunch is served from 12:00-14:15, Monday to Sunday

Dinner is served in our Brasserie Restaurant from 18:00 - 21:00 Monday to Sunday

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Accessible stays

We have one accessible double room (014) on the 1st floor and is situated right next to our lift - perfect if stairs are a difficulty. We also have a ramp at the front entrance for wheelchair users.

Please call us on 0131 6540088 to find out more about accessible stays.

Dog-friendly stays

Luxury is for everyone, pups included! Why not bring your pooch along for a slice of our opulent castle pie?

Up to two well behaved pooches can stay with you in any of the following bedrooms:

Superior Double
Classic Double (or Twin-Bedded room)
Family Room
Suite

Dog-friendly bedrooms need to be pre-booked; a fee of 20.00 applies for each pup (2 pups max).

Excluding the restaurant, pups are welcome to make themselves at home anywhere in the hotel.

We just have a few 'hound' rules we kindly ask you to follow during your stay:

Your four-legged friend is welcome in all areas of the hotel, apart from the Brasserie restaurant.
If you would like to dine with your pooch, we will seat you in a lovely Ante dining room.
We have 54 acres of beautiful gardens for your pooch to explore. We ask that you clean up after your dog to keep our grounds looking pristine
Keeping your pup happy is important to us - we have lots of doggy treats scattere around the hotel. Please help yourself!

We ask just one thing in return: please consider the comfort of other humans, keeping your pooch on a lead where necessary and being sure to calm them if they become a bit excited!

Please call to book your dog-friendly bedroom: 0131 654 0088

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Family-friendly stays

Families are welcome. We have 7 family rooms which can sleep between 3-5 people: 6 Superior Rooms and 1 Deluxe Suite. Cots and extra beds are available upon request (provided with bedding), if required. Please call to book Family Bedrooms: all our bedrooms are individual and we’ll help you find the best one for your family dynamic.

A charge of 30.00 applies per night an extra bed or cot for a child. This includes a Full Scottish Breakfast. We have a scumptious children’s dinner menu for smaller appetites, take a look...

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Green tourism

We at Shieldaig Lodgfe Hotel understand the importance of our responsibility for future generations and how our choices, if not environmentally driven, could affect this.

As a business, we don't do 'green' by halves; we're evolving our operations to protect our natural environment from any adverse effects our hotel could have.

We believe that making conscious changes, implementing them in every aspect of your stay and actively seeking out more ecological choices is more about the journey than the destination. This is why we're proud to say that we've taken our first steps towards adopting a smart, sustainable outlook from top to bottom, showcasing efficient and eco-friendly decisions.

Follow us as we shift into the green tourism space. For now, take a closer look at the policies and processes we've already implemented to be kinder to our planet.

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Deposits & cancellations

Your credit or debit card information will be collected when you book, as well as a pre-payment of 25% when booking online. Full payment will be taken on departure. This pre-payment is only fully refundable if you decide to cancel your booking within 48 hours' notice.

Book direct

Book here on our website, or by calling us on 0131 654 0088, for exclusive rewards.

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Free breakfast

A full Scottish Breakfast – with cooked and continental options – is FREE when you book here on our website or by calling 0131 654 0088 (save £15.00 per person!)

Library room at Melville Castle hotel near Edinburgh

Best rates

This is where you will find the best prices for your stay. With our FREE BREAKFAST rate, you could save £15.00 per person. You will not find cheaper rates anywhere else.

private dining at Melville Castle hotel near Edinburgh

Flexible cancellation

If you've booked your stay directly with us (not through a third-party channel or travel agent), your stay can be cancelled any time up to 48 hours before arrival, with no fees.

Select Your Check in and Check out Dates

Arrival

Nights

Departure

Rooms

February 2023

Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa	Su
30	31	01	02	03	04	05 £80
06 £87	07 £123	08 £103	09 £134	10 £166	11 £203	12 £81
13 £60	14 £71	15 £93	16 £93	17 £212	18 £254	19 £85
20 £78	21 £87	22 £75	23 £84	24 £167	25 £236	26 £68
27 £67	28 £65	01	02	03	04	05

March 2023

Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa	Su
27	28	01 £84	02	03 £118	04 £221	05 £106
06 £94	07 £104	08 £101	09 £109	10 £169	11 £462	12 £162
13 £108	14 £105	15 £109	16 £126	17 £204	18 £227	19
20	21 £119	22 £118	23 £104	24 £162	25 £239	26 £172
27 £102	28 £104	29 £101	30 £105	31 £158	01	02