Melville Castle Hotel provides a superb luxury hotel for the discerning guest and is perfect for leisure breaks. Situated just five miles from Edinburgh city centre, Melville Castle presides over a delightful country estate with easy access to the Scottish Borders. The castle was principally designed for entertaining on a grand scale and was built in 1786 on the site of the old medieval castle for the 1st Viscount Melville. It is of outstanding architectural and historical significance and has interesting associations with Mary Queen of Scots. Queen Victoria has resided in the castle as have King George IV and Sir Walter Scott. Accommodation comprises of 33 bedrooms with a selection of standard, superior and deluxe twins and doubles all with en-suite facilities.
Easy-breaks.com comment: Out in the country although only a few miles from Edinburgh, Melville Castle is a beautiful old building set in its own estate.