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Gilmerton Rd, EH18 1AP, Scotland
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3.5 of 5 stars 79 Reviews
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Hexham, United Kingdom
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“wedding”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 August 2011

melville castle is a fairly imposing building set in fantastic grounds away from the madding rush of edinburgh. the reason why we stopped there was to attend the wedding of my wife's neice. the whole affair from start to finish was 1st class. the staff always more than helpful. the food was fantastic. the rooms were a gd size. the only downside to the whole experence is that the castle is closing as a hotel at the start of next year, and this showed in the fact that the decor needed renovating and the fact that the tv's in the rooms did not work. otherwise it was the perfect place for a wedding.

  • Stayed August 2011, travelled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Stirling, United Kingdom
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
“EXCELLENT EXCLUSIVE USE VENUE”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 July 2011

Attended a wedding at the Castle greeted by Shona on reception just the start of a glorious event.FOOD never experienced food like it SERVICE fantastic. ROOM spotless. Can honestly say best wedding i have ever been to due to staff location and setting. Great pity this venu is closing and staff out of a job in Feb 2012 so so sad

  • Stayed July 2011, travelled with family
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Awful. Tired and badly needing overhaul in every area”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 July 2011
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people found this review helpful

Went to the same travel event as one of the previous comments. The corridors were dirty, walls scuffed. The room had sticky surfaces which hadnt been cleaned, tv didnt work, dead flies on bathroom floor and beside windows of room. Beds were uncomfortable and hard.
Room had two skylights - but no blinds so after a late night had a very early morning.
No heating meant the room was cold and there were no tea or coffee making facilities even to make a coffee in the morning.
Bathroom shower curtain was mouldy and grouting around tiles were the same.
Despite emailing comments and asking for a response and sending a chaser email twice i still havent had any response.
NOT good!!! For the money paid stick to any of the other properties in Edinburgh.

  • Stayed June 2011, travelled on business
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 1 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 2 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 2 of 5 stars Service
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Sadly, very tired and in need of renovation”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 June 2011
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person found this review helpful

I attended a Business Event last week at the Melville Castle Hotel, just outside Edinburgh. The Hotel and grounds from the outside is wonderful and very majestic. The staff were helpful and friendly. Unfortunately the rooms were a disaster. No heating - yes heating was required in June. The TV had not been upgraded to digital, and the phone in the room did not work. The carpet was grubby and the room itself sadly in need of gross renovation. The venue for the Event was good and food wonderful. Sadly, I wouldn't recommend staying there again

  • Stayed June 2011, travelled on business
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 1 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 1 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Stirling, United Kingdom
1 review
“A fantastic Fairytale Wedding - with unforgetable cherished memories”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 June 2011

Every Brides dream - a Romantic old Scottish Baronial Castle set within stunning well cared for grounds (with lots of wildlife).

From booking to completion Melvilles dynamic duo Phyllis & Arlene went well beyond the call of duty in providing a fairytale wedding that my daughter, her prince, the Bride & Grooms parents & all our guests will never forget!

The bedrooms were modern, spacious, & clean with excellent facilities.
The Wedding Banquet was a delicious delight (excellent chef) & the waiting staff provided the most proficient service (no tepid food served here).

Top marks to Melvilles whole team - all went out of their way in providing a happy memorable Wedding & stay, in the most friendly agreeable manner (no request was a problem to them).

Top player of the day was difficult to pick but goes to Phyllis.

PS: They even provided a large screen & projector at my last minute request (at no extra cost)!

  • Stayed May 2011, travelled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Gilmerton Rd, EH18 1AP, Scotland
Price range (per night):* INR8,738 - 17,475

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