Melville Castle is a luxury country house hotel set in a spectacular secluded location yet only 6 miles from the centre of Edinburgh. Re-opened as a Hotel in 2003 after extensive restoration and refurbishment originally designed by famous architect James Playfair, the property features 30 spacious bedroom including 6 superb Gallery Suite with split level living and sleeping areas.Set in 50 acres if woodland, the Castle was built in 1786 on the site of the old medieval castle for the first Viscount Melville, it is described as of important historical and architectural significance.It is bounded by three golf courses and the attractive grounds are home to a variety of wild life.