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Monkton House: 15th century castle near Edinburgh

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Dog-friendly
  • Internet access
  • Non-smoking
S$2,760
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Explore the area

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Old Craighall, Scotland
  • Place, Queen Margaret University
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Maltings
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Dalkeith Country Park
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

7 bedrooms (sleeps 21)

5 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Bathroom 5

The current price is S$2,760
avg per night

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About the area

Musselburgh

Musselburgh is home to this castle. Edinburgh Castle and Royal Mile are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Grassmarket and Princes Street. Check out an event or a game at Edinburgh International Conference Centre, and consider making time for Edinburgh Zoo, a top attraction not to be missed.
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What's nearby

  • Queen Margaret University - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Maltings - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Dalkeith Country Park - 1 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Royal Mile - 17 min drive - 11.4 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 19 min drive - 12.0 km

Getting around

  • Shawfair Station - 2 min drive
  • The Shore Tram Stop - 12 min drive
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Caprice - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Monkton House: 15th century castle near Edinburgh

Monkton House was built by the monks of Newbattle Abbey as a safe haven from English invaders and sits in 2 acres of private grounds. Three of the opulent bedrooms have four-poster beds, and there are plenty of unusual features. There are gun loops and arrow slits, one of the drawing rooms is inspired by the Prince Regent’s Brighton Pavilion and hand-painted in maximalist chinoiserie, and there’s even a secret room. You can imagine yourself in another time when you stay here.
The accommodation
Facilities include a games room, cinema, library and gym. Catering can be provided on request.

Nearby is the historic city of Edinburgh, just a few minutes away by train or bus, the beautiful county of East Lothian with beaches, country walks and many world-renowned golf courses.
Passenger access
The entire accommodation is available for the exclusive use of travelers.

Amenities

Pet-friendly
Laundry

House Rules

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 3 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 21
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector

Frequently asked questions

Is Monkton House: 15th century castle near Edinburgh pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Monkton House: 15th century castle near Edinburgh?

As of 15 Apr, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Monkton House: 15th century castle near Edinburgh on 19 Apr, 2026 start from S$2,760, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Where is Monkton House: 15th century castle near Edinburgh located?

Situated in Musselburgh, this castle is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Queen Margaret University and within 3 miles (5 km) of Dalkeith Country Park and Musselburgh Racecourse. Portobello Beach is 3 mi (4.9 km) away. Shawfair Station is 22 minutes by foot and Musselburgh Station is 23 minutes.

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