Monkton House: 15th century castle near Edinburgh

A historic stone building with a curved driveway, surrounded by well-maintained gardens and trees.

A rustic interior with a stone wall, wooden furniture, and a view through an arched doorway.

A marble console table with gold accents and floral wallpaper.

A room with traditional decor, including a sofa, armchairs, and a patterned ottoman.

A room with a fireplace, ornate furniture, and a mirror.

Exceptional

Highlights

Discover nearby landmarks
Walk to Queen Margaret University

Popular amenities

Dog-friendly
Internet
Washing machine
Non-smoking

£1,609 per night

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 19 Nov

Explore the area

Old Craighall, Scotland

Place, Queen Margaret University
‪16 min walk‬
Place, Dalkeith Country Park
‪1 min drive‬
Place, Edinburgh Castle
‪23 min drive‬
Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
‪22 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

7 bedrooms (sleeps 21)

Ashray

1 King Bed

Brownie

2 King Beds and 1 Single Bed

Ghillie Dhu

1 King Bed

Living Room 1

2 King Beds

NicNevin

1 King Bed

Selkie

1 King Bed

Unicorn

1 King Bed

Wulver

1 King Bed

5 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Bathroom 5

Spaces

Number of living rooms

£1,609 per night

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 19 Nov

Similar properties

Kitchen
Washing machine
Free Wi-Fi
Air-conditioning

includes taxes & fees

17 Feb - 18 Feb 2027

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free Wi-Fi

£1,121 per night

includes taxes & fees

18 Jan - 21 Jan 2027

Breakfast included
Pet-friendly
Free Wi-Fi
Parking available

£2,067 per night

includes taxes & fees

14 May - 16 May 2027

Hot tub
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly

£961 per night

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 11 Nov

About the area

Musselburgh

Musselburgh is home to this castle. Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle 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 - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
Dalkeith Country Park - 1 min drive - 1.6 km
Royal Mile - 21 min drive - 12.1 km
Princes Street - 22 min drive - 12.7 km
Edinburgh Castle - 23 min drive - 12.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪KFC - ‬5 min drive
‪Burger King - ‬5 min drive
‪Costa Coffee - ‬4 min drive
‪Greggs - ‬4 min drive
‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive

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 3 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Monkton House: 15th century castle near Edinburgh on 16 Nov 2026 start from £4,826, 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.

What time is check-in at Monkton House: 15th century castle near Edinburgh?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Monkton House: 15th century castle near Edinburgh?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

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.