Master Builder's

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“Lovely historic property situated on the Beaulieu River. Maritime themed living rooms downstairs whilst bedrooms have a traditional country feel with the addition of colourful Indian fabrics. An award winning restaurant serves modern British cuisine. A host of activities. Ideal for families.”

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In one of the loveliest and most historic locations of any coastal hotel, the Master Builder’s is the former home of Henry Adams, the man in charge of building warships, including Agamemnon, at Buckler’s Hard, still preserved as it was in his 18th century day. Today the hotel has a delightfully quirky interior, with furnishings and fabrics from India giving the main bedrooms a laid back yet luxurious air. There’s an elegant brasserie style dining room, and in summer a popular barbecue in the garden, as well as the local yachtsman’s bar opening onto to the grassy street that runs down between the shipwrights’ cottages to the water. Choose between feature rooms in the main house, or less expensive, smaller ones in the annexe. A special place.

Fiona Duncan
Fiona Duncan Review published: 26/02/2024

Recommended for

  • Active Holiday

    • NFA, situated within the Beaulieu Estate, specialise in outdoor activities suitable both for team building and family fun.

  • Country Escape

    • A stunning historic and cosy riverside property situated within the 9,000 acre Beaulieu Estate and the New Forest.

  • Local markets

    • Make a trip to the quaint Lymington Saturday market and sample local foods and drink.

  • Pet friendly

    • Dogs are very welcome here! There are nine pet friendly rooms in the Henry Adams wing

  • Great walks

    • The very location, within the New Forest, makes this ideal walking terrain.

  • Cycling

    • Explore miles of stunning countryside with quiet roads on two wheels.

  • Museums

    • Visit the National Motor Museum situated within the Beaulieu Estate.

  • Sights nearby

    • The spectacular Winchester Cathedral is worth a visit.

  • Views

  • Conference facilities

  • Lively

  • Sit-out Terrace

  • Full of character

  • Good wine list

  • Free wifi

  • Romantic

  • Charming

  • Traditional

  • Beach nearby

  • Child friendly

  • Quirky

  • Historic

  • Riverside

  • Restaurant

Facilities

  • Rooms

    26 rooms in this hotel

  • Pet friendly

    Dogs are very welcome here! There are nine pet friendly rooms in the Henry Adams wing

  • Parking

    Free parking

  • Conference facilities

  • Wifi

  • Bar

  • Bicycles available

  • Meeting Room

  • Cots available

  • Sit-out Terrace

  • Good wine list

  • Views

  • Free wifi

  • Satellite / Cable TV

  • Room service

  • Child friendly

  • Garden

  • Restaurant

Activities

  • Local markets

    • Make a trip to the quaint Lymington Saturday market and sample local foods and drink.

  • Great walks

    • The very location, within the New Forest, makes this ideal walking terrain.

  • Cycling

    • Explore miles of stunning countryside with quiet roads on two wheels.

  • Museums

    • Visit the National Motor Museum situated within the Beaulieu Estate.

  • Sights nearby

    • The spectacular Winchester Cathedral is worth a visit.

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"The woods, the water, the history ... this hotel is almost flawless."

Originally published by The Guardian

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