The Master Builder’s House Hotel | Hotel in Hampshire | Alastair Sawday's Special Places to Stay

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The Master Builder’s House Hotel - Hotel in Hampshire

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Bucklers Hard, SO42 7XB, Hampshire
England, Regno Unito

Booking at The Master Builder's

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+44 (0)1590 616253(landline)

Eat, drink and sleep extremely well at this peaceful hotel, steeped in history and with stunning river views just a short hop from Beaulieu

The position here is hard to beat: lawns run down to the river, yacht masts flutter in the breeze and ancient woodland runs along the water. The 1729 house was home to the shipwrights who built Nelson's fleet and several of their ships saw action at Trafalgar. These days peace reigns and the guest sitting room opens onto a smart garden, where gravel paths weave past colourful beds to tables for lunch in the sun.

Food is tasty and local (fish from the south coast boats, Hampshire meat, game from Peter Stagg estate) with pub classics served in Henry's or an à la carte menu in the restaurant – both have terraces that drink in the view. Bedrooms, in the main house or in the annexe, are all a good size with Roberts radios, homemade treats, walk-in showers and Bramley soaps and lotions.

Hire the hotel's Pashley bikes and head into the New Forest, launch a kayak on the river or simply enjoy lovely walks through the bird-filled woods.


Caratteristiche
Children welcome
Suitable for guests with children aged 3 and over.
Credit cards
Credit or debit card payment accepted.
English spoken
Host speaks English, whether perfectly or not.
WiFi
Wireless internet access available.
Pets welcome
Please let the owner know if you want to bring pets.
Public transport
Within 10 miles of a bus/train station.
Vegetarian meals
Available on request.
Licensed premises
Alcohol may be served.
Garden
Grounds for guests to explore.

Local points of interest from Booking at The Master Builder's:

Punti d'interesse locali da
Booking at The Master Builder's:

  • The Master Builder's House Hotel is part of the magnificent Beaulieu Estate, with its famous National Motor Museum, Beaulieu Palace House and a whole host of attractions, set in the heart of the ancient and beautiful New Forest National Park.
  • The Master Builders is in historic Buckler’s Hard. The Maritime Museum and Buckler’s Hard Story explains the history of this beautiful 18th century shipbuilding village, focusing on its vessels including those built for Nelson's Navy.
  • Nearby Exbury Gardens are a spectacular 200 acre (100 hectare) site, world-famous for the Rothschild Collection of Rhododendrons, Azaleas, Camellias and rare trees and shrubs.
  • Hurst Castle is situated at the seaward end of the shingle spit that extends 1.5 miles from Milford-On-Sea. The end of the spit and the views from the top of the centre keep are spectacular.
  • Set in 25 acres of scenic and ancient woodland within the New Forest Heritage area visitors to The New Forest Wildlife Park are able to see some of Europe’s largest gathering of otters, owls and other indigenous wildlife.
Punti d'interesse

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Details

Accommodation:
  • 17 Doubles
  • , 9 Twin/doubles
  • , 2 Cottages for 4
Prezzi:(i) £95 a£1400 per notte

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Informazioni di prenotazione:

Singles from £100. Bikes available to hire, £12/day.

Pasti:(i)

Lunch from £5.50. Dinner: in the bar from £13.50; in the restaurant, 3 courses, £30-£35 (closed in the winter). Afternoon tea from £15. Sunday lunch £24.95-£29.50.

Periodi di chiusura

The main restaurant is closed during the winter.

Paw prints Bringing your dog
Handy to know:

Reasonably secure garden (not for smaller dogs). Dogs need to be on the lead in the village but can go off the lead on the 2-mile river walk to Beaulieu, and can jump into the river!

Dog treats:

Dog bed, bowl and special treat.

Dog fee:

Dogs welcome in the Annexe rooms. £25 per dog per stay. Max. 2.

Bringing your dog
Indirizzo

Bucklers Hard, SO42 7XB, Hampshire


Accommodation:(i)
Hotel 6 Double rooms
Details
Main House
Prezzi: (i) £ 150 a £ 320 per notte
Hotel 2 Double rooms
Details
Main House
Prezzi: (i) £ 95 a £ 165 per notte
Hotel 9 Double rooms
Details
Annexe
Prezzi: (i) £ 105 a £ 185 per notte
Hotel 9 Twin/double rooms
Details
Annexe
Prezzi: (i) £ 95 a £ 165 per notte
Self-catering 2 self-catering cottages
Sleep
4
each
Bedrooms
3
each
Details
Cottages (x2) ~ 1 double, 2 singels
Prezzi: (i) £ 500 a £ 1400 per settimana

Booking at The Master Builder's

Visit website

+44 (0)1590 616253(landline)