Bucklers Hard
£299—Historic New Forest hotel w/Beaulieu or Exbury tickets
The Master Builder's House
About the Hotel
Ross Palmer
Deal Expert
Why We Love This Deal
The Master Builder's House is a piece of maritime history in a beautiful riverside spot. Two-night stays at this "delightful property" (The AA) in the New Forest are £299. This package also includes dining credit and tickets to either Beaulieu or Exbury Gardens. You can choose which attraction to visit, and save 18–24% on booking direct.
What's Included
- Valid daily until 29 May, 2026
- Two nights' accommodation in a Henry Adams Room, with daily full English breakfast, for two
- Tickets to Beaulieu, including entry to Beaulieu Palace and Gardens, the National Motor Museum and more (worth £27 per person)
- Or, tickets to Exbury Gardens & Steam Railway (open from 7 March; worth £13.05–£16.20 per person)
- £30 dining credit per person towards dinner in Henry's Pub on the first night
- Late checkout until 12pm
- Stay in a Riverview Room for an extra £25 per night
- This is a non-refundable rate. Cancellations are not permitted
Why We Love This Hotel
- Buckler's Hard is a small shipbuilding village where vessels were constructed for Admiral Nelson's navy. The Master Builder's House was the residence of the head shipbuilder, Henry Adams.
- The property is now a boutique hotel. It has stunning views of the Beaulieu River and its pretty marina.
- You can dine in the AA-Rosette-awarded Henry's Pub. You'll find "hearty and comforting food... underpinned by well-sourced local ingredients", says The AA.
- Buckler's Hard Maritime Museum tells the fascinating story of this picturesque hamlet. You could combine a visit with a riverside stroll to the village of Beaulieu. There's a path leading directly to it from Buckler's Hard.
- The Beaulieu estate, home to 13th-century Beaulieu Palace House, is around five minutes' drive. The on-site National Motor Museum houses more than 280 notable vehicles.
- You could visit Exbury Gardens, located across the Beaulieu River. It's known for its displays of rhododendrons and azaleas, plus its riverside walks. It is also home to a narrow-gauge steam railway line.
Up to 24% off
£150 / night
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Enjoyed This
(79 Member Ratings)
(79 Member Ratings)
Enjoyed Most
We had a wonderful time at the Master Builders House. The restaurant food, staff and quality of food was excellent. Would thoroughly recommend it
Other Comments
Such a nice place, the lounge and bar were very welcoming. We would go back tomorrow.
Robert
23 Feb, 2026
Cirencester, UK
Enjoyed Most
A relaxed weekend away enjoyed by us both and the dog was allowed to come too . Staff were very friendly and accommodating . Great location for history walks sailing and visiting friends . . Thanks for a great stay
Patsy
23 Feb, 2026
Hereford, UK
Enjoyed Most
Very pleasant and thoughtful staff.
Other Comments
Great deal with tickets to Beaulieu.
Mike
22 Feb, 2026
Didcot, UK
Enjoyed Most
Overall the experience was a good one. The location is fantastic and the food lovely. We enjoyed our walk to Beaulieu and our trip to the motor museum.
Other Comments
We had an attic room with a very low ceiling which was a problem for me at 6'4" tall. It was advertised as a Riverview room but due to the height of the windows and the orientation of the room (on the corner of the hotel) it was difficult to enjoy this - you would have to be standing up. One window blind was missing and another was broken. The safely chain to the window in the entrance porch was broken. There was no shower in the room. The room was however a good size albeit one and narrow. On arrival we asked at reception about the £60 dinner credit that was included in our package - she said that you would have no problem spending it by the time you added drinks. Our first nights dinner including drinks came to more than £60. However this wasn't deducted from our bill, only the food was. This was contrary to what we had been told by the receptionist. However, apart from apologising the receptionist on leaving was not prepared to rectify the position.
Paul
20 Feb, 2026
Waterlooville, UK
Enjoyed Most
Overall very nice. Had a long wait for a table, despite booking.
Other Comments
Some staff great.
louise
18 Feb, 2026
Honiton, UK
Enjoyed Most
We had a great room with a comfortable bed . The food was excellent and the staff very attentive and friendly.
Other Comments
Our only minor complaint would be that we found the restaurant rather overheated and stuffy.
Julie
16 Feb, 2026
Bristol, UK
Enjoyed Most
My partner and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay at The Master Buikder's house. We enjoyed finding out about the history of the house.
Staff were friendly and attentive. We also enjoyed eating in.
We also had the entrance to Beaulie motor museum & house which was excellent.
We have every intention of staying at The Master Builder's housr again in the near future. Thank you.
Pamela
13 Feb, 2026
Littlehampton, UK
Enjoyed Most
A delightful venue with delightful staff , nothing was too much trouble.
Other Comments
I do have one negative comment and that was about some of the meals. The roast beef was sadly like leather and the bacon at breakfast was not just crispy which I love but the bacon itself was cremated. Such a shame that this element let the hotel down other wise is was 5 * in every other respect.
Sarah
11 Feb, 2026
Axbridge, UK
Enjoyed Most
Very comfortable atmosphere - lovely open fires and candles everywhere
Anthony
11 Feb, 2026
Dunstable, UK
Enjoyed Most
Had a great weekend and enjoyed great accommodation and lovely food.
Had an issue with our shower and staff were very helpful and found us another shower to use and reimbursed us for the inconvenience without having to ask.
Only down side was the roast dinner was a little disappointing.
Abo
10 Feb, 2026
Plymouth, UK