The Swan Hotel in Alton 

The hotel, dating back to 1554, has an intimate restaurant serving a varied menu of well cooked dishes. It also has a reasonably priced wine list. The bar and lounge are rich in character, with open fireplaces, and filling bar meals and real ales.

A lot of our guests are real Jane Austen buffs on their way to Austen’s cottage in Chawton, where she used to live. It is in this cottage that Pride and Prejudice and Sense and Sensibility were written. Nowadays it is a popular museum displaying aspects of Jane Austen’s life and writings. Even if you are not a fan of Jane Austen, then there is a still lot to see and do in Chawton and the surrounding area including visiting the Watercress Line and having a ride on Thomas The Tank Engine.

Junction 6 m3, 8 miles to Alton. A31 from Guildford, head towards Winchester for 15 miles.A31 from Winchester m3, head towards Guildford, 15 miles.

On the main high street of this pretty market town, just a short distance from Jane Austen’s cottage, this charming hotel dates back to 1554 and today offers free Wi-Fi and parking.The Swan Hotel is a beautifully preserved and presented traditional English hotel, which still retains many of its original features. The popular contemporary restaurant boasts eye-catching modern furniture and a striking mahogany floor. The intimate restaurant has a varied menu of well-cooked dishes and is open for lunch and dinner. It also has a reasonably priced wine list. The bar and lounge are rich in character, with open fireplaces, filling bar meals and real ales.Jane Austen’s cottage is nearby, in the Chawton area of Alton. The cottage is where Sense and Sensibility and Pride and Prejudice were written. Today, it is a popular tourist attraction and museum dedicated to Jane's life and work.