Swan Hotel Alton

The Swan Hotel Alton near Farnham and Basingstoke, is located in the Hampshire town of Alton with easy access via the A31 making it an ideal base if visiting Farnham, Aldershot, Winchester, Basingstoke. The Swan Hotel date back to the 16th century and was a main stage on the old London-Southampton coaching route, and the Swan Hotel has been catering handsomely to passing traffic since the 16th century. Tradition has it that the poet Edmund Spenser, Sir Francis Drake, Queen Elizabeth I and the Earl of Essex all broke their journeys here. Another famous guest was Lord Nelson. Our guests include many people of sense and sensibility - that is to say, devotees of Jane Austen, who make their pilgrimage to her cottage in the Chawton, where Sense and Sensibility and Pride and Prejudice, were both written, during their stay with us. The cottage now is a popular tourist attraction and museum dedicated to Jane's life and work. Today the Swan Hotel is popular with locals and travellers alike and is an excellent base for exploring the surrounding area.

Features & Facilities Include: Parking Spaces Licensed Bar Public Restaurant Disabled Access/Facilities

Address: Swan Hotel High Street Alton Hampshire GU34 1AT

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Directions

Situated in between the M3 (8 Miles) and the A3 (M) (6 Miles), the Swan is easy to access. From the M3, come off at Jct 6 and follow the sign post.From the A3 (M) follow the signs for Selbourne, Alton is 2 miles on from Selbourne.When you get to Alton, head for the High Street, we are on the lower part of the High Street.We will happily Fax you directions.