Swan Alton, Hampshire

Swan, Alton, Hampshire

The Swan Hotel Alton near Farnham and Basingstoke, is loacted 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 dates 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.

Find Swan

From J4 on the M3, take the A331 to Farnham and then the A31 towards Winchester. Take the B3004 into Alton, following signs for the town centre. The Swan is on your left with the car park at the rear of the building.

Accommodation

The Swan Hotel's 36 fully en suite rooms, with colour TV, tea & coffee making facilities and a telephone also include a romantic four poster bedroom. Free Wifi.

Functions & Conferences

There are two fully equipped function rooms - suitable for weddings, conferences and meetings for up to 120 guests. Ask about our Wedding for a Grand Promotion

Restaurant & Bar Menus

The bar and lounge are rich in character, with open fireplaces and comfy leather sofas. Enjoy some traditional bar snacks and great range of real cask ales.

In the contemporary restaurant you will find a varied menu of well cooked traditional dishes to suit every taste. Daily "Specials" available. It also has a reasonably priced wine list. Speciality coffees.

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