Jane Austen Memorial Trust
Jane Austen Memorial Trust

Alton is a large market town with two great claims-to-fame, both literary – its connections with Gilbert White and Jane Austen, each with a centre celebrating their lives here. The town, surrounded by gentle countryside, is also the start of the preserved steam railway the Watercress Line... Read More

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Swan Hotel

Swan Hotel
Set amid the shops on Alton's main street, the historical Swan Hotel dates from 1554. It offers a free car park, full English breakfasts in the modern restaurant, and free Wi-Fi. Swan Hotel is less than ... More | visit website
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The White Hart

The White Hart

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A delightful village Inn on the outskirts of the beautiful Hampshire town of Alton. Very near to Guildford (20 mins), Winchester (20 Mins) and Farnham (10 Mins). nearby attractions include ... More

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Alton House Hotel

Alton House Hotel

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Alton House provides the style of a country retreat set in spacious grounds with an outdoor swimming pool and tennis courts. Catering for business or pleasure perfectly with 39 en suite ... More | Double Room: From £99 at the weekend

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Alton Grange Hotel

Alton Grange Hotel

The Grange Hotel stands in glorious landscaped gardens on the outskirts of the market town of Alton in Hampshire with views over the surrounding countryside, yet just one hour to the south of Central London ... More | Double Room: £110 | visit website

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The Three Horseshoes

The Three Horseshoes
The Three Horseshoes is a lovely 200 year old traditional public house with four letting rooms set in the Hampshire countryside. Log fires and comfortable surroundings await you, set over the 3 former cottage ... More | Double Room: £60 | visit website

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