The Swan Hotel is a former old Coaching Inn, acting as a staging post for London to Southampton commuters. Our guest of years gone by include Queen Elizabeth I, The Earl Of Essex, Sir Francis Drake, Lord Nelson, Judge Jeffries, Jane Austin, & Gilbert White. Our modern day guests include many people of sense and sensibility, that is to say, devotees of Jane Austen. They make their pilgrimage to her cottage in the Chawton area of Alton and often stay with us. The cottage now is a popular tourist attraction and museum dedicated to Jane’s life and work. Sense and Sensibility and Pride and Prejudice were written here. But you don’t have to be a fan of Jane Austen to enjoy the pretty village of Chawton or the attractions of the Swan Hotel. The hotel, dating back to 1554, has an intimate restaurant serving a varied menu of well cooked dishes and a Specials board. You can complement your meal with a bottle from the reasonably priced wine list. The bar and lounge are rich in character with open fireplaces and wholesome bar meals and real ales can be ordered here. There are 36 en-suite bedrooms, including one with a romantic four-poster bed. Two fully equipped function rooms are available for any type of event. Our very friendly staff create a pleasant atmosphere to enjoy time with your friends and family. We look forward to your visit. MORE ABOUT US: The Swan Hotel, dating from 1377, has recently undergone a major refurbishment. Part of Old English Inns, a division of the back to back award winning company, Greene King. All 36 bedrooms have en suite facilities, tea/coffee making, along with TV and CD player. We can offer substantial discounts for late bookings, please telephone for details. Ideally located for touring, Jane Austen Country and visiting “The Watercress Line”, which travels between Alton and Alresford. Our restaurant, open to all, offers contemporary dining, with an excellent menu, changed every 6 weeks to offer the best from the locality. We have a fully serviced function suite, taking up to 140, where we cater for business seminars, weddings and general functions. We also have a smaller conference room catering for up to 20. Flip charts, OHP, TV/Video facilities are available. Previous guests using the Swans facilities: Queen Elizabeth, The Earl of Essex, Lord Nelson, Sir Francis Drake, Judge Jefferies, Jane Austen, Gilbert White, Lord Baden Powell and Field Marshall Montgomery to name but a few. A few of the chambers are still in existence. There are conference facilities available at this hotel.
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Free Wi-Fi Access, Wheelchair Access, Disabled Toilet, Baby Changing Facility.
Patio Area with heaters & lighting, Car Parking, Disabled Car Parking.
Well Behaved Children Welcome, Dogs Welcome in the bar area, Coach Parties Welcome by prior arrangement, Debit and Credit Cards accepted.
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