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| The Swan Hotel |
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| High Street, Alton (Basingstoke) Hampshire, England. |
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| An ideal base for Business and Leisure Guests. Situated in the Heart of Alton you do not need a Taxi or Bus to access the Towns local facilities.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 area of Alton during their 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.Situated in the main high street of this pretty market town the Swan Hotel is a beautifully kept presented Old English Hotel.Dating back to pre 1377 when first mentioned in Charter the hotel has accommodated many famous guests including Queen Elizabeth the First The Earl of Essex Lord Nelson Sir Francis Drake Judge Jeffries The hanging Judge Field Marshall Montgomery Lord Baden Powell to name but a few.The rooms have recently been refurbished.Only 8 Miles from Petersfield 11 from Basingstoke and 4 miles from Selbourne. |
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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. |
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