The Anchor Inn
Pub with rooms in Alton, Hampshire
From £85 per night
Curator's notes:
- Wonderfully rural
- Cosy bar
- Spacious garden terrace
- Traditional, seasonal British menu
Rooms from
Classic: £85
With a view: £115
Good to know
- All major credit cards accepted
- Parking available
- Disabled access
- Dogs welcome in the bar and garden areas
Scenic and
serene
An idyllic country inn surrounded by sweeping fields in all
directions and perfect for spending time outdoors in the South
Downs National Park.
A touch of
culture
A good base for exploring historic sites such as the home of 18th
century writer Jane Austen and the medieval city of Winchester.
Work-friendly
Within easy of reach London, The Anchor Inn has a private dining
room which is an adaptable space ideal for meetings, presentations
or workshop sessions.
Crown
collection
Part of the original Epicurean Collection, you can earn and redeem
Crowns here if you are one of our Crown members.
Rooms
The Anchor Inn's five eclectic bedrooms, decorated in a cottage chic style, feature Tudor-style beams, sleigh beds and charming antique pieces. Each is named after a literary great of the past and includes a stacked book shelf, creating the perfect setting in which to curl up with something to read, a cup of tea and homemade biscuits, or pamper yourself with our handmade Bramley bathing products in your en-suite power shower.
For the ultimate country escape, don't miss the chance to stay in our Rupert Brooke suite, named after the acclaimed British war poet, which has floor-to-ceiling French windows and a private terrace offering fabulous views of Hampshire's beautiful countryside.
Restaurant & bar
For a quiet drink, linger in the cosy bar where you'll find chunk, low timbered ceilings, plenty of inviting cubby holes (including a 14th century wood-panelled snug) and a delicious range of regional ales and craft spirits.
For food lovers, the restaurant offers award-winning traditional and seasonal British fare - think locally shot partridge, Severn and Wye smoked salmon and Dorset veal, for example - and tempting Sunday roasts. If the weather's nice, take advantage of it and in their sunny garden terrace to enjoy a spot of al fresco dining.
Private dining
For banquet-style feasts, intimate candlelit dinner parties or boardroom-style business meetings, the private 'State Room', featuring a long wooden table seating up to 30 people, is ideal. The walls are lined with paintings of historic British writers, poets and other proud patrons, creating a distinguished old world feel. The room, which overlooks the garden, even has its own private terrace should you feel the urge for a cigar or two.
Experiences
If you want to do something cultural, head to Chawton to visit Jane Austen's House Museum, where the 19th century novelist lived and worked. You can also visit Chawton House Library next door where Austen's brother once resided and which the author called the "Great House" in her letters. We offer tickets to both venues as part of our Jane Austen Literary Escape.
Explore Winchester Cathedral
Visit one of the largest Gothic cathedrals in Europe and enjoy a one-night stay for two people at your choice of one of four idyllic Hampshire inns nearby, including dinner and breakfast.
Hattingley Valley Tour and Tasting
Get a fascinating insight into the process behind the award winning English sparkling wine at Hattingley Valley, with the choice of a winery tour and tasting, or the addition of a vineyard tour.
English Wine Tasting Class
The perfect Epicurean Experience for groups of 10 to 14 people, enjoy a relaxed, informative English wine tasting in a pre-dinner class held at your choice of two traditional inns — one in West Sussex, the other in Hampshire.
Jane Austen Literary Escape
Explore the house where 19th century novelist Jane Austen lived and worked, see the village she called home and visit the neighbouring house where her brother once resided.
Hattingley Valley Private Wine Tour
Get a rare behind-the-scenes glimpse of how English sparkling wine is made at Hattingley Valley, Hampshire’s premier winery and vineyard.