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The Anchor Inn

4.0 star property
Inn in Alton with a restaurant and a bar

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Lobby sitting area
Exterior detail
Terrace/patio
Deluxe Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, iron/ironing board
Classic Double Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, iron/ironing board
The Anchor Inn, in the heart of town, offers a genuine retreat with a beautiful garden. Guests enjoy delicious meals at the restaurant, relax with drinks at the cozy bar, and use in-room WiFi. The terrace is perfect for unwinding, and concierge services enhance the experience.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Classic Double Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, iron/ironing board

Classic Double Room

Highlights

Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Classic Double Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, iron/ironing board

Classic Double Room

Highlights

Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Alton is home to The Anchor Inn. South Downs National Park and Home Farm reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Birdworld and Aldershot Lido. Farnborough International Studios and Basingstoke Leisure Park are also worth visiting.
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Lower Froyle, Alton, England, GU34 4NA

What's nearby

  • Blacknest Golf and Country Club - 7 min drive - 5.1 miles
  • Jane Austen's House Museum - 8 min drive - 7.8 miles
  • Alice Holt Forest - 9 min drive - 5.7 miles
  • Farnham Castle - 12 min drive - 8.2 miles
  • Gilbert White's House and Garden and The Oates - 13 min drive - 10.1 miles

Getting around

  • Bentley Station - 7 min drive
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Eight Bells - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The White Hart - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Railway Arms - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Farnham Pottery Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Crown Hotel - ‬8 min drive

About this property

The Anchor Inn

Upscale inn near South Downs National Park
At The Anchor Inn, you can look forward to a terrace, a garden, and a bar. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), an electric car charging station, and luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance, barbecue grills, and concierge services
Room features
All guestrooms at The Anchor Inn include comforts such as free WiFi and free bottled water.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, and free cribs/infant beds
  • Showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Electric kettles, daily housekeeping, and phones

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 15 for adults and GBP 15 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • In-room crib

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Down comforter
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property for check-in information
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between June 5 and June 8.

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 20 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 30.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately GBP 15 for adults and GBP 15 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 20 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 30.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Anchor Alton
Anchor Inn Alton
The Anchor Inn Inn
The Anchor Inn Alton
The Anchor Inn Inn Alton

Frequently asked questions

Is The Anchor Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 20 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at The Anchor Inn?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Anchor Inn?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Anchor Inn?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is The Anchor Inn located?

Situated in Alton, this inn is within 6 mi (10 km) of Blacknest Golf and Country Club, Alice Holt Forest, and Blacknest Golf Club Limited. South Downs National Park and Birdworld are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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