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 (train Alton/Waterloo). Just 3 minutes from Jane Austen's house at Chawton and 20 minutes from Winchester and its Cathedral. The local villages of Selborne, Alresford and Farnham are within easy access and Stonehenge and the New Forest are approx 45 minutes away.

The Grange offers a warm and friendly welcome. From the moment you step into reception you will be greeted with a smile and can be guaranteed a professional and efficient service.

Accommodation

The hotel has 34 individually designed and furnished en-suite bedrooms, no two alike, along with 3 very spacious suites (see virtual tour). Each of our bedrooms offer the highest standards of luxury and all modern facilities to suit the most discerning tastes.

Every room offers an en-suite bathroom, colour Television with satellite channels, radio, direct dial telephones, trouser press and hairdryers with tea/coffee making facilities.

Each room is now fully equipped with high speed internet wireless access. We also supply adaptors for any guest not having wireless cards for their laptops.

Truffles Restaurant

The elegant award winning Truffles Restaurant (2 RAC dining awards /2 AA Rosette) really is a treat to dine in. An exquisite setting in relaxing surroundings offering excellent Modern European cuisine and an extensive list of fine wines or lighter meals in MUFFINS Brasserie.

Stroll around the grounds, look out for the many statues set in amongst the shrubs, look at the Temple Room at the end of the garden, sit on the Balloon Patio under the Pergola, or just marvel at the selection of over 70 different Tiffany Lamps both inside and out.

On warm and balmy days, meals can be served al-fresco on the Sun-Terrace overlooking the delightful gardens.


Leisure Facilities

The Alton Grange Hotel, in conjunction with Physicals Fitness Club is now offering a paid Voucher system to be used at the Physicals leisure facility for all guests at our hotel. This voucher will enable guests to have access to Alton's' premiere leisure facility and free access to their Swimming Pool, Jacuzzi and Sauna/Steam Room. Physicals is located only a very short distance from the hotel, less than half mile, and has various sports activities available to suit most needs.


The Bar

A popular meeting point for locals and business clients alike. Here you can relax with a drink and maybe a snack from our exciting selection of hot and cold 'Brasserie Style' dishes.

We also hold an extensive Fine-Wines' List, with over 150 different verities and many types of fine Champagnes. Or if Real Ale is your tipple, we have teamed up with a local brewery, Triple FFF Brewery and have five different rotating ales, all locally produced.

Wedding Functions

As a civil venue for marriages, we at The Grange are able to cater for your ceremony from start to finish.

From Dec. 2005 we are also licensed as a venue for Civil Partnerships.
We know just how special you want your wedding day to be. From the moment you book your reception to the cutting of the cake you will receive a friendly, knowledgeable and helpful service from our experienced team.

The Grange Rooms

We offer the following private rooms for your wedding reception:

The Piano Room

Complete with Grand Piano, the area opens onto our gardens. The Piano Room can accommodate 90 people interlinking with the terrace room.

The Terrace Room

An elegant room overlooking the superb gardens, able to accommodate up to 30 guests.

Piano & Terraced Rooms combined

A large area with attractive plants, opening onto the garden terrace, able to accommodate up to 120 guests for a sit down wedding breakfast.

Saxon Room

Excellently situated for your private dining.


Whatever your requirements, do come and discuss them with us. Being a privately owned Country House Hotel we may assure you of a warm welcome with prompt and courteous service at all times.


Conferences

Ideal for any business traveller, our conference rooms are available for conferences, meetings, lunches and dinners, providing all the necessary audio visual equipment, from 2 to 120.

All our conference rooms have high speed wireless access to the internet. With a suitable laptop your delegates will be able to check-in with the head office and display any of the latest company news or products with just a tap of their keyboard. We have some adaptors for any laptop that does not have wireless capability, giving you complete access to the internet.

Things to do

The beautiful county of Hampshire in the south of England is a lovely place to visit, renowned for its wonderful coastline and countryside. Hampshire offers a whole host of activities and things to do. We're situated just 3 minutes away from Jane Austen's house at Chawton and 20 minutes away from Winchester. The local villages of Selbourne, Alresford and Farnham are all within easy access. Stonehenge and the New Forest are approximately 45 minutes away.

These are only a few of the local attractions:

Jane Austen needs no introduction, she is one of the world's most famous authors and the writer of such classics as Emma and Sense & Sensibility.

The Jane Austen Museum is housed in Austen's 17th century Chawton home. The house is listed in the National Archives as a building of historic interest and is open to the public.

The scenic Hampshire railway operates heritage steam-train services over a distance of ten miles, between Alton and Alresford. The railway is an ideal, and very popular tourist attraction.

The Great Hall in Winchester Castle (roughly a 20 minute drive from the hotel) was the first and finest of all 13th century halls. It is hugely popular for it's greatest symbol of medieval mythology, "The Round Table of King Arthur".


How to find us

From the A31 come off at roundabout signposted B3004 Alton, Holybourne, Bordon. Hotel can be found 300 yards on left.
From the M3 take junction 4 - A331 - towards Farnham. At end, road joins A31, when reaching roundabout for Alton, follow signs same as above.

When coming to the hotel from the south, approach on the A31 but do not take the 1st exit for Alton but turn left at the 2nd exit at the roundabout marked Alton, Holybourne, & Bordon. Again the hotel will be on the left.

Alton Railway Station is nearby.