Where to Stay Near Jane Austen’s House: A Country Pub Stay Near Chawton
Planning a visit to Jane Austen’s House in Chawton?
This part of Hampshire is well worth taking a little time to explore. Alongside Jane Austen’s former home, you will find countryside walks, historic villages, local attractions and plenty of places to stop for good food and a drink.
The Three Horseshoes in East Worldham is a relaxed country pub with rooms close to Alton and within easy reach of Chawton, making it a comfortable base for a short break in Jane Austen country.
Visiting Jane Austen’s House in Chawton
Jane Austen’s House is one of Hampshire’s best-known historic attractions and draws visitors from across the UK and further afield.
The house in Chawton was where Jane Austen spent the final years of her life and worked on some of her best-known novels. Today, visitors can explore the house, garden and collection while discovering more about her life and writing.
If you are travelling some distance to visit, staying locally gives you much more time to enjoy Chawton and the surrounding Hampshire countryside without trying to fit everything into one day.
Stay in the Hampshire countryside near Alton
Just outside Alton, The Three Horseshoes sits in the small village of East Worldham.
We have three comfortable en-suite rooms above the pub, including a king room, double room and single room.
Each room has free Wi-Fi, a television, kettle and en-suite facilities, with free parking available at the pub. Dogs are welcome too, making it a useful option if you are combining your visit with some of the local countryside walks.
Rather than staying in a larger hotel, you can spend the evening in a traditional village pub, enjoy dinner downstairs and head up to your room when you are ready.
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Eat and drink during your stay
One advantage of staying at a pub is having food and drinks just downstairs.
Our kitchen serves seasonal dishes alongside familiar pub favourites, with menus changing throughout the year.
If your visit includes a Sunday, you can also join us for a traditional Sunday roast before or after exploring the area.
There is no need to travel elsewhere in the evening. Settle in for dinner, enjoy a pint or a glass of wine and make the most of a quieter Hampshire countryside stay.
Explore more of Jane Austen country
Chawton is only part of what makes this area worth visiting.
Alton is nearby, while the surrounding countryside offers plenty of walking and cycling. The Three Horseshoes is also well placed for exploring Selborne, the South Downs and other parts of rural Hampshire.
Gilbert White’s House in Selborne is another popular local attraction, while railway enthusiasts can visit the Watercress Line.
If you enjoy walking, several countryside routes start and finish at The Three Horseshoes, so you can head out from the pub and return afterwards for food or a drink.
Bring your dog
You do not have to leave your dog behind if you are planning a Hampshire break.
Well-behaved dogs are welcome at The Three Horseshoes and can stay in our dog-friendly rooms by arrangement.
With countryside walks close to the pub and plenty of rural Hampshire to explore, it is an easy area to enjoy with four-legged company.
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Make a short break of your visit
A trip to Jane Austen’s House does not need to be a rushed day out.
Stay overnight, explore Chawton, spend some time in Alton, take a countryside walk and finish the day with dinner and drinks at the pub.
The Three Horseshoes offers a simple base in East Worldham for discovering Jane Austen country and this quieter corner of Hampshire.
Looking for somewhere to stay near Chawton?
Stay at The Three Horseshoes in East Worldham and enjoy comfortable en-suite rooms, seasonal pub food and the Hampshire countryside on your doorstep.
Check room availability online or contact us if you would like help planning your stay.