Beautiful Inns in Beautiful Places

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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.

This traditional country Inn is perfectly located just 11 miles south of Bath, and 3 miles from Frome. A visit or stay at The Woolpack Inn provides you with the perfect base to explore the surrounding areas.

Located near the centre of this bustling market town, The Red Lion Hotel is a beautiful Grade II listed building, originally an old coaching inn. Whether you stay for business or pleasure, the Red Lion Hotel will give you a very warm welcome.

The Bear was originally a coaching inn that has played host to Queen Victoria, Churchill, Eisenhower and the Canadian Prime Minister, Jean Chretien. Set in historic surroundings and located near the town centre, we take pride in The Bear's successful combination of traditional charm and modern facilities. The Bear Hotel has retained all the warmth and friendliness of its history, whilst offering you the best of food, wines and present day comfort.

A recent 300 thousand pound refurbishment, that has provided us with a new look and new facilities. We would like to welcome you to the new bar, renovated rooms and a brand new restaurant. Thaxted is a small country town with a population of approximately 2,600 people. It used to be the home to composer Gustav Holst and the famous highwayman, Dick Turpin, whose cottage is just down the road from The Swan

The History of the Lamb Hotel dates back to the time of King Richard II. In the year 1416 Bishop Fordham mentions the Inn in a survey he made of all his properties in Ely. Of the 22 tenements on the north side of Steeple Row (High Street) to the Marcatstede, the first was the site of the Lamb in the occupation of Julian Barbour.