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The Anchor Inn

Property class: 4
Enjoy the free WiFi at this 4-star Alton inn

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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services

Explore the area

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Lower Froyle, Alton, England, GU34 4NA
  • Place, South Downs National Park
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Birdworld
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Blacknest Golf and Country Club
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Farnborough (FAB)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Room options

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Classic Double Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding available, down comforters

Classic Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Classic Double Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding available, down comforters

Classic Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Alton

In Alton .Within 6 miles (10 km) of this inn, you'll find Blacknest Golf and Country Club and Alice Holt Forest. Blacknest Golf Club Limited and South Downs National Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • South Downs National Park - 8 min drive - 5.6 miles
  • Birdworld - 8 min drive - 5.6 miles
  • Basingstoke Canal - 8 min drive - 6.7 miles
  • Blacknest Golf and Country Club - 8 min drive - 5.8 miles
  • Alice Holt Forest - 11 min drive - 6.4 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Farnham Pottery Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Wine Yard - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Wheatsheaf Pub & Restaurant Farnham - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Bat And Ball - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Three Horseshoes - ‬7 min drive

About this property

The Anchor Inn

Enjoy the free WiFi at this 4-star Alton inn
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. A terrace, barbecue grills, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at The Anchor Inn. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Alton inn.

  • 5 guestrooms or units
  • Meeting rooms
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Anchor Inn offers 5 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature down comforters. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Alton inn provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Hypo-allergenic bedding and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room crib

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

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between June 5 and June 8.

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 20 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 30.0 per night.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

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

How close is The Anchor Inn to the airport?

The Anchor Inn is 13.5 mi (28-min drive) away from the Farnborough (FAB) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Anchor Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Anchor Inn.

Does The Anchor Inn offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at The Anchor Inn, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 15 for adults and GBP 15 for children. It's available every day from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at The Anchor Inn?

No, there is no casino at this inn.

What time is check-in at The Anchor Inn?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM.

Is there free parking at The Anchor Inn?

This inn offers free self parking.

Does The Anchor Inn have a pool?

The Anchor Inn does not have a pool.

Does The Anchor Inn have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does The Anchor Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this inn.

How close is The Anchor Inn to downtown Alton?

The Anchor Inn is 1.2 mi away from Froyle.

The Anchor Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 48 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 48 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 48 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 48 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 48 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Charlotte

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place in the countryside
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here as it was close to a wedding we were attending at a seperate nearby venue. They were able to take our bags before check-in time and provide instructions how to get to a room later on in the evening. Overall, very helpful, nice room and nice breakfast too.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were exceptional and friendly and helpful, the restaurant served delicious food and the room was delightful. Very clean and very charming. Lovely
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Recommended

We had a great stay, loved the room, delicious food and friendly staff. Thank you :-)
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is an anazing place. You step into an interior straight out of the 17th century, characterful doesnt begin to describe it. Then you get a hotel quality stay but with far nicer staff. Cant praise this place enough and will be back
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic! Gorgeous room which I'd have expected to pay more for. No food on Mondays (which is when I stayed) but they were really helpful recommending where I could order in from and bringing it up to me. Lovely friendly people.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
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8/10 Good

Jo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We decided on staying at The Anchor Inn because of it's close proximity to Foyle Park, where we were attending a wedding. Its quite a small pub with only 5 rooms ..We stayed in the Rupert Brookes room which was a fantastic size ..High ceiling with lovely beams .. I would say that there were 2 things that let the room down .. Firstly the curtains in the room were very torn, so when closed you could see where the lining was non existent they definitely need to be replaced . The other disappointment was there was no fridge in the room which would have been ideal. The balcony overlooked the garden and a field beyond .. Breakfast was very good & the service was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very pleasant reception, was heloed with our luggage. Accomodating in all respects. Room was very comfortabke and great bed. A but warm during tge day but not at nught
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
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6/10 Okay

Gregory

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Food was great. The room was not particularly clean, a bit tatty, dust in certain places and had to request a bed for the little one even though we'd organised it upfront - in their defence, a manager had been seconded from another hotel to help out and he was extremely new.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Derek

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Poor

Shower head was black with mould to the point that you could not see the holes. Also breakfast was at 8am and the couldn’t serve toast in 30 mins
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

C

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Will defo stay again..

Staff were excellent - couldn't do enough for me. Food was yum too!!! Landing light did flick on and off through the night - guess a faulty bulb but hey - after a big supper it wouldn't keep me awake!!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022
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10/10 Excellent

shelby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely property with extremely friendly amd welcome staff!! Very charming.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice

Clean, comfortable room. Excellent breakfast. The bar is cosy and the food in the restaurant is good quality.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was great. Service really good. The only downside was the dining experience - food was ok, stale bread for the breadboard, cheese souffle cold, cha
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

countryside views, slightly noisy room.

Room was lovely. Breakfast hit & miss - more miss than hit. Dinner really nice, shower powerfull but luke warm. Music & extractor noise in room - we think it was from the kitchen.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean efficiently run country pub
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020
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2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Filthy accommodation

We had booked a one night stay at this inn as the rooms looked nice on their website. I don't know where they got the photos from, but we stayed in the Siegfried Sassoon room and it bore no resemblance to the photos whatsoever. Don't stay here if you like the windows open at night, as you can't have them open. They are side skylight windows and you either have to have them closed, or fully open so that if it rains, the room gets wet. There is no option to have them slightly open for ventilation. Also, the blinds on the window do not work properly. The tags on them have either come off, or there is nothing to keep the blind down. If you choose to use the free-standing air conditioning unit in the room, you will see from the photo attached that it is the most disgustingly filthy unit I have ever seen in my life, clogged up with thick dirt and dust. I didn't want to use it in case I caught something from it. The vent in the bathroom was also filthy and has not been cleaned for a very long time, see photo. Everything in the room and bathroom was dirty. Huge cobwebs everywhere that would only take a moment to clean away, filthy skirting boards and filthy mirrors. The bathroom towels had also seen better days and were very worn looking. Saggy, old, uncomfortable bed. There is a badly frayed cable for the bedside lamp, that looks dangerous. Blinds don't stay down, as tag has come off to hook them to wall. Never again!
Filthy air con unit
Frayed cable for bedside lamp
Filthy vent in bathroom
Blinds don't stay down, as no tag on blind to anchor to wall
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Food and beer very good. Lovely atmosphere with bags of character
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

Giles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely feel to the place, luxurious, very friendly staff, excellent food, unfortunately the evening we ate in the restaurant the experience of the waiting staff wasn’t aligned to the food prices. Would go back again!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfy and warm with welcoming staff. Great food and drinks , polite and well mannered
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place to stay

Great place, happy with my stay, will book again!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent staff. Brilliant food. Lovely atmosphere. Just watch your head on the beams!! So much character. Can't wait to go back
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Room was cold and very noisy, seemed to be an air conditioning unit outside the room.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a lovely old inn, very warm and welcoming. The staff were helpful, friendly and efficient. The beds were comfy and the food excellent. All together a lovely night away!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Karl

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great except Breakfast

Room and hotel were great but the breakfast service in the morning was exceptionally slow and chaotic
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019