Jane Austen’s House Museum
The Country Cottage Where Classic Masterpieces Were Born
Winchester Rd, Chawton, Alton GU34 1SD
About Jane Austen’s House Museum
Tucked away in the picturesque Hampshire village of Chawton, Jane Austen’s House is the most treasured literary landmark in the country. It was in this welcoming 17th-century brick cottage that Jane Austen spent the last and most productive eight years of her life (1809–1817). Here, she revised Sense and Sensibility, Pride and Prejudice, and Northanger Abbey, and wrote Mansfield Park, Emma, and Persuasion from her tiny 12-sided walnut writing table. Walk through her restored bedchamber, view personal letters, and take in the tranquility of the cottage garden.
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💡 Helpful Visitor Tips:
- Timed entry slots should be reserved online in advance during peak spring and summer months.
- Take time to visit St Nicholas Church nearby in Chawton where Jane's mother and sister Cassandra are buried.
- Combine your literary afternoon with a relaxed fireside dinner at The Sun Inn on your drive back.
Why Visit The Sun Inn on Your Trip
Located 18 minutes north-west via the A339 and M3, The Sun Inn provides the perfect traditional British country atmosphere to continue your Hampshire heritage journey. Enjoy refined gastropub dishes created with Hampshire farm produce, artisan coffees, warm desserts, and cellar wines by our roaring hearth.
Chef Recommended Dishes for This Trip
Superfood Hampshire Salad & Halloumi
Fresh local greens, roasted seeds, avocado, pomegranate & house vinaigrette.
Pan-Roasted Scottish Salmon Fillet
Served with crushed new potatoes, tenderstem broccoli & lemon dill velouté.
Artisan Coffee & Warm Chocolate Brownie
Freshly ground Italian espresso with rich Belgian dark chocolate brownie & clotted cream.
Traditional English Tea & Warm Scone Platter
Served with Hampshire clotted cream and strawberry preserves.
🚗 Easy Driving Route from Jane Austen’s House Museum:
Take the A339 North from Alton/Chawton towards Basingstoke, then take the M3 South to Junction 7. Follow the A30 into Dummer village. The Sun Inn is situated on Winchester Road.
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Dining at The Sun Inn
A booking deposit may be required on certain days, at some times of year or for larger parties. If a deposit is required, payment by credit or debit card will be requested at the time of booking. The details of any deposit will be clearly shown before any payment is made.
The deposit is non-refundable unless the booking is cancelled more than 24 hours before the booked time.
👥 Larger Groups & Parties
For larger groups and parties, our function area can accommodate up to 110 people, or it can be split into two adjoining rooms so that smaller parties can enjoy an intimate atmosphere.
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