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Price: £700 – £1,200
Guests: 120
Bedrooms: 43
Description
Description
Alton is a vibrant, rural market town situated at the gateway to the South Downs National Park. It is known as ‘Jane Austen Country’ due to its close ties to neighbouring Chawton, home of the Jane Austen House Museum. Alton House Hotel is a grand Grade II listed Georgian Building set it its own well-manicured gardens and within only a couple of minutes’ walk of Alton train station (just over 1 hour direct from London Waterloo), the town centre and the ‘Watercress Line’ heritage railway.
The hotel has award-winning gardens that provide a truly magical setting for your wedding ceremony and reception. The garden provides a beautiful backdrop for photographs with its own magical wrought iron gazebo. The gazebo is a permanent structure and therefore licensed for marriage ceremonies so you can exchange vows on the lawn, with a string quartet playing softly in the background.
How you choose to celebrate your wedding is a unique expression of your relationship. We understand the importance of ensuring that everything is simply perfect on your special day. From the moment you step into the hotel to the last notes of the final dance, we take immense pride in ensuring that it is everything that you dreamed it would be. Your wedding day requires careful attention, so we offer a dedicated wedding coordinator as well as an experienced team and friendly staff for you to consult with from the moment you book your wedding.
The hotel has forty-three bedrooms in total so there is room for your family and friends to stay overnight and make the most of their visit to Alton. Ample free parking available for guests and visitors to the hotel. With lots to see and do in and around Alton, the town serves as a convenient base to explore the local area. With so many villages within a few miles of Alton, visitors can take in the breath-taking views and the rich heritage of the region while they are here for your big day.
Message from the team
Name of Wedding Contact: Issy Bucknall
If you are reading this you are about to begin the thrilling (and sometimes stressful) journey of planning your wedding, yay!
Wedding planning can be overwheleming at times, but I am always here to answer questions, give advice or just listen if you need to rant. I have been a part of over 300 weddings and it is always a highlight of my job to see my couples say 'I do' after months or years of helping plan their big day.
Good luck on your wedding journey! x
Experience
Year Business Was Established
1985
No. of Weddings Hosted
More than 50
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
25
Overview of Alton House Hotel
Wedding Venue Type
Hotel
Wedding Venue Capacity
Dining Capacity
120
Reception Capacity
180
Wedding Venue Accommodation
No. of Bedrooms
43
Sleeps No. of People
2
Bridal Suite
Honeymoon Suite
Pricing for Alton House Hotel
Pricing for Alton House Hotel
What's Included?
Multiple course wedding breakfast
Wedding coordinator available on the day
Furniture included
External caterers not permitted
Non consumables (e.g. linen, lights etc.)
Couple accommodation included
Hotel Package includes:
1. Bar for arrival drinks
2. Wedding planner to advise on all aspects
3. Friendly and professional staff
4. Variable room layouts
5. Use of cake knife and stand
6. Red carpet and easel for table plan
7. All with white linen and napkins
Hide detailsReviews (18)
- SSally & Craig11/11/2025Would 110% recommend for a wedding or any event!Would 110% recommend for a wedding or any event!We recently had our wedding ceremony & reception at Alton House Hotel & couldn't recommend highly enough! From our very first enquiry, Issy has guided us through every step of the way, answering all my questions (and there were a lot), helping with recommendations & being there to support us on the day with any logistics & stresses that wedding planning throws at you. She's an absolute super star! I couldn't be happier with how everything went.We recently had our wedding ceremony & reception at Alton House Hotel & couldn't recommend highly enough! From our very first enquiry, Issy has guided us through every step of the way, answering all my questions (and there were a lot), helping with recommendations & being there to support us on the day with any logistics & stresses that wedding planning throws at you. She's an absolute super star! I couldn't be happier with how everything went.
- CClare & Andy11/11/2025The best wedding I’ve ever been to!The best wedding I’ve ever been to!The best wedding I’ve ever been to! We had such an amazing wedding day at the Alton House Hotel. Issy and the team were fantastic - both in the preparation stage and on the day itself. We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend, thank you to all at the Alton House Hotel!The best wedding I’ve ever been to! We had such an amazing wedding day at the Alton House Hotel. Issy and the team were fantastic - both in the preparation stage and on the day itself. We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend, thank you to all at the Alton House Hotel!
- EEllie & Daniel11/11/2025It was the most perfect day!It was the most perfect day!Can’t thank Issy and the rest of the Alton House team enough. We got married in July and for the last year and a bit they’ve all been so helpful and accommodating. Issy helped us tailor a package for what we wanted and for our budget. The whole day went perfectly thanks to Issy and the team, she helped keep us both calm and helped the whole day go smoothly. It was the most perfect day which we wouldn’t of had without the team thank you so much xxCan’t thank Issy and the rest of the Alton House team enough. We got married in July and for the last year and a bit they’ve all been so helpful and accommodating. Issy helped us tailor a package for what we wanted and for our budget. The whole day went perfectly thanks to Issy and the team, she helped keep us both calm and helped the whole day go smoothly. It was the most perfect day which we wouldn’t of had without the team thank you so much xx
- LLisa & Jeff11/11/2025From the beginning Issy put us at ease!From the beginning Issy put us at ease!The venue was lovely with the opportunity to have our outside wedding that we had dreamed of. Issy, took away all of the strain and sailed through the year to our wedding day, organising and making us feel comfortable and stress free for our day. The ceremony setting was so pretty, the room and the tables were perfect, the adjoining bar was great, for our guests, the food was delicious and exactly what we wanted, the rooms in the hotel, were lovely and catered for all our guests.The venue was lovely with the opportunity to have our outside wedding that we had dreamed of. Issy, took away all of the strain and sailed through the year to our wedding day, organising and making us feel comfortable and stress free for our day. The ceremony setting was so pretty, the room and the tables were perfect, the adjoining bar was great, for our guests, the food was delicious and exactly what we wanted, the rooms in the hotel, were lovely and catered for all our guests.
- LLisa and Jeff18/08/2025A perfect Day! A perfect Day!From the beginning when we looked at the Alton House Hotel and met Issy Bucknall we felt relaxed and at ease. The venue was lovely with the opportunity to have our outside wedding that we had dreamed of. Issy, took away all of the strain and sailed through the year to our wedding day, organising and making us feel comfortable and stress free for our day. The ceremony setting was so pretty, the room and the tables were perfect, the adjoining bar was great, for our guests, the food was delicious and exactly what we wanted, the rooms in the hotel, were lovely and catered for all our guests. Truly a day to remember. Thank you so much Issy, you made our wedding amazing. From the beginning when we looked at the Alton House Hotel and met Issy Bucknall we felt relaxed and at ease. The venue was lovely with the opportunity to have our outside wedding that we had dreamed of. Issy, took away all of the strain and sailed through the year to our wedding day, organising and making us feel comfortable and stress free for our day. The ceremony setting was so pretty, the room and the tables were perfect, the adjoining bar was great, for our guests, the food was delicious and exactly what we wanted, the rooms in the hotel, were lovely and catered for all our guests. Truly a day to remember. Thank you so much Issy, you made our wedding amazing.
- CClare & Andy18/08/2025The best wedding I’ve ever been to! The best wedding I’ve ever been to!We had such an amazing wedding day at the Alton House Hotel. Issy and the team were fantastic - both in the preparation stage and on the day itself. We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend, thank you to all at the Alton House Hotel! We had such an amazing wedding day at the Alton House Hotel. Issy and the team were fantastic - both in the preparation stage and on the day itself. We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend, thank you to all at the Alton House Hotel!
- CChristina & James15/03/2024'Wonderful experience''Wonderful experience'We had a great day and our guests really appreciated the effort that was put in to give them a wonderful experience so we are very thankful to yourself and the staff at the Alton House Hotel that helped to make this happen.We had a great day and our guests really appreciated the effort that was put in to give them a wonderful experience so we are very thankful to yourself and the staff at the Alton House Hotel that helped to make this happen.
- LLisa & Busta15/03/2024'Everyone had such an amazing time''Everyone had such an amazing time'I just want to thank you for everything you did for us in making Lisa and Busta’s day so memorable and special. Everyone had such an amazing time . The staff were all so helpful in anything we asked for . For possible future wedding suggestions Lisa said the crisp wall was a huge hit . Once again we appreciated all you did I just want to thank you for everything you did for us in making Lisa and Busta’s day so memorable and special. Everyone had such an amazing time . The staff were all so helpful in anything we asked for . For possible future wedding suggestions Lisa said the crisp wall was a huge hit . Once again we appreciated all you did
- JJasmine & Adam15/03/2024'Issy and the team were truly fantastic''Issy and the team were truly fantastic'We are so pleased we went with the Alton House Hotel for our wedding venue on the 20th of August 2022, Issy and the team were truly fantastic and really made our experience enjoyable and stress free! We went with Lemon Stone Catering who went above and beyond, meeting all our guests catering requirements at short notice (Even some on the day!) and keeping us notified on timings during the day. We will both be recommending Alton House Hotel and Lemon Stone catering to any of our friends or familyWe are so pleased we went with the Alton House Hotel for our wedding venue on the 20th of August 2022, Issy and the team were truly fantastic and really made our experience enjoyable and stress free! We went with Lemon Stone Catering who went above and beyond, meeting all our guests catering requirements at short notice (Even some on the day!) and keeping us notified on timings during the day. We will both be recommending Alton House Hotel and Lemon Stone catering to any of our friends or family
- SSteph & Bruno15/03/2024'Perfect day all round''Perfect day all round'We wanted to say a big thank you for all your help and support leading up to the big day. Steph had a fabulous time and kept saying it was the best day, so a perfect day all round. We wanted to say a big thank you for all your help and support leading up to the big day. Steph had a fabulous time and kept saying it was the best day, so a perfect day all round.
Location & Contact Details for Alton House Hotel
Location & Contact Details for Alton House Hotel
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Describe the best wedding that happened at your venue?
We have had so many lovely wedding, it is hard to pick the best! We always love when a wedding has something unique, such as Sally & Craig's wedding which had Owl ring bearers.
What is your No.1 wedding planning tip for couples?
Prioritise the things that are important to you are your partner. When it comes to the wedding day, don't get caught up in the logistics, remember to take a step back and enjoy your big day!
What’s your favourite personal touch you’ve seen at a wedding?
Mr & Mrs cocktails!
Describe your venue in 5 adjectives.
Classic, Cosy, Charming, Countryside and Chic!
Where’s the best photo spot at your venue?
The gazebo in our beautiful garden.
Have you had any celebrity guest or wedding at your venue?
We have had Alex Baldwin stay at our hotel.
What’s your favourite canapé?
Smoked Salmon Millefeuille with Caviar
What’s your favourite midnight treat?
You can never go wrong with a warm bacon roll and wedding cake!
What is your venue's most unique feature?
Our gazebo allows for stunning outdoor ceremonies.
What part of your business are you most proud of?
Our staff. They work their very hardest to ensure each wedding is perfect.
