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    Day 1

    158 mi

    Where Was Jane Austen Happiest? In Her House in Chawton.

    If you're an absolute fan of Jane Austen, then you're probably familiar with some of the film versions of her novels. The most well-known and read are 'Pride and Prejudice', 'Emma', 'Sense and Sensibility'. This day will take you to Jane Austen's beloved house, where she lived most happily with her sister and mother. You will also visit Wilton House and Montacute House, both great locations for famous film scenes.
    09:00

    London

    38 mi
    1 hr 20 min
    The Lake House
    10:301 hr

    The Lake House

    Café
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    To get the day off to a good start and to be ready for the great sightseeing, you can first have a great breakfast at The Lake House. Dig in and enjoy the great atmosphere and the delicious food.
    Tuesdays and Thursdays only open from 10:00. On all other days from 9:00 to 16:00.
    Official Website
    17 mi
    30 min
    Jane Austen's House
    12:001 hr 30 min

    Jane Austen's House

    Museum
    Open Details
    Now it's time to get to know Jane Austen's beautiful little cottage. It was in this house that she lived the happiest eight years of her life with her sister and mother. The last years of her life. All eight of her novels were published during this time.
    As you walk through the cottage and garden, you will feel the presence of Jane Austen and be able to immerse yourself in her life. The house has a great collection of Austen treasures. You'll see jewellery she wore, letters she wrote. You'll see the delightful little table where she wrote her novels in a little notebook. As a fan of Jane Austen, prepare for goosebumps. That's how great it is to walk through this cottage and feel her. Let yourself be transported back to 1816.
    You should order the ticket online in advance. Official Website
    Please note that the cottage is open daily in high season only. From the end of October to the end of December only 4 or 5 days a week. It's best to check the website to see when the cottage is open.
    0.1 mi
    5 min
    The Greyfriar
    13:3545 min

    The Greyfriar

    Bar
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    After this unique and unforgettable tour, you will have time to digest your impressions over a late lunch at The Greyfriar Pub.
    The pub has been around for 150 years. So it was built a few decades after Jane Austen died. Still, it takes you back in time with great food.
    Official Website
    51.6 mi
    1 hr 10 min
    Wilton House
    15:451 hr

    Wilton House

    Landmark
    Open Details
    Wilton House, this incredibly impressive mansion near Salisbury, was the setting for the filming of the Pemberley family drawing room in 2005's 'Pride and Prejudice' and the ballroom from the film 'Sense and Sensibility' - filmed in 1995.Recognize it?
    It's best to book the ticket in advance. Official Website
    Visits are possible from 11:00 to 17:30, with the last admission at 16:30.
    45.1 mi
    1 hr 10 min
    Castello
    18:002 hrs

    Castello

    Restaurant
    Open Details
    Drive close to Montacute House, which you can visit first thing in the morning. End the day at the Castello restaurant before heading back to your hotel.
    The restaurant is closed on Mondays. On weekdays the restaurant opens from 17:00. Saturdays and Sundays from 12:00.
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