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Reviews of The Royal Oak Inn This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

The Royal Oak Inn, Pook Lane, East Lavant, Chichester, PO18 0AX, United Kingdom

#21 of 30 B&Bs and inns in Chichester

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Review Score

Based on 449 hotel reviews

8.5

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.1

  • Comfort

    9.1

  • Location

    9.2

  • Facilities

    8.7

  • Staff

    9.2

  • Value for money

    8.1

  • Free WiFi

    7.7

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  • Reviewed: April 23, 2024

    10
    A little gem in everyway.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Car park was a little tight, but you can't do much about that, at least it shows how popular it is.

    What a gem! Everything was perfect, quiet location, welcoming staff and atmosphere in the pub when we arrived. Restaurant was amazing, fantastic choice and the food was delicious. Very comfortable room, good facilities, great breakfast, good choice of dishes and well presented.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 22, 2024

    9.0
    Lovely country pub close to Chichester
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Minor issue - only a tiny jug of milk in the room. Suggest small reusable bottles so guests have say 1/4 pint for drinks.

    Very good dinner in the pub - interesting menu and all tasty.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 22, 2024

    7.0
    Lovely place to stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The village was peaceful. The room was nicely furnished, with a pretty bathroom. We had tea/coffee facilities and lots of lotions and potions in bathroom. The pub was really lovely, serving good beer. We stayed because we were visiting the CFT and it took 5 mins to get there.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 21, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Comfort Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Comfortable bed, lovely old inn, delicious food, friendly staff

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 15, 2024

    8.0
    Really enjoyed it will return ….mega food !!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Comfort Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    So it was violently expensive, I mean savage gouge pricing because on an event at Goodwood…I understand but 350 per night !!!!! I did feel ripped off ….but then again no one put a gun to my head

    Place was great nice room great food

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 8, 2024

    8.0
    Lovely stay in a comfortable room with great food and just on the outskirts of Chichester!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The rooms could do with a little upgrading, the mattress ready could do with a being changed and some of the paintwork needed attention but overall they were very comfortable and clean.

    It is in a beautiful village not far from Goodwood and Chichester, the rooms were very nice and had good amenities including tea and coffee and fresh milk in the fridge which was a bonus. The Restaurant food was very good quality and staff attentive.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 7, 2024

    9.0
    Excellent sleep and breakfast - wouldn’t hesitate to return
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The room was very hot, although we could open the window and use the fan. A seat for the dressing table would have been welcome, although there was perhaps not enough space. But I’m nitpicking here; overall, it was excellent.

    Pretty much everything! Good parking facilities over the road and a warm and welcoming reception. The room was small, but had everything we needed and more. It even included an iron and ironing board, an electric fan, a hot water bottle, a cafetière, a fridge with fresh milk, and a range of toiletries. Comfy, soft bed. Breakfast was absolutely splendid - and there was a wide choice.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 7, 2024

    8.0
    Quiet, relaxing stay, evening meal and the included breakfast was great too.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The bed was too soft (for me) but that’s a personal preference. Nothing else, a lovely stay.

    The room was immaculate, a good size, great toiletries, and the pub was friendly with lovely food and drink! An early morning coffee in the small garden on the edge of open fields was a welcome bonus.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 5, 2024

    10
    Comfortable and lovely
    • Couple
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    The accommodation and food were both first class. The staff were courteous and lovely

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: March 31, 2024

    10
    Will return for sure
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Villa
    • Stayed 2 nights

    That you were fully booked over the Easter weekend !!!

    Staff were great - food was excellent and pub was great. Lovely cottage. Super comfy beds and great linen.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 24, 2024

    10
    Great place to stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing. Salt grinders didn't work very well. But then everywhere we've ever stayed they never work.😄. Go back to old fashioned salt cellars. Lighting was a little dim.

    Warm cosy atmosphere. Great food. Flint Cottage was just right.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 21, 2024

    10
    Fabulous Room
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Comfort Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Window didn't open .

    The room was fabulous, big, cosy, comfy bed, all the little details are very welcome. French Press coffee maker, ground coffee, tea, biscuits, fresh milk, bottled water, a flask, a gan, iron, ironing board, lavender pillow spray... Large bathroom with lovely scented toiletries. We'll lit with big mirrors. The breakfast choice was great and breakfast was very good. Hot fresh coffee. We would definitely recommend and will definitely stay again. The staff are lovely too. We were well looked after.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 18, 2024

    7.0
    Mixed experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The chef not turning up - so no breakfast

    Good location and dinner

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 17, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The room was fantastic and the staff looked after us. The breakfast was great 👍

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 12, 2024

    10
    Top Notch
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Classic Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Hard to fault in any way, my only suggestion would be an earlier breakfast option on weekdays as 8:30 is late for folks needing to get to business meetings.

    Exceptionally well equipped bedroom in a charming building. Breakfast was superb

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 10, 2024

    9.0
    Great rural location. Comfortable and quiet.
    • With a pet
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Comfort Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Close to Weald and Downland Museum. In a rural location. Not noisy. Good parking. Linked to restaurant. Bedroom to rear of the property. Accept dogs. Great facilities. Good bed. Comfortable.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 8, 2024

    10
    Great time we will return.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Classic Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Room was very comfortable and clean. Dinner menu would not have been our choice it seemed a strange one, based on the 80s, it was an 80s New Year celebration. This was so much fun, good music dancing and transport to sister pub… could not fault it, brilliant! The breakfast was delicious!

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: February 29, 2024

    10
    Lovely traditional country pub with rooms and lovely food.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Comfort Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    A really lovely traditional pub with a small cosy dining area. Service was very good for our arrival, evening meal and breakfast. Our room was the really big room at the front of the pub. It was furnished to a lovely standard and was very clean. On a Wednesday evening, the dining room was very nearly full which gave it a lovely atmosphere.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 28, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We found this hotel last minute and so pleased we did, to the point we have booked again for our next visit Staff were fantastic Room was lovely and spacious

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 28, 2024

    10
    While in Chichester I'm going to try and stay here all the time . It's just perfect for what we want in a pub
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    This place is amazing , beautiful rooms , great staff and the pub inc food was outstanding .

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 12, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing really. The room was compact but nothing to complain about.

    Location gave you a sense of being out of the city and in a rural setting.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 10, 2024

    9.0
    Perfect for one night
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It’s an old building with quirky features that you have to put up with.

    Easy Parking

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: February 9, 2024

    9.0
    Nice location and good accommodation and carparking facilities.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Comfort Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The Wi-Fi was poor and I while I would connect I would not get an internet connection to any of my devices.

    Location and parking were good and the staff were friendly and welcoming

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 8, 2024

    8.0
    Close to necessary location. Parking good, accommodation good, food and service good.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Classic Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    A good dinner and a Tray breakfast. All very good.

    Stayed in February 2024

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