The Royal Oak Inn, Pook Lane, East Lavant, Chichester, PO18 0AX, United Kingdom
#21 of 30 B&Bs and inns in Chichester
Guests' ChoiceBased on 449 hotel reviews
8.5Cleanliness
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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End of dialog contentReviewed: April 23, 2024
Graham
United KingdomCar 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
Kate
United KingdomMinor 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
Anna
United KingdomThe 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
Christopher
United KingdomComfortable bed, lovely old inn, delicious food, friendly staff
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 15, 2024
Jonathan
United KingdomSo 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
Mandy
United KingdomThe 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
Sally
United KingdomThe 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
Irving
United KingdomThe 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
Tracey
United KingdomNothing
The accommodation and food were both first class. The staff were courteous and lovely
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: March 31, 2024
Slyven
United KingdomThat 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
Doug
United KingdomNothing. 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
Watkins
United KingdomWindow 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
Rick
United KingdomThe chef not turning up - so no breakfast
Good location and dinner
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 17, 2024
David
United KingdomThe room was fantastic and the staff looked after us. The breakfast was great 👍
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 12, 2024
Dan
United KingdomHard 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
Antoniabristol
United KingdomClose 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
Marion
United KingdomRoom 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
Chris
United KingdomA 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
Lynn
United KingdomWe 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
Gary
Saudi ArabiaThis place is amazing , beautiful rooms , great staff and the pub inc food was outstanding .
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: February 12, 2024
Keith
United KingdomNothing 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
Steven
United KingdomIt’s an old building with quirky features that you have to put up with.
Easy Parking
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: February 9, 2024
Brown
United KingdomThe 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
Dorothy
United KingdomA good dinner and a Tray breakfast. All very good.
Stayed in February 2024
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