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The Royal Oak

Property class: 5 and above

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A cozy room with a large bed, wooden ceiling beams, brick walls, and a fireplace.
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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
The current price is $93
$77 nightly
$93 total
Total with taxes and fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16

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Pook Lane, East Lavant, Chichester, England, PO19 0AX
  • Place, South Downs National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Goodwood
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Goodwood Motor Circuit
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Southampton (SOU)
    ‪61 min drive‬

Room options

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A bedroom with a large bed, two bedside tables, a chair, and a wardrobe.

Classic Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A neatly arranged bedroom with a bed, bedside lamp, and a fireplace with a framed picture above it.

Comfort Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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A bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand with a lamp, a wall-mounted light fixture, and a window with curtains.

Family Room (Flint)

  • Hill view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, each with a white comforter and a yellow pillow. There is a framed artwork on the wall and a lamp on the nightstand.

Cottage (Mulberry)

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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A neatly made bed with a white duvet, two purple pillows, and a brown headboard. There is a window with curtains, a bedside table with a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

Cottage

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Chichester

With a stay at The Royal Oak in Chichester, you'll be a 2-minute drive from Goodwood Motor Circuit and 7 minutes from South Downs National Park. .This luxury inn is 0.5 mi (0.7 km) from Goodwood and 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Thorney Island.
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What's nearby

  • South Downs National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Goodwood - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Goodwood Racecourse - 4 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Goodwood Motor Circuit - 5 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Goodwood House - 5 min drive - 2.5 miles

Getting around

  • Fishbourne Station - 5 min drive
  • Southampton (SOU) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Escapist - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Old Cross - ‬6 min drive

About this property

The Royal Oak

The Royal Oak offers 8 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

This Chichester inn provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Stay in one of 8 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include phones, as well as coffee/tea makers and complimentary bottled water.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.
You can enjoy a meal at the restaurant serving the guests of The Royal Oak, or stop in at the snack bar/deli. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include express check-out, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Onsite venue - This restaurant specializes in British cuisine and serves lunch and dinner.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 15 for adults and GBP 15 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels
  • iPod dock

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 20 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 30.0 per night

Property payment types

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately GBP 15 for adults and GBP 15 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 20 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 30.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Royal Oak Inn Chichester
Royal Oak Chichester
The Royal Oak Inn
The Royal Oak Chichester
The Royal Oak Inn Chichester

The Royal Oak Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 96 out of 145 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 38 out of 145 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 145 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 145 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 145 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good staff nice area Accommodations dated but functional
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was first class
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The cottage was lovely, spacious and spotlessly clean. The staff in the pub were very friendly and helpful. Breakfast was delicious. Highly recommended as a place to stay and eat.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very enjoyable stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, fab breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous old pub with lovely dining room and exceptionally good food. Nicely appointed rooms in converted out buildings with thoughtful touches. Incredible views over the South Downs. Only negative was poor sleep in soft bed.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice bed and mattress, large room with nice furniture, and the included breakfast had a nice selection and was pretty tasty. Staff sorted early check in to let me change for a wedding, no issues. Free parking.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful place to stay

We had a wonderful stay, lovely room, people and food 5 star all round
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Recommend and would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very clean, spacious room, out the back of a beautiful country pub.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very friendly and helpful staff. Excellent quality food. The cottage we stayed in was very clean and warm.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you want a cosy country pub with a log fire this is the place, the atmosphere was great along with the food and lovely room. I couldn’t fault it, and has now set the bar high for my next country pub adventure.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous room & v nice breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Staff were helpful and friendly Meals were good
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff in a beautifully located pub. Absolutely delicious breakfast and dinner. Really friendly and welcoming. Recommend 100%
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Charm and location
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very comfy and welcoming
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Second time we’ve stayed here and we’ll be back. Lovely pub with clean, comfortable rooms and great food.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Full options of drinks and breakfast choice
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A warm welcome, clean and modernized rooms, and excellent food. Also very convenient for Goodwood Motor Circuit.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice room. Very comfortable bed!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A great find

lovely pub, very quiet at night, great nights sleep on a clean and comfortable bed, shower was best ever, clean, good pressure and nice and hot. Food was great too, dinner and breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice comfortable & clean rooms. Good value for money. Would like to stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spotlessly clean and very quiet
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Our stay for my Birthday

The Royal Oak is a lovely village pub near Chichester.The staff are all helpful especially Rebecca and Erin and the area is very quiet a good place for a rest.The beds are comfy and the breakfast is great.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024