Title: Royal Oak Retreat - Sleeps 6, Pub & Pet Friendly Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk

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# Royal Oak Retreat - Sleeps 6, Pub & Pet Friendly

Apartment in Lewes with kitchen

## Photo gallery for Royal Oak Retreat - Sleeps 6, Pub & Pet Friendly

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- Overview
- Location
- Amenities
- Policies

Nestled above the historic Royal Oak village pub, this stylish apartment in Barcombe offers a tranquil retreat with all home comforts. Unwind in the living room/kitchen with unrestricted internet access, TV and self-catering facilities or explore nearby Historic Lewes and The Southdowns National park.

### Entire apartment

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6969 sq ft

## Popular amenities

- Kitchen
- Pet-friendly
- Outdoor space
- Parking available

## Add dates for prices

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## About this property

### Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

### Royal Oak Retreat - Sleeps 6, Pub & Pet Friendly

✨ Stylish Countryside Apartment Above a Historic Pub – Near South Downs & Glyndebourne  
  
Discover the charm of Barcombe village and the natural beauty of the South Downs National Park from this stylish, tranquil apartment. Whether you're visiting for Glyndebourne, exploring historic Lewes, or enjoying the seaside towns of Brighton and Eastbourne, this is the perfect countryside base.  
  
Tucked above the award-winning Royal Oak Inn, this beautifully refurbished apartment offers the perfect blend of rural charm and modern comfort — all with complete peace and quiet once inside.  
  
🛏️ Thoughtfully Designed for Relaxation  
2 spacious bedrooms – sleeps 4 adults + 2 children  
  
Super king bed in the master bedroom  
  
Second bedroom with double or twin singles  
  
Optional children’s beds available on request  
  
🛁 Modern Luxury Bathroom  
Walk-in rain shower  
  
Freestanding roll-top bathtub  
  
Fluffy towels and hotel-quality linen provided  
  
🍳 Fully Equipped Kitchen  
Oven, hob, and fridge  
  
Instant-boil filtered tap  
  
Nespresso machine & kettle  
  
All cookware and utensils provided  
  
🎬 Entertainment & Connectivity  
Smart TVs in both bedrooms and lounge  
  
High-speed WiFi – perfect for remote working or streaming  
  
Self-check-in and full guest privacy  
  
🍴 Dine Below at the Royal Oak Inn  
Enjoy the daily changing, chef-driven menu at the highly rated Royal Oak – just downstairs. As our guest, you’re perfectly positioned to enjoy local flavours, fine wine, and a buzzing village atmosphere — with none of the noise in your private apartment.  
  
🚗 Location & Local Gems  
2-minute walk to the village shop  
  
Free onsite and nearby public parking  
  
🕒 Additional Info  
Check-in: 4pm | Check-out: 11am (flexible)  
  
No smoking indoors (ample outdoor space available)  
  
This is more than just a place to stay — it’s your cosy countryside escape with everything at your fingertips: gourmet food, scenic beauty, peaceful sleep, and unbeatable access to Glyndebourne and beyond.

## Property amenities

### Internet

- Available in the apartment: WiFi

### Parking and transport

- Parking on site

### Kitchen

- Coffee/tea maker
- Hob
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Toaster

### Bedrooms

- 2 bedrooms
- Bedsheets provided
- Sofa bed

### Bathroom

- 1 bathroom
- Hair dryer
- Shower
- Towels provided

### Entertainment

- Stereo
- TV

### Outdoor areas

- Garden

### Comfort

- Heating

### Pets

- Pet friendly

### Suitability/Accessibility

- Smoke-free property

### Services and conveniences

- Iron/ironing board

### Safety features

- Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
- Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

### General

- Garden
- Unit size: 969 square feet

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## Policies

### Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM 

Minimum check-in age - 18 

### Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

### Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions 

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools 

### Rules

Infants allowed

### Pets

Pets are allowed

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

### Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

### Events

No events allowed 

### Smoking

Smoking is not permitted 

## Important information

### You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 

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

This property accepts cash 

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property 

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property 

This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation 

If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

### Property is also known as

8194968

## About the area

![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C50.92381%2C0.01929&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=l8wecafq5dx-t7ryLuneuhz6UtY=)

Lewes

#### What's nearby

- South Downs National Park \- 9 min drive \- 4.4 miles
- Malling Down Nature Reserve \- 10 min drive \- 4.8 miles
- Cliffe High Street \- 11 min drive \- 5.4 miles
- Glyndebourne Opera House \- 12 min drive \- 6.1 miles
- Lewes Castle \- 12 min drive \- 6.1 miles

#### Getting around

- Lewes Cooksbridge Station - 4 min drive
- Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 56 min drive

#### Restaurants

- ‪The Laughing Fish - ‬7 min drive
- ‪The Green Man - ‬7 min drive
- ‪Trading Post Coffee Roasters - ‬9 min drive
- ‪Costa Coffee - ‬9 min drive
- ‪Horns Lodge - ‬7 min drive

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## Royal Oak Retreat - Sleeps 6, Pub & Pet Friendly Reviews

## Reviews

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