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Bear and Ragged Staff

4.0 star property
Inn with free parking, near Thames River

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Traditional building with outdoor seating areas and lush surroundings.
Traditional stone building with a central entrance, adorned with flower boxes and a chalkboard sign.
Cozy bedroom with a traditional design, featuring a wooden bed and patterned pillows.
Relax by the fireplace in our bar area, featuring a wooden bar counter and comfortable seating.
Experience the blend of traditional and natural elements in this charming room, featuring a wooden ceiling, ornate mirror, and a window with a floral-patterned valance.

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included

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1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Room, Multiple Beds (Accessible by a steep stair case)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Single Sofa Bed and 1 Single Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Premium Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

King Room (Accessible by stairs, some steep and some wide and flat stairs)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room (Accessible by a steep stair case)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the area

Map
28 Appleton Road, Cumnor, Oxford, England, OX2 9QH

What's nearby

  • University of Oxford - 8 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Oxford Castle - 8 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Christ Church College - 9 min drive - 8.3 km
  • New Theatre Oxford - 9 min drive - 7.9 km
  • Bodleian Library - 10 min drive - 8.2 km

Getting around

  • Oxford Parkway Station - 15 min drive
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 66 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - Botley Road - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Flowing Well - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Dosa Park - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Bear and Ragged Staff - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Bear and Ragged Staff

Upscale inn near University of Oxford
At Bear and Ragged Staff, you can look forward to a terrace, a garden and a playground. The on-site local cuisine restaurant, Restaurant, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner and light fare. In addition to a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self-parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), meeting rooms and luggage storage
  • Smoke-free property
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guestrooms at Bear and Ragged Staff offer comforts such as free WiFi and free bottled water. Guest reviews highly rate the overall comfort rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with baths or showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Electric kettles, heating and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, French, German, Hungarian, Slovak, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:30 AM for a fee: GBP 20 for adults and GBP 10 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Restaurant

Things to do

  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Playground

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

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

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:30 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 25.00 per accommodation, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: from approximately GBP 20 for adults and from GBP 10 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 25.00 per accommodation, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

Bear Ragged Staff Inn Oxford
Bear Ragged Staff Inn
Bear Ragged Staff Oxford
Bear and Ragged Staff Inn
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Bear and Ragged Staff Inn Oxford

Frequently asked questions

Is Bear and Ragged Staff pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 25.00 per accommodation, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Bear and Ragged Staff?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Bear and Ragged Staff?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:30 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Bear and Ragged Staff?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Bear and Ragged Staff located?

Situated in Oxford, this inn is 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Harcourt Hill Campus and within 6 miles (10 km) of University of Oxford and Thames River. Thames Path and Thames Path National Trail are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Bear and Ragged Staff Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 259 out of 320 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 46 out of 320 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 320 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 320 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 320 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a beautiful old Inn that’s been very well Preserved. Great food and lodging!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Bart van

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay and good ambiance
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful property, we would definitely stay there again and recommend it to anybody. Plus the food was fantastic!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

John

A really nice place to stay with very nice rooms and good food
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

KARINE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place to stay, closevto Oxford city centre. Extremely friendly staff, wonderful breakfast, comfy rooms.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay and would definetly go back
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris

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

An excellent establishment!!

An excellent stay - room fresh and very clean - comfortable bed and great shower. I also used the restaurant which was excellent indeed. I will definitely stay here again when I need to visit Oxford !
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great pub, great accommodation and will be back for sure! A lovely night away from London!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Room, Food...everything very nice
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A very nice vibe and a pleasant place to stay. Within easy striking distance of Oxford.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Derek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable room and very helpful and courteous staff. We thoroughly enjoyed our 3 night stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bernadette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were so welcoming and helpful. Lovely spot to rest and unwind.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderfully renovated buildings with upscale rooms and a sumptuous dining room
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Outstanding stay at this beautiful old pub/inn. The staff were incredibly gracious and welcoming. We were all just delighted to stay in this charming place. It was one of the highlights of our trip to the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

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

Great place to stay 10/10

Had an amazing stay - Jon and his team really go above and beyond Would definitely recommend and will be returning.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thanks so much for a great stay! A beautiful grade two listed building, super friending and welcoming staff which was really appreciated, we'll be visiting again soon!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Audrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great location, not too far from Oxford. Lovely bedroom, excellent food, great staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elisabeth

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

Highly recommended

I booked a couple of rooms here, one in the period part and one in the purpose built section. Both rooms were absolutely immaculate with everything provided that we could need. The service and care from staff was top end professional level hospitality, with particular thanks to Ronan and team
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Lovely hotel in beautiful village.

Excellent stay in all respects; comfortable, spacious room, spotlessly clean, comfortable bed, easy parking, excellent breakfast and service. Can recommend and would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was the most wonderful place to stay for the bank holiday weekend. The food was incredible and the staff was so kind and welcoming. We’d happily stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

john

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
The stay was wonderful from the welcome we got when we arrived to our departure
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really nice building. Food and drink prices slightly above average Chair in my room was too low to use and it had a 'shabby chic' look but was too much shabby. TV in the room not all free view channels. Service in the pub could be a bit slow for how many people were there.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

chris

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

Fab stay

Food superb, rooms very clean and comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Super friendly great place to stay

Great welcome and super friendly service throughout our stay. Nice comfortable room with bath and shower. Great breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bart

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

Perfect getaway for a cozy weekend !

We stayed for 3 nights. It ticked all the boxes for us : very British ambiance, wonderful pub and restaurant, very frinedly service and close to Oxford but in a charming countryside village... Our room was right above the pub but no noise problems at all. Bathroom was comfortable and functional.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024