At Bear and Ragged Staff, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Thames River and University of Oxford. For a bite to eat, guests can visit Restaurant, which serves local cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Other highlights include a bar/lounge, a terrace and a garden. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff and location.
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:30 PM
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 11 AM
Special check-in instructions
There is no front desk at this property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Pets
Pets allowed (dogs only)*
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free on-site self-parking
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–11:30 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Travelling with children
Playground
Working away
Meeting rooms
Services
Luggage storage
Facilities
Garden
Terrace
Accessibility
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Digital TV channels
Home comfort
Heating
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Bath or shower
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Free bottled water
More
Daily housekeeping
Special features
Dining
Restaurant – This restaurant specialises in local cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, dinner and light fare.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 8 to 12 per person
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 15.00 per pet, per night
Policies
This property does not have lifts.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Also known as
Bear Ragged Staff Inn Oxford
Bear Ragged Staff Inn
Bear Ragged Staff Oxford
Bear and Ragged Staff Inn
Bear and Ragged Staff Oxford
Bear and Ragged Staff Inn Oxford
Frequently asked questions
Does Bear and Ragged Staff offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Bear and Ragged Staff does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Bear and Ragged Staff?
Yes, dogs are welcome. There's a charge of GBP 15.00 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at Bear and Ragged Staff?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Bear and Ragged Staff?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:30 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.
What is there to do at Bear and Ragged Staff and nearby?
Bear and Ragged Staff has a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Bear and Ragged Staff?
Yes, Restaurant offers local cuisine.
Bear and Ragged Staff Reviews
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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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 Exceptional
15 December 2024
Robert
Robert, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
7 December 2024
Anthony
Anthony, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
8 November 2024
Jonathan
Jonathan, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
22 October 2024
Sharon
Sharon, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
19 September 2024
A really nice place to stay with very nice rooms and good food
John
John, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
18 September 2024
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.
Elise
Elise, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
15 September 2024
We were a little disappointed in the food and the service especially for breakfast.
Gwendolyn
Gwendolyn, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
4 September 2024
Sofie
Sofie, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
7 August 2024
The room was well above our expectations being roomy, well appointed all while having features of the 400 year old building. All the staff were very pleasant however the two duty managers, Rohan and Dayton went over and above. Hands down the best customer service experience we have ever had.
Kristie
Kristie, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
29 July 2024
John
John, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
21 July 2024
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!
James
James, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
14 July 2024
Superb service and attention to detail, from Giancarlo who greeted my wife and I , allowed us to check in early, through to the bar staff and restaurant team. Food great, could not have wished for better.
justin
justin, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
23 June 2024
Excellent location and hospitality!
The staff were excellent: very friendly, responsive and efficient. The location was perfect with lovely local walks and there were excellent food choices available and different places to sit to eat. The room was big and had lots of character. Unfortunately room 7 was very hot in the warm weather which made it very difficult to sleep. The bathroom was tired, with some very poor workmanship around the bath and shower. These were the only negatives of an otherwise excellent stay!
Adam
Adam, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
21 May 2024
Excellent value
Good food. Lovely old style rooms
Peter
Peter, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
8 May 2024
This place was beautiful! I loved every minute of our stay and the history of the hotel is fascinating.
Kathleen
Kathleen, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
27 April 2024
Very comfortable room and very helpful and courteous staff. We thoroughly enjoyed our 3 night stay.
A lovely location and beautiful looking building. Rooms are in keeping with the building and clean, tea, coffee etc all lovely, nice towels & bedding - the room itself just needed a bit of tlc - radiator not working (portable heater provided instead) shower extremely hard to regulate temperature and not able to single handedly hold the head and shower, bed support broken on one side..
Service was fantastic however and restaurant lovely and we all did get a good sleep.
Verified traveller
1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
21 March 2024
Comfortable and relaxing although can be a bit noisy in the late evening with pub clientele chatting on the outside deck which is situated just below the rooms.
Dog charge of £15 per night.
Elizabeth
Elizabeth, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
12 March 2024
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.
James
James, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
8 March 2024
I thoroughly enjoyed my three-night stay at The Bear and would highly recommend. The room was comfortable and perfectly appointed. The adjacent pub was convenient for meals, and everything was delicious. Ronan and every other staff member I came into contact with was top notch. If you are looking for a quiet and peaceful place to stay outside the hustle of Oxford, do not hesitate to stay at The Bear. I will definitely stay here again.