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Bear and Ragged Staff

4.0 star property
Oxford inn with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Front of property
Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local cuisine
Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Front of property
Located in a charming setting, Bear and Ragged Staff offers a warm welcome with its garden and playground. Guests can savor local cuisine at the on-site restaurant, unwind at the bar or connect to in-room WiFi. The helpful staff has left a lasting impression on previous guests.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (8)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Meeting rooms
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Luggage storage
  • Playground

Feel at home (6)

  • Playground on-site
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping

Room options

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

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
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

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
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Twin Sofa Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premium Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King 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 (OXF) - 17 min drive
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 66 min drive
  • Oxford Parkway Station - 15 min drive
  • Abingdon Radley Station - 17 min drive
  • Witney Hanborough Station - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Greyhound - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Vine Inn - ‬6 min walk
  • The Bear & Ragged Staff
  • ‪The Perch - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Bear and Ragged Staff

When you stay at Bear and Ragged Staff, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Thames River and University of Oxford. You can relax with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. A terrace and a garden are other highlights. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff and location.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 9 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • 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
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Special check-in instructions

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

    • Pets allowed (dogs only)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Food and water bowls available
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking
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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

On-site venue – 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 20 for adults and GBP 10 for children

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 25.00 per accommodation, per night

Policies

This property does not have lifts.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB International

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 25.00 per accommodation, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.

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, there's an on-site restaurant that offers local cuisine.

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Reviews

Bear and Ragged Staff Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.4

Eco-friendliness

9.4

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

  • Breakfast options were described as wonderful, tasty, amazing, and probably the best veggie breakfast ever. (12 reviews)
  • The restaurant served delicious food with a nice selection and daily specials, and the staff were friendly and accommodating. (9 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

This is a beautiful old Inn that’s been very well Preserved. Great food and lodging!
Deborah, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice place to stay and good ambiance
Bart van, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful property, we would definitely stay there again and recommend it to anybody. Plus the food was fantastic!
Maren, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Charming in. Clean, quiet, and comfortable. Good restaurant and friendly helpful staff. Great breakfast. Convenient to sites and attractions.
Joseph, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

A really nice place to stay with very nice rooms and good food
John, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay and would definetly go back
Donna, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing place to stay, closevto Oxford city centre. Extremely friendly staff, wonderful breakfast, comfy rooms.
KARINE, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great pub, great accommodation and will be back for sure! A lovely night away from London!
Amy, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Room, Food...everything very nice
Michelle, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The most welcoming people. We turned up with our fur baby and she was absolutely spoilt, dog bed, bowls, treats and a ball. Food was fabulous. Highly recommended ! Will definitely book there again. Thank you to all staff
M L, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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 !
Chris, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very comfortable room and very helpful and courteous staff. We thoroughly enjoyed our 3 night stay.
Derek, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

A very nice vibe and a pleasant place to stay. Within easy striking distance of Oxford.
Christopher, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

great location, not too far from Oxford. Lovely bedroom, excellent food, great staff.
Audrey, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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!
Catherine, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The staff were so welcoming and helpful. Lovely spot to rest and unwind.
Bernadette, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The stay was wonderful from the welcome we got when we arrived to our departure
john, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderfully renovated buildings with upscale rooms and a sumptuous dining room
William, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Fab stay

Food superb, rooms very clean and comfortable
chris, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Super friendly great place to stay

Great welcome and super friendly service throughout our stay. Nice comfortable room with bath and shower. Great breakfast!
Jeremy, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful hospitality!
John, 1-night trip