Bear and Ragged Staff

Property class: 4

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Take advantage of a terrace, a garden, and a bar at Bear and Ragged Staff. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Room options

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A cozy bedroom with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a window with curtains, and a stone wall.

Double Room (Accessible by a steep stair case)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, each with a green leaf-patterned pillow and a green lamp on a wooden nightstand.

Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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A bedroom with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a window with a view, and a mirror on the wall.

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

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Twin Sofa Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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A bedroom with a wooden bed, floral pillows, a nightstand with a lamp, and a window with curtains.

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

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(19 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A neatly made bed with patterned pillows, two bedside lamps, and a window with curtains.

Premium Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Oxford is home to Bear and Ragged Staff. Oxford Playhouse and New Theatre Oxford are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Blenheim Palace and Oxford Castle. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Iffley Road Track or Kassam Stadium. Visit our Oxford travel guide
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28 Appleton Road, Cumnor, Oxford, England, OX2 9QH

What's nearby

  • The Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, and the River Thames in London.
    Thames Path
    7 min drive - 3.8 miles
  • A historic building with a clock tower and a well-maintained lawn.
    University of Oxford
    10 min drive - 5.0 miles
  • A historic stone building with a tower, a courtyard with a lawn, and a white fence with flowers.
    Oxford Castle
    11 min drive - 5.2 miles
  • Harcourt Hill Campus
    7 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • Said Business School
    10 min drive - 5.0 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • The Plough Inn
    4 min drive
  • The Perch
    8 min drive
  • Sixes Social Cricket
    12 min drive
  • The Punter
    7 min drive
  • The Fishes
    6 min drive

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 bar. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare. Stay connected with 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 premises
    • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and location
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms at Bear and Ragged Staff include comforts such as free WiFi and free bottled water. Guest reviews highly rate the comfortable rooms at the property.
  • Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
    • Flat-screen TVs with digital channels
    • Electric kettles, heating, and daily housekeeping

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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 does it cost to stay at Bear and Ragged Staff?

As of Oct 26, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bear and Ragged Staff on Nov 1, 2026 start from $126, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

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: 10:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

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

Check-out 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 mi (10 km) of University of Oxford and River Thames. Thames Path and Thames Path National Trail are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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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

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 299 out of 366 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 50 out of 366 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 366 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 366 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 366 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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This is a great place to stay. The staff are super friendly, the food was good and the room is spacious and well appointed.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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This was a perfect country retreat and antidote to busy, crowded Oxford. The room was clean and spacious, with everything we needed. This is not a walk to the city - you will need a car or you will need to become very friendly with the excellent local bus system, but the exchange is an absolute charmer of a real traditional country inn and pub. My only complaint is that the morning coffee set-up was coffee in a bag, which was tasteless and gritty. A little Nespresso machine would go a long way for those of us who need a good cuppa first thing!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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We loved this one inn, brilliant room, fantastic food and a great bar.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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We visited just for dinner, one night stay and breakfast. Room vas clean and comfortable, food was excellent and all the staff were very friendly. Will definitely return if in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Really lovely accommodation just a short drive from the centre of Oxford. Very welcoming on arrival and room was of a very high standard. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent service and great food
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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We really enjoyed staying here. The staff were lovely. The room was nice. The dog was welcomed. The food was good. There was plenty of parking. Nothing was too much trouble. It was a in a nice spot. It was easy to find. We would definitely stay here again. Delightful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Clean large room excellent staff very friendly and helpful would highly recommend this hotel / pub in a lovely village not far from Oxford , Blenheim palace etc
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Perfect location to stay. Very friendly and helpful staff. The room was spacious, clean and very comfortable. Main bar and restaurant area has a great atmosphere, with an extensive menu. Great food.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Amazing place to stay, closevto Oxford city centre. Extremely friendly staff, wonderful breakfast, comfy rooms.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Wow - the staff was wonderful and welcoming. We loved this place and can highly recommend for a stay outside of Oxford
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Wonderful property, we would definitely stay there again and recommend it to anybody. Plus the food was fantastic!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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An absolutely beautiful authentic old inn. 10/10 on character. We had our dinner in the pub below and the food was amazing. We can't say enough good comments about this inn.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

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Very nice breakfast. A few age-related areas of wear and tear in the room (mould, cracks etc) but to be expected of an old property. Dinner menu was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very comfortable room and very helpful and courteous staff. We thoroughly enjoyed our 3 night stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
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8/10 Good

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We were made very welcome from the moment we arrived. Shown to our room, which was very nice and cosy. We had dinner in the restaurant and enjoyed a drink to go with it. Overall a very enjoyable overnight stay. I would recommend that if you are looking for a place to stay then you should try here.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Good breakfast. Very friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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This place was beautiful! I loved every minute of our stay and the history of the hotel is fascinating.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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great location, not too far from Oxford. Lovely bedroom, excellent food, great staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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Very comfortable and cozy. Spacious room. Delicious food for dinner and breakfast. Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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8/10 Good

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The historic building is simply beautiful, very charming, and well-restored. The room was spacious, and the bathroom was well-equipped. The service in the restaurant was very friendly but extremely slow. The food was rather mediocre. Breakfast was actually quite poor. There was barely a tablespoon of yogurt with the granola, and the toast was cold and hard like rusk. The location itself is beautiful.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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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