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Bear and Ragged Staff

4.0 star property
Inn with free parking, near Thames River

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Front of property
Double Room (Accessible by a steep stair case)
Terrace/patio
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local cuisine
Meeting facility

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
The current price is NZ$235
includes taxes & fees
6 Mar - 7 Mar

Explore the area

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28 Appleton Road, Cumnor, Oxford, England, OX2 9QH
  • Oxford Castle
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Said Business School
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • University of Oxford
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Brize Norton (BZZ-RAF Brize Norton)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Room options

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Twin Room

Twin Room

Highlights

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

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

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

Highlights

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

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Premium Double Room

Premium Double Room

Highlights

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

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

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

Highlights

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

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Double Room (Accessible by a steep stair case)

Double Room (Accessible by a steep stair case)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Oxford

At Bear and Ragged Staff, you'll be 7.7 km (4.8 mi) from University of Oxford and 18.1 km (11.3 mi) from Blenheim Palace. Highlights at this inn include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .The restaurant, Restaurant, serves local cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a terrace and a garden. Cooked-to-order breakfast is available daily between 7:00 AM and 11:30 AM. .Within a 15-minute drive of this 4-property class Oxford inn, attractions include Thames River and John Radcliffe Hospital.
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What's nearby

  • Oxford Castle - 7 min drive
  • University of Oxford - 8 min drive
  • New Theatre Oxford - 8 min drive
  • Christ Church College - 9 min drive
  • Bodleian Library - 11 min drive

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

Inn with free parking, near Thames River
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. The business-friendly Bear and Ragged Staff also features a terrace and a garden. Self parking is free.

This 4-star Oxford inn is smoke free.

  • 9 guestrooms or units
  • Conference rooms
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Bear and Ragged Staff offers 9 accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include baths or showers, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

Languages

English, French, German, Hungarian, Slovak, Spanish

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 8 to 12 per person
  • 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

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: GBP 15.00 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately GBP 8 to 12 per person
  • Pet fee: GBP 15.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB International, debit cards and cash.

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Bear and Ragged Staff?

Bear and Ragged Staff offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Bear and Ragged Staff?

As of 28 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bear and Ragged Staff on 6 Mar 2025 start from NZ$235.09, 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.

Is parking available at Bear and Ragged Staff?

Yep, Bear and Ragged Staff has a free self car park.

Does Bear and Ragged Staff serve breakfast?

You bet, cooked-to-order brekkie is served daily from 7:00 AM to 11:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Bear and Ragged Staff?

No, Bear and Ragged Staff does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Bear and Ragged Staff?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves local cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Bear and Ragged Staff?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Bear and Ragged Staff Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 249 out of 306 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 42 out of 306 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 306 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 306 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 306 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

Chris

Business traveller
Good service
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Travelled with family
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

Jonathan

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

KARINE

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
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

Bernadette

Travelled with partner
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

Sharon

Stayed 1 night in Oct 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

8/10 Good

John

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

10/10 Excellent

Elise

Travelled with group
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

8/10 Good

Gwendolyn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We were a little disappointed in the food and the service especially for breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sofie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with family and small children
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

justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent value
Good food. Lovely old style rooms
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

10/10 Excellent

Derek

Travelled with partner
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

Fred

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Joy

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay
Friendly welcome. Nice room. Fantastic breakfast, probably best veggie breakfast I've had.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Phillipa

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

SHIH PING

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Lovely for an overnight stop
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.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024