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Bear and Ragged Staff

Property class: 4

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A stone building with multiple windows and a sloped roof, featuring outdoor seating with red umbrellas.
A stone-walled room with a fireplace, two chairs, and a table with a bottle and glasses.
A bedroom with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a window with a view, and a mirror on the wall.
A cozy pub with stone walls, wooden furniture, and a fireplace.
A stone building with a signboard and a chalkboard sign.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Business services
The current price is AU$206
includes taxes & fees
16 Aug - 17 Aug

Explore the area

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28 Appleton Road, Cumnor, Oxford, England, OX2 9QH
  • Place, Thames Path
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Harcourt Hill Campus
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, University of Oxford
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Oxford (OXF)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Double Room (Accessible by a steep stair case)

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)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Family Room, Multiple Beds (Accessible by a steep stair case)

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 Single Sofa Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for King Room (Accessible by stairs, some steep and some wide and flat stairs)

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
(18 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Premium Double Room

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
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Oxford

At Bear and Ragged Staff, you'll be 18.1 km (11.3 mi) from Blenheim Palace. Highlights at this inn include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .This business-friendly inn offers free WiFi in public areas, a terrace and a garden. Plus you'll find luggage storage. Cooked-to-order breakfast is available daily between 7:00 AM and 11:30 AM. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this 4-property class Oxford inn include River Thames and University of Oxford.
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What's nearby

  • Thames Path - 7 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Harcourt Hill Campus - 7 min drive - 5.0 km
  • University of Oxford - 10 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Said Business School - 10 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Oxford Castle - 11 min drive - 8.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Place To Eat - ‬15 min drive
  • JOE & THE JUICE
  • ‪Royal Oxford Hotel - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Breakfast Club - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Fox - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Bear and Ragged Staff

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.

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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
  • Limited on-site self parking

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

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

  • Smoking not allowed

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: 10:00 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
The host will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day:
  • Bar/lounge
  • Dining venue
  • Meeting facilities

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 25.00 per accommodation, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Food and water bowls are available
    • 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: 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

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

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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 12 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bear and Ragged Staff on 16 Aug 2026 start from AU$206, 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? The dining venue is closed on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

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.

Are pets allowed at Bear and Ragged Staff?

Dogs are welcome at Bear and Ragged Staff, with food and water bowls on offer.

Bear and Ragged Staff Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 294 out of 358 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 49 out of 358 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 358 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 358 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 358 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Niki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a wonderful experience here. Everything was spotless and the people were so friendly and welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent menu with sustainable and healthy options. Charming historic buildings
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Glenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here some years ago, and enjoyed it so much we came back. This time was even better: the food was excellent, the room very comfortable, and everyone really helpful. We'll be back again!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable room, with lovely toiletries and more than enough tea/coffee for our short stay. Shower was powerfully and loads of hot water. Bathrobes are a lovely touch and bath towels were big too! Food was delicious, the full English definitely hit the spot.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

Liza

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a lovely warm welcome and explained everything clearly upon arrival. Room was in the main building and had so much character. Bathroom was huge and stylish. Breakfast was good on the whole and checkout was easy.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service and great food
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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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10/10 Excellent

dean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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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8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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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8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Verified review

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

John

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

10/10 Excellent

Jeremias

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gavin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The whole was just amazing. We are coming by back!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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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
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good breakfast. Very friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

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