Bear and Ragged Staff

4.0 star property
Enjoy the free WiFi at this 4-star Oxford inn

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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local cuisine
Double Room (Accessible by a steep stair case) | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Double Room (Accessible by a steep stair case) | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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28 Appleton Road, Cumnor, Oxford, England, OX2 9QH
  • Place, Thames Path
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, University of Oxford
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Said Business School
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Oxford (OXF)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

Double Room (Accessible by a steep stair case)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Twin Room

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

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

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

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

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Double Room

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

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About the neighborhood

Oxford

Oxford retreat .You'll be within 3 miles (5 km) of Harcourt Hill Campus and 6 miles (10 km) of Thames River with a stay here. Thames Path and Thames Path National Trail are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Thames Path - 5 min drive - 3.0 miles
  • Harcourt Hill Campus - 6 min drive - 4.1 miles
  • University of Oxford - 8 min drive - 4.5 miles
  • Said Business School - 8 min drive - 4.5 miles
  • Oxford Castle - 8 min drive - 4.7 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

About this property

Bear and Ragged Staff

Enjoy the free WiFi at this 4-star Oxford inn
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
  • Meeting 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 bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Playground

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 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 20 for adults and GBP 10 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Playground

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from December 24 2025 to December 25 2025 (dates subject to change).
The property will be renovating from November 14 2025 to November 16 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Guestrooms
The following facilities are closed on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day:
  • Bar/lounge
  • Dining venue(s)
  • Meeting facilities
During renovations, the inn will make every effort to minimize noise and disturbance.

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.

Property 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 20 for adults and 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.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Bear and Ragged Staff to the airport?

Bear and Ragged Staff is 9.6 mi (17-min drive) away from the Oxford (OXF) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Bear and Ragged Staff have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Bear and Ragged Staff.

Does Bear and Ragged Staff offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Bear and Ragged Staff, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 20 for adults and GBP 10 for children. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to 11:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Bear and Ragged Staff?

No, there is no casino at this inn.

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

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM.

Is there free parking at Bear and Ragged Staff?

This inn offers free self parking.

Does Bear and Ragged Staff have a pool?

Bear and Ragged Staff does not have a pool.

Does Bear and Ragged Staff have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site. The dining venue(s) are closed on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

Does Bear and Ragged Staff have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this inn.

How close is Bear and Ragged Staff to downtown Oxford?

Bear and Ragged Staff is 0.2 mi away from Cumnor.