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).
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.
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.
Property is also known as
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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?