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Bear and Ragged Staff

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

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Fireplace
Terrace/patio
Double Room (Accessible by a steep stair case) | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Front of property
Family Room, Multiple Beds (Accessible by a steep stair case) | View from room

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

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

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Double Room (Accessible by a steep stair case) | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room (Accessible by a steep stair case)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Twin Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room

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

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Family Room, Multiple Beds (Accessible by a steep stair case) | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

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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King Room (Accessible by stairs, some steep and some wide and flat stairs) | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

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

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Premium Double Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

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 University of Oxford with a stay here. Thames River and Thames Path are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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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

  • ‪Royal Oxford Hotel - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Greyhound - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Plough Inn - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • The Bear & Ragged Staff

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

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

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: 10:00 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 on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day:
  • Bar/lounge
  • Dining venue(s)
  • 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.

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: 10:00 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.

Bear and Ragged Staff Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 276 out of 337 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 46 out of 337 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 337 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 337 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 337 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karl

Stayed
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

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

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janette

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable and cozy. Spacious room. Delicious food for dinner and breakfast. Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frank, LYNBROOK

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

10/10 Excellent

Scott, Cranebrook

Traveled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
In a word, wonderful!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

jacinthe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing. Highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gareth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Traveled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Charming in. Clean, quiet, and comfortable. Good restaurant and friendly helpful staff. Great breakfast. Convenient to sites and attractions.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

M L

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The most welcoming people. We turned up with our fur baby and she was absolutely spoilt, dog bed, bowls, treats and a ball. Food was fabulous. Highly recommended ! Will definitely book there again. Thank you to all staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

iain

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really nice building. Food and drink prices slightly above average Chair in my room was too low to use and it had a 'shabby chic' look but was too much shabby. TV in the room not all free view channels. Service in the pub could be a bit slow for how many people were there.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gillian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Pretty village inn

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maren

Traveled with partner
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

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Todd, Maple Valley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice quiet place about 10 minutes away by car from the downtown area. Very good kitchen and pub on property. Great staff. Plenty of parking. Would recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025