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

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

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Double Room (Accessible by a steep stair case)

Double Room (Accessible by a steep stair case)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Twin Room

Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 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)

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

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Premium Double Room

Premium Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

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

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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 Thames River and University of Oxford.
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What's nearby

  • Thames Path - 5 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Harcourt Hill Campus - 6 min drive - 6.6 km
  • University of Oxford - 8 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Said Business School - 8 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Oxford Castle - 8 min drive - 7.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

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.

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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

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

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

More

  • Smoke-free property

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

Renovations and closures

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

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.

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. 269 out of 330 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 46 out of 330 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 330 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 330 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 330 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

Peter

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

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

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

8/10 Good

MR

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

Amazing night, but...

Absolutely great place, working locally, everything 5stars, only downside was a fire alarm at 4am, faulty sensors apparently, and my amazing nights sleep was cut short. Would return for everything else though, food, room, and staff all great.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fraser

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

10/10 Excellent

shirley

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

10/10 Excellent

Chris

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

An excellent establishment!!

An excellent stay - room fresh and very clean - comfortable bed and great shower. I also used the restaurant which was excellent indeed. I will definitely stay here again when I need to visit Oxford !
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elisabeth

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

Highly recommended

I booked a couple of rooms here, one in the period part and one in the purpose built section. Both rooms were absolutely immaculate with everything provided that we could need. The service and care from staff was top end professional level hospitality, with particular thanks to Ronan and team
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynnette

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

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

Thoroughly recommend

We both really enjoyed our stay, the staff are very attentive and friendly, nothing seemed to much trouble. Our room was very comfortable and we both enjoyed the lovely food.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

grace

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

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024