Just 5 miles from the city centre of Oxford, The Bear and Ragged Staff offers fantastic homemade food, free parking, and free Wi-Fi. You can relax in its cosy olde worlde bar, beside a roaring log fire. Parts of the building date back more than 450 years, and it still retains charming old features. Rooms have high, sloping ceilings, king-size beds, and a flat-screen TV. Award-winning ales are on offer in the bar, and guests can choose from a traditional British food menu for lunch and dinner. In the morning, you can enjoy a full English or continental breakfast, with vegetarian options also available. Oxford is famous for its magnificent college buildings, and there are opportunities for punting along the River Thames. The Ashmolean Museum is a 10-minute drive from The Bear and Ragged Staff, and Blenheim Palace can be reached in 20 minutes by car.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
or
1 double bed
1 single bed
and
1 sofa bed
and
1 large double bed
1 double bed
1 large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.6
Facilities
9.3
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
8.9
Location
9.2
Free WiFi
9.0
High score for Oxford
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Sharon
    Belgium Belgium
    We had a very nice room. Quiet, clean and comfortable. Big bed and modern bathroom. The staff were friendly and helpful. We will definitely stay there again if in the Oxford area.
  • Terence
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beautiful property and comfortable room. Location was great and we felt so relaxed out in the quiet village. Used the local buses to get to and from Oxford, no problem. Had an excellent dinner in the restaurant one night. Staff were all extremely...
  • Gregory
    Australia Australia
    An historic building in a quiet village on the outskirts of Oxford. A good restaurant and bar and happy atmosphere. Great breakfast.

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      British • European
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan

Facilities of Bear and Ragged Staff
Great facilities! Review score, 9.3

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Activities
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Radio
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Entertainment and family services
  • Kids' outdoor play equipment
  • Board games/puzzles
General
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Spanish

House rules

Bear and Ragged Staff takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 15:00 to 22:00

Check-out

Until 11:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

Maestro Mastercard Visa Solo American Express Cash Bear and Ragged Staff accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that the property does not accept American Express cards or Diners Club cards.

Please note that the Bear is an old pub and all rooms are different shapes and sizes.

All rooms above pub can only be accessed by steep stair cases.

Please inform Bear and Ragged Staff in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

FAQs about Bear and Ragged Staff

  • Bear and Ragged Staff is 3.7 miles from the centre of Oxford. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Room options at Bear and Ragged Staff include:

    • Twin/Double
    • Family
    • Double

  • The prices at Bear and Ragged Staff may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Yes, Bear and Ragged Staff is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Bear and Ragged Staff has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant

  • Check-in at Bear and Ragged Staff is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • Bear and Ragged Staff offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Golf course (within 3 km)