Bear and Ragged Staff

Bear and Ragged Staff Inn in West Oxfordshire District

About this inn

Located in West Oxfordshire District, this lovely inn for $124 per night is a great choice for your next break. 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.

Amenities

Pets allowed

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Balcony / Patio

Garden

Family friendly

Map of West Oxfordshire District

Nearby attractions

Oxford University Museum of Natural History

3.99 miles

Cotswold Wildlife Park & Gardens

13.77 miles

Stratford Butterfly Farm

35.16 miles

National Trust - Stowe

24.64 miles

Bear and Ragged Staff

4.5

Excellent(1,180 Reviews)

Inn in West Oxfordshire District

Reasons to book

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Great for pets

Includes essentialsGarden, Pets allowed, Internet / Wifi and more

$$$$

About this inn

Amenities

Pets allowed

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Balcony / Patio

Garden

Family friendly

Map of West Oxfordshire District

Nearby attractions

Oxford University Museum of Natural History

3.99 miles

Cotswold Wildlife Park & Gardens

13.77 miles

Stratford Butterfly Farm

35.16 miles

National Trust - Stowe

24.64 miles

Reviews

4.5/5.0

Excellent(1,180 Reviews)

100% verified reviews

9.0

May 2024

Soggiornare in un bel vecchio pub ammodernizzato, con un buon ristorante.

La stuttura è un vecchio pub vicino Oxford, comodo per visitare la città. Abbiamo lasciato l'auto il un parcheggio scambiatore e da li comodamente abbiamo raggiutno il centro. Il pub è molto accogliente, lo staff affabile, il ristorante molto buono! Abbiamo avuto un problema con il riscaldamento, prontamente risolto. Abbiamo soggiornato nelle camere della parte vecchia della struttura, belle.

Unica pecca, la pulizia in camera doveva essere più curata. Abbiamo dovuto pulire dalla polvere lo scaldasalviette, per appogiarci gli asciugamani. Per il resto tutto è andato bene.

10.0

Apr 2024

Had a fantastic brief stay in this lovely traditional pub

Breakfast was great but quite pricey

Nothing at all

9.0

Dec 2023

Lovely comfy character building, open fires, great food and service, easy access to Oxford centre

Lovely old stone building with plenty of character, and 2 open fires roaring away in the bar area made it a lovely place to relax into after a day out. Dinner was very good, breakfast was superb, and the service from everyone we encountered was friendly and efficient. Rooms were spacious, beds very comfy and a nice powerful shower. It was 15 mins by bus from the village (every ~20 mins from what I can see) into Oxford centre so an easy hop in for a day out (but the traffic towards evening made it a slow trip back). Overall given the standard of everything this was exceptional value, and would definitely come back,

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8.0

Dec 2023

Comfortable stay

No lighting outside after the pub closed so when we checked out the next morning very early it was in complete darkness and very dangerous walking down stairs from the room.

10.0

Jul 2023

Quintessential English Pub stay with amazing rooms.

Everything. The quintessential English pub in a quiet area of the Cotswolds. Team were fantastic and the room directly above the pub was very lovely. lots of space amazing bathroom and comfy bed. No noise heard at all from below. Food in the pub was great both breakfast and dinner service. Thanks for a lovely stay.

10.0

Jul 2023

I LOVED my stay!!

Loved EVERYTHING about my stay, and only wish it had been longer! The staff were amazing; the room fabulous, and I really appreciated the bath after a long day of driving! It seriously is worth staying there - great value for such a gem of a hotel. Couldn't have asked for more Plus a great dinner downstairs after having taken the manager's advice for lunch - a very pleasant 10-15 minute drive to a fab pub on the river. So not only was lunch amazing as was the location of the pub, but dinner was fabulous. I LOVED my stay!!

Nothing - it was all wonderful from the moment I arrived

10.0

May 2023

excellent, cant wait to book up again

every thing. from the moment we arrived to the moment we left

there was nothing to dislike

3.0

Apr 2023

wish our stay was longer

clean accommodations wonderful staff easy access to Oxford charming village excellent food

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10.0

Apr 2023

Delightful and relaxing; perfect beginning to our vacation.

*Previous 3 star review was a mistake and miss clicked, messaged booking.com to have it removed. Excellent Staff along with very clean rooms and delicious food. Charming village close to Oxford.

10.0

Feb 2023

Exceptional

Room was spotless, restaurant food was excellent and staff made you feel very welcome. Where the pub is situated enabled us to use the local bus services to get to our destination.

We liked everything and had a very enjoyable stay.

7.0

Feb 2023

Decent pub/hotel in Cumnor close to Oxford, yes - I think we'd all visit/stay again - if in the area

Visited the Bear for a birthday celebration, staying overnight for a Sunday evening. Nice and friendly staff, restaurant/dining area lacked a bit of atmosphere at dinner. Impressed that Bear, quickly resolved an problem with our meal order, by giving us a bottle of wine. We didn't ask, it was just offered - and gratefully received. Breakfast was OK, but surprised that there was no offer of breakfast cereal or fruit. Basically a cooked breakfast (Eggs Benedict, Full English, Scrambled Eggs etc.) or nothing else.

There is some confusion about what time the Bear stop serving food on a Sunday. Emails state 17:45, Opentable say 20:00; staff on the phone say 17:45. In reality it's 20:00, but getting to the truth - is more difficult than it should be

4.0

Feb 2023

Should have been better than it was! If food was as lovely as the pub, would have been excellent.

Room was lovely as was the pub.

Food, very poor. First meal, fish & chips came with hard, cold, shrivelled peas! Second meal, curry, came with no sauce! Had to actually ask for some curry sauce, on our curry! Did not eat in house after that. The menu was very limited & quite boring. Thought our booking came with breakfast, but it did not, for the huge price, it should have.....very upset with that, spoilt our, otherwise nice trip.

10.0

Feb 2023

Daughters birthday trip

The facilities and food were excellent, the rooms spacious and comfortable, and all the staff we interacted with were polite, professional, and friendly.

The stay was too short.

10.0

Jan 2023

Beautiful, well preserved and cosy inn

Lovely breakfast, room sizes and cosiness. Everything well preserved for such an old inn. All the personnel really professional and warm. Beef Wellington divine.

10.0

Jan 2023

Fantastic

we were travelling with our 2,5yo child and we could’nt be happier. They are so friendly and really tried to help us get as comfortable as possible. we stayed for 3 days, the food, staff, location, free parking, the room, the pub, everything was perfect. BIG THANK YOU

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4.0

Jan 2023

Nice location and setting, felt like there was a second rate on shift for the midweek shifts

Ye old and quaint

For a Wednesday night at 7pm, the three main meat options were off the menu. The establishment advised there were not busy yet did not have much food in supply. Fish from the fish and chips was undercooked and the field mushroom starter for the size was not worth the money. TV didn't work in one of the rooms either.

9.0

Dec 2022

Superb

Lovely building with comfortable room. Great table by fire and all the staff good fun and helpful. Dinner and breakfast excellent.

nothing not to like.

7.0

Dec 2022

Good

Beautiful building and space within. A warm, cosy inviting place on a cold winter's day.

The sofa bed was uncomfortable in the family room. . Meals are very over-priced.

10.0

Nov 2022

Just excellent

This is excellent accommodation. A very clean, modern and spacious room. The restaurant is fantastic, great food and wine available following a day of sightseeing in the nearby beautiful countryside and idyllic villages.

Nothing.

9.0

Oct 2022

Superb

Everything

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10.0

Sep 2022

Lovely hotel. Would 100% recommend.

It is a lovely hotel. The rooms are amazing, the restaurant & pub serve great food. Service & staff were outstanding.

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10.0

Sep 2022

We were so impressed we are planning another visit

The room was lovely. Bright, clean with a super bathroom (we requested a bath) and coffee and tea making facilities. Our dinner was excellent (vegetarian) - tasty and beautifully presented as was the breakfast. The menu was interesting and had a good choice for all tastes.

Nothing! The service was excellent. The staff helpful and welcoming. And although attached to a pub, the accommodation was quiet and very comfortable.

8.0

Sep 2022

Very good

Nice hotel. Good rooms, relaxing setting. Would use again.

No hot water as boiler had broken. Very noisy people in room above us (not the hotels fault.

8.0

Sep 2022

A beautiful location for a peaceful vacation to Oxford.

Great place to stay on the outskirts of Oxford, with easily accessible bus route to the city centre. Our room was lovely, large and well furnished. Although overlooking the road, it was quiet and peaceful. The staff were very helpful, but they looked like the ragged staff at times as it was so busy.

We were surprised that they would not accept cash payment for anything, but accepted that this may be the way forward for business.

5.0

Sep 2022

Attractive facilities, but not good for taller people or those with mobility issues

It is located in a convenient area, close to Oxford. Plenty of car parking.

The facilities are not well suited for those over 5'8" as there are many short doorways. While we requested a lower floor room when booking in February, when arriving in September discovered we were given an upper level room with two flights of steep winding stairs to negotiate. The roofline room barely had enough head space to stand up straight and had to pass through 2 low doorways to get from the bed to bathroom.

FAQs

How much does this inn cost compared to others in West Oxfordshire District?

The average price for a rental in West Oxfordshire District is $249 per night. This rental is $125 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this inn?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Bear and Ragged Staff. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this inn?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this inn. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Bear and Ragged Staff pet friendly?

Yes! This inn is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.

What amenities are available at Bear and Ragged Staff?

We found 7 amenities for this rental. This includes pets allowed, internet / wifi, parking, balcony / patio, and tv.

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Bear and Ragged Staff

About this inn

Amenities

Map of West Oxfordshire District

Nearby attractions

Bear and Ragged Staff

Inn in West Oxfordshire District

Reasons to book

About this inn

Amenities

Map of West Oxfordshire District

Nearby attractions

Reviews

FAQs

How much does this inn cost compared to others in West Oxfordshire District?

Is parking included with this inn?

Is there a pool at this inn?

Is Bear and Ragged Staff pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Bear and Ragged Staff?

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