Bear and Ragged Staff

Top rated by guests

Food and drinks, Food, Lunch, Dinner, Drinks

9.0Outstanding

(1,189 Ratings)

"We stayed in the Superior room for my husbands birthday. What a beautiful room it was. Although it was directly above the bar, it wasn't noisy. We had a wonderful meal as well. Couldn't fault it. Ever..."

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9.0 / 10.0

Outstanding(1,189 Ratings)

Inn in West Oxfordshire District

2 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bath

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones

High-end valueWell priced for this area

About this inn

Just 5 miles from the center of the city of Oxford, The Bear and Ragged The staff offers fantastic homemade food, free parking, and free Wi-Fi. Guests can relax in its cozy olde worlde bar, beside a roaring log fire.

Amenities at Bear and Ragged Staff

Business facilities

Golf course (within 2 mi)

Free WiFi/internet

Free Parking

Non-smoking

Pets allowed

Heating

Bar

Balcony/Terrace

WiFi/Internet

Garden

Accessible Parking

Family friendly

Housekeeping available

Cleaning products

Map of West Oxfordshire District

Nearby attractions

Oxford University Museum of Natural History

4 mi

Cotswold Wildlife Park & Gardens

13.8 mi

Stratford Butterfly Farm

35.2 mi

National Trust - Stowe

24.6 mi

Available Rooms

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Top rated by guests

9.0Outstanding

(1,189 Ratings)

Verified guest

Don't miss out! Price and availability may change

$$$$

9.0 / 10.0

Outstanding(1,189 Ratings)

Inn in West Oxfordshire District

2 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bath

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones

High-end valueWell priced for this area

Map of West Oxfordshire District

Nearby attractions

Oxford University Museum of Natural History

4 mi

Cotswold Wildlife Park & Gardens

13.8 mi

Stratford Butterfly Farm

35.2 mi

National Trust - Stowe

24.6 mi

Available Rooms

About this inn

Amenities

Business facilities

Golf course (within 2 mi)

Free WiFi/internet

Free Parking

Non-smoking

Pets allowed

Heating

Bar

Balcony/Terrace

WiFi/Internet

Garden

Accessible Parking

Family friendly

Housekeeping available

Cleaning products

Ratings and reviews

9.0 / 10.0

Outstanding(1,189 Ratings)

100% verified reviews

9.0 / 10.0

warm, inviting and beautiful location for country walks and dips into town, excellent food!

a la carte ordering makes it easy, you can have what you like when you like. which i prefer to buffet options. the dog was made to feel very welcome, which was kind and made the stay easier i was given a room at top of the house which didn't suit me and the dog, so i was moved to a courtyard room which i was thrilled with - so thank you

if i'd been made aware of very steep stairs and two flights of them, i wouldn't have booked the family room

9.0 / 10.0

Comfortable, friendly, welcoming. Excellent food, excellent staff & excellent service. I couldn’t fault it

It’s a beautiful country pub with very comfortable rooms, excellent food and excellent, friendly staff. The best place I’ve stayed in a long time, thank you!

Nothing

10.0 / 10.0

1 night birthday treat

We stayed in the Superior room for my husbands birthday. What a beautiful room it was. Although it was directly above the bar, it wasn't noisy. We had a wonderful meal as well. Couldn't fault it. Everything was delicious and I thought, considering the standard of the food, it was very reasonably priced. All the staff are lovely too. Breakfast was just as good in the morning and plentiful. You could basically have what you wanted from the menu, as many times as you wanted. We didn't of course 😁 but we didn't feel like we couldn't have asked if we wanted to. There is what looks like a lovely garden and we would definitely return in the summer for a little break. Totally recommend for a night away.

There was only one thing that wasn't perfect. The bed was very hard. It could be personal preference but the bed wasn't as comfy as we would have liked.

6.0 / 10.0

Not what we expected in terms of comfort considering what we paid. Shan't be returning.

Breakfasts were exceptionally good. The staff were all very friendly and helpful and dealt with problems as they arose. We were given free evening meals to compensate for the problems which arose which was in our opinion the correct approach.

We were disappointed to have to ask when we came back after a day out to have our room serviced . The room itself was rather jaded and could have done with some tlc. Our friends we went with had to be moved to another room for the second night as the taps in the bathroom were hanging off and there were nails in the bath panel protruding which could have been quite dangerous.

10.0 / 10.0

Perfect room, lovely breakfast.

Lovely location

8.0 / 10.0

Amazing restaurant and staff.

Amazing restaurant with great food and service. Staff were polite and welcoming. Rooms had all the amenities required and were lovely warm and cozy on a cold rainy day. Very clean. We will return.

The rooms are a little tired, but not offensive. Mattress could do with an upgrade, but we still slept well after a long day in the countryside.

10.0 / 10.0

A lovely stay in a great setting with excellent staff!

Lovely olde world country pub and restaurant in a quiet village

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10.0 / 10.0

Very friendly and relaxed staff it was a pleasure staying

Fabulous old building with cosy pub and restaurant

9.0 / 10.0

Great place to stay for a couple of nights

Great pub with good beer and great food. Staff were amazing

10.0 / 10.0

A perfect stay in a quiet village close to Oxford

It was perfect! Comfortable bed, great sized room, incredible Sunday Roast for dinner and the staff were amazing.

Nothing!

8.0 / 10.0

A cosy, friendly pub to stay at to visit oxford.

Cute, cosy bar and eating area. Rooms were spacious for an Inn, and comfortable beds. Breakfast was delightful. Staff are incredibly handy. Best to have a car to visit. 10-minute drive to Oxford park-and-ride.

Hot water was on and off for the first night, other times no problem.

9.0 / 10.0

Really lovely place to stay!

Really lovely country pub with comfy rooms - the food was excellent and the staff couldn’t have been more helpful

10.0 / 10.0

Value for money in a great location

Excellent location, great friendly helpful staff, great food.

All good!

9.0 / 10.0

Very well appointed, comfortable bedrooms and extremely friendly and friendly staff.

Very capable and friendly staff

Whatever was used to clean the room took a while to dissipate after opening windows.

10.0 / 10.0

Come to Cumnor where the Bear is the Best for a Splendid Stay

Superb intelligently designed spotlessly clean well appointed bedroom and bathroom . Truly excellent food breakfast and dinner, plus lovely log fired bar and genuinely warm and friendly staff make you feel so welcome and at home.

Nothing

10.0 / 10.0

Friendly staff Great Food Fantastic place.

Convenience to locality

10.0 / 10.0

Excellent

Staff were friendly. Welcoming. Room was clean. Bed comfortable.

The stairs to get to my room were steep .

8.0 / 10.0

A good stay. We booked for dinner which was average. The breakfast a little disappointing as bacon was overcooked. The m

Staff were so warm and welcoming. Room was great.

Nothing

10.0 / 10.0

Great staff and great stay.

Great staff, very clean and tidy with great location.

Nothing was a great stay.

10.0 / 10.0

Staff could not have been more helpful.

Everything

Nothing

7.0 / 10.0

Enjoyed it!

Good location, young and friendly staff. Nice room, comfortable bed.

Lack of proper coffee at breakfast

10.0 / 10.0

Warm welcome, delicious food, would highly recommend

We found the property to be perfectly located in a quiet village environment but with easy access to the park and ride at Redbridge. The staff were friendly, welcoming and were happy to offer recommendations to attractions locally. The room offered everything we needed to make our stay comfortable and our evening meal and breakfast were exceptional. We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend to others and we are really looking forward to our next visit.

There was nothing not to like!

10.0 / 10.0

A lovely property, excellent food and outstanding staff.

It is full of character, comfortable and homely. The room was really comfortable. We had a lovely dinner and the breakfast was amazing. The staff were so friendly and professional, we felt we were in good hands and nothing was too much trouble.

It’s an old property so you have to be prepared for uneven stairs, low doorways and a few draughts. We didn’t mind any of these things, they just added to the charm.

9.0 / 10.0

Would definitely go back!

Quaint old coaching inn with a modern twist. Beams, log fires, but well appointed restaurant with amazing staff.

Unfortunately two of our three rooms had no hot water - broken boiler. This happens, but we were well informed and well accommodated by using shower in the third room, with a late checkout and invoice reduction too.

10.0 / 10.0

Exceptional stay — I absolutely loved everything about this inn

The Bear and Ragged Staff exceeded every expectation. From the moment I arrived, the property felt warm, charming, and full of character. The building is beautifully preserved, and the atmosphere combines history with genuine comfort. My room was generous in size, tastefully decorated, and incredibly comfortable. The bed was excellent, the bathroom was surprisingly large, and everything was spotless. The complimentary drinks in the room — tea, coffee, hot chocolate, and water — were a thoughtful touch after a long day of travel. The restaurant and pub were another highlight. The meals were delicious, and the pub had the kind of welcoming, relaxed energy that makes you want to stay a little longer. The team working here is exceptional: friendly, attentive, and truly committed to making guests feel at ease. This inn offers a rare combination of charm, comfort, and outstanding service. I’m already looking forward to my next visit.

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9.0 / 10.0

Nice place to stay, warm comfortable rooms, great staff and really good food.

Booked this mainly because I'd stopped off for lunch there once and it was excellent so when the opportunity presented itself for a few nights stay I thought I'd give it a go. Room was warm, comfortable with a decent shower and wifi. Staff were friendly and helpful and food for the evening meal and breakfast was great.

9.0 / 10.0

Very enjoyable

Room and the whole stay plus a nice breakfast.

Leaving

9.0 / 10.0

Excellent place to stay for visiting Oxford

Very comfortable, clean rooms. Lovely touches like bottled water and fluffy towels and robes. Amazing breakfast. The young lady who was in charge at breakfast, Tania (sorry if name spelt wrongly) was really lovely and couldn’t do enough to make you feel welcome.

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9.0 / 10.0

I’ll be back

Well placed for Oxford in delightful countryside with delightful restaurant

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10.0 / 10.0

Second time staying and will definitely stay again, love it.

The hotel is cozy and features open fires flagstone floors etc. Rooms are very well appointed.

Nothing

9.0 / 10.0

Very good place to stay for short break. Staff were really helpul and attentive

Room was very spacious and comfortable.

My wifes breakfast pancakes were dry and over cooked

10.0 / 10.0

choice play for an Oxford food and sights experience

Food was exceptional, we stayed in an internal room and found it full of period charm, staff were very friendly and helpful. transport into oxford easy to get to and navigate

Nil

10.0 / 10.0

A beautiful heritage inn close to Oxford.

The Bear and Ragged Staff is a heritage inn in a small village near Oxford. It was an excellent place to stay and an easy drive to the nearest Park and Ride station for our time in Oxford. Our twin room and bathroom were spacious and nicely decorated. The restaurant and bar were both lovely, the food was excellent and the service also excellent

Nothing at all, I couldn't fault our stay.

10.0 / 10.0

Nice hotel and pub.

The lodging was nice. The restaurant and pub were nice. The food in the restaurant was excellent. Enjoyed the cocktails as well.

10.0 / 10.0

Perfect stay

We loved our stay thank you so much to all the staff that couldn’t have been more pleasant and and helpful. The breakfast was amazing and we’d have booked for dinner if we didn’t have a reservation in town. We loved our room it was so quaint and clean and spacious. Thank you for a perfect stay and we’ll definitely be back

10.0 / 10.0

Great pub stay

Great pub with modern rooms. Food was great. Nice to be in a small village and still close to Oxford.

There wasn't anything we didn't like.

10.0 / 10.0

Relaxing, warm stay in an Oxford village.

The staff really make this place welcoming! It’s an extraordinary set of buildings in a lovely quiet setting. Tawny (sp?) at Reception was so kind and helpful and Shirley Ann at the bar treated us so cheerfully! The room was quaint with modern conveniences; tea, coffee and biscuits; and a great soaking tub. Breakfast was excellent.

The distance from the Oxford Railway station wasn’t great, but long-term road closures meant a £30 cab fare.

9.0 / 10.0

Very, very good

Our stay was excellent in all ways. Could not fault it.

Nothing

9.0 / 10.0

We would stay again as the staff were excellent.

A lovely English pub with lots of character. A quiet setting with easy access to Oxford by bus.

The bathroom needs a fan as well as the skylight that opens.

FAQs

Does this property follow enhanced cleaning procedures?

Yes, this inn has implemented enhanced cleaning procedures and processes to keep you healthy and safe.

Is parking included with this inn?

Parking is not specified as an available 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 15 amenities for this rental. This includes business facilities, golf course (within 2 mi), free wifi/internet, free parking, and non-smoking.

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Bear and Ragged Staff

Inn in West Oxfordshire District

Reasons to book

About this inn

Amenities at Bear and Ragged Staff

Map of West Oxfordshire District

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Inn in West Oxfordshire District

Reasons to book

Map of West Oxfordshire District

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

About this inn

Amenities

Ratings and reviews

FAQs

Does this property follow enhanced cleaning procedures?

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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