About this property
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 9.1 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- Free WiFi
- Free parking
- Family rooms
- Bar
- Free cot available on request
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
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Australia“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” 
Lucy Australia“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...”- Antony
United Kingdom“Our stay was excellent in all ways. Could not fault it.” 
Sandra United Kingdom“Good sized bedroom with all the niceties of hot drinks etc.”- Tony Australia“Very comfortable on outskirts of Oxford. Great old but modernised pub. Food was excellent, easy parking, nice room.”
- Bruce Australia“We were all highly impressed by the property and the friendly staff. We could not recommend this place more highly. John the manager went out of his way to make us feel at home. The food,dinner and breakfast were excellent.”
- Craig United Kingdom“Location,. The character of the building. The staff were helpful and friendly.”
Elizabeth United Kingdom“Marvellous service. We arrived 45 minutes late due to ferry problems, so missed the last dinner slot on Sunday (19.45). The manager organised tapas option and drinks while he took our bags to the room. With no nearby options and the bar closing...”
Scott Australia“Great English Pub accomodation less than one hour from Heathrow”- Sarah Australia“We only stayed at night here, however it was so comfortable and spacious we wish we had longer. The pub itself is wonderful and has fantastic food, so be sure to eat there. It's only about a 20 min drive to Oxford but feels like you are in the...”
Property surroundings
Restaurants
- Restaurant
- CuisineBritish • European
- AmbianceFamily friendly • Traditional
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan
House rules
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
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.
The fine print
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.
