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
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- Bar
Guest reviews
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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...”
- David
United Kingdom“We booked 6 rooms as part of a wedding party, From check-in throughout our entire stay, the staff were very polite, friendly and helpful. I only saw 3 of the rooms but understand that the other 3 were as comfortable as ours. 3 of the rooms were in...” - Hugo
Belgium“Great location and very friendly and helpful staff. We arrived late and they organised something to eat for us. Those are important things” - Mel United Kingdom“Really relaxed, lovely large room, great breakfast, quiet location.”
- Gema United Kingdom“Location, breakfast very good, room and bathroom all clean”
- Simone Australia“Beautiful room in the old part of the hotel. You had to go up by a steep spiral staircase it felt like you were going back in time. The room had exposed beams and the view was over the country side. Bed was comfortable with excellent linen. Huge...”
- James United Kingdom“Breakfast was included in our rate and was absolutely incredible.”
- Rachelem United Kingdom“Wonderful stay for the night after visiting family nearby Lovely room, very cosy, with thoughtful touches to make it homely. Incredible roast dinner in the pub, and a really tasty breakfast in the morning too. Very attentive and friendly staff,...”
- Cameron United Kingdom“Everything ! It’s only a short walk to catch bus into town, we could even leave our car parked there,after checking out, to go into Oxford to explore.”
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.
