Bear and Ragged Staff
28 Appleton Road, Oxford, OX2 9QH, United Kingdom – Excellent location - show map
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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- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- Bar
Property practices
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Mark
Netherlands
“We had an exceptional stay at the Bear and Ragged Staff. The rooms were comfortable and spacious. The food in the pub restaurant was outstanding, I would highly recommend to eat here. The hotel provides plenty of parking spaces and is short...” - Catherine
Australia
“Lovely, characterful room up narrow, winding staircase. Clean and well equpped. Dinner was excellent.” - Samantha
United Kingdom
“What a gem. A warm welcome from Ronan and the staff. Our room was very clean and comfortable. The menu for dinner was outstanding. Great chef x Breakfast was very delicious.”
Property surroundings
Restaurants1 restaurant on site
- Restaurant
- CuisineBritish • European
- AmbianceFamily friendly • Traditional
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan
Facilities of Bear and Ragged StaffGreat facilities! Review score, 9.3
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Linen
- Wardrobe or closet
- Outdoor furniture
- Terrace
- Garden
- Electric kettle
- Socket near the bed
- Golf course (within 3 km)Additional charge
- Desk
- Radio
- TV
- Coffee house on site
- Wine/champagneAdditional charge
- Kid mealsAdditional charge
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Accessible parking
- Daily housekeeping
- Fax/photocopying
- Meeting/banquet facilitiesAdditional charge
- Kids' outdoor play equipment
- Board games/puzzles
- Non-smoking throughout
- Heating
- Carpeted
- Fan
- Family rooms
- Ironing facilities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Iron
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- English
- Spanish
House rulesBear and Ragged Staff takes special requests - add in the next step!
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.
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The fine printNeed-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
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Room options at Bear and Ragged Staff include:
- Twin/Double
- Family
- Double
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Bear and Ragged Staff offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
- Golf course (within 3 km)
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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.
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Bear and Ragged Staff has 1 restaurant:
- Restaurant
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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.
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Yes, Bear and Ragged Staff is popular with guests booking family stays.
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Check-in at Bear and Ragged Staff is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.