Is parking available at the property?

Yes, free self-parking is available on-site. However, parking is limited.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 15:00 until 22:00, and check-out is by 11:00. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request.

Where is the property located in relation to key landmarks?

The property is located in Cumnor, Oxfordshire, close to cultural highlights such as Oxford Playhouse and New Theatre Oxford, and landmarks like Blenheim Palace and Oxford Castle.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Guests aged under 18 cannot stay at the hotel alone. Specific policies may vary by hotel and room type.

Bear and Ragged Staff Inn in Cumnor, UK

Average nightly price at Bear and Ragged Staff by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	$136
February	$144
March	$144
April	$148
May	$156
June	$154
July	$165
August	$152
September	$176
October	$145
November	$144
December	$146

What guests think

Bear and Ragged Staff is widely praised as a charming historic inn near Oxford, with comfortable, characterful rooms and an on-site pub serving tasty meals, making it a relaxing countryside base for short breaks or touring.

Guests consistently highlight exceptionally friendly, attentive service. Food and breakfast are frequently described as delicious, though a few mention occasional delays or an underwhelming breakfast. Rooms blend period charm with modern comfort, but some report warm rooms in hot weather, tired bathrooms or maintenance issues like sporadic hot water; overall, expect a cozy, characterful country‑inn stay.

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Facilities

On-site pub and restaurant with a welcoming bar are highlighted; the property is dog friendly, with pet amenities noted and a nightly fee mentioned.

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10

Joseph

Jun 20, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Charming in. Clean, quiet, and comfortable. Good restaurant and friendly helpful staff. Great breakfast. Convenient to sites and attractions.

10

Terry

Aug 30, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The Bear and Ragged Staff hotel was very quaint, the room we had was spacious and the staff were very welcoming and friendly. The food options were varied and there is an option to dine outside on a lovely patio. Lastly, the location in Cumner is quite charming.

10

M L

May 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The most welcoming people. We turned up with our fur baby and she was absolutely spoilt, dog bed, bowls, treats and a ball. Food was fabulous. Highly recommended ! Will definitely book there again. Thank you to all staff

10

Kathleen

Jul 11, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Bear and Ragged Staff was a fun place to stay and dine in our final night in the UK. We loved the rustic flavor of the inn, our dinner was wonderful, and our rooms were comfortable and had everything we needed.

10

Juan Pablo

Apr 11, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

A great place to take a break along the way, enjoy the restaurant and its great staff, and really close to the city of Oxford.

10

Deborah

Jul 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This is a beautiful old Inn that’s been very well Preserved. Great food and lodging!

10

Kim

Nov 6, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The whole experience was awesome. Clean throughout, the most friendly staff, gorgeous food and excellent drinks menu. Pub/restaurant is very comfortable and tastefully decorated. Dog friendly. Beautiful surroundings in a quiet little village. Easy access to main tourist hotspots. Definitely planning a second visit for next year.

10

Scott

Sep 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We loved this one inn, brilliant room, fantastic food and a great bar.

10

Michael

Jun 7, 2023

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Stayed 6 nights

This is a quintessential British country pub in a quaint village, with up-to-date accomodation. The room had lots of character, but was suprisingly large. The bathroom/shower was very good with good water pressure and lots of hot water. The restaurant/food was very good with a nice selection and daily specials. The bar served both keg beers and tradional hand-pump local beers. The staff were friendly and helpful

10

Todd

Mar 4, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Nice quiet place about 10 minutes away by car from the downtown area. Very good kitchen and pub on property. Great staff. Plenty of parking. Would recommend.

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Cleanliness

Rooms and common areas are regularly described as very clean or spotless, with a few notes about tired bathrooms, minor cobwebs, and occasional hot‑water issues.

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10

Joseph

Jun 20, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Charming in. Clean, quiet, and comfortable. Good restaurant and friendly helpful staff. Great breakfast. Convenient to sites and attractions.

10

Adam

Jun 23, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The staff were excellent: very friendly, responsive and efficient. The location was perfect with lovely local walks and there were excellent food choices available and different places to sit to eat. The room was big and had lots of character. Unfortunately room 7 was very hot in the warm weather which made it very difficult to sleep. The bathroom was tired, with some very poor workmanship around the bath and shower. These were the only negatives of an otherwise excellent stay!

10

dean

Dec 7, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean large room excellent staff very friendly and helpful would highly recommend this hotel / pub in a lovely village not far from Oxford , Blenheim palace etc

8

Robert

Dec 3, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Stayed in one of the four outside bedroom, whilst okay, the bathroom needs an overhaul. Bedroom was comfortable albeit cobwebs on the lights above the bed.

8

Minnie

Sep 14, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

This is a lovely old pub with rooms to let. Giancarlo greeted us & because we arrived late suggested that we enjoy dinner before checking in while the kitchen was still open. Our room was on the second floor, up a narrow spiral stair. Giancarlo helped carry our bags up which was very much appreciated. The bed & pillows were comfortable. The weather was pretty warm and although there is no air conditioning, a fan was provided which helped. I would have given it 5 stars but 3 of the 4 days of our stay we had no hot water. They had a problem with their boiler. Although we were given a discount on our stay, cold showers are very uncomfortable.

10

Elisabeth

Feb 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I booked a couple of rooms here, one in the period part and one in the purpose built section. Both rooms were absolutely immaculate with everything provided that we could need. The service and care from staff was top end professional level hospitality, with particular thanks to Ronan and team

10

Chris

Feb 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

An excellent stay - room fresh and very clean - comfortable bed and great shower. I also used the restaurant which was excellent indeed. I will definitely stay here again when I need to visit Oxford !

10

Richard

Feb 5, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Fantastic place to stay, great room with an amazing shower. The staff were excellent and the breakfast was amazing. A great place all around. Richard and Georgia Brisbane Australia.

10

Jo

Sep 11, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

It was an amazing place to stay, breakfast was delicious, the only thing that let it down was we had no hot water in the morning, we had to shower in cold water, it certainly woke us up :)

10

Stuart

Feb 15, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely Hotel. Room was spotless and very comfortable. Evening meal was delicious, especially the Parsnip soup it was the best I've ever tasted. Staff were lovely & welcoming. Look forward to staying again.

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Rooms

Rooms are comfortable, spacious, and full of character, blending period features with modern touches like good showers; some are reached via narrow or uneven stairs and can feel warm in hot weather.

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Allison

Dec 12, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

I've stayed in just about every room over the past 10 years and am never disappointed! Each room in the main building is unique (my favorite, the cozy #9) but be prepared to go up a flight or two of uneven stairs. The back bar is a warm and inviting place to gather with friends.

10

dean

Dec 7, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean large room excellent staff very friendly and helpful would highly recommend this hotel / pub in a lovely village not far from Oxford , Blenheim palace etc

10

Julie

May 9, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Enjoyed the whole experience, service was relaxed, staff friendly, food good. Bright spacious room

8

Minnie

Sep 14, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

This is a lovely old pub with rooms to let. Giancarlo greeted us & because we arrived late suggested that we enjoy dinner before checking in while the kitchen was still open. Our room was on the second floor, up a narrow spiral stair. Giancarlo helped carry our bags up which was very much appreciated. The bed & pillows were comfortable. The weather was pretty warm and although there is no air conditioning, a fan was provided which helped. I would have given it 5 stars but 3 of the 4 days of our stay we had no hot water. They had a problem with their boiler. Although we were given a discount on our stay, cold showers are very uncomfortable.

10

Chris

Feb 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

An excellent stay - room fresh and very clean - comfortable bed and great shower. I also used the restaurant which was excellent indeed. I will definitely stay here again when I need to visit Oxford !

10

Kristen

Mar 8, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

I thoroughly enjoyed my three-night stay at The Bear and would highly recommend. The room was comfortable and perfectly appointed. The adjacent pub was convenient for meals, and everything was delicious. Ronan and every other staff member I came into contact with was top notch. If you are looking for a quiet and peaceful place to stay outside the hustle of Oxford, do not hesitate to stay at The Bear. I will definitely stay here again.

10

Keith

Jun 2, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

It was quaint on the outside, but the room was modern and well appointed.

10

Janette

Oct 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very comfortable and cozy. Spacious room. Delicious food for dinner and breakfast. Friendly staff.

10

Bart

Nov 12, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

We stayed for 3 nights. It ticked all the boxes for us : very British ambiance, wonderful pub and restaurant, very frinedly service and close to Oxford but in a charming countryside village... Our room was right above the pub but no noise problems at all. Bathroom was comfortable and functional.

10

Michael

Jun 7, 2023

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Stayed 6 nights

This is a quintessential British country pub in a quaint village, with up-to-date accomodation. The room had lots of character, but was suprisingly large. The bathroom/shower was very good with good water pressure and lots of hot water. The restaurant/food was very good with a nice selection and daily specials. The bar served both keg beers and tradional hand-pump local beers. The staff were friendly and helpful

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Service

Service stands out as exceptionally friendly, welcoming, and professional; a few guests mention slow pub service or breakfast missteps.

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Nicholas

Apr 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Really nice building. Food and drink prices slightly above average Chair in my room was too low to use and it had a 'shabby chic' look but was too much shabby. TV in the room not all free view channels. Service in the pub could be a bit slow for how many people were there.

10

Frank

Sep 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good breakfast. Very friendly and helpful staff.

10

justin

Jul 14, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Superb service and attention to detail, from Giancarlo who greeted my wife and I , allowed us to check in early, through to the bar staff and restaurant team. Food great, could not have wished for better.

10

Kristie

Aug 7, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The room was well above our expectations being roomy, well appointed all while having features of the 400 year old building. All the staff were very pleasant however the two duty managers, Rohan and Dayton went over and above. Hands down the best customer service experience we have ever had.

8

Gwendolyn

Sep 15, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We were a little disappointed in the food and the service especially for breakfast.

10

Elisabeth

Feb 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I booked a couple of rooms here, one in the period part and one in the purpose built section. Both rooms were absolutely immaculate with everything provided that we could need. The service and care from staff was top end professional level hospitality, with particular thanks to Ronan and team

10

Jeremias

Oct 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Wow - the staff was wonderful and welcoming. We loved this place and can highly recommend for a stay outside of Oxford

10

Sion

Oct 27, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The team here are worthy of any luxury hotel I’ve stayed in. In fact in terms of customer service they’re up there in my top 5 in the world. Having worked in customer service for 30 years and being lucky enough to travel extensively in Asia and the Middle East my benchmark is high. The service here is slick, well versed but done effortlessly from check in, through to dinner service and the bar and breakfast. Just the right level of chat and banter, but excellent knowledge of the menu etc really sets them apart from the usual pub stay. I’d go so far as to say the team deliver world class service.

10

Janette

Oct 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very comfortable and cozy. Spacious room. Delicious food for dinner and breakfast. Friendly staff.

10

James

Mar 12, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Had an amazing stay - Jon and his team really go above and beyond Would definitely recommend and will be returning.

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Location

Quiet village setting near Oxford with easy drives to the city and attractions, plus access to local walks.

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Terry

Aug 30, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The Bear and Ragged Staff hotel was very quaint, the room we had was spacious and the staff were very welcoming and friendly. The food options were varied and there is an option to dine outside on a lovely patio. Lastly, the location in Cumner is quite charming.

10

dean

Dec 7, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean large room excellent staff very friendly and helpful would highly recommend this hotel / pub in a lovely village not far from Oxford , Blenheim palace etc

10

Anne

May 17, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

I was visiting my son in Oxford and this was an easy drive in, 8 minutes on lovely backroads, but it was like being in the heart of the country. The accommodation was fabulous, the food well priced and delicious. There were some lovely walks within the village. This will most definitely be my go to when I visit my son next time. I will be back. Loved it.

10

Juan Pablo

Apr 11, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

A great place to take a break along the way, enjoy the restaurant and its great staff, and really close to the city of Oxford.

10

Christopher

Oct 7, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

A very nice vibe and a pleasant place to stay. Within easy striking distance of Oxford.

10

Anthony

Oct 16, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

15th century building meets modern world. Great location in countryside but easy drive to Oxford. Welcoming staff and good food selection for dinner and breakfast. We slept in room 5 above the bar but could not hear a thing. Great shower, bed was great.

10

Deborah

Jul 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This is a beautiful old Inn that’s been very well Preserved. Great food and lodging!

10

Cheryl

Nov 26, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

What a lovely find in proximity to our Oxford holiday! Cumnor is conveniently quiet to the hustle and bustle of Oxford. The room was spacious and welcoming, hotel staff were excellent, and meals there were quite satisfying!

10

Audrey

Nov 1, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

great location, not too far from Oxford. Lovely bedroom, excellent food, great staff.

10

Todd

Mar 4, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Nice quiet place about 10 minutes away by car from the downtown area. Very good kitchen and pub on property. Great staff. Plenty of parking. Would recommend.

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Dining

Food and breakfast are frequently praised for quality and selection at the on-site pub and restaurant, though a few guests report delays or an underwhelming breakfast.

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KARINE

Oct 31, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Amazing place to stay, closevto Oxford city centre. Extremely friendly staff, wonderful breakfast, comfy rooms.

8

Christopher

Apr 22, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Room was very novel with very low beams. Restaurant food and service was exceptional.

8

Gwendolyn

Sep 15, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We were a little disappointed in the food and the service especially for breakfast.

8

Kevin

Oct 16, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Unfortunately in the evening there were issues in the kitchen so food was delayed. Room was decorated beautifully but it needs some extra lighting.

10

Chris

Feb 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

An excellent stay - room fresh and very clean - comfortable bed and great shower. I also used the restaurant which was excellent indeed. I will definitely stay here again when I need to visit Oxford !

10

Juan Pablo

Apr 11, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

A great place to take a break along the way, enjoy the restaurant and its great staff, and really close to the city of Oxford.

10

Janette

Oct 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very comfortable and cozy. Spacious room. Delicious food for dinner and breakfast. Friendly staff.

10

Maren

Mar 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Wonderful property, we would definitely stay there again and recommend it to anybody. Plus the food was fantastic!

10

Scott

Sep 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We loved this one inn, brilliant room, fantastic food and a great bar.

10

Michael

Jun 7, 2023

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Stayed 6 nights

This is a quintessential British country pub in a quaint village, with up-to-date accomodation. The room had lots of character, but was suprisingly large. The bathroom/shower was very good with good water pressure and lots of hot water. The restaurant/food was very good with a nice selection and daily specials. The bar served both keg beers and tradional hand-pump local beers. The staff were friendly and helpful

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1 $117	2 $144	3 $210	4 $163	5 $140	6	7
8 $125	9 $141	10 $150	11 $139	12 $188	13 $178	14
15 $122	16 $122	17 $136	18 $163	19 $130	20 $159	21
22 $121	23 $126	24 $144	25 $144	26 $148	27 $214	28
29 $131	30 $124

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