Inn, 4-star28 Appleton Road, Oxford, United KingdomShow on map
Guests rate it highest for service, location and amenities.
9.21,679ReviewsCharming Historic Property Located just 5 miles from Oxford city centre, The Bear and Ragged Staff is a charming historic property dating back over 450 years. The building features cosy olde worlde bar, high ceilings, and king-size beds, offering a unique and comfortable stay.
Award-Winning Dining Experience Guests can indulge in fantastic homemade food, award-winning ales, and a traditional British menu at the on-site bar. Enjoy a full English or continental breakfast in the morning, with vegetarian options available, ensuring a delightful dining experience throughout your stay.
Convenient Location With free parking and Wi-Fi, the hotel provides convenience for guests exploring Oxford's famous attractions like the Ashmolean Museum and Blenheim Palace. Don't miss the chance to relax by the log fire and immerse yourself in the rich history and modern comforts offered at The Bear and Ragged Staff.
Ready to experience history and comfort? Book your stay now at The Bear and Ragged Staff!
9.2
Rated 9.2 out of 10 by 1,679 guests who stayed here.
Quaint accommodation, quick drive to Oxford Seacourt park and ride. All amenities provided and restaurant was excellent.
All the little touches . Great variety of teas/ coffees etc . Lovely shampoos etc .
Stepping into the bath for a shower
This pub is an excellent restaurant that caters to Hotel guests and external guests alike. The pub is not noisy, guests can sleep well with open windows. The food is excellent and the apartment was quite spacious. Stairs…
Great meals, wonderful staff. Will be sending some Cadbury chocolate from Australia once we get home late September addressed to Tracy for you all to try.
Nothing
Le petit déjeuner
Pas de sèche cheveux dans la housse prévue à cet effet. Et que les 2 chambres réservées etaient loin l'une de l'autre alors que nois sommes 1 famille.
Muy tipico y agradable, se come bien, las habitaciones correctas
Subir las maletas por la escalera
Reviews are written by guests who booked through our supplier and stayed, shown as written and in their own language. Category scores are the supplier’s reading of recent reviews, updated January 2026.
28 Appleton Road, Oxford, United Kingdom
Guests rate the location 9.3 out of 10 — superb.
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Check-in from 3:00 PM until 10:00 PM
Check-out by 11:00 AM
Children welcome
No pets
Free parking on site
Non-smoking rooms available
Paid when you book, not at the desk.
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The property may take a card at check-in for incidentals.
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 of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation. A deposit may be required at the property.
Check-in is from 3:00 PM. Check-out is by 11:00 AM. If you're arriving late, tell us and we'll ask the property to hold the room.
No — the property states that pets are not allowed.
Yes — the property states that parking on site is free. Whether a space can be reserved in advance varies, so we check it against your dates.
Yes — internet access is listed among the property's facilities.
The property lists meeting and banquet space, which usually means it handles group business — but how many rooms it will hold at once, for how long, and at what rate are set case by case and are not in any feed. Tell us the dates and the number of rooms and we'll get those terms from the property in writing before anything is charged.
The property lists step-free or accessible facilities. That flag is the one least able to settle the question: a hotel can carry it and still have a step at the entrance, or a bath rather than a roll-in shower, and it does not say whether the accessible room is free on your dates. Tell us what you need and we'll ask the property directly rather than reading you the flag.
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28 Appleton Road, Oxford.
Nothing to do with the booking above. The same market, priced the same way, for if this one is not it.