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“Tudor-era restaurant with rooms just outside Oxford. A sensitive renovation has maintained a cosy historic feel; oak wood, traditional fabrics & vintage furniture make simple rooms feel warm & homely. The atmospheric dining room serves up great fare. An authentic & affordable country pub experience.”

“Tudor-era restaurant with rooms just outside Oxford. A sensitive renovation has maintained a cosy historic feel; oak wood, traditional fabrics & vintage furniture make simple rooms feel warm & homely. The atmospheric dining room serves up great fare. An authentic & affordable country pub experience.”

Recommended For

  • Foodies
  • Award-winning, the food is the perfect blend of relaxed & refined. Expect locally-sourced meats & fresh takes on pub classics
  • Local exploring
  • Perfect base for those who want to explore both Oxford & The Cotswolds but prefer a quiet country feel
  • Sights nearby
  • It's a short drive into central Oxford. Don't miss Bodleian Library, Bridge of Sighs & Christ Church Meadow
  • Great walks
  • Go for long walks in the The Cotswolds or join the Thames Path National Trail
  • Sailing
  • Nearby Farmoor Reservoir offers sailing & watersports
  • Museums
  • The Ashmolean Museum is a must
  • Learning
  • Golf
  • Watersports
  • Historic
  • With bucketfuls of character, the Grade II-listed building dates from the 1530s; original fireplaces & flag floors still remain
  • Restaurant
  • The quaint fireside barn & dining rooms are the epitome of a traditional English country pub experience
  • Pet friendly
  • Dogs are welcome at an additional charge of £10, including a complimentary sausage or rasher of bacon
  • Family Suites
  • In addition to a family suite, there are interconnecting rooms
  • Remote
  • Whirlpool Bathtub
  • Sit-out Terrace
  • Child friendly
  • Boutique
  • Inn
  • Antiques
  • Village
  • Secluded setting
  • Restaurant with rooms
  • Traditional
  • Charming
  • Intimate

Facilities

  • Outdoor dining
  • Complete with fairy-lights & picnic tables, a cosy covered outdoor space offers a socially-distanced option whatever the weather
  • Restaurant
  • The quaint fireside barn & dining rooms are the epitome of a traditional English country pub experience
  • Pet friendly
  • Dogs are welcome at an additional charge of £10, including a complimentary sausage or rasher of bacon
  • Family Suites
  • In addition to a family suite, there are interconnecting rooms
  • Parking
  • Whirlpool Bathtub
  • Bar
  • Fireplace
  • Meeting Room
  • Cots available
  • Not suitable for disabled guests
  • Sit-out Terrace
  • Suites
  • Garden
  • Child friendly
  • Satellite / Cable TV
  • Wifi

Activities

  • Sights nearby
  • It's a short drive into central Oxford. Don't miss Bodleian Library, Bridge of Sighs & Christ Church Meadow
  • Great walks
  • Go for long walks in the The Cotswolds or join the Thames Path National Trail
  • Sailing
  • Nearby Farmoor Reservoir offers sailing & watersports
  • Museums
  • The Ashmolean Museum is a must
  • Learning
  • Theatre
  • Golf
  • Watersports

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The Bear and Ragged Staff

Take the opportunity to escape the bustle of Oxford with a stay at this comfortable pub in a village on the outskirts of town. The building dates back to the 16th century, but today it is run by foodie-centric pub group Peach Pubs.

Originally published by The Telegraph