What do you think makes a stay at The Bear & Ragged Staff unique?
The Bear & Ragged Staff is a lively, classic English Inn, where you are welcome to sit and watch the world go by or read the paper while village life goes on around you. Rooms offer comfy king size beds with tea/coffee making facilities, high spec TV's and are quirky and delightful. You can guarantee a warm welcome.
Tell us more about the rooms and facilities at The Bear & Ragged Staff?
There are nine bedrooms – four in the converted Old Cottages (including one Twin) and five Ancient above the pub (including A Family Suite sleeping four, two Connecting Kings and two further Doubles). Due to the great age and Grade II* listing of the building for its historic significance, the rooms over the pub are quirky and delightful.
Can you suggest any activities or things to do while staying in the Cumnor area?
Cumnor is a village and civil parish 3.5 miles (5.6 km) west of the centre of Oxford. Offering peace and tranquility but within easy reach of many tourist attractions such as the Botanical gardens, Oxford Tours, distilleries and brewery visits, Bicester shopping village. With local team working at the pub they are on hand to offer ideas to try
What food do you serve at The Bear & Ragged Staff?
A menu of freshly prepared seasonal food, achieved the 1 Rosette accolade following a recent anonymous visit by an AA Hotel & Restaurant Inspector. Demonstrating great cooking, serving food prepared with care, understanding and skill alongside good quality ingredients,showing standout food in the local area.They take huge pride in serving the best ingredients, from ethical producers,freshly prepared by the chefs.
Does the chef at The Bear & Ragged Staff have a signature dish?
They always serve the good stuff. It's one of their most dearly-held values.Only serving what they would want to eat and drink themselves. Sourcing out the very best food and drink suppliers –ones far more used to supplying Michelin-starred restaurants(and HM The Queen)Aubrey Allen 28 day dry aged British Steak served with Red Wine, Shallot & Bone Marrow Sauce, Watercress.