Dating back around 350 years, Yalbury Cottage is situated in the village of Lower Bockhampton, 2 miles from the historic town of Dorchester. It offers a restaurant and free Wi-Fi. Each room at Yalbury has views of the surrounding countryside and its own bathroom with a bath, a shower, toiletries and a hairdryer. Guests can also enjoy tea/coffee making facilities and flat-screen TVs. The restaurant, with its fireplaces and beamed ceiling, serves French cuisine made of fresh, local produce. Guests can also enjoy a drink in the lounge and a full English breakfast is served every morning. Dorchester Train Station is just 3 miles from the cottage, Weymouth is a 20 minutes’ drive away and Poole can be reached in a 30-minute drive. Parking is free at Yalbury Cottage.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
or
2 single beds
1 single bed
and
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.2
Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.5
Value for money
9.3
Location
9.4
Free WiFi
8.8
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Beverley
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The lady who runs it could not have been more friendly or more helpful. The room was beautiful, large and spotless.
  • Imogen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Both breakfast and dinner were absolutely delicious - wonderful quality of ingredients beautifully cooked and presented. Room was comfortable and had everything we needed for a pleasant stay.
  • Thomas
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Amazing breakfast. Location was very quiet but not far to town also.
  • G
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    It was really really clean high standard accommodation there is no fault with this place 10/10
  • James
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Brilliant staff. They were really nice and warm and made us feel very welcome. We ate at the restaurant which was incredible. The chef clearly takes a lot of pride in their work because the dining experience was exceptional.
  • Benjamin
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Charming country cottage tastefully appointed with excellent staff who couldn’t do enough for me
  • Philippa
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Quiet, rural location with comfortable clean bedrooms and fantastic food
  • Eleni
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beautiful cottage and room, delicious breakfast, lovely owners. The location was great.
  • Gerald
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The biggest choice of breakfast foods I have ever seem Very impressive. Really delicious. Attention to detail. We are already planning our return xx
  • Portalsd
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    To be honest, everything. The staff members were extremely nice. The bed and room was amazing and better than what we were expecting. The common area was just beautiful and had an amazing view.

Quality rating

This property is rated 3 out of 5 as compared to other homes and apartments on our site. The rating is based on overall quality using factors such as review score, facilities, size, location and service.

Property surroundings

Facilities of Yalbury Cottage
Great facilities! Review score, 9.2

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Bathroom
  • Towels
  • Additional toilet
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
View
  • Garden view
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Activities
  • Cooking class
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • CD player
  • DVD player
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Luggage storage
  • Wake-up service
  • Packed lunches
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Books, DVDs, or music for children
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
General
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages spoken
  • German
  • English
  • French

House rules
Yalbury Cottage takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 14:00 to 22:00
Check-out
From 08:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 12 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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

0 - 1 year
Extra bed upon request
Free
Cot upon request
Free
2 - 11 years
Extra bed upon request
Free
12+ years
Extra bed upon request
£20 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

FAQs about Yalbury Cottage

  • Yalbury Cottage is 1.7 miles from the centre of Dorchester. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at Yalbury Cottage may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Yalbury Cottage offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Cooking class

  • Room options at Yalbury Cottage include:

    • Twin/Double
    • Family

  • Check-in at Yalbury Cottage is from 14:00, and check-out is until 11:00.