Dating back around 350 years, Yalbury Cottage is 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 bathtub, 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 minute drive away and Poole can be reached in a 30-minute drive. Parking is free at Yalbury Cottage.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

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 queen bed
or
2 twin beds
1 twin bed
and
1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.3
Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.5
Value for money
9.3
Location
9.5
Free WiFi
8.8
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Sarah
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Incredible food, convivial surroundings and lovely hosts, delightful
  • Darryl
    Canada Canada
    We had a great stay at Yalbury Cottage. The breakfast was absolutely fantastic, one of the best we have ever had.
  • Ellen
    Canada Canada
    very clean. good location for what we wanted to explore. Breakfast was delicious.

Area info

Amenities of Yalbury Cottage
Great facilities! Review score, 9.3

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Bathroom
  • Towels
  • Guest bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
View
  • Garden view
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Activities
  • Cooking class
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • CD player
  • DVD player
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Baggage storage
  • Wake-up service
  • Packed lunches
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
  • Books, DVDs or music for children
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
General
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages Spoken
  • German
  • English
  • French

Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

House rules

Yalbury Cottage takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM

Check-out

From 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

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

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Maestro Mastercard Visa Cash Yalbury Cottage accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

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

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

FAQs about Yalbury Cottage

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

    • Cycling
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Cooking class

  • Yalbury Cottage is 1.7 miles from the center 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, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Check-in at Yalbury Cottage is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • Room options at Yalbury Cottage include:

    • Twin/Double
    • Family