Lower Bockhampton, Dorchester, DT2 8PZ, United Kingdom
#5 of 17 B&Bs and inns in Dorchester
Guests' ChoiceBased on 412 hotel reviews
9.3Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.5
Location
9.4
Facilities
9.2
Staff
9.8
Value for money
9.3
Free WiFi
8.8
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End of dialog contentReviewed: March 25, 2024
Wendy
United KingdomN/a
Lovely welcome by host. Location was good for us. Clean and comfortable.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 9, 2024
Stephen
United KingdomBathroom was very cold ( especially the floor ) Dated drink facilities in room Including a very cheap kettle
Very friendly staff. Very clean throughout and breakfast was excellent.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 3, 2024
Helen
United KingdomNothing not to like
Great location, beautiful building, friendly and attentive staff. Lovely evening meal and a cracking breakfast.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: February 25, 2024
Elaine
United KingdomNothing
Clean , warm and comfortable room . Lovely restaurant, excellent attention to detail. Food was outstanding
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: December 23, 2023
Karen
United KingdomMaybe a better quality duvet and pillows - just a personal preference.
Very cosy and welcoming, lovely and Christmassy. The food is absolutely delicious and a very high quality,the staff without exception are perfect, customer service is exceptional. We had a wonderful stay, a little treat before the madness of Christmas Day 😂.PS Buster is gorgeous 🤗
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: December 17, 2023
Joanne
United KingdomCouldn’t have others in our party join us for breakfast - residents only unfortunately.
Beautiful old building in a peaceful rural setting - I watched the alpacas grazing as the sun came up from the cute little garden. Breakfast was amazing and the staff super friendly. Very dog friendly too.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: November 30, 2023
Harriet
United KingdomRelaxing family break. Beautiful fluffy towels, pristine bathroom, comfy beds with beautiful crisp clean sheets & fresh milk for tea delivered each morning in a little thermos churn. The owner couldn’t do enough to help accommodate two lively 10yr olds & an active independent 18th old! Lovely views of the surrounding countryside within easy reach of shops & restaurants.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: November 23, 2023
Peter
United KingdomOutstanding food and great service. Good location
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: November 17, 2023
Philip
United KingdomIt was superb so nothing
This property is absolutely exceptional. We loved the room with its view of the fields and the helpful and welcoming staff. Breakfast was superb and beautifully presented. Would love to return in the good weather to sit in the garden with a glass of wine.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: November 4, 2023
Carina
United KingdomNothing
I always stay here when I go down to Dorset and Monkey world. It’s the most charming place with amazing staff and exceptional rooms and food. The breakfast is second to none: Love Yalbury Cottage and will never stay anywhere else.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: November 2, 2023
Lesley
United KingdomFriendly
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: November 2, 2023
Simon
United KingdomWe have visited Yalbury many times, so we must like it!
Excellent breakfast and dinner as usual.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: October 30, 2023
Anne
United KingdomExceptional staff, amazing food & comfortable rooms
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: October 25, 2023
Jayne
United KingdomAll good.
Warm, friendly welcome with plenty of parking. Comfortable room, with thoughtful products and a gluten free, vegan brownie. This impressed me a lot.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: October 13, 2023
Fox
United KingdomHaving to leave.
A quality establishment. Fantastic location, setting, friendly amd helpful staff, exceptional food and marvellous rooms.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: October 7, 2023
Charmaine
United KingdomHaving to go home.
Beautiful building. Comfy beds and beautiful food.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: October 7, 2023
Mary
United KingdomN/A
Breakfast had good choices for us to have. Dinner and Service at table excellent. Food was high quality presentation and cooking on all occasions. We were very comfortable and pleased with our room.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: October 1, 2023
Lynn
United KingdomAccommodation was clean, and very comfortable. Host and staff very professional and extremely helpful. Breakfast was a real treat
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: September 30, 2023
Sian
United KingdomNothing it was perfect
One of the comfiest beds I have stayed in
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: September 24, 2023
Barbara
United States of AmericaI can’t even think of anything to mention even in passing.
Everything! The setting was storybook. The room was lovely. The food and caring service were just wonderful. We were treated kindly and graciously. The “icing on the cake” was the thatched roof. The storybook ending was perfect! I can’t say enough positives!
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: September 21, 2023
Diane
United KingdomWould have been nice if the guy who served our drinks had smiled, but he was not impolite.
Lovely quiet, good sized room with countryside views. Very clean. Comfy bed. Staff efficient and polite. Lots of efforts to be environmentally friendly, which we loved. We were able to sit outside for a pre-dinner drink, in the beautiful sunny garden. Evening meal was amazing!! Hubby says should have a Michelin star. I have multiple food allergies and intolerances - I let them know in advance and they prepared a special menu for me with 3 choices for each course. Food was delicious, interesting and beautifully presented. Couldn't fault the food in any way. Breakfast was also exceptional. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: September 10, 2023
David
United KingdomNothing
Yalbury Cottage was a fantastic little find. The staff were so welcoming, the room was lovely and comfortable. The garden was lovely for sitting and relaxing and having food or a drink. Breakfast was delicious and the staff went out of their way to make sure we had it on time as we had an early start. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: September 2, 2023
Deborah
United KingdomNothing
A spacious room with nice view over the garden.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: September 1, 2023
Darryl
CanadaThe only thing that was disappointing was the WIFI, most of the time we could not even connect from our room.
We had a great stay at Yalbury Cottage. The breakfast was absolutely fantastic, one of the best we have ever had.
Stayed in August 2023
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