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Reviews of Yalbury Cottage

Lower Bockhampton, Dorchester, DT2 8PZ, United Kingdom

#5 of 17 B&Bs and inns in Dorchester

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 412 hotel reviews

9.3

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    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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  • Reviewed: March 25, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    N/a

    Lovely welcome by host. Location was good for us. Clean and comfortable.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 9, 2024

    8.0
    I would recommend staying here because of the warm welcome and cleanliness
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Bathroom 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

    8.0
    Wonderful welcome, exceptional breakfast
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Room (2 Adults + 1 Child)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing 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

    10
    One night stay in comfortable, warm and clean room with stunning countryside views. Welcoming staff who were very knowle
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Clean , warm and comfortable room . Lovely restaurant, excellent attention to detail. Food was outstanding

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: December 23, 2023

    9.0
    Fabulous stay, amazing food and ambience, we will be back …soon 😁
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Maybe 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

    9.0
    Welcoming staff, lovely room in a beautiful spot.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Couldn’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

    8.0
    Wonderfully relaxing family trip with friends, we’ll be visiting again
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room (2 Adults + 1 Child)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Relaxing 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

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Outstanding food and great service. Good location

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: November 17, 2023

    10
    Beautiful b and b with exceptional staff and facilities. A must if you are in the area.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Room (2 Adults + 1 Child)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It 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

    10
    Amazing cottage and lovely staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    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

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Friendly

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: November 2, 2023

    10
    One of our favourite places to stay in south-west England.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    We have visited Yalbury many times, so we must like it!

    Excellent breakfast and dinner as usual.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: October 30, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Exceptional staff, amazing food & comfortable rooms

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 25, 2023

    10
    Cosy, comfortable and quiet room
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    All 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

    10
    Wonderful
    • With a pet
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Having 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

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Having to go home.

    Beautiful building. Comfy beds and beautiful food.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 7, 2023

    9.0
    Excellent stay, will go there again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Room (2 Adults + 1 Child)
    • Stayed 3 nights

    N/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

    10
    Enjoyable and well worth the money
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Accommodation 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

    10
    Delightful wish we had booked the restaurant
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing it was perfect

    One of the comfiest beds I have stayed in

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 24, 2023

    10
    Simply put…5 Stars!
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Family Room (2 Adults + 1 Child)
    • Stayed 1 night

    I 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

    10
    Peaceful location, clean and comfortable room, amazing food!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Would 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

    10
    Fabulous B&B in a quiet location with great staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    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

    9.0
    Great location for Dorset County show
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    A spacious room with nice view over the garden.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 1, 2023

    9.0
    Great Stay in Dorset
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The 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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