Yalbury Cottage

–Excellent location – show map
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Scored 9.4
Rated wonderful

Staff

9.8

Dating back around 350 years, Yalbury Cottage is located 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. Breakfast is served in our restaurant in the origianl part of the building complete with fire place and oak beams. You can choose from our breakfast menu and everything is cooked fresh to order. A lovely way to start your day whether you are working or going to explore the beautiful dorset Countryside. 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 in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Property highlights

  • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

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

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian

  • Free Private Parking Available On Site

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Liz
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Amazing property. Beautiful location. lovely walks nearby at the river. Rooms were immaculate, spotless, very comfortable. Breakfast was delicious. Hosts could not be more helpful 10/10”
Michael
United States United States
“We were a little late checking in and they called us to verify our arrival and graciously met us to check us in. The breakfast was very good and we would love to stay there again.”
Taylor
United States United States
“We loved the location and how comfortable the rooms were. The views around the property are great as well. The owners are a wonderful couple, great to chat with, and they’ve really put their heart into everything there. We would have loved to...”
Sally
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Warm welcome. Quiet room with large bed. Very good breakfast.”
Robin
New Zealand New Zealand
“We loved our 2 night stay at Yalbury cottage with excellent friendly hosts, a lovely room, a beautiful garden to sit in and a great location. Fresh milk on arrival for a cuppa was available. A peaceful relaxing setting.”
Graeme_norman
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Lovely cottage in a really nice quiet location. It had a really nice outside courtyard for eating / having a drink overlooking the countryside. The room was very spacious, comfy and clean. Came with tea / coffee facilities and some lovely home...”
Wilma
Canada Canada
“It was lovely to stay at Yalbury Cottage. It’s close to Thomas Hardy’s Cottage nestled in a beautiful hamlet. The rooms are clean and equipped with everything you might need. The sheep and lambs behind the cottage made our stay very special. There...”
Lana
United States United States
“Beautiful setting....out my window was a meadow with sheep...room ckean, comfortabke, quiet”
Harley
Israel Israel
“Yalbury Cottage is a superb place to stay. Everything, without exception, is top quality. It is a lovely gem in the English countryside and the only negative thing I can say is that I regretted that we could only stay one night. I would gladly...”
Robert
United States United States
“A quintessentially old English cottage in the beautiful Dorset countryside”

Area info

Amenities of Yalbury Cottage

Great facilities! Review score, 9.3

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

House rules

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Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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

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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

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Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Yalbury Cottage of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

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).

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