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Yalbury Cottage

3.5 star property

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A cozy living room with a brick fireplace, two armchairs, and a patterned sofa.
A traditional thatched-roof cottage with brick walls, multiple windows, and potted plants.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
The current price is $126
$105 nightly
$126 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jul 23 - Jul 24

Explore the area

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Lower Bockhampton, Dorchester, England, DT2 8PZ
  • Place, Kingston Maurward Park and Gardens
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Hardy's Cottage
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Durdle Door
    ‪39 min drive‬

Room options

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A neatly made bed with white linens and pillows, a bedside table with a lamp, and a tray with tea set and cookies.

Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Dorchester

With a stay at Yalbury Cottage in Dorchester, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Weymouth Beach and Kingston Maurward Park and Gardens. .This inn is 12.7 mi (20.4 km) from Durdle Door and 11 mi (17.7 km) from Weymouth Harbour.
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What's nearby

  • Kingston Maurward Park and Gardens - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Hardy's Cottage - 7 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Weymouth Beach - 24 min drive - 12.4 miles
  • Durdle Door - 39 min drive - 13.3 miles
  • Poole Harbour - 52 min drive - 27.9 miles

Getting around

  • Dorchester South Station - 6 min drive
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Coffee #1 - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Kings Arms - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Farm Stop & Food Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Tom Brown's - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Yalbury Cottage

Yalbury Cottage offers 8 accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with deep soaking bathtubs.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Stay in one of 8 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with Egyptian cotton sheets. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature deep soaking bathtubs and complimentary toiletries.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.
Satisfy your appetite for dinner at the inn's restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the room service. Full breakfasts are available daily from 8 AM to 10 AM for a fee.
The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8 AM and 10 AM.
Onsite venue - This restaurant specializes in French cuisine and serves dinner only. Open daily.
Onsite venue #2 - restaurant. Reservations are required. Open daily.
Onsite venue #3 - restaurant. Open daily.
Room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Free crib
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Room service

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 7.50 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 20.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: GBP 7.50 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 20.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and window guards

Property is also known as

Yalbury Cottage Hotel Dorchester
Yalbury Cottage Hotel
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Yalbury Cottage
Yalbury Cottage Dorchester, Dorset
Yalbury Cottage Inn Dorchester
Yalbury Cottage Inn
Yalbury Cottage Dorchester
Yalbury Cottage Inn
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Yalbury Cottage Inn Dorchester

Yalbury Cottage Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 73 out of 95 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 95 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 95 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 95 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 95 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

david

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
An excellent place to stay on the edge of Dorchester Very reasonable price for high quality accommodation in a tranquil location Would happily stay again
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely place to stay, veey welcoming and cozy.. breakfast was excellent and would come again and definitely recommend to anyone
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

CRAIG

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stopover and very good value for money. Staff excellent and very accomodating. Breakfast was excellent and the homemade jams superb! Will definitely book again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous cottage, beautiful room overlooking fields. Wonderful stg, Arianna was very welcoming and accommodating. Would defo recommended and will defo stay again when bavk in the uk
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
East to find and plenty of parking. Host was excellent and friendly. Rooms were well equipped with nice touches such as bottled water, filter coffee and home made brownie. Loads of space and comfy bed. Breakfast options were superb and delicious.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Geoffrey

Excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay and fantastic breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Safdar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent cottage hotel with lovely comfortable good size room with views of the countryside for a recent stay for work and has ample parking. There’s a lovely breakfast menu but I wasn’t able to try it as had to get to work in the morning. I’ll definitely recommend this hotel which is just 7 minutes drive from Dorchester town. Owner was lovely and makes you feel at home. Thanks
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay with warm staff and fabulous food!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Delicious French Toast for breakfast, comfortable room.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A thoroughly enjoyable stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastic place to stay

Fantastic place to stay - lovely staff, very clean and stunning food. Highly recommended
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dermot

Liked: Amenities
Really nice place.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Doug

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great hotel

Lovely, quiet rural location. Welcoming host, and excellent rooms...
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Duncan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay once again. One of these days I will make time for breakfast as the food looks amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A wonderful place to stay. Large room, exceptional staff, wonderful hospitality. Just a warm and welcoming atmosphere. The icing on the cake is the food. Absolutely divine. An unforgettable experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarahgin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful and friendly staff. It was a great experience watching the sunrise and seeing the view of the sheep/lambs
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

good place

friendly service, good rooms, excellent food. Ideal stop over on long trip
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful peaceful place with the most superb food imaginable courtesty of chef Jamie. Arianne is the perfect hostess. Have returned time and time again, year after year. Never disappoints. The perfect place in so may ways in delightful Hardy Country.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

CAROLYN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very charming!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Andres

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nicely put. We enjoyed our stay and the owners were lovely. Dinner was expensive.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Will be back

Friendly hosts, delicious breakfast, clean room across from the beach.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lance

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a lovely place to stay the night - Very friendly, excellent dinner and great value. Very happy
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent hotel and restaurant

Cannot fault any aspect of our stay. Really nice hotel, restaurant is excellent and well worth a visit. The service there was perfect, the small team there could not do enough to help.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfy. We stayed in a family room. Some discrepancies between what we booked on Expedia and what was sent through to the hotel, but was sorted by email and phone call in advance. Warm welcome and THE most amazing dairy free, gluten free complimentary brownies I've ever tasted. The room was lovely and just what we needed for a one night stop to break up a longer journey. Only slight issue was the noise from something the other side of the bedroom wall (some sort of low level generator/machine) but ear plugs helped at night. Possibly only an issue for light sleepers guests who are noise sensitive. Staff were very dog friendly but there is nowhere to walk the dog off-road and no poop bag bins. We didn't eat at the hotel but if the brownies are anything to go by I imagine it is lovely. Nice place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026