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About this property

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

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 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


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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
or
2 single beds
1 single bed
and
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Sam
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Yalbury cottage was easy to find. The room was spotless and well appointed and we had a great view of rolling countryside. The slate for hot hair appliances was a great idea. Providing fresh milk for tea and coffee is so much nicer too.
  • Craig
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very warm welcome, Clean & cosy room. The food was amazing.
  • Mary-jane
    Australia Australia
    The very friendly owner and comfort of everything. Amazing breakfast
  • Deidre
    South Africa South Africa
    The breakfast was fantastic, very clean and spacious room.
  • Vincentius
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Comfortable, clean, and very friendly owner. Beautiful place. Breakfast was great
  • Anna
    Italy Italy
    The Cottage is lovely, located in a beautiful corner of the English countryside. The room was clean and comfortable, with a view of the garden. The welcome was warm and kind. We appreciated the delicious brownies we found in the room and that you...
  • Hamutal
    Israel Israel
    A beautiful place, very comfortable beds, superb dining and great hospitality. Everything was perfect - the brownies waiting in the rooms for us, the fresh milk in the morning, the view, the spacious bedrooms, the common areas.
  • Jan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    I would award 11 out of 10 if I could! The attention to detail, the staff, the food - oh the food - all wonderful. What a gem of a place. I wish I had found it years ago because I would go back time and again. Would highly recommend...
  • Margaret
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beautiful room with very comfy bed. Lovely bathroom. A treat to see alpacas in the field next door from the bedroom window. The breakfast is excellent with plenty of choice.
  • Debra
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The property was pretty and location peaceful. Lovely room, well maintained, beautiful views. Food and service excellent. Very helpful staff. Lots of Information about surrounding area. Great for walking. Nice you could take dogs.

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

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House rules

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Check-in
From 14:00 to 22:00
Check-out
From 08:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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

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Cot and extra bed policies

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

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

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

Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).