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Yalbury Cottage

3.5 star property
Inn in Dorchester with free parking

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Property amenity
French cuisine
Double Room

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
The current price is €135
includes taxes & fees
3 Jul - 4 Jul

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Double Room

Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed
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About the area

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Lower Bockhampton, Dorchester, England, DT2 8PZ

What's nearby

  • Kingston Maurward Park and Gardens - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Tutankhamun: The Exhibition - 5 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Hardy's Cottage - 6 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Warmwell Holiday Park Ski Slope - 11 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Durdle Door - 33 min drive - 24.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Bakers Arms - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Trumpet Major - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The King's Arms - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Goldies - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Yalbury Cottage

Property highlights
You can look forward to a terrace, a garden and a restaurant at Yalbury Cottage. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), an electric car charging station and smoke-free property
  • Luggage storage
Room features
All guest rooms at Yalbury Cottage offer perks, such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and room service.
Extra amenities include:
  • Egyptian cotton sheets, pillowtop mattresses and rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Bathrooms with deep-soaking baths and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Free infant beds, electric kettles and heating

Languages

English, French, German

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

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

Family friendly

  • Free cot
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Free cot
  • 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

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

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets are 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 on 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 cots are available on request at the property

Payment types at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 smoke detector and window guards

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Yalbury Cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, this inn allows dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of GBP 7.50 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at Yalbury Cottage?

As of 29 Jun 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Yalbury Cottage on 3 Jul 2025 start from €134.61, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Yalbury Cottage?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Yalbury Cottage?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Yalbury Cottage?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Yalbury Cottage located?

Situated in Dorchester, this inn is within 2 miles (3 km) of Kingston Maurward Park and Gardens, Hardy's Cottage and Max Gate. Dorset Teddy Bear Museum and Terracotta Warriors Museum are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Yalbury Cottage Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 52 out of 68 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 68 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 68 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 68 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 68 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

CAROLYN

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Della

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

Magical

Absolutely phenomenal. Dreamy
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Frances

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Exceptional hotel just outside Dorchester

Mine was a solo stay for one Saturday night. It’s a lovely clean and comfortable room in a family run country hotel with friendly and generous hosts. I hadn’t booked a table in the restaurant and it was full to capacity but the chef made a delicious light meal for me which I ate in the lounge. Everything about my stay was exceptional.
Bedroom
Lounge
Delicious Light meal
Brioche toast with maple syrup
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Marianne

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

10/10 Excellent

Dermot

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Ewelina

A very charming cottage. Very clean, lovely views from the window. Great service. An overall an excellent experience.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jemima

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very quaint cottage. Lovely breakfast. Pretty walks.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

John M

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

Two night stopover enroute to Cornwall.

The hotel owners were very pleasant and helpful. Some aspects of our room needed refreshing. Breakfast and dinner were both excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything about Yalbury Cottage is fantastic… the setting, the people, the food (both dinner and breakfast). Can’t recommend it highly enough!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My stay at Yalbury.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

MARC

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

Short but sweet stop

Last minute booking for a race that I had planned. Arrived just before 10pm and left around 7am the next morning. The room was well presented and had everything you needed, good quality coffee, comfy pillows and some lovely welcome brownies. Would certainly go back when I visit Dorset again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

PAULA

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

Absolutely Amazing

Absolutely AMAZING, amazing service, the food is beyond incredible, beautiful hotel and the room was superb.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

stan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff here care about you and treat you like family (I got a flat tire in their parking lot at night and they helped me call my rental car agency and helped me through the process all the way). The building and rooms are lovely and comfortable with many little touches that make it feel like home.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Naomi

Liked: Staff & service
I only used the room, and did not try the food. So this review is just that. Unfortunately the room I was in was downstairs, and could very clearly hear all the footsteps and movements on the floor above. The room had a very strange smell, and it just a feeling of not being very well cleaned or cared for. The blind was filled with dead bug marks for example. I would not stay there again, and found the parking quite difficult as there were limited spots, all taken.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

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

8/10 Good

Phil

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eleanor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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