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Yalbury Cottage

3.5 star property
Inn in Dorchester with free parking

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Balcony
French cuisine
Front of property
Exterior
Property amenity

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
The current price is NZ$192
includes taxes & fees
17 Feb - 18 Feb

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
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Durdle Door
    ‪33 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.)
    ‪47 min drive‬

Room options

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Double Room

Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

Family Room

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

About the area

Dorchester

At Yalbury Cottage you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Kingston Maurward Park and Gardens and 2.1 km (1.3 mi) from Hardy's Cottage. Highlights at this inn include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .This pet-friendly inn offers free WiFi in public areas, a terrace and a garden. Added amenities include luggage storage. Each morning full breakfast is served between 8 AM and 10 AM. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Within a 30-minute drive of this 3.5-property class Dorchester inn, attractions include Weymouth Beach and Durdle Door.
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What's nearby

  • Kingston Maurward Park and Gardens - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Hardy's Cottage - 6 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Weymouth Beach - 18 min drive - 20.3 km
  • Durdle Door - 33 min drive - 24.4 km
  • Poole Harbour - 33 min drive - 43.5 km

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
  • ‪Trumpet Major - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Kings Arms - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Tom Brown's - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Yalbury Cottage

Inn in Dorchester with free parking
There's a restaurant on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. Yalbury Cottage also features a terrace and a garden. Free self parking is available.

This 3.5-star Dorchester inn is smoke free.

  • 8 guestrooms or units
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
Yalbury Cottage offers 8 accommodations with a hairdryer and free toiletries. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit with a deep soaking bath. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

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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
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

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

Family friendly

  • In-room 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 7.50 per pet, per day
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 20.0 per night.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 smoke detector and window guards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector and window guards in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Yalbury Cottage Hotel Dorchester
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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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Yalbury Cottage?

Yalbury Cottage offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Yalbury Cottage?

As of 14 Feb 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Yalbury Cottage on 17 Feb 2026 start from NZ$192.14, 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.

Is parking available at Yalbury Cottage?

Yep, Yalbury Cottage has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Yalbury Cottage?

The closest beach to Yalbury Cottage is Weymouth Beach (12.5 km).

Are there hot tubs in the rooms at Yalbury Cottage?

No, but there are deep-soaking baths in the guestrooms.

Does Yalbury Cottage serve breakfast?

You bet, full brekkie is on offer daily between 8 AM and 10 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Yalbury Cottage?

No, Yalbury Cottage does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Yalbury Cottage?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Yalbury Cottage's onsite restaurant that serves French cuisine.

What time are check-in & check-out at Yalbury Cottage?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Yalbury Cottage Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 55 out of 73 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 73 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 73 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 73 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 73 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Travelled with family
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Debra

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

Excellent find

What a great little hotel with fantastic staff.. I had two types of water in my room and ground coffee, organic tea bags. Lovely gluten free, dairy free welcome cake
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Andres, Doral

Travelled with group
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

10/10 Excellent

METE

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was completely amazing, everything was well arranged in an amazing place, immersed in nature. Also breakfast was amazimg, fully natural, delicious. This was really 10/10
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarahgin

Travelled with partner
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

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

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

Ten out of ten all round!

My wife and I had a wonderful 2 night stay at Yalbury Cottage. Our only disappointment was that their restaurant was closed on Tuesday night but the Wise Man Inn in the next village proved an able substitute. The cottage is really in the heart of Dorset countryside and it was a real surprise to look out of our bedroom window and see Llamas grazing in the field. We did have dinner on Wednesday night and it did not disappoint starting with gorgeous canapés through to a fantastic dessert. Ten out of ten all round!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

CAROLYN

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

8/10 Good

Phil

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

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

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

Duncan

Travelled with family
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

Robert

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

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

John

Business traveller
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

Ewelina

Travelled with partner
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

Doug

Business traveller
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

Eleanor

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

10/10 Excellent

Lance

Business traveller, Travelled with pets
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

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

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