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Yalbury Cottage

Lower Bockhampton, Dorchester DT2 8PZ, England
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Ranked #1 of 43 Dorchester B&B and Inns
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Calgary AB
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45 helpful votes 45 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013

A little late in my review, as my stay was back in March, however it was important that I file this review, as Jamie and Ariane were unforgettable hosts - and the food! The food! Tucked away along a country road in the little splat of a hamlet of Lower Bockhampton, Yalbury Cottage sits, quiet and confident, and very relaxed.... More

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Aberdeen, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

We recently stayed in a party of five at this wonderful location. From the moment we arrived we were impacted by the serenity of the surroundings (Hardy country) as well as the place itself with blackbirds singing and horses grazing just outside our bedroom's window. Although it is only a few miles outside Dorchester it really feels like being in... More

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Berkshire
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2013

Setting: amidst fields and quiet little country roads not far from Thomas Hardy's cottage and across the road from what was his old school. Every bedroom window has a view. Welcome warm and efficient. Bedrooms spotlessly clean, peaceful, low key classy. Plenty of wardrobe space, chest of drawers. Good hospitality tray with homemade biscuits. Spotless bathroom and daisy fresh white... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2013

My girlfriend and I enjoyed an excellent meal at Yalbury Cottage in April. The food was prepared with a great deal of love and care. The setting is very cosy and intimate, the perfect for a romantic meal on a cold rainy night!

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Piddlehinton, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

We booked a table for dinner here to celebrate my in-laws 60th wedding anniversary and received a friendly welcome. Pre-dinner drinks in the lounge by the fire was an excellent start to the evening. The menu was very difficult to choose from as there were so many enticing choices. Ariane and her colleagues made you feel so welcome here. I... More

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East Kilbride
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 April 2013

Having just returned from the hotel I write with a degree of regret, but the idea is to let others see places from the users viewpoint, so here it is. We arrived for a two night stay. The room was excellent and the welcome superb. The service in the hotel, (small as it is, but perfectly formed), was impossible to... More

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Flint, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 March 2013

Encouraged by reviews, we booked a four night stay for our early Spring break and it was one of the most delightful places we have stayed in. Great food, with canapes, four courses and coffee each night for dinner, with some lovely dishes: the scallops and double-baked cheese souffle starters are to die for and great to find local snails... More

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Winchester, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 March 2013

I stayed 2 nights, having been recommended to this hotel by friends. It did not disappoint! The food was fantastic - locally sourced and beautifully cooked and presented. A great welcome from Jamie and Ariane, the owners. Service was attentive and friendly. Special offers on winter breaks and a treat not to be penalised for being a "single". Room was... More

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dorset
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 March 2013

Just spent a night at Yalbury Cottage following a friend's recommendation and have to say it tipped the 'excellent scale' on all aspects. A warm and friendly welcome, our room was a good size for a 'cottage' and spotless with all facilities. The bathroom was well appointed with bath and a very decent shower. The arrival of tea and home... More

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Bournemouth
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 February 2013

The warm welcome with tea and biscuits set the tome for the whole stay. The rooms are comfortably furnished with good bathroom. There is a comfortable lounge for relaxing in; and the food is excellent. The breakfast really sets you up for the day. Dinner and Sunday lunch have been excellent; I always thought duck should be well cooked, but... More

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Also Known As:
Yalbury Cottage Hotel Dorchester
Yalbury Cottage Hotel
Yalbury Cottage Dorchester, Dorset
Address: Lower Bockhampton, Dorchester DT2 8PZ, England
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Region: United Kingdom > England > Dorset > Dorchester
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Bar/Lounge Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Pets Allowed Restaurant Room Service
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Ranked #1 of 43 B&Bs / Inns in Dorchester
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Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Yalbury Cottage is a wonderful Dorset country house hotel, near Dorchester. Offering cozy accommodation and award winning cuisine, serving only the very best local produce available. Set in the heart of Thomas Hardy's Dorset and just a short walk from the cottage where he was born and grew up. ... more   less 
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