Yalbury Cottage - Higher Bockhampton
50.717406, -2.396465Overview
Countryside hotel in Higher Bockhampton with an award-winning restaurant
Dining
Yalbury Cottage's award-winning restaurant serves French cuisine made from local produce, guided by an owner-chef with extensive global culinary experience. The menu emphasizes foraging and cooking with seasonal ingredients, and the hotel offers cooking classes for guests. A diverse wine selection features local Dorset wines, and the Sunday Lunch includes homemade canapés.
Rooms & Amenities
Each room at Yalbury Cottage Higher Bockhampton offers views of either the gardens or rolling green fields, with comfortable beds praised by guests. The hotel provides free parking and an electric vehicle charging station. Family rooms are available, along with board games, puzzles, and kids' meals.
Location & Attractions
Yalbury Cottage is situated in Lower Bockhampton, just 3 km from the historic town of Dorchester. Guests can walk to Thomas Hardy's birthplace and old school, and the Jurassic Coast, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is within easy reach. Dorchester Train Station is 5 km away, with Weymouth a 20-minute drive and Poole a 30-minute drive.
Eco-Friendly & Pet-Friendly
Yalbury Cottage Dorset runs eco-friendly initiatives that reduce plastic and promote sustainability. Pets are welcome with prior notice, making it suitable for guests traveling with dogs. Free parking and accessible parking are also provided.
Events & Activities
Yalbury Cottage hotel offers bespoke hosting for small weddings and parties, tailored to individual needs. On-site activities include cooking classes and outdoor dining. The property features a garden, sun terrace, and outdoor furniture for relaxation.
- Dining: Award-winning restaurant with French cuisine from local produce
- Rooms: Views of gardens or rolling green fields, comfortable beds
- Location: 3 km from Dorchester, near Thomas Hardy's birthplace
- Eco-Friendly: Plastic reduction and sustainability initiatives
- Family: Family rooms, kids' meals, board games
- Activities: Cooking classes, Sunday Lunch with homemade canapés
Rooms and availability
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Max:2 persons
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Room size:
28 m²
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Bed options:1 Queen-size bed / 2 Single beds
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Heating
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Room size:
6 m²
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Bed options:1 Queen-size bed and 1 Single bed
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Heating
Facilities
Main facilities
Free Wi-Fi in rooms
Flat-screen TV
Electric kettle
Cycling
Golf course
Cots
Board games
Sports & Fitness
- Cycling
- Golf course
Children
- Cots
- Board games
Spa & Leisure
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
Room features
- Free Wi-Fi in rooms
- Heating
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- CD player
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
Essential information about Yalbury Cottage
| 💵 Lowest room price | 95 £ |
| 📏 Distance to centre | 1.3 km |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 48.9 km |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Bournemouth, BOH |
Location
- City landmarks
- Nearby
- Restaurants
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