Name: Yalbury Cottage
Address: Lower Bockhampton, West Knighton, West Knighton, West Knighton, DT2 8PZ, United Kingdom
Rating: 10

Smoke-free property

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Terrace

All Spaces Non-Smoking (public and private)

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Electric car charging

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Non-smoking rooms

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Family room

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Diet menu (on request)

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Restaurant

Packed Lunches

Bottled water

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Free Wi-Fi

Internet

German

English

French

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Hiking

Sun Deck

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Parking

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Family/Kid Friendly

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Pets allowed

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Extra decontamination measures

Personal protection equipment for guests

Contactless check-in and/or check-out

Additional measures against COVID-19

Health and Safety Measures

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At the cottage

Kingston Maurward Park and Gardens

Hardy's Cottage

Max Gate

Bournemouth Airport

Yalbury Cottage

West Knighton

child-bed

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bay-view

bosphorus-view

canal-view

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golf-view

harbour-view

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lake-view

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partial-sea-view

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pool-view

river-view

sea-front

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with-view

annex

basement

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not-guaranteed

wired-internet-access

smoking

sauna

duplex

safe

mini-bar

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breakfast-for-2

pets-allowed

wi-fi

kitchen

With the exception, perhaps of a small hotel in Mendoza, Argentina, I find it hard to recall a hotel stay I have anjoyed as much as that I spent recently at Yalbury Cottage.  Welcomed oin pur first visit as if we were old friends, we were shown to a gorgeous, generously sized room; the bed was a joy to sink into and there was - so rare, now - a bath to luxuriate in.  The welcome continued as we took dinner (which I have reviewed seperately) and over a splendid breakfast the next morning.  The dinner, B&B rate seemed to us to be an absolute bargain.  Given that we were here on a wet day in November I could only imagine how great it must be to stay here in the height of spring or summer.  A particular mention to the hostess and the delightful receptionist, both of whom exemplified eveything that is good about the UK hospitality industry - but now, sadly, what one always finds.  

An absolute joy

Beautiful old cottage with spacious and well appointed rooms , lovely gardens with outdoor seating area and a great lounge for pre dinner drinks.
The food though was awesome , the best I've had for a very long time and service was exceptional . Reasonably priced and extensive drinks menu , a truly memorable stay .

Absolutely loved this place

Our cosy room in the cottage overlooked a small garden and fields in a quiet spot just outside Dorchester. Drinks in the garden were followed by a delightful, top quality three course dinner in the restaurant. Breakfast next morning was prepared to a similarly high standard.  Staff throughout our stay were friendly and welcoming.



Delightful Stay in the Dorset Countryside

This quirky and unique cottage is the most delightful hotel. The rooms are  cosy & comfortable. To say the owners & staff are incredibly welcoming & hospitable is an understatement - absolutely nothing is too much trouble. However, the star of the show is the food - innovative & sublime - a gourmet experience!

Superb!

We booked a dinner bed and breakfast package. 
So warmly greeted by a lovely team including the owners.  Nice room, simply furnished but warm and comfortable and I love the use of Naked Sprout recycled loo paper. An Incredible dinner with lovely canapés in the sitting room with drinks beforehand and a four course dinner . Very generous portions; as cheese lovers we couldn’t fit that course in!  
Fine dining in a cosy unpretentious setting.
Breakfast is well worth the stay. Unlimited amount of whatever you choose. The smoked haddock  with a creamy chive sauce is absolutely scrummy. 
Can’t wait to go back .

A wonderful evening

Not the first time we have stayed here and it certainly won’t be the last.  Upon arrival you are greeted by friendly staff and the excellent service continued throughout our stay. The hotel offers everything you need to have a lovely stay in Dorset with extremely good food and a very relaxing quaint atmosphere. 

We are very much looking forward to coming again and staying at the cottage soon!

Relaxing stay, fantastic food, lovely staff

All around a great place to stay and eat!  Location is wonderful, close to Thomas Hardy Cottage, and a nice walk along the River Frome.  Room was great, clean and comfortable.  The dinner here was awesome!  And breakfast was one of the best.  Clean, relaxing, and very friendly staff - highly recommend!

Amazing!

Just returned from Yalbury cottage. We had an amazing stay. The hosts were very welcoming. The accommodation was excellent and the breakfast was of a very high standard. 

I would not hesitate to recommend the cottage. It is also within walking distance of Hardy's cottage if that is of interest to you.

One Night stay

It’s always so lovely to return to Yalbury Cottage, and we’ll always look forward to coming again, on our own or with our family. The setting is so peaceful, with sheep outside the window of our room, and delightful walks close by. And the food of course is superb. This morning I tried something new for breakfast – ‘eggy bread’ with maple syrup and blackcurrants, which was very enjoyable. At dinner we received excellent canapés with our pre-dinner drinks; try the local gin (Viper) in your G&T, very mellow. Then there was an amuse-bouche at the table, plus a bread roll with a honey glaze – all that before we even had our starters. Dining here is always very special.

If I may be permitted a little suggestion about the room (which I may have mentioned before in a previous review): it would be good to replace the shower curtain with a firm screen, and also to add a handgrip to make it easier to get out of the over-bath shower. The guests here do tend to be of a certain age, and the shower curtain doesn’t help when clambering out of the bath.

But other than that, full marks all round!

Excellent as ever

This certainly lives up to the excellent reviews. All the staff are friendly and helpful. The food is excellent. There's a good choice for each course and it's always a delight to eat.  The breakfasts are excellent too.

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