Yalbury Cottage is a wonderful, cosy Dorset hotel

...with a friendly atmosphere and wonderful views. Stay and relax in our lovely rooms, enjoy a superb freshly cooked breakfast and dine in our award winning restaurant.

Small bespoke weddings and parties are a speciality and we offer a great alternative venue for private business meetings with easy and ample parking.

Just two miles from Dorchester, Dorset, Yalbury Cottage is set in the hamlet of Lower Bockhampton - the heart of Thomas Hardy's Wessex - walking distance to his birthplace, across the road from his old school house and around the corner from Stinsford church where his heart is buried.

Gift Vouchers

Do not know what to give your friends, family as a special treat for a birthday or anniversary??

Then why not give them a gift voucher from Yalbury Cottage tailor made to suit you.

Vouchers are presented in a Yalbury Cottage gift card.

Jamies Pasta Dough Recipe

Have you ever wanted to make your own pasta?

Try Jamies recipe for pasta dough and have a go!

Perfect with Jamies easy to make Basic Tomato Sauce - add your own herbs to complement and enjoy!

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Relaxing Winter Rates

FED UP WITH RAIN AND SNOW?

Come down to Dorset and let us spoil you for a night at Yalbury Cottage!!

We are running our winter warm rate of £160 for one night for two people Dinner, Bed and Breakfast up until the end of March.

So, give us a call on 01305 262 382 and let’s make a date!

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Dates for the dairy

COOKING DEMONSTRATIONS AT YALBURY COTTAGE

Jamie and Chris will be demonstrating and sharing some of their secrets of seasonal dishes for entertaining friends and family, starting with canapés, starter, fish, meat and desserts.

Sunday, March 3rd to Tuesday, March 5th 2013,

Sunday, March 10th to Tuesday, March 12th 2013

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