yalbury cottage
lower bockhampton
dorchester
dorset
dt2 8pz

01305 262 382

Jamie and Ariane Jones are the new proud owners of Yalbury Cottage.

They have purchased this wonderful hotel from Mark and Roy of Fiddlemont Hotels Ltd who have sold up to buy their dream house in North Dorset, away from hotel life. Mark and Roy have left behind them a great legacy in Yalbury Cottage, which Jamie and Ariane are very excited to be taking over.

Together, Jamie and Ariane bring with them 45 years of experience in the hospitality industry, having worked in some of the worlds leading hotels.

Ariane is from the North West of Germany, and Jamie is a Brit from Lancing in West Sussex, they have two children Nikolas and Lara, who are thrilled with their new home and busy enjoying the glorious Dorset countryside!

For the past 12 years Jamie has worked for Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts in London, Maldives, Cairo and Hampshire as Executive Chef.

In June 2007 Jamie decided it was time to follow his dream and left Four Seasons to open his own hotel, Yalbury cottage…

Sunday Farmers Market Lunch at Yalbury Cottage

Come and sample our local produce in true English Sunday lunch fashion. Select from our menu the very best of local produce from the farmers market.

The average Sunday lunch in the UK travels around 24,000 miles;
our Sunday lunch will be less than 100 miles!

A wonderful selection of starters roasts and mouth-watering desserts all home made.
To complement your lunch experience you can choose from our wide range of wines.

Lunch costs £26 per person and includes
three courses plus cheese, a glass of local sparkling wine, tea or coffee and VAT.

click here to view our sample menus...

phone us on 01305 262 382 to book!