We recently holidayed near Lyme Regis and wanted to take advantage of babysitting arrangements to go for a nice lunch for the wife and I. The decor of the place is quite dated, as was the look and feel of menu's etc and I wondered if this was more for a the 'mature' clientele on arrival, but was hugely impressed... More

This was our second visit since the new owners took over. The food was good the last time, but it was perfect this time. There were several things on the menu which I would happily have. The service was also good and it was lovely to be able to sit around the sofa before and after the dinner. The only... More

We had another lovely meal at Yalbury Cottage. The whole experience is difficult to beat - from the beautiful canapés served in the comfortable lounge before the meal, to the handmade chocolates accompanying coffee/tea afterwards (again in the lounge) - everything is done to perfection. The staff/owners are very friendly and attentive, without being obtrusive. (We appeared to be the... More

The perfect place to end a tour of the South Coast with a celebratory birthday meal - rooms comfortable with some real homely touches - this is a Restaurant with rooms, not an hotel as some reviewers seem to state. The location is wonderful - rural, peaceful, with the small garden area well tended and extensive farmland views. A perfect... More

Have dined here several times without any complaints as such. The food is ok, service a little subdued but obviously it is a small family run hotel rather than a complete professional set up. Good for business lunches if a little quirky.

I have been going to this restaurant for a few years now and have never been disappointed. Yalbury Cottage is an old thatched building a mile or two outside Dorchester. The interior is full of character with low beams to duck under, a log burning type stove and comfortable sofas to sit on while perusing the menu whilst having an... More

Highly recommend for a relaxing evening with very welcoming host and staff.Drinks and canapés in front of the fire and then a lovely four course meal, which included a cheese course correctly before the dessert. What more go you need. The interior of the restaurant whilst clean and tidy, doesn't quiet fit with the rest of the experience. You feel... More

My girlfriend and I found Yalbury Cottage here on TripAdvisor and decided to give it a go. It absolutely lives up to everyone's reviews. What a gorgeous place! A gorgeous old cottage tucked away in a little quiet village - we drove past the car park entrance first time, thinking it was the driveway for a very exclusive house -... More

Had a superb sunday lunch at Yalbury Cottage today. Lovely cheese souffle for starter, yummy beef for main and the best cheesecake I've had for years for pudding. Very reasonable price for what you get. Consistently good throughout the courses, which is a rare thing, I find. We will be back! Thank you!