Where ancient cliffs meet rolling countryside

Discover Dorset's charm, from the hidden coves of the Jurassic Coast to the timeless villages of Hardy Country. Explore Durdle Door, relax in Lyme Regis, roam the ruins of Corfe Castle or hop across to Brownsea Island. Whether you prefer coast or countryside, find your cottage and let Dorset do the rest.

Gold Hill, Shaftesbury, Dorset, UK

Top-rated Dorset cottages

Exterior | Two Bridge Cottage, Bridge, nr. Chard
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Bridge, near Chard, Somerset

Two Bridge Cottage

Luxury
Wifi
Car Parking On Site
  • 5 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

4.6

out of 5

3 Dec•7 nights

£477
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Exterior | Purcombe Farmhouse, Whitchurch Canonicorum, nr. Bridport
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Whitchurch Canonicorum, near Bridport, Dorset

Purcombe Farmhouse

Coastal
Hot Tub
Wifi
  • 12 Guests
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • 3 Pets

4.9

out of 5

3 Dec•7 nights

£1,546
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Exterior | Brimble Cottage, Axminster, nr. Lyme Regis
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Axminster, near Lyme Regis, Dorset

Brimble Cottage

Coastal
Wifi
Car Parking On Site
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 1 Pet

4.9

out of 5

29 Jan•7 nights

£393
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Living area | Solsken, Boscombe, near Bournemouth
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Boscombe, near Bournemouth, Dorset

Solsken

Coastal
Wifi
Car Parking On Site
  • 4 Guests
  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 0 Pets

5

out of 5

28 Oct•7 nights

£437
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Delightful open plan living space with glorious views | The Barn - Smiths Farm Cottages, Charmouth, near Lyme Regis
Customers' Choice

Charmouth, near Lyme Regis, Dorset

Smiths Farm Cottages - The Barn

Coastal
Wifi
Car Parking On Site
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

4.6

out of 5

27 Nov•7 nights

£417
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The view of the house as you come down the driveway | Armswell House, Plush, near Piddletrenthide
Customers' Choice

Plush, near Piddletrenthide, Dorset

Armswell House

Hot Tub
Wifi
Car Parking On Site
  • 18 Guests
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

5

out of 5

6 Dec•7 nights

£1,996
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Private hot tub | Sea View Lodge, Rousdon, near Lyme Regis
Customers' Choice

Rousdon, near Lyme Regis, Dorset

Sea View Lodge

Coastal
Hot Tub
Wifi
  • 8 Guests
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

4.8

out of 5

26 Feb•7 nights

£991
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Exterior | Old Milking Parlour, Osmington, near Weymouth
Customers' Choice

Osmington, near Weymouth, Dorset

Old Milking Parlour

Coastal
Wifi
Car Parking On Site
  • 6 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

4.9

out of 5

27 Nov•7 nights

£617
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View | Harbourside Landing, Weymouth
Customers' Choice

Weymouth, Dorset

Harbourside Landing

Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 0 Pets

4.9

out of 5

13 Dec•7 nights

£597
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Exterior | Woodbrook Cottage, Bothenhampton, nr. Bridport
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Bothenhampton, near Bridport, Dorset

Woodbrook Cottage

Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • 9 Guests
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 3 Pets

4.8

out of 5

30 Oct•7 nights

£621
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Exterior | Foxglove, Ibberton, Blandford Forum
Customers' Choice

Ibberton, Blandford Forum, Dorset

Foxglove

Luxury
Wifi
Car Parking On Site
  • 2 Guests
  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 2 Pets

4.6

out of 5

3 Dec•7 nights

£303
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Delightful holiday home | Mulberry Cottage - Acton Cottages, Acton, near Langton Matravers

Acton, near Langton Matravers, Dorset

Mulberry Cottage

Coastal
Wifi
Car Parking On Site
  • 2 Guests
  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 2 Pets

4.1

out of 5

8 Jan•7 nights

£273
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Popular Areas in Dorset for a Cottage Holiday

Weymouth holiday cottages offer the perfect base for enjoying the town’s sandy beaches, bustling harbour, and family-friendly atmosphere along Dorset’s famous Jurassic Coast. Poole cottages are ideal for those who love coastal living, with easy access to its large natural harbour, Brownsea Island, and a lively quayside. In Swanage, cottages provide a charming seaside escape, surrounded by cliffs, heritage railways, and stunning views across Swanage Bay. Dorchester cottages appeal to history lovers, with Roman ruins, literary links to Thomas Hardy, and a relaxed market-town feel. Meanwhile, Christchurch cottages offer a peaceful riverside setting with easy access to both the New Forest and the golden beaches of Bournemouth.

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