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.

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Top-rated Dorset cottages

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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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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Exterior | Ware House Cottage, Nr. Lyme Regis
Customers' Choice

Nr. Lyme Regis, Dorset

Ware House Cottage

Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 1 Pet

4.5

out of 5

6 Feb•7 nights

£507
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Exterior | Durdle Dreams, West Lulworth, near Wareham
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West Lulworth, near Wareham, Dorset

Durdle Dreams

Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • 8 Guests
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

4.6

out of 5

12 Nov•7 nights

£1,007
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Exterior | Two Bridge Cottage, Bridge, nr. Chard
Customers' Choice

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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Hot tub | Belvedere, Wimborne
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Wimborne, Dorset

Belvedere

Hot Tub
Wifi
Car Parking On Site
  • 8 Guests
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

4.1

out of 5

19 Mar•7 nights

£871
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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

£1,976
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Attractive holiday home with lawned mature garden | Yawl House, Uplyme, near Lyme Regis

Uplyme, near Lyme Regis, Dorset

Yawl House

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

4.7

out of 5

25 Feb•7 nights

£1,027
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Comfortable and welcoming, thatched, detached former farmhouse | Park Farmhouse, Chideock, near Bridport
Customers' Choice

Chideock, near Bridport, Dorset

Park Farmhouse

Coastal
Wifi
Car Parking On Site
  • 18 Guests
  • 9 Bedrooms
  • 7 Bathrooms
  • 3 Pets

4.6

out of 5

8 Jan•7 nights

£2,976
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Exterior | Woodbrook Cottage, Bothenhampton, nr. Bridport
Customers' Choice

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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Garden | Sweet Briar - Briarwood, Bothenhampton, near Bridport
Customers' Choice

Bothenhampton, near Bridport, Dorset

Sweet Briar

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

4.7

out of 5

4 Feb•7 nights

£463
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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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