Holiday Cottages in Dorset

From the stunning Jurassic Coastline to the rolling hills of the countryside, Dorset offers a plethora of attractions for every traveller. Picture-perfect villages like Corfe Castle and Shaftesbury exude English charm, while coastal towns like Weymouth and Lyme Regis invite relaxation and seaside fun. Explore historic landmarks such as Durdle Door and Lulworth Cove, marveling at their natural beauty and geological wonders. Indulge in local cuisine, from fresh seafood to traditional cream teas, and immerse yourself in the vibrant culture and friendly hospitality. Whether you're seeking outdoor adventures, cultural experiences, or simply a peaceful retreat in nature, Dorset promises an unforgettable journey through England's southwest countryside. Check out our great selection of hand-picked holiday cottages in Dorset for a seaside holiday adventure.

Durdle door on the Jurassic coast

Popular Holiday Cottages in Dorset

Immaculately presented holiday home  | Swallows’ Nest, Wool, near Wareham

Wool, near Wareham, Dorset

Swallows’ Nest

Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£465
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Kitchen | Apartment 2 - Alum Chine, Westbourne, near Bournemouth

Westbourne, near Bournemouth, Dorset

Alum Chine - Apartment 2

Coastal
Wifi
Coast within 1 mile
  • Sleeps up to 2
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£569
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Welcoming living room | Sawmill Cottage - The Old Timberyard, Puncknowle, near Dorchester

Puncknowle, near Dorchester, Dorset

The Old Timberyard - Sawmill Cottage

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 5
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4.6

out of 5

7 nights

From

£425
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Living room | The Old Stone House, Swanage

Swanage, Dorset

The Old Stone House

Coastal
Wifi
Enclosed Garden / Patio
  • Sleeps up to 7
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4.7

out of 5

7 nights

From

£879
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Charming 200 year old cottage  | Pebbles, Portland

Portland, Dorset

Pebbles

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 6
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£449
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Holiday home in a superb location, overlooking Marshwood Vale rolling countryside | The Stables - Smiths Farm Cottages, Charmouth, near Lyme Regis

Charmouth, near Lyme Regis, Dorset

Smiths Farm Cottages - The Stables

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 5
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4.5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£465
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Gorgeous stone cottage  | Mill Cottage, Hawkchurch, near Lyme Regis

Hawkchurch, near Lyme Regis, Dorset

Mill Cottage

Luxury
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 2
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£465
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Well presented open plan living room | 12 Maritime House, Bridport

Bridport, Dorset

12 Maritime House

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 3
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

4.7

out of 5

7 nights

From

£359
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Living room/dining room | Two Rivers Reach, Christchurch

Christchurch, Dorset

Two Rivers Reach

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 6
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

4

out of 5

7 nights

From

£499
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Living room | Garden Flat - Bellair House, Charmouth, near Bridport

Charmouth, near Bridport, Dorset

Garden Flat

Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£897
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Terrace | Willow Lodge, Boys Hill, near Sherborne

Boys Hill, near Sherborne, Dorset

Willow Lodge

Wifi
Car parking on site
Detached
  • Sleeps up to 2
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£689
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Dog Friendly Cottages in Dorset

Kitchen | Apartment 2 - Alum Chine, Westbourne, near Bournemouth

Westbourne, near Bournemouth, Dorset

Alum Chine - Apartment 2

Coastal
Wifi
Coast within 1 mile
  • Sleeps up to 2
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£569
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Welcoming living room | Sawmill Cottage - The Old Timberyard, Puncknowle, near Dorchester

Puncknowle, near Dorchester, Dorset

The Old Timberyard - Sawmill Cottage

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 5
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4.6

out of 5

7 nights

From

£425
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Living room | The Old Stone House, Swanage

Swanage, Dorset

The Old Stone House

Coastal
Wifi
Enclosed Garden / Patio
  • Sleeps up to 7
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4.7

out of 5

7 nights

From

£879
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Reserve today for only £25
Charming 200 year old cottage  | Pebbles, Portland

Portland, Dorset

Pebbles

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 6
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£449
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View | Advantage Point, West Lulworth, near Swanage

West Lulworth, near Swanage, Dorset

Advantage Point

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 10
  • 5 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 3 pets allowed

3

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,075
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Holiday home in a superb location, overlooking Marshwood Vale rolling countryside | The Stables - Smiths Farm Cottages, Charmouth, near Lyme Regis

Charmouth, near Lyme Regis, Dorset

Smiths Farm Cottages - The Stables

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 5
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4.5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£465
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Reserve today for only £25
Dining room | Captains Rest, Southbourne, near Bournemouth

Southbourne, near Bournemouth, Dorset

Captains Rest

Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£805
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Exterior | 5 Pine Rise, Poole

Poole, Dorset

5 Pine Rise

Coastal
Wifi
Swimming pool
  • Sleeps up to 6
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£405
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Exterior | The Roddy House, West Bay, Bridport

West Bay, Bridport, Dorset

The Roddy House

Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • Sleeps up to 5
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4.2

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,415
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Exterior | Bramble Cottage, Wimborne

Wimborne, Dorset

Bramble Cottage

Wifi
Car parking on site
Enclosed Garden / Patio
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£429
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Coastal Holiday Cottages in Dorset

Immaculately presented holiday home  | Swallows’ Nest, Wool, near Wareham

Wool, near Wareham, Dorset

Swallows’ Nest

Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£465
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Kitchen | Apartment 2 - Alum Chine, Westbourne, near Bournemouth

Westbourne, near Bournemouth, Dorset

Alum Chine - Apartment 2

Coastal
Wifi
Coast within 1 mile
  • Sleeps up to 2
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£569
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Balcony | Perfect Harbour Views, Poole
Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

7 nights

From

£1,500
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Welcoming living room | Sawmill Cottage - The Old Timberyard, Puncknowle, near Dorchester

Puncknowle, near Dorchester, Dorset

The Old Timberyard - Sawmill Cottage

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 5
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4.6

out of 5

7 nights

From

£425
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Reserve today for only £25
Living room | The Old Stone House, Swanage

Swanage, Dorset

The Old Stone House

Coastal
Wifi
Enclosed Garden / Patio
  • Sleeps up to 7
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4.7

out of 5

7 nights

From

£879
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Reserve today for only £25
Charming 200 year old cottage  | Pebbles, Portland

Portland, Dorset

Pebbles

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 6
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£449
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Reserve today for only £25
View | Advantage Point, West Lulworth, near Swanage

West Lulworth, near Swanage, Dorset

Advantage Point

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 10
  • 5 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 3 pets allowed

3

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,075
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View | Spinnaker House, Poole

Poole, Dorset

Spinnaker House

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 6
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

7 nights

From

£1,093
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Reserve today for only £25
Exterior | Sandbanks8, Sandbanks

Sandbanks, Dorset

Sandbanks8

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

7 nights

From

£1,146
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Sitting-out-area | Sea Spirit, Bournemouth

Bournemouth, Dorset

Sea Spirit

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 8
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

7 nights

From

£1,298
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Holiday home in a superb location, overlooking Marshwood Vale rolling countryside | The Stables - Smiths Farm Cottages, Charmouth, near Lyme Regis

Charmouth, near Lyme Regis, Dorset

Smiths Farm Cottages - The Stables

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 5
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4.5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£465
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Reserve today for only £25
Gorgeous stone cottage  | Mill Cottage, Hawkchurch, near Lyme Regis

Hawkchurch, near Lyme Regis, Dorset

Mill Cottage

Luxury
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 2
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£465
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Reserve today for only £25

Luxury Holiday Cottages in Dorset

Immaculately presented holiday home  | Swallows’ Nest, Wool, near Wareham

Wool, near Wareham, Dorset

Swallows’ Nest

Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£465
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Reserve today for only £25
Exterior | Snowdrop - The Vineyard, Blandford Forum

Blandford Forum, Dorset

Snowdrop

Hot Tub
Luxury
Wifi
  • Sleeps up to 2
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

7 nights

From

£992
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Gorgeous stone cottage  | Mill Cottage, Hawkchurch, near Lyme Regis

Hawkchurch, near Lyme Regis, Dorset

Mill Cottage

Luxury
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 2
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£465
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Reserve today for only £25
Artists impression | New Sea Breeze, Southbourne, near Bournemouth

Southbourne, near Bournemouth, Dorset

New Sea Breeze

Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£745
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Dining room | Captains Rest, Southbourne, near Bournemouth

Southbourne, near Bournemouth, Dorset

Captains Rest

Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£805
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Exterior | The Roddy House, West Bay, Bridport

West Bay, Bridport, Dorset

The Roddy House

Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • Sleeps up to 5
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4.2

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,415
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Living room | Cornerstone, Portland

Portland, Dorset

Cornerstone

Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • Sleeps up to 6
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4

out of 5

7 nights

From

£399
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Reserve today for only £25
Open plan living space | Old School Retreat, Puddletown

Puddletown, Dorset

Old School Retreat

Luxury
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 8
  • 4 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4.7

out of 5

7 nights

From

£679
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Garden | The Retreat - Bradstock Cottages, Burton Bradstock, near Bridport

Burton Bradstock, near Bridport, Dorset

Bradstock Cottages - The Retreat

Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • Sleeps up to 11
  • 5 bedrooms
  • 4 bathrooms
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,635
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Reserve today for only 25%
Spacious, comfortable living area | Antells Farm Barn, Sturminster Newton

Sturminster Newton, Dorset

Antells Farm Barn

Luxury
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£485
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Inspiration of things to see and do in our cottages in Dorset

Dorset is a county renowned for its stunning coastline, charming villages, and natural landmarks. But there is another side to this tourist county, one that adds a touch of whimsy to your holiday experience. With a wide selection of hand-picked cottages in England we have the ideal holiday home for you.

Here are the top five things to see and do in our cottages in Dorset:

Cerne Abbas Giant

Marvel at the ancient Cerne Abbas Giant, an iconic hillside figure carved into the chalk downs. This enigmatic symbol is believed to be a fertility symbol and adds a touch of mystery to the Dorset countryside.

Tutankhamun Exhibition in Dorchester

Explore the Tutankhamun Exhibition in Dorchester, where you can step back in time and experience the wonders of ancient Egypt. This unexpected gem brings history to life in the heart of Dorset.

Tank Museum in Bovington

Visit the Tank Museum in Bovington, home to an extensive collection of tanks and armored vehicles. This unusual attraction offers a fascinating journey through military history, showcasing the evolution of armored warfare.

Dinosaur Museum in Dorchester

Embark on a prehistoric adventure at the Dinosaur Museum in Dorchester. Encounter life-sized dinosaur models, fossils, and interactive exhibits that make learning about the ancient past both educational and entertaining.

The Cobb in Lyme Regis

Take a stroll along The Cobb in Lyme Regis, a historic and iconic harbor wall featured in novels and films. This landmark offers stunning coastal views and a touch of literary and cinematic history in the heart of Dorset.

More Popular Holiday Destinations in Dorset

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