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

Exterior | The Farmhouse - Bedborough Farm, Wimborne

Wimborne, Dorset

The Farmhouse

Hot Tub
Luxury
Wifi
  • 8 Guests
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,650
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Exterior | Arne Barn, Near Wareham

Near Wareham, Dorset

Arne Barn

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • 7 Guests
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

4.7

out of 5

7 nights

From

£769
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Reserve today for only £25
Exterior | Buckshaw Gate, Holwell

Holwell, Dorset

Buckshaw Gate

Wifi
Car parking on site
Detached
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

4.2

out of 5

7 nights

From

£665
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Living area | Baywell House, Poole

Poole, Dorset

Baywell House

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 2 Pets

4.3

out of 5

7 nights

From

£397
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Living room/dining room | Coast View Apartment, Lyme Regis

Lyme Regis, Dorset

Coast View Apartment

Coastal
Enclosed Garden / Patio
Coast within 1 mile
  • 8 Guests
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

4.2

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,490
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Open plan living space | Little Barn - Midgham Long Copse, Midgham, near Fordingbridge

Midgham, near Fordingbridge, Hampshire

Midgham Long Copse - Little Barn

Wifi
Car parking on site
Garden / Patio
  • 2 Guests
  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 2 Pets

4.3

out of 5

7 nights

From

£353
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Reserve today for only £25
Wonderful converted barn | The Old Engine House - Bridge Farm, Drimpton, near Beaminster

Drimpton, near Beaminster, Dorset

Bridge Farm - The Old Engine House

Wifi
Car parking on site
Enclosed Garden / Patio
  • 5 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£373
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Reserve today for only £25
Exterior | Fayrewood House, Verwood

Verwood, Dorset

Fayrewood House

Wifi
Car parking on site
Enclosed Garden / Patio
  • 3 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 0 Pets

4

out of 5

7 nights

From

£327
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Reserve today for only £25

Dog Friendly Cottages in Dorset

Exterior | The Farmhouse - Bedborough Farm, Wimborne

Wimborne, Dorset

The Farmhouse

Hot Tub
Luxury
Wifi
  • 8 Guests
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,650
View
Exterior | Arne Barn, Near Wareham

Near Wareham, Dorset

Arne Barn

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • 7 Guests
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

4.7

out of 5

7 nights

From

£769
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Reserve today for only £25
Exterior | Buckshaw Gate, Holwell

Holwell, Dorset

Buckshaw Gate

Wifi
Car parking on site
Detached
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

4.2

out of 5

7 nights

From

£665
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Living area | Baywell House, Poole

Poole, Dorset

Baywell House

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 2 Pets

4.3

out of 5

7 nights

From

£397
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Exterior | The Hideout, Poole, near Bournmouth

Poole, near Bournmouth, Dorset

The Hideout

Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • 4 Guests
  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 1 Pet

7 nights

From

£727
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Reserve today for only £25
Living room/dining room | Coast View Apartment, Lyme Regis

Lyme Regis, Dorset

Coast View Apartment

Coastal
Enclosed Garden / Patio
Coast within 1 mile
  • 8 Guests
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

4.2

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,490
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View | Pippin Yurt - Walnut Farm, Beaminster

Beaminster, Dorset

Walnut Farm - Pippin Yurt

Car parking on site
Pub within 1 mile
Detached
  • 2 Guests
  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 2 Pets

7 nights

From

£1,255
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Open plan living space | Little Barn - Midgham Long Copse, Midgham, near Fordingbridge

Midgham, near Fordingbridge, Hampshire

Midgham Long Copse - Little Barn

Wifi
Car parking on site
Garden / Patio
  • 2 Guests
  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 2 Pets

4.3

out of 5

7 nights

From

£353
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Reserve today for only £25

Coastal Holiday Cottages in Dorset

Exterior | The Farmhouse - Bedborough Farm, Wimborne

Wimborne, Dorset

The Farmhouse

Hot Tub
Luxury
Wifi
  • 8 Guests
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,650
View
Exterior | Arne Barn, Near Wareham

Near Wareham, Dorset

Arne Barn

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • 7 Guests
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

4.7

out of 5

7 nights

From

£769
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Reserve today for only £25
Living area | Baywell House, Poole

Poole, Dorset

Baywell House

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 2 Pets

4.3

out of 5

7 nights

From

£397
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Living area | Castle Lanes, Poole

Poole, Dorset

Castle Lanes

Coastal
Wifi
Coast within 1 mile
  • 3 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 0 Pets

7 nights

From

£768
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Exterior | Milkmaid’s Cottage - Rudge Farm Cottages, Chilcombe, near Bridport

Chilcombe, near Bridport, Dorset

Milkmaid’s Cottage

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • 2 Guests
  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 0 Pets

7 nights

From

£562
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Reserve today for only £25
Exterior | The Hideout, Poole, near Bournmouth

Poole, near Bournmouth, Dorset

The Hideout

Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • 4 Guests
  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 1 Pet

7 nights

From

£727
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Reserve today for only £25
Living room/dining room | Iona, Boscombe

Boscombe, Dorset

Iona

Coastal
Wifi
Coast within 1 mile
  • 2 Guests
  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 0 Pets

7 nights

From

£423
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Living room/dining room | Coast View Apartment, Lyme Regis

Lyme Regis, Dorset

Coast View Apartment

Coastal
Enclosed Garden / Patio
Coast within 1 mile
  • 8 Guests
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

4.2

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,490
View
View | Sea Home, Boscombe, near Bournemouth

Boscombe, near Bournemouth, Dorset

Sea Home

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 1 Pet

7 nights

From

£805
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Reserve today for only £25

Luxury Holiday Cottages in Dorset

Exterior | The Farmhouse - Bedborough Farm, Wimborne

Wimborne, Dorset

The Farmhouse

Hot Tub
Luxury
Wifi
  • 8 Guests
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,650
View
Exterior | The Hideout, Poole, near Bournmouth

Poole, near Bournmouth, Dorset

The Hideout

Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • 4 Guests
  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 1 Pet

7 nights

From

£727
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Reserve today for only £25
Exterior | The Pool House, Stalbridge, near Sturminster Newton

Stalbridge, near Sturminster Newton, Dorset

The Pool House

Luxury
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • 8 Guests
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • 0 Pets

7 nights

From

£825
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First floor balcony to the rear | The Coach House, Fordingbridge, near Ringwood

Fordingbridge, near Ringwood, Hampshire

The Coach House

Hot Tub
Luxury
Wifi
  • 2 Guests
  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 0 Pets

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£865
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Living area | Admirals Rest, Weymouth

Weymouth, Dorset

Admirals Rest

Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • 6 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 0 Pets

4.3

out of 5

7 nights

From

£397
View
Exterior | Rawlsbury Lodge - Brewery Farm Lodges, Ansty, near Dorchester

Ansty, near Dorchester, Dorset

Rawlsbury Lodge

Hot Tub
Luxury
Wifi
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 1 Pet

4.4

out of 5

7 nights

From

£869
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Open plan living space | Lilypad, Ringwood

Ringwood, Hampshire

Lilypad

Luxury
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 1 Pet

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£649
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Reserve today for only £25
Exterior | Durdle Dreams, West Lulworth, near Wareham

West Lulworth, near Wareham, Dorset

Durdle Dreams

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

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£825
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Reserve today for only £25
Exterior | Church House Cottage, Stour Provost, near Gillingham

Stour Provost, near Gillingham, Dorset

Church House Cottage

Luxury
Wifi
Pub within 1 mile
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 2 Pets

4.4

out of 5

7 nights

From

£665
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Sun room | Hillside, Lyme Regis

Lyme Regis, Dorset

Hillside

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

7 nights

From

£955
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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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