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

Sun room | Alpaca Cottage, Frampton

Frampton, Dorset

Alpaca Cottage

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

5

out of 5

2 nights

From

£654
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Exterior | Swallow - Champernhayes, Wooton Fitzpaine, near Charmouth

Wooton Fitzpaine, near Charmouth, Dorset

Swallow

Coastal
Swimming pool
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 2
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

5

out of 5

2 nights

From

£665
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Exterior | Church Farm - The Old Stables, Leigh, Sherborne

Leigh, Sherborne , Dorset

The Old Stables

Wifi
Car parking on site
Enclosed Garden / Patio
  • Sleeps up to 8
  • 4 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

4.5

out of 5

8 nights

From

£955
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Attractive holiday home | Great Coombe, Great Coombe - Bookham Court, Alton Pancras, near Dorchester

Alton Pancras, near Dorchester, Dorset

Bookham Court - Great Coombe

Wifi
Car parking on site
Pub within 1 mile
  • Sleeps up to 9
  • 4 bedrooms
  • 3 bathrooms
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

5

out of 5

9 nights

From

£1,219
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Exterior | The Loft, Boys Hill, near Sherborne

Boys Hill, near Sherborne, Dorset

The Loft

Wifi
Car parking on site
Enclosed Garden / Patio
  • Sleeps up to 2
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

4.8

out of 5

2 nights

From

£199
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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

2 nights

From

£639
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Exterior | Ivy Cottage, Christchurch

Christchurch, Dorset

Ivy Cottage

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 6
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4.8

out of 5

6 nights

From

£1,225
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Exterior | The Dairy, Mannington

Mannington, Dorset

The Dairy

Luxury
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 6
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 3 bathrooms
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4

out of 5

6 nights

From

£455
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Exterior | Millbrook, Shitterton, near Bere Regis

Shitterton, near Bere Regis, Dorset

Millbrook

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

5

out of 5

4 nights

From

£429
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Delightful stone detached holiday home | Haycraft Cottage, Harmans Cross, near Swanage

Harmans Cross, near Swanage, Dorset

Haycraft Cottage

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

4.6

out of 5

6 nights

From

£445
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Exterior | Meadow View, Weymouth

Weymouth, Dorset

Meadow View

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 5
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

4.7

out of 5

5 nights

From

£765
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Exterior | Copperbeech - The Vineyard, Blandford Forum

Blandford Forum, Dorset

Copperbeech

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

4

out of 5

2 nights

From

£1,208
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Dog Friendly Cottages in Dorset

Sun room | Alpaca Cottage, Frampton

Frampton, Dorset

Alpaca Cottage

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

5

out of 5

2 nights

From

£654
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Exterior | Swallow - Champernhayes, Wooton Fitzpaine, near Charmouth

Wooton Fitzpaine, near Charmouth, Dorset

Swallow

Coastal
Swimming pool
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 2
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

5

out of 5

2 nights

From

£665
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Exterior | Church Farm - The Old Stables, Leigh, Sherborne

Leigh, Sherborne , Dorset

The Old Stables

Wifi
Car parking on site
Enclosed Garden / Patio
  • Sleeps up to 8
  • 4 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

4.5

out of 5

8 nights

From

£955
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Attractive holiday home | Great Coombe, Great Coombe - Bookham Court, Alton Pancras, near Dorchester

Alton Pancras, near Dorchester, Dorset

Bookham Court - Great Coombe

Wifi
Car parking on site
Pub within 1 mile
  • Sleeps up to 9
  • 4 bedrooms
  • 3 bathrooms
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

5

out of 5

9 nights

From

£1,219
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Exterior | Oyster Mews, Poole

Poole, Dorset

Oyster Mews

Coastal
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

2.5

out of 5

4 nights

From

£525
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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

2 nights

From

£639
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Exterior | Ivy Cottage, Christchurch

Christchurch, Dorset

Ivy Cottage

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 6
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4.8

out of 5

6 nights

From

£1,225
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Exterior | The Dairy, Mannington

Mannington, Dorset

The Dairy

Luxury
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 6
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 3 bathrooms
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4

out of 5

6 nights

From

£455
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Delightful stone detached holiday home | Haycraft Cottage, Harmans Cross, near Swanage

Harmans Cross, near Swanage, Dorset

Haycraft Cottage

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

4.6

out of 5

6 nights

From

£445
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Exterior | Meadow View, Weymouth

Weymouth, Dorset

Meadow View

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 5
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

4.7

out of 5

5 nights

From

£765
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Exterior | The Tack Room Cottage, Tarrant Gunville

Tarrant Gunville, Dorset

The Tack Room Cottage

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

5

out of 5

2 nights

From

£415
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Open plan living/dining room/kitchen | Jasmine Cottage, Sturminster Newton

Sturminster Newton, Dorset

Jasmine Cottage

Wifi
Car parking on site
Pub within 1 mile
  • Sleeps up to 3
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

4.3

out of 5

3 nights

From

£245
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Coastal Holiday Cottages in Dorset

Exterior | Swallow - Champernhayes, Wooton Fitzpaine, near Charmouth

Wooton Fitzpaine, near Charmouth, Dorset

Swallow

Coastal
Swimming pool
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 2
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

5

out of 5

2 nights

From

£665
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Living room | Cosy Haven, Bournemouth

Bournemouth, Dorset

Cosy Haven

Coastal
Wifi
Enclosed Garden / Patio
  • Sleeps up to 7
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

7 nights

From

£469
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Sitting-out-area | Sundial House, Lyme Regis

Lyme Regis, Dorset

Sundial House

Coastal
Wifi
Enclosed Garden / Patio
  • Sleeps up to 9
  • 4 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

9 nights

From

£2,017
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Living room | Reel Time, Poole

Poole, Dorset

Reel Time

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

6 nights

From

£1,282
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Garden | Iris Harbourside Cottage, Weymouth

Weymouth, Dorset

Iris Harbourside Cottage

Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • Sleeps up to 6
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

6 nights

From

£1,713
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Exterior | Oyster Mews, Poole

Poole, Dorset

Oyster Mews

Coastal
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

2.5

out of 5

4 nights

From

£525
View
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

2 nights

From

£639
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Exterior | Ivy Cottage, Christchurch

Christchurch, Dorset

Ivy Cottage

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 6
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4.8

out of 5

6 nights

From

£1,225
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Delightful stone detached holiday home | Haycraft Cottage, Harmans Cross, near Swanage

Harmans Cross, near Swanage, Dorset

Haycraft Cottage

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

4.6

out of 5

6 nights

From

£445
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Exterior | Meadow View, Weymouth

Weymouth, Dorset

Meadow View

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 5
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

4.7

out of 5

5 nights

From

£765
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Exterior | Aurora South, Poole

Poole, Dorset

Aurora South

Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • Sleeps up to 5
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

5 nights

From

£1,080
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Exterior | Bayview, Weymouth

Weymouth, Dorset

Bayview

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

3.8

out of 5

6 nights

From

£445
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Luxury Holiday Cottages in Dorset

Garden | Iris Harbourside Cottage, Weymouth

Weymouth, Dorset

Iris Harbourside Cottage

Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • Sleeps up to 6
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

6 nights

From

£1,713
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Exterior | The Dairy, Mannington

Mannington, Dorset

The Dairy

Luxury
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 6
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 3 bathrooms
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4

out of 5

6 nights

From

£455
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Exterior | Copperbeech - The Vineyard, Blandford Forum

Blandford Forum, Dorset

Copperbeech

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

4

out of 5

2 nights

From

£1,208
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Exterior | Plum Cottage, Wimborne Minster

Wimborne Minster, Dorset

Plum Cottage

Luxury
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 6
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

6 nights

From

£845
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Exterior | Aurora South, Poole

Poole, Dorset

Aurora South

Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • Sleeps up to 5
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

5 nights

From

£1,080
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Exterior | Henchard - Greenwood Grange Cottages, Higher Bockhampton, near Dorchester

Higher Bockhampton, near Dorchester, Dorset

Henchard

Hot Tub
Luxury
Wifi
  • Sleeps up to 12
  • 4 bedrooms
  • 3 bathrooms
  • Up to 3 pets allowed

5

out of 5

12 nights

From

£3,623
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Exterior | The Haybarn, Ibberton, near Blandford Forum

Ibberton, near Blandford Forum, Dorset

The Haybarn

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

4.9

out of 5

4 nights

From

£369
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Exterior | North Barn, Affpuddle, near Dorchester

Affpuddle, near Dorchester, Dorset

North Barn

Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • Sleeps up to 8
  • 5 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4.2

out of 5

8 nights

From

£835
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Open plan living space | Wylye Croft, Martinstown, near Dorcester

Martinstown, near Dorcester, Dorset

Wylye Croft

Coastal
Hot Tub
Luxury
  • Sleeps up to 10
  • 5 bedrooms
  • 3 bathrooms
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4.8

out of 5

10 nights

From

£1,565
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Ideally situated detached holiday home with sea views | Greenbanks, Chesil Beach, near Abbotsbury

Chesil Beach, near Abbotsbury, Dorset

Greenbanks

Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • Sleeps up to 9
  • 4 bedrooms
  • 4 bathrooms
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

5

out of 5

9 nights

From

£1,939
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Exterior | Woodbrook Cottage, Bothenhampton, nr. Bridport

Bothenhampton, near Bridport, Dorset

Woodbrook Cottage

Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • Sleeps up to 10
  • 4 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 3 pets allowed

5

out of 5

10 nights

From

£675
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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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