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

Attractive barn conversion | The Stables, Okeford Fitzpaine

Okeford Fitzpaine, Dorset

The Stables

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

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£535
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Balcony | Ahoy, Poole

Poole, Dorset

Ahoy

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

4

out of 5

7 nights

From

£908
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Reserve today for only £25
Exterior | Tennay Cottage, Wareham

Wareham, Dorset

Tennay Cottage

Wifi
Car parking on site
Pub within 1 mile
  • Sleeps up to 5
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£575
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Living room | Kennelman’s, Sopley, near Christchurch

Sopley, near Christchurch, Hampshire

Kennelman’s

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

4.5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£649
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Wonderful holiday hideaway | The Old Forge, Lower Wraxall, near Dorchester

Lower Wraxall, near Dorchester, Dorset

The Old Forge

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

4.7

out of 5

7 nights

From

£385
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Delightful single storey holiday home | Jasper, Broadstone, near Bournemouth

Broadstone, near Bournemouth, Dorset

Jasper

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

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£765
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Living room | Harbourhill, Chickerell, near Weymouth

Chickerell, near Weymouth, Dorset

Harbourhill

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

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£609
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Exterior | Foxglove, Ibberton, Blandford Forum

Ibberton, Blandford Forum, Dorset

Foxglove

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

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£355
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Exterior | Myrtle Cottage, Puncknowle

Puncknowle, Dorset

Myrtle Cottage

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 7
  • 4 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4.3

out of 5

7 nights

From

£779
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Reserve today for only £25
Sitting-out-area | Weatherbury - Greenwood Grange Cottages, Higher Bockhampton, near Dorchester

Higher Bockhampton, near Dorchester, Dorset

Weatherbury

Hot Tub
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

4

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,100
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Dog Friendly Cottages in Dorset

Attractive barn conversion | The Stables, Okeford Fitzpaine

Okeford Fitzpaine, Dorset

The Stables

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

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£535
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Reserve today for only £25
Living room | Gwens House, Weymouth

Weymouth, Dorset

Gwens House

Coastal
Wifi
Pub within 1 mile
  • Sleeps up to 6
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

7 nights

From

£455
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Exterior | Tennay Cottage, Wareham

Wareham, Dorset

Tennay Cottage

Wifi
Car parking on site
Pub within 1 mile
  • Sleeps up to 5
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£575
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Reserve today for only £25
Living room | Kennelman’s, Sopley, near Christchurch

Sopley, near Christchurch, Hampshire

Kennelman’s

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

4.5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£649
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Reserve today for only £25
Wonderful holiday hideaway | The Old Forge, Lower Wraxall, near Dorchester

Lower Wraxall, near Dorchester, Dorset

The Old Forge

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

4.7

out of 5

7 nights

From

£385
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Open plan living space | Apartment 3 - Alum Chine, Westbourne, near Bournemouth

Westbourne, near Bournemouth, Dorset

Apartment 3

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

7 nights

From

£685
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Delightful single storey holiday home | Jasper, Broadstone, near Bournemouth

Broadstone, near Bournemouth, Dorset

Jasper

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

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£765
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Reserve today for only £25
Living room | Harbourhill, Chickerell, near Weymouth

Chickerell, near Weymouth, Dorset

Harbourhill

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

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£609
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Exterior | Foxglove, Ibberton, Blandford Forum

Ibberton, Blandford Forum, Dorset

Foxglove

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

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£355
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Exterior | Myrtle Cottage, Puncknowle

Puncknowle, Dorset

Myrtle Cottage

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 7
  • 4 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4.3

out of 5

7 nights

From

£779
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Reserve today for only £25

Coastal Holiday Cottages in Dorset

Living room | Gwens House, Weymouth

Weymouth, Dorset

Gwens House

Coastal
Wifi
Pub within 1 mile
  • Sleeps up to 6
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

7 nights

From

£455
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View | Beachcliff, Christchurch

Christchurch, Dorset

Beachcliff

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

7 nights

From

£1,366
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Reserve today for only £25
Exterior | Sail Away, Poole

Poole, Dorset

Sail Away

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

7 nights

From

£1,250
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Balcony | Ahoy, Poole

Poole, Dorset

Ahoy

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

4

out of 5

7 nights

From

£908
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Reserve today for only £25
Living room | Seas the Day, Poole

Poole, Dorset

Seas the Day

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

7 nights

From

£908
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Reserve today for only £25
Living room | Kennelman’s, Sopley, near Christchurch

Sopley, near Christchurch, Hampshire

Kennelman’s

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

4.5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£649
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Reserve today for only £25
Open plan living space | Apartment 3 - Alum Chine, Westbourne, near Bournemouth

Westbourne, near Bournemouth, Dorset

Apartment 3

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

7 nights

From

£685
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Living room | Harbourhill, Chickerell, near Weymouth

Chickerell, near Weymouth, Dorset

Harbourhill

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

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£609
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Exterior | Myrtle Cottage, Puncknowle

Puncknowle, Dorset

Myrtle Cottage

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 7
  • 4 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4.3

out of 5

7 nights

From

£779
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Reserve today for only £25
Delightful open plan living space with glorious views | The Barn - Smiths Farm Cottages, Charmouth, near Lyme Regis

Charmouth, near Lyme Regis, Dorset

Smiths Farm Cottages - The Barn

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

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£465
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Reserve today for only £25
Exterior | September Cottage, Weymouth

Weymouth, Dorset

September Cottage

Coastal
Wifi
Pub within 1 mile
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

3.5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£550
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Luxury Holiday Cottages in Dorset

Exterior | Foxglove, Ibberton, Blandford Forum

Ibberton, Blandford Forum, Dorset

Foxglove

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

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£355
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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

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£455
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Exterior | Melbury Lodge - Brewery Farm Lodges, Ansty, near Dorchester

Ansty, near Dorchester, Dorset

Melbury Lodge

Hot Tub
Luxury
Wifi
  • Sleeps up to 6
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 3 bathrooms
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

4.4

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,375
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Reserve today for only £25
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

4.6

out of 5

7 nights

From

£525
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Living room | Our House, Bere Regis

Bere Regis, Dorset

Our House

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

4.6

out of 5

7 nights

From

£505
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Reserve today for only £25
Exterior | Ware House Cottage, Nr. Lyme Regis

Nr. Lyme Regis, Dorset

Ware House Cottage

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

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£459
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Exterior | The Hideout, Poole, near Bournmouth

Poole, near Bournmouth, Dorset

The Hideout

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

7 nights

From

£727
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Reserve today for only £25
Exterior | Rawlsbury Lodge - Brewery Farm Lodges, Ansty, near Dorchester

Ansty, near Dorchester, Dorset

Rawlsbury Lodge

Hot Tub
Luxury
Wifi
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

4.3

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,159
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Reserve today for only £25
Exterior | The Retreat, Ringwood, near Wimborne

Ringwood, near Wimborne, Dorset

The Retreat

Hot Tub
Luxury
Wifi
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£669
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Rear lawned garden and swimming pool | Downwood Vineyard, Blandford

Blandford, Dorset

Downwood Vineyard

Hot Tub
Luxury
Wifi
  • Sleeps up to 16
  • 8 bedrooms
  • 5 bathrooms
  • Up to 3 pets allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£9,431
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Reserve today for only 25%
Exterior | Cruxton Lodge, Little Cruxton, Cruxton, Dorchester

Little Cruxton, Cruxton, Dorchester, Dorset

Cruxton Lodge

Luxury
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 3
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

4.7

out of 5

7 nights

From

£575
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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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