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

Garden | The Pod, Weymouth

Weymouth, Dorset

The Pod

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

4.7

out of 5

7 nights

From

£513
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Exterior | Dudsbury Lodge, Ferndown

Ferndown, Dorset

Dudsbury Lodge

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • 4 Guests
  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 1 Pet

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,092
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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
  • 2 Guests
  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 1 Pet

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£353
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Exterior | 5 Pine Rise, Poole

Poole, Dorset

5 Pine Rise

Coastal
Wifi
Swimming pool
  • 6 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£367
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Living area | The Studio, Ibberton, Blandford Forum

Ibberton, Blandford Forum, Dorset

The Studio

Wifi
Car parking on site
Detached
  • 2 Guests
  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 1 Pet

4.6

out of 5

7 nights

From

£347
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Rear lawned garden and swimming pool | Downwood Vineyard, Blandford

Blandford, Dorset

Downwood Vineyard

Hot Tub
Luxury
Wifi
  • 16 Guests
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • 3 Pets

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£7,845
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Garden | Sweet Briar - Briarwood, Bothenhampton, near Bridport

Bothenhampton, near Bridport, Dorset

Sweet Briar

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

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£313
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Kitchen | Weaver’s Lodge, North Gorley, near Fordingbridge

North Gorley, near Fordingbridge, Hampshire

Weaver’s Lodge

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

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£413
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Swimming pool | Coombehayes Barn, Uplyme, near Lyme Regis

Uplyme, near Lyme Regis, Dorset

Coombehayes Barn

Coastal
Wifi
Swimming pool
  • 12 Guests
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • 1 Pet

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£2,256
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Wonderful holiday cottage with sea views | Mallams, Portland, near Weymouth

Portland, near Weymouth, Dorset

Mallams

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • 6 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 0 Pets

4.7

out of 5

7 nights

From

£327
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Reserve today for only £25

Dog Friendly Cottages in Dorset

Garden | The Pod, Weymouth

Weymouth, Dorset

The Pod

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

4.7

out of 5

7 nights

From

£513
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Exterior | Dudsbury Lodge, Ferndown

Ferndown, Dorset

Dudsbury Lodge

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • 4 Guests
  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 1 Pet

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,092
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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
  • 2 Guests
  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 1 Pet

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£353
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Exterior | 5 Pine Rise, Poole

Poole, Dorset

5 Pine Rise

Coastal
Wifi
Swimming pool
  • 6 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£367
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Living area | The Studio, Ibberton, Blandford Forum

Ibberton, Blandford Forum, Dorset

The Studio

Wifi
Car parking on site
Detached
  • 2 Guests
  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 1 Pet

4.6

out of 5

7 nights

From

£347
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Exterior | Weycroft Cottage, Weycroft, near Axminster

Weycroft, near Axminster, Devon

Weycroft Cottage

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

7 nights

From

£483
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Exterior | Primrose - The Vineyard, Blandford Forum

Blandford Forum, Dorset

Primrose

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

7 nights

From

£959
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Reserve today for only £25
Rear lawned garden and swimming pool | Downwood Vineyard, Blandford

Blandford, Dorset

Downwood Vineyard

Hot Tub
Luxury
Wifi
  • 16 Guests
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • 3 Pets

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£7,845
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Garden | Sweet Briar - Briarwood, Bothenhampton, near Bridport

Bothenhampton, near Bridport, Dorset

Sweet Briar

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

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£313
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Kitchen | Weaver’s Lodge, North Gorley, near Fordingbridge

North Gorley, near Fordingbridge, Hampshire

Weaver’s Lodge

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

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£413
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Coastal Holiday Cottages in Dorset

Garden | The Pod, Weymouth

Weymouth, Dorset

The Pod

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

4.7

out of 5

7 nights

From

£513
View
Exterior | Dudsbury Lodge, Ferndown

Ferndown, Dorset

Dudsbury Lodge

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • 4 Guests
  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 1 Pet

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,092
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Exterior | 5 Pine Rise, Poole

Poole, Dorset

5 Pine Rise

Coastal
Wifi
Swimming pool
  • 6 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£367
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Exterior | Keeper’s Cottage - Rudge Farm Cottages, Chilcombe, near Bridport

Chilcombe, near Bridport, Dorset

Keeper’s Cottage

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

7 nights

From

£725
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Garden | Sweet Briar - Briarwood, Bothenhampton, near Bridport

Bothenhampton, near Bridport, Dorset

Sweet Briar

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

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£313
View
Swimming pool | Coombehayes Barn, Uplyme, near Lyme Regis

Uplyme, near Lyme Regis, Dorset

Coombehayes Barn

Coastal
Wifi
Swimming pool
  • 12 Guests
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • 1 Pet

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£2,256
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Wonderful holiday cottage with sea views | Mallams, Portland, near Weymouth

Portland, near Weymouth, Dorset

Mallams

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • 6 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 0 Pets

4.7

out of 5

7 nights

From

£327
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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
  • 2 Guests
  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 2 Pets

4

out of 5

7 nights

From

£665
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Luxury Holiday Cottages in Dorset

Exterior | Primrose - The Vineyard, Blandford Forum

Blandford Forum, Dorset

Primrose

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

7 nights

From

£959
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Reserve today for only £25
Rear lawned garden and swimming pool | Downwood Vineyard, Blandford

Blandford, Dorset

Downwood Vineyard

Hot Tub
Luxury
Wifi
  • 16 Guests
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • 3 Pets

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£7,845
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Dining Area | Henning Lodge - Brewery Farm Lodges, Ansty, near Dorchester

Ansty, near Dorchester, Dorset

Henning Lodge

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

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£869
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Delightful Edwardian holiday property  | Stourcliffe House, Bournemouth

Bournemouth, Dorset

Stourcliffe House

Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • 11 Guests
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • 0 Pets

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,142
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Exterior | Two Bridge Cottage, Bridge, nr. Chard

Bridge, near Chard, Somerset

Two Bridge Cottage

Luxury
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • 5 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£327
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Exterior | Cliff House, Swanage

Swanage, Dorset

Cliff House

Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • 15 Guests
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • 0 Pets

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,512
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Exterior | The Retreat, Ringwood, near Wimborne

Ringwood, near Wimborne, Dorset

The Retreat

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

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£826
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Reserve today for only £25
Living room | Middletun House, Milton Abbas

Milton Abbas, Dorset

Middletun House

Luxury
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • 6 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 0 Pets

7 nights

From

£4,096
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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.

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