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 | Purbeck View - Holly Hedge Farm, Holly Hedge Farm

Holly Hedge Farm, Dorset

Holly Hedge Farm - Purbeck View

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

5

out of 5

6 nights

From

ÂŁ545
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Exterior | Owl - Champernhayes, Wooton Fitzpaine, near Charmouth

Wooton Fitzpaine, near Charmouth, Dorset

Owl

Coastal
Wifi
Swimming pool
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4.7

out of 5

4 nights

From

ÂŁ951
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Eden Cottage, Cerne Abbas, nr. Dorchester

Cerne Abbas, near Dorchester, Dorset

Eden Cottage

Wifi
Enclosed Garden / Patio
Pub within 1 mile
  • Sleeps up to 3
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

4.4

out of 5

3 nights

From

ÂŁ225
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Exterior | Stable Cottage - Rudge Farm Cottages, Chilcombe, near Bridport

Chilcombe, near Bridport, Dorset

Stable Cottage

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

5

out of 5

2 nights

From

ÂŁ488
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Exterior | Pilgrims Rest, Weymouth

Weymouth, Dorset

Pilgrims Rest

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

4.5

out of 5

6 nights

From

ÂŁ715
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Attractive holiday home with paved patio area | Cherry Cottage - Wood Dairy, North Perrott, near Crewkerne

North Perrott, near Crewkerne, Dorset

Wood Dairy - Cherry Cottage

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

4.8

out of 5

4 nights

From

ÂŁ425
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Exterior | Triss - Bowling Green Farm, East Orchard, near Shaftesbury

East Orchard, near Shaftesbury, Dorset

Triss

Wifi
Car parking on site
Rural Location
  • Sleeps up to 5
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

5

out of 5

5 nights

From

ÂŁ329
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Exterior | Bowling Green Farm- Drakes - Bowling Green Farm, East Orchard, near Shaftesbury

East Orchard, near Shaftesbury, Dorset

Bowling Green Farm- Drakes

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

4

out of 5

4 nights

From

ÂŁ339
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Dog Friendly Cottages in Dorset

Living room | Fantasea, Poole

Poole, Dorset

Fantasea

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

3 nights

From

ÂŁ810
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Exterior | Purbeck View - Holly Hedge Farm, Holly Hedge Farm

Holly Hedge Farm, Dorset

Holly Hedge Farm - Purbeck View

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

5

out of 5

6 nights

From

ÂŁ545
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Delightful holiday home in a great location | Green Oak Cottage, Sandley, near Shaftesbury

Sandley, near Shaftesbury, Dorset

Green Oak Cottage

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

4 nights

From

ÂŁ1,036
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Exterior | Owl - Champernhayes, Wooton Fitzpaine, near Charmouth

Wooton Fitzpaine, near Charmouth, Dorset

Owl

Coastal
Wifi
Swimming pool
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4.7

out of 5

4 nights

From

ÂŁ951
View
Exterior | Pilgrims Rest, Weymouth

Weymouth, Dorset

Pilgrims Rest

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

4.5

out of 5

6 nights

From

ÂŁ715
View
Attractive holiday home with paved patio area | Cherry Cottage - Wood Dairy, North Perrott, near Crewkerne

North Perrott, near Crewkerne, Dorset

Wood Dairy - Cherry Cottage

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

4.8

out of 5

4 nights

From

ÂŁ425
View
Exterior | Triss - Bowling Green Farm, East Orchard, near Shaftesbury

East Orchard, near Shaftesbury, Dorset

Triss

Wifi
Car parking on site
Rural Location
  • Sleeps up to 5
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

5

out of 5

5 nights

From

ÂŁ329
View
Exterior | Bowling Green Farm- Drakes - Bowling Green Farm, East Orchard, near Shaftesbury

East Orchard, near Shaftesbury, Dorset

Bowling Green Farm- Drakes

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

4

out of 5

4 nights

From

ÂŁ339
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Swimming pool | Berehayes Holiday Cottages, Whitchurch Canonicorum

Whitchurch Canonicorum, Dorset

Squirrels Drey

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

5 nights

From

ÂŁ2,968
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Picture-perfect thatched cottage | The Old Post Office, Lower Bockhampton

Lower Bockhampton, Dorset

The Old Post Office

Wifi
Car parking on site
Pub within 1 mile
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

4.3

out of 5

4 nights

From

ÂŁ355
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Coastal Holiday Cottages in Dorset

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

ÂŁ2,055
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Living room | Fantasea, Poole

Poole, Dorset

Fantasea

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

3 nights

From

ÂŁ810
View
Exterior | Purbeck View - Holly Hedge Farm, Holly Hedge Farm

Holly Hedge Farm, Dorset

Holly Hedge Farm - Purbeck View

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

5

out of 5

6 nights

From

ÂŁ545
View
Living room | Westcliff House, Bournemouth

Bournemouth, Dorset

Westcliff House

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 10
  • 4 bedrooms
  • 3 bathrooms
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

10 nights

From

ÂŁ835
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Exterior | Owl - Champernhayes, Wooton Fitzpaine, near Charmouth

Wooton Fitzpaine, near Charmouth, Dorset

Owl

Coastal
Wifi
Swimming pool
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4.7

out of 5

4 nights

From

ÂŁ951
View
Exterior | Bridge View, Weymouth

Weymouth, Dorset

Bridge View

Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • Sleeps up to 8
  • 5 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

8 nights

From

ÂŁ835
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Living area | The Navigator, Poole

Poole, Dorset

The Navigator

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

3 nights

From

ÂŁ886
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Exterior | Stable Cottage - Rudge Farm Cottages, Chilcombe, near Bridport

Chilcombe, near Bridport, Dorset

Stable Cottage

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

5

out of 5

2 nights

From

ÂŁ488
View
Exterior | Pilgrims Rest, Weymouth

Weymouth, Dorset

Pilgrims Rest

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

4.5

out of 5

6 nights

From

ÂŁ715
View
Swimming pool | Berehayes Holiday Cottages, Whitchurch Canonicorum

Whitchurch Canonicorum, Dorset

Squirrels Drey

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

5 nights

From

ÂŁ2,968
View

Luxury Holiday Cottages in Dorset

Exterior | Bridge View, Weymouth

Weymouth, Dorset

Bridge View

Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • Sleeps up to 8
  • 5 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

8 nights

From

ÂŁ835
View
Exterior | Roselands, Dorchester

Dorchester, Dorset

Roselands

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

4 nights

From

ÂŁ745
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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

ÂŁ375
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Living area | Coach House - Bradstock Cottages, Burton Bradstock, near Bridport

Burton Bradstock, near Bridport, Dorset

Bradstock Cottages - Coach House

Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • Sleeps up to 6
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 3 bathrooms
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

4.8

out of 5

6 nights

From

ÂŁ769
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Exterior | Newton Manor House, Swanage, Isle of Purbeck

Swanage, Isle of Purbeck, Dorset

Newton Manor House

Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • Sleeps up to 16
  • 8 bedrooms
  • 9 bathrooms
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

4.6

out of 5

16 nights

From

ÂŁ2,799
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Exterior | Peaceful Cottage, Blandford Forum

Blandford Forum, Dorset

Peaceful Cottage

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

4 nights

From

ÂŁ935
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Exterior | Hazel Cottage, Briantspuddle, near Wareham

Briantspuddle, near Wareham, Dorset

Hazel Cottage

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

5

out of 5

2 nights

From

ÂŁ505
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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

4 nights

From

ÂŁ405
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Exterior | Mount Lodge, Poole

Poole, Dorset

Mount Lodge

Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • Sleeps up to 12
  • 5 bedrooms
  • 4 bathrooms
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

4.6

out of 5

12 nights

From

ÂŁ1,135
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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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