Holiday cottages in Dorset
Find your corner of the Jurassic Coast
Where ancient cliffs meet rolling countryside
Discover Dorset's charm, from the hidden coves of the Jurassic Coast to the timeless villages of Hardy Country. Explore Durdle Door, relax in Lyme Regis, roam the ruins of Corfe Castle or hop across to Brownsea Island. Whether you prefer coast or countryside, find your cottage and let Dorset do the rest.
Top-rated Dorset cottages
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Coastal
Wifi
Car Parking On Site
- 4 Guests
- 2 Bedrooms
- 1 Bathroom
- 1 Pet
4.9
out of 5
8 Jan•7 nights
£403
Coastal
Wifi
Coast Within 1 Mile
- 4 Guests
- 2 Bedrooms
- 1 Bathroom
- 0 Pets
4.7
out of 5
29 Jan•7 nights
£353
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Coastal
Hot Tub
Wifi
- 12 Guests
- 6 Bedrooms
- 3 Bathrooms
- 3 Pets
4.9
out of 5
12 Mar•7 nights
£1,546
Customers' Choice
Hot Tub
Wifi
Car Parking On Site
- 18 Guests
- 7 Bedrooms
- 6 Bathrooms
- 2 Pets
5
out of 5
18 Jan•7 nights
£1,886
Customers' Choice
Luxury
Wifi
Car Parking On Site
- 5 Guests
- 2 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
- 2 Pets
4.6
out of 5
8 Jan•7 nights
£337
Customers' Choice
Coastal
Wifi
Car Parking On Site
- 18 Guests
- 9 Bedrooms
- 7 Bathrooms
- 3 Pets
4.6
out of 5
8 Jan•7 nights
£2,976
Wifi
Car Parking On Site
Detached
- 4 Guests
- 2 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
- 2 Pets
4.7
out of 5
30 Oct•7 nights
£307
Customers' Choice
Coastal
Hot Tub
Wifi
- 8 Guests
- 4 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
- 2 Pets
4.9
out of 5
26 Feb•7 nights
£1,061
Customers' Choice
Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
- 4 Guests
- 2 Bedrooms
- 1 Bathroom
- 0 Pets
4.9
out of 5
13 Dec•7 nights
£597
Customers' Choice
Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
- 9 Guests
- 4 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
- 3 Pets
4.8
out of 5
12 Nov•7 nights
£851
Dorset Cottage Holidays & Breaks
Why Book Your Dorset Cottage Holiday with cottages.com
Book your self-catering accommodation in Dorset with cottages.com for quality, comfort, and choice. Our hand-picked Dorset cottages offer the perfect base to explore beaches, countryside, and attractions, ideal for a short cottage break in Dorset.
Popular Areas in Dorset for a Cottage Holiday
Weymouth holiday cottages offer the perfect base for enjoying the town’s sandy beaches, bustling harbour, and family-friendly atmosphere along Dorset’s famous Jurassic Coast. Poole cottages are ideal for those who love coastal living, with easy access to its large natural harbour, Brownsea Island, and a lively quayside. In Swanage, cottages provide a charming seaside escape, surrounded by cliffs, heritage railways, and stunning views across Swanage Bay. Dorchester cottages appeal to history lovers, with Roman ruins, literary links to Thomas Hardy, and a relaxed market-town feel. Meanwhile, Christchurch cottages offer a peaceful riverside setting with easy access to both the New Forest and the golden beaches of Bournemouth.
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Linhay CottagePebblesWillow LodgeJasmine CottageNewton Manor HouseThe Town HouseBarters CottageWayside Cottages - Whispering PinesBaywell HouseHewish Mill Retreats - Pitch BackBedborough Farm Cottages - The ParlourLittle OaksManor Court Cottages - SparrowHarboursideChestnut HouseMidgham Farm - Little BarnOakdene LodgeThe Old Post OfficeThe Old Timberyard - Sawmill CottageCoppers Cottages - Poirot CottageBuzzardsCoast View ApartmentLower Barrowfield FarmThe Old PiggeriesOld School RetreatSt Anne’s Cottages - Sunset CottageCornerstoneBridge Farm - Orchard LodgeLittle BroadenhamEdgecoombeMallamsMyrtle CottageElizabethan HouseThe Old Timberyard - Carters CottageHazel CottageThe WarwickThe ForgePebble CottageCormorant ViewThe Swift House
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