Cottages in Bournemouth

Boasting mile after mile of beautiful, natural coastline anyone seeking a traditional seaside break should head for one of the award-winning sandy beaches, and of course one of our comfortable cottages in Bournemouth. The family-friendly beaches at Alum Chine and Southbourne are perfect for sunbathing, sandcastles and swimming. There's a whole host of family fun in Bournemouth and kids will love the underwater adventures at Oceanarium, wildlife adventures and indoor waterparks. There are plenty of historic houses, museums and heritage sites to explore and ancient villages in the surrounding countryside. Head inland from the beach, through the stunning Lower Gardens and you'll find yourself in the middle of the town's shopping mecca, with unique boutiques sitting alongside high-street favourites. Whether you're on a romantic break or a family adventure, Bournemouth has something to offer everyone, whatever the season.

Bournemouth beach

Popular Holiday Cottages in Bournemouth

Exterior | The Loft House, Wimborne
Customers' Choice

Wimborne, Dorset

The Loft House

Luxury
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • 2 Guests
  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 0 Pets

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£455
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Living area | Sandbanks 2 Sandcastles, Sandbanks, near Poole
Customers' Choice

Sandbanks, near Poole, Dorset

Sandbanks 2 Sandcastles

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

4.3

out of 5

7 nights

From

£667
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Delightful single storey holiday home | Jasper, Broadstone, near Bournemouth
Customers' Choice

Broadstone, near Bournemouth, Dorset

Jasper

Pets stay free
Wifi
Car parking on site
Enclosed Garden / Patio
  • 4 Guests
  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 2 Pets

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£767
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Living room | Lobster Cottage, Poole

Poole, Dorset

Lobster Cottage

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

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,424
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Living area | Beachcroft, Bournemouth

Bournemouth, Dorset

Beachcroft

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

4.5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£455
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Open plan living space | Bay Retreat, Poole

Poole, Dorset

Bay Retreat

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

4

out of 5

7 nights

From

£672
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Living area | Solsken, Boscombe, near Bournemouth
Customers' Choice

Boscombe, near Bournemouth, Dorset

Solsken

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

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£399
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Exterior | Oak Lodge, Bournemouth

Bournemouth, Dorset

Oak Lodge

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

4.5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£335
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Relaxing open plan living space | The Avoncliffe, Bournemouth
Customers' Choice

Bournemouth, Dorset

The Avoncliffe

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

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£465
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Delightful living room | Coastal Dream, Mudeford, near Christchurch
Customers' Choice

Mudeford, near Christchurch, Dorset

Coastal Dream

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

4.7

out of 5

7 nights

From

£741
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Exterior | Harbourside, Poole

Poole, Dorset

Harbourside

Wifi
Swimming pool
Car parking on site
  • 8 Guests
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 0 Pets

4

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,021
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Dog Friendly Cottages in Bournemouth

Living room | Fantasea, Poole

Poole, Dorset

Fantasea

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

7 nights

From

£862
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Living area | Sandbanks 2 Sandcastles, Sandbanks, near Poole
Customers' Choice

Sandbanks, near Poole, Dorset

Sandbanks 2 Sandcastles

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

4.3

out of 5

7 nights

From

£667
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Living area | Sandy Shores, Poole

Poole, Dorset

Sandy Shores

Pets stay free
Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 1 Pet

7 nights

From

£1,093
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Delightful single storey holiday home | Jasper, Broadstone, near Bournemouth
Customers' Choice

Broadstone, near Bournemouth, Dorset

Jasper

Pets stay free
Wifi
Car parking on site
Enclosed Garden / Patio
  • 4 Guests
  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 2 Pets

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£767
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Living room | Dolphin Cottage, Poole

Poole, Dorset

Dolphin Cottage

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

7 nights

From

£780
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Double bedroom | Apartment 1 - Alum Chine, Westbourne, near Bournemouth

Westbourne, near Bournemouth, Dorset

Apartment 1

Pets stay free
Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • 2 Guests
  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 2 Pets

7 nights

From

£617
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Harbour Rest

Poole, Dorset

Harbour Rest

Pets stay free
Coastal
Wifi
Coast within 1 mile
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 1 Pet

7 nights

From

£1,361
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Living area | Beachcroft, Bournemouth

Bournemouth, Dorset

Beachcroft

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

4.5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£455
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Sparrow House, Bournemouth

Bournemouth, Dorset

Sparrow House

Coastal
Wifi
Enclosed Garden / Patio
  • 18 Guests
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 7 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

7 nights

From

£4,530
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Exterior | Oak Lodge, Bournemouth

Bournemouth, Dorset

Oak Lodge

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

4.5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£335
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Exterior | Seahaven in Sandbanks, Poole
Pets stay free
Coastal
Hot Tub
Luxury
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 1 Pet

7 nights

From

£2,714
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Coastal Holiday Cottages in Bournemouth

Sea Therapy

Poole, Dorset

Sea Therapy

Coastal
Wifi
Coast within 1 mile
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 0 Pets

7 nights

From

£1,361
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Open plan living space | Tides, Poole

Poole, Dorset

Tides

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

7 nights

From

£814
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Living room | Fantasea, Poole

Poole, Dorset

Fantasea

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

7 nights

From

£862
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Living room | Cosy Haven, Bournemouth

Bournemouth, Dorset

Cosy Haven

Coastal
Wifi
Enclosed Garden / Patio
  • 7 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 0 Pets

7 nights

From

£535
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Living room | Seas the Day, Poole

Poole, Dorset

Seas the Day

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

7 nights

From

£849
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Living area | Mojo, Poole

Poole, Dorset

Mojo

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

7 nights

From

£780
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View | Marina Secret, Poole

Poole, Dorset

Marina Secret

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

7 nights

From

£849
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Balcony | Ocean Breeze, Poole

Poole, Dorset

Ocean Breeze

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

7 nights

From

£751
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Island Verge

Poole, Dorset

Island Verge

Coastal
Wifi
Coast within 1 mile
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 0 Pets

7 nights

From

£1,361
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View | Jeanneau, Poole

Poole, Dorset

Jeanneau

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

7 nights

From

£951
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Living area | Sandbanks 2 Sandcastles, Sandbanks, near Poole
Customers' Choice

Sandbanks, near Poole, Dorset

Sandbanks 2 Sandcastles

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

4.3

out of 5

7 nights

From

£667
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Luxury Holiday Cottages in Bournemouth

Exterior | The Loft House, Wimborne
Customers' Choice

Wimborne, Dorset

The Loft House

Luxury
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • 2 Guests
  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 0 Pets

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£455
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Exterior | Topdeck, Poole

Poole, Dorset

Topdeck

Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 0 Pets

7 nights

From

£942
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Exterior | Seahaven in Sandbanks, Poole
Pets stay free
Coastal
Hot Tub
Luxury
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 1 Pet

7 nights

From

£2,714
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Open plan living space | The Old Dairy, Wimborne
Customers' Choice

Wimborne, Dorset

The Old Dairy

Pets stay free
Luxury
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 1 Pet

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£597
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Living area | Sea Whispers Cottage, Poole
Customers' Choice
Pets stay free
Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 2 Pets

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£637
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Dining Area | Primrose Cottage, Christchurch

Christchurch, Dorset

Primrose Cottage

Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • 7 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 0 Pets

7 nights

From

£697
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Living room | Garden View, Bournemouth
Customers' Choice

Bournemouth, Dorset

Garden View

Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • 6 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 0 Pets

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£867
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Artists impression | New Sea Breeze, Southbourne, near Bournemouth
Customers' Choice

Southbourne, near Bournemouth, Dorset

New Sea Breeze

Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 0 Pets

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£697
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Living room | Beach Town, Bournemouth

Bournemouth, Dorset

Beach Town

Pets stay free
Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 1 Pet

4.5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£489
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View | Riva, Poole

Poole, Dorset

Riva

Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 0 Pets

7 nights

From

£1,401
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Living room | Aurora South, Poole

Poole, Dorset

Aurora South

Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • 5 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 0 Pets

7 nights

From

£985
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Inspiration of things to see and do in our Bournemouth holiday cottages

Bournemouth offers various adventure activities for thrill-seekers, such as water sports, jet skiing, paddleboarding, and kayaking. You can also try out beach volleyball, and mini-golf, or rent a beach hut for a relaxing day by the sea. With, a wide selection of holiday cottages in Dorset we have the ideal holiday home for you for your next short break in Bournemouth.

Experience the charm of Bournemouth with cottages.com's guide to the top 5 things to see and do in this picturesque town.

Bournemouth Beach

Spend time relaxing on Bournemouth's award-winning sandy beach, which stretches for several miles along the coastline. Enjoy beach activities, sunbathing, or take a stroll along the promenade with beautiful views of the sea.

Bournemouth Pier

Visit Bournemouth Pier, where you can enjoy amusement arcades, food stalls, and stunning views of the coastline. You can also take the zip line from the pier to the beach for an exhilarating experience.

Russell-Cotes Art Gallery & Museum

Explore the fascinating Russell-Cotes Art Gallery & Museum, housed in a stunning Victorian villa overlooking the sea. The museum exhibits a diverse collection of art and artefacts from around the world.

Bournemouth Gardens

Take a leisurely walk through the Lower, Central, and Upper Gardens, which provide a tranquil escape from the bustle of the town. The gardens are well-maintained and offer beautiful floral displays, tree-lined pathways, and delightful picnic spots.

Bournemouth Balloon

Enjoy panoramic views of Bournemouth and the surrounding coastline by taking a ride on the Bournemouth Balloon, an anchored helium balloon that takes visitors up to 500 feet in the air.

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