Dorchester Cottages

Your perfect getaway awaits with our Dorchester cottages. Escape to the picturesque town of Dorchester and experience a relaxing holiday like no other. With a range of charming holiday cottages available, you can immerse yourself in the beauty of the British countryside while enjoying all the comforts of home. Explore our guide on why visiting Dorchester is a must, where you'll find everything from stunning landscapes and historic attractions to quaint shops and delicious dining options. Dorchester's easygoing vibe extends to its quirky cafes and bustling streets, where the blend of architectural styles creates a fascinating backdrop. Explore sites like Maiden Castle for a touch of the past or simply revel in the town's relaxed atmosphere. Book your dream holiday today with our Dorchester cottages and create memories that will last a lifetime.

Dorchester coast

Popular Holiday Cottages in Dorchester

Open plan living space | Painters Cottage, Sutton Poyntz

Sutton Poyntz, Dorset

Painters Cottage

Wifi
Car parking on site
Pub within 1 mile
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 0 Pets

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£649
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Hot tub | Little Coombe, Little Coombe - Bookham Court, Alton Pancras, near Dorchester

Alton Pancras, near Dorchester, Dorset

Bookham Court - Little Coombe

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

4

out of 5

7 nights

From

£910
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Exterior | Rose Cottage, Primrose Cottage - Westfield Farm Cottages, Winterbourne, Steepleton

Winterbourne, Steepleton, Dorset

Primrose Cottage

Wifi
Car parking on site
Pub within 1 mile
  • 3 Guests
  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 2 Pets

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£273
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Exterior | Peach Tree Cottage, Winterbourne Steepleton, near Dorchester

Winterbourne Steepleton, near Dorchester, Dorset

Peach Tree Cottage

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

4.3

out of 5

7 nights

From

£403
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Exterior | North Barn, Affpuddle, near Dorchester

Affpuddle, near Dorchester, Dorset

North Barn

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

4.4

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,060
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Exterior | Rose Cottage, Primrose Cottage - Westfield Farm Cottages, Winterbourne, Steepleton

Winterbourne, Steepleton, Dorset

Rose Cottage

Wifi
Car parking on site
Pub within 1 mile
  • 3 Guests
  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 2 Pets

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£267
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Converted village school | No.1 The Old School, Puddletown, near Dorchester

Puddletown, near Dorchester, Dorset

No.1 The Old School

Wifi
Car parking on site
Enclosed Garden / Patio
  • 6 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 0 Pets

4.7

out of 5

7 nights

From

£443
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Sun room | Alpaca Cottage, Frampton

Frampton, Dorset

Alpaca Cottage

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

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£704
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Garden | Jasmine Cottage, Osmington

Osmington, Dorset

Jasmine Cottage

Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • 8 Guests
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

4.4

out of 5

7 nights

From

£839
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Wonderful historic property set in the Cerne Abbey grounds | Cerne Abbey Cottage, Cerne Abbas

Cerne Abbas, Dorset

Cerne Abbey Cottage

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

4.6

out of 5

7 nights

From

£307
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Exterior | Mill Cottage, Winterbourne Steepleton, nr. Dorchester

Winterbourne Steepleton, near Dorchester, Dorset

Mill Cottage

Wifi
Car parking on site
Garden / Patio
  • 5 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 2 Pets

4.1

out of 5

7 nights

From

£273
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Main entrance with decked balcony area | The Hive, Warmwell, near Dorchester

Warmwell, near Dorchester, Dorset

The Hive

Coastal
Wifi
Swimming pool
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 1 Pet

4

out of 5

7 nights

From

£685
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Dog Friendly Holiday Cottages in Dorchester

Hot tub | Little Coombe, Little Coombe - Bookham Court, Alton Pancras, near Dorchester

Alton Pancras, near Dorchester, Dorset

Bookham Court - Little Coombe

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

4

out of 5

7 nights

From

£910
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Exterior | Rose Cottage, Primrose Cottage - Westfield Farm Cottages, Winterbourne, Steepleton

Winterbourne, Steepleton, Dorset

Primrose Cottage

Wifi
Car parking on site
Pub within 1 mile
  • 3 Guests
  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 2 Pets

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£273
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Exterior | Old School, Dorchester

Dorchester, Dorset

Old School

Wifi
Car parking on site
Enclosed Garden / Patio
  • 6 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

3.5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£575
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Living room/dining room | Casterbridge - Greenwood Grange Cottages, Higher Bockhampton, near Dorchester

Higher Bockhampton, near Dorchester, Dorset

Casterbridge

Wifi
Car parking on site
Enclosed Garden / Patio
  • 6 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

7 nights

From

£1,507
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Exterior | North Barn, Affpuddle, near Dorchester

Affpuddle, near Dorchester, Dorset

North Barn

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

4.4

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,060
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Exterior | Rose Cottage, Primrose Cottage - Westfield Farm Cottages, Winterbourne, Steepleton

Winterbourne, Steepleton, Dorset

Rose Cottage

Wifi
Car parking on site
Pub within 1 mile
  • 3 Guests
  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 2 Pets

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£267
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Characterful holiday home | Wagon House, Wagon House - Bookham Court, Alton Pancras, near Dorchester

Alton Pancras, near Dorchester, Dorset

Bookham Court - Wagon House

Wifi
Car parking on site
Pub within 1 mile
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 2 Pets

3.7

out of 5

7 nights

From

£609
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Sun room | Alpaca Cottage, Frampton

Frampton, Dorset

Alpaca Cottage

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

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£704
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Garden | Jasmine Cottage, Osmington

Osmington, Dorset

Jasmine Cottage

Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • 8 Guests
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

4.4

out of 5

7 nights

From

£839
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Living area | Sandbourne - Greenwood Grange Cottages, Higher Bockhampton, near Dorchester

Higher Bockhampton, near Dorchester, Dorset

Sandbourne

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

7 nights

From

£1,020
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Wonderful historic property set in the Cerne Abbey grounds | Cerne Abbey Cottage, Cerne Abbas

Cerne Abbas, Dorset

Cerne Abbey Cottage

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

4.6

out of 5

7 nights

From

£307
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Exterior | Mill Cottage, Winterbourne Steepleton, nr. Dorchester

Winterbourne Steepleton, near Dorchester, Dorset

Mill Cottage

Wifi
Car parking on site
Garden / Patio
  • 5 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 2 Pets

4.1

out of 5

7 nights

From

£273
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Romantic Holiday Cottages in Dorchester

Hot tub | Little Coombe, Little Coombe - Bookham Court, Alton Pancras, near Dorchester

Alton Pancras, near Dorchester, Dorset

Bookham Court - Little Coombe

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

4

out of 5

7 nights

From

£910
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Living area | Coomb Barton - Greenwood Grange Cottages, Higher Bockhampton, near Dorchester

Higher Bockhampton, near Dorchester, Dorset

Coomb Barton

Hot Tub
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • 8 Guests
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • 0 Pets

7 nights

From

£2,105
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Exterior | North Barn, Affpuddle, near Dorchester

Affpuddle, near Dorchester, Dorset

North Barn

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

4.4

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,060
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Characterful holiday home | Wagon House, Wagon House - Bookham Court, Alton Pancras, near Dorchester

Alton Pancras, near Dorchester, Dorset

Bookham Court - Wagon House

Wifi
Car parking on site
Pub within 1 mile
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 2 Pets

3.7

out of 5

7 nights

From

£609
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Garden | Jasmine Cottage, Osmington

Osmington, Dorset

Jasmine Cottage

Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • 8 Guests
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

4.4

out of 5

7 nights

From

£839
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Wonderful historic property set in the Cerne Abbey grounds | Cerne Abbey Cottage, Cerne Abbas

Cerne Abbas, Dorset

Cerne Abbey Cottage

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

4.6

out of 5

7 nights

From

£307
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Exterior | Mill Cottage, Winterbourne Steepleton, nr. Dorchester

Winterbourne Steepleton, near Dorchester, Dorset

Mill Cottage

Wifi
Car parking on site
Garden / Patio
  • 5 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 2 Pets

4.1

out of 5

7 nights

From

£273
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Exterior | Armswell House, Plush, near Piddletrenthide

Plush, near Piddletrenthide, Dorset

Armswell House

Hot Tub
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • 18 Guests
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,776
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Exterior | Dorset Alpaca Shepherd’s Hut, Dorchester
Wifi
Car parking on site
Detached
  • 2 Guests
  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 0 Pets

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£473
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Living room | Linden Lea, Frampton

Frampton, Dorset

Linden Lea

Wifi
Car parking on site
Garden / Patio
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 0 Pets

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£590
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Exterior | Churchview House, Winterbourne Abbas, nr. Dorchester

Winterbourne Abbas, near Dorchester, Dorset

Churchview House

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

4.4

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,162
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Attractive holiday home | Great Coombe, Great Coombe - Bookham Court, Alton Pancras, near Dorchester

Alton Pancras, near Dorchester, Dorset

Bookham Court - Great Coombe

Wifi
Car parking on site
Pub within 1 mile
  • 9 Guests
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,122
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Reserve today for only £25

Inspiration of things to see and do in our cottages in Dorchester

Explore the hidden gems and unique attractions of Christchurch with our curated list of the top 5 things to see and do. With cottages.com as your trusted travel partner, embark on an unforgettable British adventure that will leave you wanting more. With, a wide selection of holiday cottages in Dorset we have the ideal holiday home for you.

Dorset County Museum

Immerse yourself in the history and culture of Dorset at the Dorset County Museum. The museum houses a diverse collection of artefacts, including archaeological finds, art, and exhibits related to Thomas Hardy, a famous novelist with strong ties to the region.

Maiden Castle

Explore the impressive Maiden Castle, one of the largest and most well-preserved Iron Age hillforts in Europe. The site offers panoramic views of the surrounding countryside and a glimpse into ancient history.

Thomas Hardy's Birthplace

Visit the birthplace of Thomas Hardy, a renowned author whose novels often drew inspiration from the Dorset landscape. The cottage provides insights into his life and works.

Dorchester Market

Experience the vibrant atmosphere of Dorchester's market, which dates back to the time of King Henry VIII. Browse stalls selling fresh produce, local crafts, and a variety of goods.

Tutankhamun Exhibition

Step back in time at the Tutankhamun Exhibition, which features replicas of the treasures found in the tomb of the ancient Egyptian pharaoh. Learn about the fascinating world of ancient Egypt without leaving Dorchester.

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