Dorset cottages for short breaks

Dorset cottages for short breaks offer the perfect escape to the stunning Jurassic Coast and rolling countryside. Whether you're planning a romantic weekend, family getaway or last-minute trip, Dorset cottages provide comfortable, well-located stays ideal for relaxing short breaks all year round.

Durdle Door at the beach on the Jurassic Coast of Dorset at sunset

Top-rated short breaks in Dorset

Exterior | The Dairy, Mannington
Customers' Choice

Mannington, Dorset

The Dairy

Luxury
Wifi
Car Parking On Site
  • 6 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

5

out of 5

9 Oct•3 nights

£777
£561
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Exterior | Homewood - Midgham Farm, Ringwood

Ringwood, Hampshire

Midgham Farm - Homewood

Wifi
Car Parking On Site
Garden / Patio
  • 8 Guests
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

4.8

out of 5

9 Oct•3 nights

£791
£747
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Attractive holiday home with lawned mature garden | Yawl House, Uplyme, near Lyme Regis

Uplyme, near Lyme Regis, Dorset

Yawl House

Coastal
Wifi
Car Parking On Site
  • 12 Guests
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

4.7

out of 5

7 Oct•3 nights

£1,201
£861
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Exterior | Purcombe Farmhouse, Whitchurch Canonicorum, nr. Bridport
Customers' Choice

Whitchurch Canonicorum, near Bridport, Dorset

Purcombe Farmhouse

Coastal
Hot Tub
Wifi
  • 12 Guests
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • 3 Pets

4.9

out of 5

12 Oct•3 nights

£1,091
£887
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Exterior | Cliff House, Swanage
Customers' Choice

Swanage, Dorset

Cliff House

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

5

out of 5

12 Oct•3 nights

£1,856
£1,842
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Charming 200 year old cottage  | Pebbles, Portland
Customers' Choice

Portland, Dorset

Pebbles

Coastal
Wifi
Car Parking On Site
  • 6 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 1 Pet

4.8

out of 5

12 Oct•3 nights

£503
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Spacious living room with open fire | Fernlea, Acton, near Langton Matravers

Acton, near Langton Matravers, Dorset

Fernlea

Coastal
Wifi
Car Parking On Site
  • 14 Guests
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 7 Bathrooms
  • 1 Pet

4.2

out of 5

12 Oct•3 nights

£1,157
£941
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First floor balcony to the rear | The Coach House, Fordingbridge, near Ringwood
Customers' Choice

Fordingbridge, near Ringwood, Hampshire

The Coach House

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

4.9

out of 5

6 Oct•3 nights

£533
£513
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The view of the house as you come down the driveway | Armswell House, Plush, near Piddletrenthide
Customers' Choice

Plush, near Piddletrenthide, Dorset

Armswell House

Hot Tub
Wifi
Car Parking On Site
  • 18 Guests
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

5

out of 5

12 Oct•3 nights

£1,612
£1,306
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Living room/dining room | Seabreeze, West Lulworth

West Lulworth, Dorset

Seabreeze

Coastal
Wifi
Enclosed Garden / Patio
  • 8 Guests
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

4.3

out of 5

6 Oct•3 nights

£771
£701
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Exterior | The Sloop, Swanage

Swanage, Dorset

The Sloop

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

4.7

out of 5

12 Oct•3 nights

£667
£483
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4 nights for 3 short breaks in Dorset

Exterior | Two Bridge Cottage, Bridge, nr. Chard
Customers' Choice

Bridge, near Chard, Somerset

Two Bridge Cottage

Luxury
Wifi
Car Parking On Site
  • 5 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

4.6

out of 5

8 Jan•7 nights

£337
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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

13 Nov•7 nights

£337
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Attractive holiday home with lawned mature garden | Yawl House, Uplyme, near Lyme Regis

Uplyme, near Lyme Regis, Dorset

Yawl House

Coastal
Wifi
Car Parking On Site
  • 12 Guests
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

4.7

out of 5

17 Jan•7 nights

£821
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Open plan living/dining room/kitchen | The Great House - The Chatham, Lyme Regis

Lyme Regis, Dorset

The Chatham

Coastal
Wifi
Car Parking On Site
  • 8 Guests
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • 0 Pets

4.5

out of 5

14 Dec•7 nights

£767
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Exterior | Millstones, Seatown, Chideock
Customers' Choice

Seatown, Chideock, Dorset

Millstones

Coastal
Wifi
Car Parking On Site
  • 2 Guests
  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 1 Pet

4.8

out of 5

27 Nov•7 nights

£323
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Open plan living space | Wylye Croft, Martinstown, near Dorcester
Customers' Choice

Martinstown, near Dorcester, Dorset

Wylye Croft

Coastal
Hot Tub
Luxury
  • 10 Guests
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

4.7

out of 5

13 Nov•7 nights

£1,536
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Welcoming living and dining area | Wren Cottage, Salwayash, near Bridport
Customers' Choice

Salwayash, near Bridport, Dorset

Wren Cottage

Coastal
Wifi
Car Parking On Site
  • 2 Guests
  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 2 Pets

4.7

out of 5

27 Nov•7 nights

£303
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Hot tub | Belvedere, Wimborne
Customers' Choice

Wimborne, Dorset

Belvedere

Hot Tub
Wifi
Car Parking On Site
  • 8 Guests
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

4.1

out of 5

19 Mar•7 nights

£887
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Stylish 1st floor apartment | Cove View - Admirals Quarter, Weymouth
Customers' Choice

Weymouth, Dorset

Cove View

Coastal
Wifi
Car Parking On Site
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 0 Pets

4.7

out of 5

7 Nov•7 nights

£513
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Spacious, comfortable living area | Antells Farm Barn, Sturminster Newton
Customers' Choice

Sturminster Newton, Dorset

Antells Farm Barn

Luxury
Wifi
Car Parking On Site
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

4.9

out of 5

20 Nov•7 nights

£483
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Swimming pool | Coombehayes Barn, Uplyme, near Lyme Regis
Customers' Choice

Uplyme, near Lyme Regis, Dorset

Coombehayes Barn

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

5

out of 5

3 Dec•7 nights

£2,432
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3 nights for 2 short breaks in Dorset

Exterior | Two Bridge Cottage, Bridge, nr. Chard
Customers' Choice

Bridge, near Chard, Somerset

Two Bridge Cottage

Luxury
Wifi
Car Parking On Site
  • 5 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

4.6

out of 5

8 Jan•7 nights

£337
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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

13 Nov•7 nights

£337
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Attractive holiday home with lawned mature garden | Yawl House, Uplyme, near Lyme Regis

Uplyme, near Lyme Regis, Dorset

Yawl House

Coastal
Wifi
Car Parking On Site
  • 12 Guests
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

4.7

out of 5

17 Jan•7 nights

£821
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Open plan living/dining room/kitchen | The Great House - The Chatham, Lyme Regis

Lyme Regis, Dorset

The Chatham

Coastal
Wifi
Car Parking On Site
  • 8 Guests
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • 0 Pets

4.5

out of 5

14 Dec•7 nights

£767
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Exterior | Millstones, Seatown, Chideock
Customers' Choice

Seatown, Chideock, Dorset

Millstones

Coastal
Wifi
Car Parking On Site
  • 2 Guests
  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 1 Pet

4.8

out of 5

27 Nov•7 nights

£323
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Open plan living space | Wylye Croft, Martinstown, near Dorcester
Customers' Choice

Martinstown, near Dorcester, Dorset

Wylye Croft

Coastal
Hot Tub
Luxury
  • 10 Guests
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

4.7

out of 5

13 Nov•7 nights

£1,536
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Welcoming living and dining area | Wren Cottage, Salwayash, near Bridport
Customers' Choice

Salwayash, near Bridport, Dorset

Wren Cottage

Coastal
Wifi
Car Parking On Site
  • 2 Guests
  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 2 Pets

4.7

out of 5

27 Nov•7 nights

£303
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Hot tub | Belvedere, Wimborne
Customers' Choice

Wimborne, Dorset

Belvedere

Hot Tub
Wifi
Car Parking On Site
  • 8 Guests
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

4.1

out of 5

19 Mar•7 nights

£887
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Stylish 1st floor apartment | Cove View - Admirals Quarter, Weymouth
Customers' Choice

Weymouth, Dorset

Cove View

Coastal
Wifi
Car Parking On Site
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 0 Pets

4.7

out of 5

7 Nov•7 nights

£513
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Spacious, comfortable living area | Antells Farm Barn, Sturminster Newton
Customers' Choice

Sturminster Newton, Dorset

Antells Farm Barn

Luxury
Wifi
Car Parking On Site
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

4.9

out of 5

20 Nov•7 nights

£483
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Swimming pool | Coombehayes Barn, Uplyme, near Lyme Regis
Customers' Choice

Uplyme, near Lyme Regis, Dorset

Coombehayes Barn

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

5

out of 5

3 Dec•7 nights

£2,432
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Book your holiday cottage short break in Dorset

If you’re dreaming of sea views, countryside walks and cosy evenings in, it’s time to book your holiday cottage short break in Dorset. Whether you’re planning a spontaneous weekend away or a well-deserved midweek escape, Dorset offers the perfect setting to relax, recharge and explore at your own pace.

From the dramatic cliffs of the Jurassic Coast to the rolling hills of the Dorset countryside, this beautiful county is packed with natural charm. Spend your days strolling along sandy beaches in Bournemouth or Weymouth, discovering fossil treasures along the UNESCO World Heritage coastline, or wandering through picturesque villages filled with thatched cottages and welcoming country pubs. A short break in Dorset gives you just enough time to unwind while still seeing and doing plenty.

When you book your holiday cottage short break in Dorset, you enjoy the freedom and flexibility that hotels simply can’t offer. Holiday cottages provide a true home-from-home experience, with fully equipped kitchens, comfortable living spaces and often private gardens or sea views. Whether you’re travelling as a couple, with family, or bringing your dog along, there’s a cottage to suit every style and size of break.

A cosy coastal cottage is perfect for romantic escapes, while larger countryside retreats are ideal for gathering friends and family. Many properties are located close to walking trails, beaches and local attractions, making it easy to step straight into your Dorset adventure. After a day of exploring, return to your own private space to cook a delicious meal, share stories of the day, or simply relax with a glass of wine.

Short breaks are also a fantastic way to experience Dorset in every season. Enjoy sunny beach days in summer, colourful countryside walks in autumn, peaceful winter escapes by the fire, or fresh coastal air in spring.

Whatever the occasion, now is the perfect time to book your holiday cottage short break in Dorset and start looking forward to a memorable getaway in one of England’s most scenic destinations.


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