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 | Foxglove, Ibberton, Blandford Forum
Customers' Choice

Ibberton, Blandford Forum, Dorset

Foxglove

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

4.6

out of 5

20 Nov•3 nights

£263
£203
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Exterior | Coombehayes Lodge, Uplyme, nr. Lyme Regis
Customers' Choice

Uplyme, near Lyme Regis, Dorset

Coombehayes Lodge

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

4.9

out of 5

20 Nov•3 nights

£323
£273
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Exterior | The Loft, Boys Hill, near Sherborne
Customers' Choice

Boys Hill, near Sherborne, Dorset

The Loft

Wifi
Car Parking On Site
Enclosed Garden / Patio
  • 2 Guests
  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 0 Pets

4.9

out of 5

20 Nov•3 nights

£320
£267
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Open plan living space | Old Orchard Cottage, Goathill, near Sherborne
Customers' Choice

Goathill, near Sherborne, Dorset

Old Orchard Cottage

Wifi
Car Parking On Site
Pub Within 1 Mile
  • 5 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 0 Pets

4.9

out of 5

20 Nov•3 nights

£423
£407
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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

4.2

out of 5

20 Nov•3 nights

£287
£243
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Living room | The Little House, Axmouth

Axmouth, Devon

The Little House

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

4.3

out of 5

20 Nov•3 nights

£377
£283
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Front Exterior | Meadow Barn, East Burton, near Wool
Customers' Choice

East Burton, near Wool, Dorset

Meadow Barn

Coastal
Wifi
Enclosed Garden / Patio
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 0 Pets

4.9

out of 5

21 Nov•3 nights

£377
£347
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Exterior | Duck Island Cottage, Ringwood
Customers' Choice

Ringwood, Hampshire

Duck Island Cottage

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

4.8

out of 5

17 Nov•3 nights

£556
£473
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Open plan living space | The Old Dairy, Wimborne
Customers' Choice

Wimborne, Dorset

The Old Dairy

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

4.8

out of 5

20 Nov•3 nights

£443
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Exterior | Eton Cottage, Farnham
Customers' Choice

Farnham, Dorset

Eton Cottage

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

4.9

out of 5

20 Nov•3 nights

£427
£393
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4 nights for 3 short breaks in Dorset

Exterior | The Haybarn, Ibberton, near Blandford Forum
Customers' Choice

Ibberton, near Blandford Forum, Dorset

The Haybarn

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

4.9

out of 5

22 Jan•7 nights

£423
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Exterior | Duck Island Cottage, Ringwood
Customers' Choice

Ringwood, Hampshire

Duck Island Cottage

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

4.8

out of 5

17 Jan•7 nights

£637
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Garden | Sweet Briar - Briarwood, Bothenhampton, near Bridport
Customers' Choice

Bothenhampton, near Bridport, Dorset

Sweet Briar

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

4.8

out of 5

3 Feb•7 nights

£403
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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

7 Dec•7 nights

£867
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Exterior | Coombehayes Lodge, Uplyme, nr. Lyme Regis
Customers' Choice

Uplyme, near Lyme Regis, Dorset

Coombehayes Lodge

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

4.9

out of 5

25 Jan•7 nights

£343
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Exterior | Foxglove, Ibberton, Blandford Forum
Customers' Choice

Ibberton, Blandford Forum, Dorset

Foxglove

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

4.6

out of 5

3 Dec•7 nights

£273
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Living room | East View, Acton
Customers' Choice

Acton, Dorset

East View

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

4.8

out of 5

8 Dec•7 nights

£493
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Exterior | Brimble Cottage, Axminster, nr. Lyme Regis
Customers' Choice

Axminster, near Lyme Regis, Dorset

Brimble Cottage

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

4.9

out of 5

29 Jan•7 nights

£393
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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 Dec•7 nights

£383
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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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3 nights for 2 short breaks in Dorset

Exterior | The Haybarn, Ibberton, near Blandford Forum
Customers' Choice

Ibberton, near Blandford Forum, Dorset

The Haybarn

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

4.9

out of 5

22 Jan•7 nights

£423
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Exterior | Duck Island Cottage, Ringwood
Customers' Choice

Ringwood, Hampshire

Duck Island Cottage

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

4.8

out of 5

17 Jan•7 nights

£637
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Garden | Sweet Briar - Briarwood, Bothenhampton, near Bridport
Customers' Choice

Bothenhampton, near Bridport, Dorset

Sweet Briar

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

4.8

out of 5

3 Feb•7 nights

£403
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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

7 Dec•7 nights

£867
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Exterior | Coombehayes Lodge, Uplyme, nr. Lyme Regis
Customers' Choice

Uplyme, near Lyme Regis, Dorset

Coombehayes Lodge

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

4.9

out of 5

25 Jan•7 nights

£343
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Exterior | Foxglove, Ibberton, Blandford Forum
Customers' Choice

Ibberton, Blandford Forum, Dorset

Foxglove

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

4.6

out of 5

3 Dec•7 nights

£273
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Living room | East View, Acton
Customers' Choice

Acton, Dorset

East View

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

4.8

out of 5

8 Dec•7 nights

£493
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Exterior | Brimble Cottage, Axminster, nr. Lyme Regis
Customers' Choice

Axminster, near Lyme Regis, Dorset

Brimble Cottage

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

4.9

out of 5

29 Jan•7 nights

£393
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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 Dec•7 nights

£383
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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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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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