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.

Gold Hill, Shaftesbury, Dorset, UK

Top-rated Dorset cottages

Exterior | Brimble Cottage, Axminster, nr. Lyme Regis
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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
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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

19 Feb•7 nights

£423
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The view of the house as you come down the driveway | Armswell House, Plush, near Piddletrenthide
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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

6 Dec•7 nights

£2,112
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Hot tub | Belvedere, Wimborne
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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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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

29 Nov•7 nights

£277
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Living area | Sea Whispers Cottage, Poole
Customers' Choice
Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 2 Pets

4.9

out of 5

18 Jan•7 nights

£677
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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

30 Nov•7 nights

£323
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Wonderful converted barn | The Old Engine House - Bridge Farm, Drimpton, near Beaminster
Customers' Choice

Drimpton, near Beaminster, Dorset

Bridge Farm - The Old Engine House

Wifi
Car Parking On Site
Enclosed Garden / Patio
  • 5 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

4.9

out of 5

1 Dec•7 nights

£317
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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

4.7

out of 5

7 Jan•7 nights

£387
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Private hot tub | Sea View Lodge, Rousdon, near Lyme Regis
Customers' Choice

Rousdon, near Lyme Regis, Dorset

Sea View Lodge

Coastal
Hot Tub
Wifi
  • 8 Guests
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

4.9

out of 5

26 Feb•7 nights

£961
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Exterior | Woodbrook Cottage, Bothenhampton, nr. Bridport
Customers' Choice

Bothenhampton, near Bridport, Dorset

Woodbrook Cottage

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

4.8

out of 5

30 Oct•7 nights

£717
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Exterior | Ash Hill - Midgham Farm, Ringwood
Customers' Choice

Ringwood, Hampshire

Midgham Farm - Ash Hill

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

4.7

out of 5

30 Nov•7 nights

£577
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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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