Holiday Cottages in Dorset

From the stunning Jurassic Coastline to the rolling hills of the countryside, Dorset offers a plethora of attractions for every traveller. Picture-perfect villages like Corfe Castle and Shaftesbury exude English charm, while coastal towns like Weymouth and Lyme Regis invite relaxation and seaside fun. Explore historic landmarks such as Durdle Door and Lulworth Cove, marveling at their natural beauty and geological wonders. Indulge in local cuisine, from fresh seafood to traditional cream teas, and immerse yourself in the vibrant culture and friendly hospitality. Whether you're seeking outdoor adventures, cultural experiences, or simply a peaceful retreat in nature, Dorset promises an unforgettable journey through England's southwest countryside. Check out our great selection of hand-picked holiday cottages in Dorset for a seaside holiday adventure.

Durdle door on the Jurassic coast

Popular Holiday Cottages in Dorset

Living room | Harbourhill, Chickerell, near Weymouth

Chickerell, near Weymouth, Dorset

Harbourhill

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

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£609
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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

4.4

out of 5

7 nights

From

£959
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Reserve today for only 25%
View | Advantage Point, West Lulworth, near Swanage

West Lulworth, near Swanage, Dorset

Advantage Point

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • 10 Guests
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 3 Pets

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£915
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Reserve today for only 25%
Spacious, comfortable living area | Antells Farm Barn, Sturminster Newton

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

7 nights

From

£483
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Reserve today for only £25
Exterior | White Horse Farm - Moley’s, Middlemarsh, nr. Sherborne

Middlemarsh, near Sherborne, Dorset

White Horse Farm - Moley’s

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

4

out of 5

7 nights

From

£337
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Private hot tub | Sea View Lodge, Rousdon, near Lyme Regis

Rousdon, near Lyme Regis, Dorset

Sea View Lodge

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

4.7

out of 5

7 nights

From

£805
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Reserve today for only £25
Exterior | Arne Barn, Near Wareham

Near Wareham, Dorset

Arne Barn

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

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£679
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Exterior | 5 Pine Rise, Poole

Poole, Dorset

5 Pine Rise

Coastal
Wifi
Swimming pool
  • 6 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£367
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Reserve today for only £25
Delightful, converted barn  | The Old Piggeries, Uploders, near Bridport

Uploders, near Bridport, Dorset

The Old Piggeries

Coastal
Wifi
Swimming pool
  • 6 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 0 Pets

4.5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£679
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Reserve today for only £25
Exterior | Sanderling, Poole

Poole, Dorset

Sanderling

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

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,018
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Coastal property in a stunning coastal location | The Old Boathouse, Portland, near Weymouth

Portland, near Weymouth, Dorset

The Old Boathouse

Coastal
Hot Tub
Wifi
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 0 Pets

4.4

out of 5

7 nights

From

£619
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Reserve today for only £25
Exterior | Homer’s Cottage, Cucklington, near Wincanton

Cucklington, near Wincanton, Somerset

Homer’s Cottage

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

4.5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£393
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Reserve today for only £25

Dog Friendly Cottages in Dorset

Living room | Harbourhill, Chickerell, near Weymouth

Chickerell, near Weymouth, Dorset

Harbourhill

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

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£609
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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

4.4

out of 5

7 nights

From

£959
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Reserve today for only 25%
Living room/dining room | Lavender Cottage - Lyme Regis Cottages, Lyme Regis

Lyme Regis, Dorset

Lavender Cottage

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

7 nights

From

£1,101
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Reserve today for only £25
View | Advantage Point, West Lulworth, near Swanage

West Lulworth, near Swanage, Dorset

Advantage Point

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • 10 Guests
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 3 Pets

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£915
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Reserve today for only 25%
Spacious, comfortable living area | Antells Farm Barn, Sturminster Newton

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

7 nights

From

£483
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Reserve today for only £25
Exterior | White Horse Farm - Moley’s, Middlemarsh, nr. Sherborne

Middlemarsh, near Sherborne, Dorset

White Horse Farm - Moley’s

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

4

out of 5

7 nights

From

£337
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Private hot tub | Sea View Lodge, Rousdon, near Lyme Regis

Rousdon, near Lyme Regis, Dorset

Sea View Lodge

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

4.7

out of 5

7 nights

From

£805
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Reserve today for only £25
Exterior | Lower Keats Glamping, Tytherleigh, near Axminster

Tytherleigh, near Axminster, Devon

4 Lower Keats Glamping

Coastal
Hot Tub
Car parking on site
  • 6 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 2 Pets

7 nights

From

£1,494
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Exterior | Arne Barn, Near Wareham

Near Wareham, Dorset

Arne Barn

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

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£679
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Exterior | Hotel du Van, Poole

Poole, Dorset

Hotel du Van

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

7 nights

From

£819
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Exterior | 5 Pine Rise, Poole

Poole, Dorset

5 Pine Rise

Coastal
Wifi
Swimming pool
  • 6 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£367
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Reserve today for only £25
Living area | Palm Court, Bournemouth

Bournemouth, Dorset

Palm Court

Coastal
Wifi
Coast within 1 mile
  • 2 Guests
  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 1 Pet

7 nights

From

£337
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Reserve today for only £25

Coastal Holiday Cottages in Dorset

Living room | Harbourhill, Chickerell, near Weymouth

Chickerell, near Weymouth, Dorset

Harbourhill

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

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£609
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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

4.4

out of 5

7 nights

From

£959
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Reserve today for only 25%
Living room/dining room | Lavender Cottage - Lyme Regis Cottages, Lyme Regis

Lyme Regis, Dorset

Lavender Cottage

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

7 nights

From

£1,101
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Reserve today for only £25
View | Advantage Point, West Lulworth, near Swanage

West Lulworth, near Swanage, Dorset

Advantage Point

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • 10 Guests
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 3 Pets

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£915
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Reserve today for only 25%
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

£942
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Living area | Sunnyside, Poole

Poole, Dorset

Sunnyside

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

7 nights

From

£806
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Private hot tub | Sea View Lodge, Rousdon, near Lyme Regis

Rousdon, near Lyme Regis, Dorset

Sea View Lodge

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

4.7

out of 5

7 nights

From

£805
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Reserve today for only £25
Exterior | Topdeck, Poole

Poole, Dorset

Topdeck

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

7 nights

From

£940
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Reserve today for only £25
Exterior | Lower Keats Glamping, Tytherleigh, near Axminster

Tytherleigh, near Axminster, Devon

4 Lower Keats Glamping

Coastal
Hot Tub
Car parking on site
  • 6 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 2 Pets

7 nights

From

£1,494
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Sitting-out-area | Sea Spirit, Bournemouth

Bournemouth, Dorset

Sea Spirit

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • 8 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 0 Pets

7 nights

From

£1,305
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Exterior | Arne Barn, Near Wareham

Near Wareham, Dorset

Arne Barn

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

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£679
View
Exterior | Hotel du Van, Poole

Poole, Dorset

Hotel du Van

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

7 nights

From

£819
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Luxury Holiday Cottages in Dorset

Spacious, comfortable living area | Antells Farm Barn, Sturminster Newton

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

7 nights

From

£483
View
Reserve today for only £25
Exterior | Topdeck, Poole

Poole, Dorset

Topdeck

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

7 nights

From

£940
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Reserve today for only £25
Exterior | Cruxton Lodge, Little Cruxton, Cruxton, Dorchester

Little Cruxton, Cruxton, Dorchester, Dorset

Cruxton Lodge

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

7 nights

From

£575
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Reserve today for only £25
View | Riva, Poole

Poole, Dorset

Riva

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

7 nights

From

£1,462
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Reserve today for only £25
Living area | Mill View Cottage, West Stour, nr Gillingham, Dorset

West Stour, nr Gillingham, Dorset, Dorset

Mill View Cottage

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

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£437
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Reserve today for only £25
Exterior | Hazel Cottage, Briantspuddle, near Wareham

Briantspuddle, near Wareham, Dorset

Hazel Cottage

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

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£547
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Reserve today for only £25
Garden | The Retreat - Bradstock Cottages, Burton Bradstock, near Bridport

Burton Bradstock, near Bridport, Dorset

Bradstock Cottages - The Retreat

Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • 11 Guests
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,482
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Reserve today for only £99
Garden | Victoria Cottage, Mudeford, near Christchurch

Mudeford, near Christchurch, Dorset

Victoria Cottage

Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • 8 Guests
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 1 Pet

4.6

out of 5

7 nights

From

£779
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Reserve today for only £25
Living area | The Lodge, Cheselbourne, near Dorchester

Cheselbourne, near Dorchester, Dorset

The Lodge

Hot Tub
Luxury
Wifi
  • 3 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 0 Pets

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£433
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Reserve today for only £25
Living room | The Riding House, Wimborne St Giles, near Ringwood

Wimborne St Giles, near Ringwood, Dorset

The Riding House

Luxury
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • 18 Guests
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 9 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

7 nights

From

£13,455
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Exterior | Primrose Cottage, Christchurch

Christchurch, Dorset

Primrose Cottage

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

7 nights

From

£749
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Reserve today for only £25

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

Dorset is a county renowned for its stunning coastline, charming villages, and natural landmarks. But there is another side to this tourist county, one that adds a touch of whimsy to your holiday experience. With a wide selection of hand-picked cottages in England we have the ideal holiday home for you.

Here are the top five things to see and do in our cottages in Dorset:

Cerne Abbas Giant

Marvel at the ancient Cerne Abbas Giant, an iconic hillside figure carved into the chalk downs. This enigmatic symbol is believed to be a fertility symbol and adds a touch of mystery to the Dorset countryside.

Tutankhamun Exhibition in Dorchester

Explore the Tutankhamun Exhibition in Dorchester, where you can step back in time and experience the wonders of ancient Egypt. This unexpected gem brings history to life in the heart of Dorset.

Tank Museum in Bovington

Visit the Tank Museum in Bovington, home to an extensive collection of tanks and armored vehicles. This unusual attraction offers a fascinating journey through military history, showcasing the evolution of armored warfare.

Dinosaur Museum in Dorchester

Embark on a prehistoric adventure at the Dinosaur Museum in Dorchester. Encounter life-sized dinosaur models, fossils, and interactive exhibits that make learning about the ancient past both educational and entertaining.

The Cobb in Lyme Regis

Take a stroll along The Cobb in Lyme Regis, a historic and iconic harbor wall featured in novels and films. This landmark offers stunning coastal views and a touch of literary and cinematic history in the heart of Dorset.

More Popular Holiday Destinations in Dorset

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