Holiday Cottages in Dorset

Discover Dorset’s charm, from the Jurassic Coast to rolling countryside and picture-postcard villages. Explore Durdle Door, relax in Lyme Regis, and savour local seafood or cream teas. Whether for adventure or relaxation, our hand-picked holiday cottages in Dorset promise an unforgettable seaside escape.

Durdle door on the Jurassic coast

Dorset Cottages - Top Rated by our Customers

Modern farmhouse set amid a 250 acre working dairy farm | Canon Court Farmhouse, Milborne Port, near Sherborne
Customers' Choice

Milborne Port, near Sherborne, Somerset

Canon Court Farmhouse

Wifi
Car parking on site
Pub within 1 mile
  • 12 Guests
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • 1 Pet

4.7

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,422
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Picture-perfect thatched cottage | The Old Post Office, Lower Bockhampton
Customers' Choice

Lower Bockhampton, Dorset

The Old Post Office

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

4.6

out of 5

7 nights

From

£415
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Exterior | Woodbrook Cottage, Bothenhampton, nr. Bridport
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Bothenhampton, near Bridport, Dorset

Woodbrook Cottage

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

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£737
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Inviting holiday home | Sparrow - Manor Court Cottages, Shipton Gorge
Customers' Choice

Shipton Gorge, Dorset

Manor Court Cottages - Sparrow

Pets stay free
Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • 5 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

4.7

out of 5

7 nights

From

£389
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Exterior | Manor Court Cottages - Woodpecker, Shipton Gorge
Customers' Choice
Pets stay free
Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£355
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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

7 nights

From

£379
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View | Farthings - Briarwood, Bothenhampton, near Bridport
Customers' Choice

Bothenhampton, near Bridport, Dorset

Farthings

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

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£229
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Well presented open plan living room | 12 Maritime House, Bridport
Customers' Choice

Bridport, Dorset

12 Maritime House

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

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£319
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Surrounding area | Edgecoombe, Shaftesbury
Customers' Choice

Shaftesbury, Dorset

Edgecoombe

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

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£405
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Charming 200 year old cottage  | Pebbles, Portland
Customers' Choice

Portland, Dorset

Pebbles

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

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£479
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Exterior | Castle House Cottage, Horton, near Wimborne
Customers' Choice

Horton, near Wimborne, Dorset

Castle House Cottage

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

4.7

out of 5

7 nights

From

£495
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Why Book Your Dorset Cottage Holiday with cottages.com

Book your self-catering accommodation in Dorset with cottages.com for quality, comfort, and choice. Our hand-picked Dorset cottages offer the perfect base to explore beaches, countryside, and attractions, ideal for a short cottage break in Dorset.

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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