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

Exterior | Meadow Barn, East Burton, near Wool

East Burton, near Wool, Dorset

Meadow Barn

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

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£497
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Exterior | The Haybarn, Ibberton, near Blandford Forum

Ibberton, near Blandford Forum, Dorset

The Haybarn

Luxury
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 2 Pets

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£377
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Exterior | Tarrant Cottage - Bowling Green Farm, East Orchard, near Shaftesbury

East Orchard, near Shaftesbury, Dorset

Bowling Green Farm - Tarrant Cottage

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

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£494
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Reserve today for only £25
Exterior | Nantucket House, Misterton, near Crewkerne

Misterton, near Crewkerne, Dorset

Nantucket House

Wifi
Car parking on site
Pub within 1 mile
  • 5 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 0 Pets

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£559
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Exterior | Downwood- Meadow Cottage - Downwood, Near Blandford Forum

Near Blandford Forum, Dorset

Downwood- Meadow Cottage

Wifi
Car parking on site
Garden / Patio
  • 2 Guests
  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 2 Pets

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£985
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Reserve today for only £25
Surrounding area | Edgecoombe, Shaftesbury

Shaftesbury, Dorset

Edgecoombe

Wifi
Car parking on site
Enclosed Garden / Patio
  • 5 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 2 Pets

4.7

out of 5

7 nights

From

£353
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Delightful single storey holiday home | Jasper, Broadstone, near Bournemouth

Broadstone, near Bournemouth, Dorset

Jasper

Wifi
Car parking on site
Enclosed Garden / Patio
  • 4 Guests
  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 2 Pets

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£765
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Exterior | A Twist of Lyme, Raymond’s Hill, nr. Lyme Regis

Raymond's Hill, near Lyme Regis, Dorset

A Twist of Lyme

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

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£393
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Reserve today for only £25
Single-storey detached holiday home in rural location | The Old Dairy, Thorncombe, near Broadwindsor

Thorncombe, near Broadwindsor, Dorset

The Old Dairy

Wifi
Car parking on site
Enclosed Garden / Patio
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 2 Pets

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£393
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Exterior | Bramble Cottage, Wimborne

Wimborne, Dorset

Bramble Cottage

Wifi
Car parking on site
Enclosed Garden / Patio
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 2 Pets

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£427
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Reserve today for only £25
Exterior | The Stables, Plush, near Piddletrenthide

Plush, near Piddletrenthide, Dorset

The Stables

Wifi
Car parking on site
Pub within 1 mile
  • 14 Guests
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,210
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Dog Friendly Cottages in Dorset

Exterior | The Haybarn, Ibberton, near Blandford Forum

Ibberton, near Blandford Forum, Dorset

The Haybarn

Luxury
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 2 Pets

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£377
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Open plan living space | Windjammer Cottage, Swanage

Swanage, Dorset

Windjammer Cottage

Coastal
Wifi
Pub within 1 mile
  • 5 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 2 Pets

3.3

out of 5

7 nights

From

£413
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Exterior | Tarrant Cottage - Bowling Green Farm, East Orchard, near Shaftesbury

East Orchard, near Shaftesbury, Dorset

Bowling Green Farm - Tarrant Cottage

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

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£494
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Reserve today for only £25
Exterior | Downwood- Meadow Cottage - Downwood, Near Blandford Forum

Near Blandford Forum, Dorset

Downwood- Meadow Cottage

Wifi
Car parking on site
Garden / Patio
  • 2 Guests
  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 2 Pets

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£985
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Reserve today for only £25
Surrounding area | Edgecoombe, Shaftesbury

Shaftesbury, Dorset

Edgecoombe

Wifi
Car parking on site
Enclosed Garden / Patio
  • 5 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 2 Pets

4.7

out of 5

7 nights

From

£353
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Reserve today for only £25
Delightful single storey holiday home | Jasper, Broadstone, near Bournemouth

Broadstone, near Bournemouth, Dorset

Jasper

Wifi
Car parking on site
Enclosed Garden / Patio
  • 4 Guests
  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 2 Pets

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£765
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Reserve today for only £25
Exterior | A Twist of Lyme, Raymond’s Hill, nr. Lyme Regis

Raymond's Hill, near Lyme Regis, Dorset

A Twist of Lyme

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

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£393
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Reserve today for only £25
Single-storey detached holiday home in rural location | The Old Dairy, Thorncombe, near Broadwindsor

Thorncombe, near Broadwindsor, Dorset

The Old Dairy

Wifi
Car parking on site
Enclosed Garden / Patio
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 2 Pets

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£393
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Exterior | Bramble Cottage, Wimborne

Wimborne, Dorset

Bramble Cottage

Wifi
Car parking on site
Enclosed Garden / Patio
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 2 Pets

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£427
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Reserve today for only £25
Exterior | The Stables, Plush, near Piddletrenthide

Plush, near Piddletrenthide, Dorset

The Stables

Wifi
Car parking on site
Pub within 1 mile
  • 14 Guests
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,210
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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

£1,278
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Reserve today for only £25
Outdoor | Cassel Sands, Bournemouth

Bournemouth, Dorset

Cassel Sands

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

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£2,525
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Reserve today for only £25

Coastal Holiday Cottages in Dorset

Exterior | Meadow Barn, East Burton, near Wool

East Burton, near Wool, Dorset

Meadow Barn

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

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£497
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Reserve today for only £25
Living room with doors to the courtyard | Whitestones, Weymouth

Weymouth, Dorset

Whitestones

Coastal
Wifi
Enclosed Garden / Patio
  • 7 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 0 Pets

3.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£477
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Exterior | 8 Palm, Bournemouth

Bournemouth, Dorset

8 Palm

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

7 nights

From

£879
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Open plan living space | Windjammer Cottage, Swanage

Swanage, Dorset

Windjammer Cottage

Coastal
Wifi
Pub within 1 mile
  • 5 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 2 Pets

3.3

out of 5

7 nights

From

£413
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Exterior | Aurora South, Poole

Poole, Dorset

Aurora South

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

7 nights

From

£1,045
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Exterior | Hakuna Matata, Poole

Poole, Dorset

Hakuna Matata

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

7 nights

From

£811
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Reserve today for only £25
Exterior | A Twist of Lyme, Raymond’s Hill, nr. Lyme Regis

Raymond's Hill, near Lyme Regis, Dorset

A Twist of Lyme

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

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£393
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Reserve today for only £25
Living room | Half Pint Cottage, Uplyme, near Lyme Regis

Uplyme, near Lyme Regis, Dorset

Half Pint Cottage

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

7 nights

From

£629
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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

out of 5

7 nights

From

£679
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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

£1,278
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Reserve today for only £25
Living area | Bramble Cottage, Ulwell, near Swanage

Ulwell, near Swanage, Dorset

Bramble Cottage

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

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£517
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Reserve today for only £25
Outdoor | Cassel Sands, Bournemouth

Bournemouth, Dorset

Cassel Sands

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

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£2,525
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Reserve today for only £25

Luxury Holiday Cottages in Dorset

Exterior | The Haybarn, Ibberton, near Blandford Forum

Ibberton, near Blandford Forum, Dorset

The Haybarn

Luxury
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 2 Pets

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£377
View
Exterior | Aurora South, Poole

Poole, Dorset

Aurora South

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

7 nights

From

£1,045
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Outdoor | Cassel Sands, Bournemouth

Bournemouth, Dorset

Cassel Sands

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

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£2,525
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Reserve today for only £25
Exterior | The Pool House, Stalbridge, near Sturminster Newton

Stalbridge, near Sturminster Newton, Dorset

The Pool House

Luxury
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • 8 Guests
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • 0 Pets

7 nights

From

£825
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Living room | Garden View, Bournemouth

Bournemouth, Dorset

Garden View

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

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£675
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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

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£575
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Exterior | Star Cottage, Ringwood

Ringwood, Hampshire

Star Cottage

Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • 3 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 1 Pet

7 nights

From

£527
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Open plan living space | The Otter - River Annexe, Christchurch

Christchurch, Dorset

River Annexe - The Otter

Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • 2 Guests
  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 0 Pets

7 nights

From

£463
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Reserve today for only £25
Exterior | North Barn, Affpuddle, near Dorchester

Affpuddle, near Dorchester, Dorset

North Barn

Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • 8 Guests
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

4.3

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,060
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Reserve today for only £25
Exterior | The Farmhouse - Bedborough Farm, Wimborne

Wimborne, Dorset

The Farmhouse

Hot Tub
Luxury
Wifi
  • 8 Guests
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,650
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Exterior | Church House Cottage, Stour Provost, near Gillingham

Stour Provost, near Gillingham, Dorset

Church House Cottage

Luxury
Wifi
Pub within 1 mile
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 2 Pets

4.4

out of 5

7 nights

From

£665
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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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