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

Garden | Jasmine Cottage, Osmington

Osmington, Dorset

Jasmine Cottage

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

4.5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£839
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Reserve today for only £25
Exterior | The Old Tithe Barn, Litton Cheney, nr. Dorchester

Litton Cheney, near Dorchester, Dorset

The Old Tithe Barn

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • 19 Guests
  • 9 Bedrooms
  • 9 Bathrooms
  • 3 Pets

4.3

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,940
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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

£363
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Exterior | West Gate - Bellair House, Charmouth, near Bridport

Charmouth, near Bridport, Dorset

West Gate

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

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£824
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Reserve today for only £25
Delightful Edwardian holiday property  | Stourcliffe House, Bournemouth

Bournemouth, Dorset

Stourcliffe House

Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • 11 Guests
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • 0 Pets

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,274
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Attractive holiday home with lawned mature garden | Yawl House, Uplyme, near Lyme Regis

Uplyme, near Lyme Regis, Dorset

Yawl House

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

4.5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£679
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Lovely single-storey barn conversion | Fossils’ End, Chickerell, near Weymouth

Chickerell, near Weymouth, Dorset

Fossils’ End

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

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£453
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Open plan living space | Little Heron - River Annexe, Christchurch

Christchurch, Dorset

River Annexe - Little Heron

Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • 2 Guests
  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 1 Pet

4.5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£473
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Reserve today for only £25
Living area | Fernhill Retreat, Charmouth

Charmouth, Dorset

Fernhill Retreat

Coastal
Wifi
Swimming pool
  • 4 Guests
  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 0 Pets

4

out of 5

7 nights

From

£307
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Welcoming living and dining area | Wren Cottage, Salwayash, near Bridport

Salwayash, near Bridport, Dorset

Wren Cottage

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

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£297
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Exterior | Coombehayes Lodge, Uplyme, nr. Lyme Regis

Uplyme, near Lyme Regis, Dorset

Coombehayes Lodge

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

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£287
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Dog Friendly Cottages in Dorset

Garden | Jasmine Cottage, Osmington

Osmington, Dorset

Jasmine Cottage

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

4.5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£839
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Reserve today for only £25
Exterior | The Old Tithe Barn, Litton Cheney, nr. Dorchester

Litton Cheney, near Dorchester, Dorset

The Old Tithe Barn

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • 19 Guests
  • 9 Bedrooms
  • 9 Bathrooms
  • 3 Pets

4.3

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,940
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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

£363
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Exterior | Court Place, Misterton, near Chard

Misterton, near Chard, Somerset

Court Place

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

7 nights

From

£337
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Attractive holiday home with lawned mature garden | Yawl House, Uplyme, near Lyme Regis

Uplyme, near Lyme Regis, Dorset

Yawl House

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

4.5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£679
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Lovely single-storey barn conversion | Fossils’ End, Chickerell, near Weymouth

Chickerell, near Weymouth, Dorset

Fossils’ End

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

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£453
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Open plan living space | Little Heron - River Annexe, Christchurch

Christchurch, Dorset

River Annexe - Little Heron

Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • 2 Guests
  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 1 Pet

4.5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£473
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Reserve today for only £25
Welcoming living and dining area | Wren Cottage, Salwayash, near Bridport

Salwayash, near Bridport, Dorset

Wren Cottage

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

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£297
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Exterior | Old Milking Parlour, Osmington, near Weymouth

Osmington, near Weymouth, Dorset

Old Milking Parlour

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

4.7

out of 5

7 nights

From

£615
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Reserve today for only £25
Exterior | Tent 1 Deerland - Manor Farm, Hooke, near Beaminster

Hooke, near Beaminster, Dorset

Tent 1 Deerland

Car parking on site
Detached
Garden / Patio
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 1 Pet

7 nights

From

£565
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Reserve today for only £25

Coastal Holiday Cottages in Dorset

Garden | Jasmine Cottage, Osmington

Osmington, Dorset

Jasmine Cottage

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

4.5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£839
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Reserve today for only £25
Exterior | The Old Tithe Barn, Litton Cheney, nr. Dorchester

Litton Cheney, near Dorchester, Dorset

The Old Tithe Barn

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • 19 Guests
  • 9 Bedrooms
  • 9 Bathrooms
  • 3 Pets

4.3

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,940
View
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

£363
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Exterior | West Gate - Bellair House, Charmouth, near Bridport

Charmouth, near Bridport, Dorset

West Gate

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

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£824
View
Reserve today for only £25
Delightful Edwardian holiday property  | Stourcliffe House, Bournemouth

Bournemouth, Dorset

Stourcliffe House

Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • 11 Guests
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • 0 Pets

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,274
View
Attractive holiday home with lawned mature garden | Yawl House, Uplyme, near Lyme Regis

Uplyme, near Lyme Regis, Dorset

Yawl House

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

4.5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£679
View
Lovely single-storey barn conversion | Fossils’ End, Chickerell, near Weymouth

Chickerell, near Weymouth, Dorset

Fossils’ End

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

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£453
View
Open plan living space | Little Heron - River Annexe, Christchurch

Christchurch, Dorset

River Annexe - Little Heron

Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • 2 Guests
  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 1 Pet

4.5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£473
View
Reserve today for only £25
Open plan living space | Horizon, Poole

Poole, Dorset

Horizon

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

7 nights

From

£1,011
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Living area | Fernhill Retreat, Charmouth

Charmouth, Dorset

Fernhill Retreat

Coastal
Wifi
Swimming pool
  • 4 Guests
  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 0 Pets

4

out of 5

7 nights

From

£307
View

Luxury Holiday Cottages in Dorset

Garden | Jasmine Cottage, Osmington

Osmington, Dorset

Jasmine Cottage

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

4.5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£839
View
Reserve today for only £25
Delightful Edwardian holiday property  | Stourcliffe House, Bournemouth

Bournemouth, Dorset

Stourcliffe House

Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • 11 Guests
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • 0 Pets

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,274
View
Open plan living space | Little Heron - River Annexe, Christchurch

Christchurch, Dorset

River Annexe - Little Heron

Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • 2 Guests
  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 1 Pet

4.5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£473
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Reserve today for only £25
Living area | Pebble Cottage, Weymouth

Weymouth, United Kingdon

Pebble Cottage

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

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£367
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Spacious house in the prestigious Admirals Quarter | Nothe View - Admirals Quarter, Weymouth

Weymouth, Dorset

Nothe View

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

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£655
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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 | Lower Barrowfield Farm, Beaminster

Beaminster, Dorset

Lower Barrowfield Farm

Coastal
Hot Tub
Luxury
  • 10 Guests
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • 0 Pets

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,594
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Exterior | Pebble Beach Cottage, West Lulworth

West Lulworth, Dorset

Pebble Beach Cottage

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

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£735
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Exterior | The Stables, Winfrith Newburgh

Winfrith Newburgh, Dorset

The Stables

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

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£910
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Master bedroom | The Scullery - St Giles House, Wimborne St Giles

Wimborne St Giles, Dorset

The Scullery

Luxury
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 1 Pet

7 nights

From

£2,734
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Reserve today for only £25
View | Harbourside Landing, Weymouth

Weymouth, Dorset

Harbourside Landing

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

4.6

out of 5

7 nights

From

£513
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Reserve today for only £25
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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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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