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

Exterior | Purcombe Farmhouse, Whitchurch Canonicorum, nr. Bridport
Customers' Choice

Whitchurch Canonicorum, near Bridport, Dorset

Purcombe Farmhouse

Pets stay free
Coastal
Hot Tub
Wifi
  • 12 Guests
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • 3 Pets

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,302
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Exterior | Hazel Cottage, Briantspuddle, near Wareham
Customers' Choice

Briantspuddle, near Wareham, Dorset

Hazel Cottage

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

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£547
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Characterful stone-built cottage | Churchill Cottage - Round Chimneys Farm, Glanvilles Wootton, near Sherborne
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Glanvilles Wootton, near Sherborne, Dorset

Round Chimneys Farm - Churchill Cottage

Pets stay free
Wifi
Car parking on site
Enclosed Garden / Patio
  • 6 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

4.7

out of 5

7 nights

From

£473
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Comfortable and welcoming, thatched, detached former farmhouse | Park Farmhouse, Chideock, near Bridport
Customers' Choice

Chideock, near Bridport, Dorset

Park Farmhouse

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

4.6

out of 5

7 nights

From

£2,896
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Exterior | Churchview House, Winterbourne Abbas, nr. Dorchester

Winterbourne Abbas, near Dorchester, Dorset

Churchview House

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

4.5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,596
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Exterior | The Retreat, Ringwood, near Wimborne
Customers' Choice

Ringwood, near Wimborne, Dorset

The Retreat

Pets stay free
Hot Tub
Luxury
Wifi
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£828
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Living room | The Little House, Axmouth

Axmouth, Devon

The Little House

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

4.5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£413
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Delightful single storey holiday home | Jasper, Broadstone, near Bournemouth
Customers' Choice

Broadstone, near Bournemouth, Dorset

Jasper

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

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£767
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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

4.2

out of 5

7 nights

From

£2,456
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Exterior | Durdle Dreams, West Lulworth, near Wareham
Customers' Choice

West Lulworth, near Wareham, Dorset

Durdle Dreams

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

4.6

out of 5

7 nights

From

£891
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Exterior | The Loft, Boys Hill, near Sherborne
Customers' Choice

Boys Hill, near Sherborne, Dorset

The Loft

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

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£353
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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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