Where ancient cliffs meet rolling countryside

Discover Dorset's charm, from the hidden coves of the Jurassic Coast to the timeless villages of Hardy Country. Explore Durdle Door, relax in Lyme Regis, roam the ruins of Corfe Castle or hop across to Brownsea Island. Whether you prefer coast or countryside, find your cottage and let Dorset do the rest.

Gold Hill, Shaftesbury, Dorset, UK

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Exterior | Two Bridge Cottage, Bridge, nr. Chard
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Bridge, near Chard, Somerset

Two Bridge Cottage

Luxury
Wifi
Car Parking On Site
  • 5 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

4.6

out of 5

3 Dec•7 nights

£473
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Exterior | Foxglove, Ibberton, Blandford Forum
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Ibberton, Blandford Forum, Dorset

Foxglove

Luxury
Wifi
Car Parking On Site
  • 2 Guests
  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 2 Pets

4.6

out of 5

3 Dec•7 nights

£273
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Exterior | Millstones, Seatown, Chideock
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Seatown, Chideock, Dorset

Millstones

Coastal
Wifi
Car Parking On Site
  • 2 Guests
  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 1 Pet

4.8

out of 5

30 Nov•7 nights

£323
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Exterior | Durdle Dreams, West Lulworth, near Wareham
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West Lulworth, near Wareham, Dorset

Durdle Dreams

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

4.6

out of 5

12 Nov•7 nights

£1,007
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Exterior | Brimble Cottage, Axminster, nr. Lyme Regis
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Axminster, near Lyme Regis, Dorset

Brimble Cottage

Coastal
Wifi
Car Parking On Site
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 1 Pet

4.9

out of 5

29 Jan•7 nights

£393
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Exterior | Eton Cottage, Farnham
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Farnham, Dorset

Eton Cottage

Luxury
Wifi
Car Parking On Site
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

4.9

out of 5

20 Nov•7 nights

£651
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View | Harbourside Landing, Weymouth
Customers' Choice

Weymouth, Dorset

Harbourside Landing

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

4.9

out of 5

13 Dec•7 nights

£597
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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

8 Jan•7 nights

£2,976
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Wonderful converted barn | The Old Engine House - Bridge Farm, Drimpton, near Beaminster
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Drimpton, near Beaminster, Dorset

Bridge Farm - The Old Engine House

Wifi
Car Parking On Site
Enclosed Garden / Patio
  • 5 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

4.9

out of 5

1 Dec•7 nights

£317
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Exterior | The Dairy, Mannington
Customers' Choice

Mannington, Dorset

The Dairy

Luxury
Wifi
Car Parking On Site
  • 6 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

5

out of 5

8 Jan•7 nights

£513
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Exterior | Ware House Cottage, Nr. Lyme Regis
Customers' Choice

Nr. Lyme Regis, Dorset

Ware House Cottage

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

4.5

out of 5

9 Jan•7 nights

£463
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Stylish 1st floor apartment | Cove View - Admirals Quarter, Weymouth
Customers' Choice

Weymouth, Dorset

Cove View

Coastal
Wifi
Car Parking On Site
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 0 Pets

4.7

out of 5

31 Oct•7 nights

£513
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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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