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

Swimming pool | Coombehayes Barn, Uplyme, near Lyme Regis

Uplyme, near Lyme Regis, Dorset

Coombehayes Barn

Coastal
Wifi
Swimming pool
  • 12 Guests
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • 1 Pet

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£2,254
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The Pocket Watch, Seatown

Seatown, Dorset

The Pocket Watch

Coastal
Car parking on site
Pub within 1 mile
  • 2 Guests
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 1 Pet

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£453
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Exterior | Durdle Dreams, West Lulworth, near Wareham

West Lulworth, near Wareham, Dorset

Durdle Dreams

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

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£825
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Reserve today for only £25
Exterior | Langston Farm Chalet, Okeford Fitzpaine, near Blandford Forum

Okeford Fitzpaine, near Blandford Forum, Dorset

Langston Farm Chalet

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

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£433
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Coastal property in a stunning coastal location | The Old Boathouse, Portland, near Weymouth

Portland, near Weymouth, Dorset

The Old Boathouse

Coastal
Hot Tub
Wifi
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 0 Pets

4.3

out of 5

7 nights

From

£619
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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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Reserve today for only £25
Blackberie Cottage (far left) Strawberie Cottage (right) | Strawberie Cottage, Nr. Beaminster

Near Beaminster, Dorset

Strawberie Cottage

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

4.5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£333
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Reserve today for only £25
Patio | Jurassic House, Weymouth

Weymouth, Dorset

Jurassic House

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

4

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,340
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Dog Friendly Cottages in Dorset

Swimming pool | Coombehayes Barn, Uplyme, near Lyme Regis

Uplyme, near Lyme Regis, Dorset

Coombehayes Barn

Coastal
Wifi
Swimming pool
  • 12 Guests
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • 1 Pet

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£2,254
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Living room | Gwens House, Weymouth

Weymouth, Dorset

Gwens House

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

7 nights

From

£407
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The Pocket Watch, Seatown

Seatown, Dorset

The Pocket Watch

Coastal
Car parking on site
Pub within 1 mile
  • 2 Guests
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 1 Pet

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£453
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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
Exterior | Durdle Dreams, West Lulworth, near Wareham

West Lulworth, near Wareham, Dorset

Durdle Dreams

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

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£825
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Reserve today for only £25
Exterior | Langston Farm Chalet, Okeford Fitzpaine, near Blandford Forum

Okeford Fitzpaine, near Blandford Forum, Dorset

Langston Farm Chalet

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

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£433
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Blackberie Cottage (far left) Strawberie Cottage (right) | Strawberie Cottage, Nr. Beaminster

Near Beaminster, Dorset

Strawberie Cottage

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

4.5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£333
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Reserve today for only £25
Patio | Jurassic House, Weymouth

Weymouth, Dorset

Jurassic House

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

4

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,340
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Exterior | The Tack Room - St Giles House, Wimborne St Giles

Wimborne St Giles, Dorset

The Tack Room

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

7 nights

From

£3,060
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Coastal Holiday Cottages in Dorset

Swimming pool | Coombehayes Barn, Uplyme, near Lyme Regis

Uplyme, near Lyme Regis, Dorset

Coombehayes Barn

Coastal
Wifi
Swimming pool
  • 12 Guests
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • 1 Pet

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£2,254
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Living room | Westcliff House, Bournemouth

Bournemouth, Dorset

Westcliff House

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

7 nights

From

£1,440
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Reserve today for only 25%
Living room | Gwens House, Weymouth

Weymouth, Dorset

Gwens House

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

7 nights

From

£407
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The Pocket Watch, Seatown

Seatown, Dorset

The Pocket Watch

Coastal
Car parking on site
Pub within 1 mile
  • 2 Guests
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 1 Pet

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£453
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Exterior | Durdle Dreams, West Lulworth, near Wareham

West Lulworth, near Wareham, Dorset

Durdle Dreams

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

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£825
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Reserve today for only £25
Coastal property in a stunning coastal location | The Old Boathouse, Portland, near Weymouth

Portland, near Weymouth, Dorset

The Old Boathouse

Coastal
Hot Tub
Wifi
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 0 Pets

4.3

out of 5

7 nights

From

£619
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Patio | Jurassic House, Weymouth

Weymouth, Dorset

Jurassic House

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

4

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,340
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Living area | Coach House Apartment, Bournemouth

Bournemouth, Dorset

Coach House Apartment

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

7 nights

From

£407
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Living room | Dolphin Cottage, Poole

Poole, Dorset

Dolphin Cottage

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

4

out of 5

7 nights

From

£840
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Reserve today for only £25

Luxury Holiday Cottages in Dorset

Exterior | Durdle Dreams, West Lulworth, near Wareham

West Lulworth, near Wareham, Dorset

Durdle Dreams

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

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£825
View
Reserve today for only £25
Exterior | The Tack Room - St Giles House, Wimborne St Giles

Wimborne St Giles, Dorset

The Tack Room

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

7 nights

From

£3,060
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Living room | Middletun House, Milton Abbas

Milton Abbas, Dorset

Middletun House

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

7 nights

From

£4,091
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Reserve today for only £25
Living room | Number 3, Bournemouth

Bournemouth, Dorset

Number 3

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

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£453
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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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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
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
Open plan living space | Wylye Croft, Martinstown, near Dorcester

Martinstown, near Dorcester, Dorset

Wylye Croft

Coastal
Hot Tub
Luxury
  • 10 Guests
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,640
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Living area | Admirals Rest, Weymouth

Weymouth, Dorset

Admirals Rest

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

4.3

out of 5

7 nights

From

£397
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Artists impression | New Sea Breeze, Southbourne, near Bournemouth

Southbourne, near Bournemouth, Dorset

New Sea Breeze

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

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£679
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Exterior | The Roddy House, West Bay, Bridport

West Bay, Bridport, Dorset

The Roddy House

Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • 5 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 2 Pets

4.3

out of 5

7 nights

From

£447
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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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