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 | 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

£1,652
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Living room | The Retreat, Wareham

Wareham, Dorset

The Retreat

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

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£625
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Exterior | Tranquillity Cottage, Winfrith Newburgh

Winfrith Newburgh, Dorset

Tranquillity Cottage

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

4.1

out of 5

7 nights

From

£383
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Exterior | Little Thatch, Netherbury, near Beaminster

Netherbury, near Beaminster, Dorset

Little Thatch

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

4

out of 5

7 nights

From

£383
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Exterior | Ash Hill - Midgham Long Copse, Midgham
Wifi
Car parking on site
Garden / Patio
  • 6 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£523
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Reserve today for only £25
Exterior | Hambury House, West Lulworth

West Lulworth, Dorset

Hambury House

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

4.5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£695
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Living room | The Old Stone House, Swanage

Swanage, Dorset

The Old Stone House

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

4.7

out of 5

7 nights

From

£879
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Charming holiday home | Linnets, Beaminster

Beaminster, Dorset

Linnets

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

4.7

out of 5

7 nights

From

£307
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Attractive barn conversion | The Stables, Okeford Fitzpaine

Okeford Fitzpaine, Dorset

The Stables

Wifi
Car parking on site
Garden / Patio
  • 6 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 2 Pets

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£533
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Exterior | Sandringham Court, Swanage

Swanage, Dorset

Sandringham Court

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

4.7

out of 5

7 nights

From

£373
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Reserve today for only £25

Dog Friendly Cottages in Dorset

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

£1,652
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Exterior | Tranquillity Cottage, Winfrith Newburgh

Winfrith Newburgh, Dorset

Tranquillity Cottage

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

4.1

out of 5

7 nights

From

£383
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Exterior | Little Thatch, Netherbury, near Beaminster

Netherbury, near Beaminster, Dorset

Little Thatch

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

4

out of 5

7 nights

From

£383
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Exterior | Ash Hill - Midgham Long Copse, Midgham
Wifi
Car parking on site
Garden / Patio
  • 6 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£523
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Reserve today for only £25
Exterior | Hambury House, West Lulworth

West Lulworth, Dorset

Hambury House

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

4.5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£695
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Living room | The Old Stone House, Swanage

Swanage, Dorset

The Old Stone House

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

4.7

out of 5

7 nights

From

£879
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Attractive barn conversion | The Stables, Okeford Fitzpaine

Okeford Fitzpaine, Dorset

The Stables

Wifi
Car parking on site
Garden / Patio
  • 6 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 2 Pets

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£533
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Beautifully decorated living room with French doors | Pond Cottage, Sedgehill, near Shaftesbury

Sedgehill, near Shaftesbury, Dorset

Pond Cottage

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

3

out of 5

7 nights

From

£437
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Exterior | Henchard - Greenwood Grange Cottages, Higher Bockhampton, near Dorchester

Higher Bockhampton, near Dorchester, Dorset

Henchard

Hot Tub
Luxury
Wifi
  • 12 Guests
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • 3 Pets

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£3,077
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Exterior | The Beech Hut, Lower Wraxall, Dorchester

Lower Wraxall, Dorchester, Dorset

The Beech Hut

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

7 nights

From

£327
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Coastal Holiday Cottages in Dorset

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

£1,652
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Living room | The Retreat, Wareham

Wareham, Dorset

The Retreat

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

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£625
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Living room | Cormorant View, Weymouth

Weymouth, Dorset

Cormorant View

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

3.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£497
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Exterior | Tranquillity Cottage, Winfrith Newburgh

Winfrith Newburgh, Dorset

Tranquillity Cottage

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

4.1

out of 5

7 nights

From

£383
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Exterior | Captain’s Rest, Poole

Poole, Dorset

Captain’s Rest

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

7 nights

From

£884
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Living room | The Old Stone House, Swanage

Swanage, Dorset

The Old Stone House

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

4.7

out of 5

7 nights

From

£879
View
Exterior | Sandringham Court, Swanage

Swanage, Dorset

Sandringham Court

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

4.7

out of 5

7 nights

From

£373
View
Reserve today for only £25
Exterior | Lower Keats Glamping, Tytherleigh, near Axminster

Tytherleigh, near Axminster, Devon

4 Lower Keats Glamping

Coastal
Hot Tub
Car parking on site
  • 6 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 2 Pets

7 nights

From

£1,494
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Exterior | Keeper’s Cottage - Rudge Farm Cottages, Chilcombe, near Bridport

Chilcombe, near Bridport, Dorset

Keeper’s Cottage

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

7 nights

From

£725
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Reserve today for only £25
Dining room | Captains Rest, Southbourne, near Bournemouth

Southbourne, near Bournemouth, Dorset

Captains Rest

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

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£765
View

Luxury Holiday Cottages in Dorset

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

£1,652
View
Living room | The Retreat, Wareham

Wareham, Dorset

The Retreat

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

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£625
View
Exterior | Hambury House, West Lulworth

West Lulworth, Dorset

Hambury House

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

4.5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£695
View
Exterior | Henchard - Greenwood Grange Cottages, Higher Bockhampton, near Dorchester

Higher Bockhampton, near Dorchester, Dorset

Henchard

Hot Tub
Luxury
Wifi
  • 12 Guests
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • 3 Pets

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£3,077
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Dining room | Captains Rest, Southbourne, near Bournemouth

Southbourne, near Bournemouth, Dorset

Captains Rest

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

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£765
View
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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Living area | The Lodge, Cheselbourne, near Dorchester

Cheselbourne, near Dorchester, Dorset

The Lodge

Hot Tub
Luxury
Wifi
  • 3 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 0 Pets

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£363
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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

£1,642
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Living room | The Riding House, Wimborne St Giles, near Ringwood

Wimborne St Giles, near Ringwood, Dorset

The Riding House

Luxury
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • 18 Guests
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 9 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

7 nights

From

£13,455
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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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Living area | Mill View Cottage, West Stour, nr Gillingham, Dorset

West Stour, nr Gillingham, Dorset, Dorset

Mill View Cottage

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

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£437
View

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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