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 | Tent 3 Oak Apple Lodge - Manor Farm, Hooke, near Beaminster

Hooke, near Beaminster, Dorset

Tent 3 Oak Apple Lodge

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

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£397
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Wonderful converted barn | The Old Engine House - Bridge Farm, Drimpton, near Beaminster

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

7 nights

From

£367
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Reserve today for only £25
Exterior | Woodlander, Dorchester

Dorchester, Dorset

Woodlander

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

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£283
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Living room | East View, Acton

Acton, Dorset

East View

Coastal
Car parking on site
Enclosed Garden / Patio
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

4.5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£533
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Immaculately presented holiday home  | Swallows’ Nest, Wool, near Wareham

Wool, near Wareham, Dorset

Swallows’ Nest

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

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£423
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Kitchen | Weaver’s Lodge, North Gorley, near Fordingbridge

North Gorley, near Fordingbridge, Hampshire

Weaver’s Lodge

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

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£413
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Comfortable living area | Elizabethan House, Portland

Portland, Dorset

Elizabethan House

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

4.3

out of 5

7 nights

From

£875
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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
  • 2 Pets

4

out of 5

7 nights

From

£840
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Wonderful holiday cottage with sea views | Mallams, Portland, near Weymouth

Portland, near Weymouth, Dorset

Mallams

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

4.7

out of 5

7 nights

From

£327
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Reserve today for only £25
Exterior | Kingsbere - Greenwood Grange Cottages, Higher Bockhampton, near Dorchester

Higher Bockhampton, near Dorchester, Dorset

Kingsbere

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

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£810
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Dog Friendly Cottages in Dorset

Exterior | Tent 3 Oak Apple Lodge - Manor Farm, Hooke, near Beaminster

Hooke, near Beaminster, Dorset

Tent 3 Oak Apple Lodge

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

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£397
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Wonderful converted barn | The Old Engine House - Bridge Farm, Drimpton, near Beaminster

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

7 nights

From

£367
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Reserve today for only £25
Living room | East View, Acton

Acton, Dorset

East View

Coastal
Car parking on site
Enclosed Garden / Patio
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

4.5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£533
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Kitchen | Weaver’s Lodge, North Gorley, near Fordingbridge

North Gorley, near Fordingbridge, Hampshire

Weaver’s Lodge

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

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£413
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Comfortable living area | Elizabethan House, Portland

Portland, Dorset

Elizabethan House

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

4.3

out of 5

7 nights

From

£875
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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
  • 2 Pets

4

out of 5

7 nights

From

£840
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Exterior | Kingsbere - Greenwood Grange Cottages, Higher Bockhampton, near Dorchester

Higher Bockhampton, near Dorchester, Dorset

Kingsbere

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

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£810
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Exterior | Mallams Art House, Portland, near Weymouth

Portland, near Weymouth, Dorset

Mallams Art House

Coastal
Wifi
Enclosed Garden / Patio
  • 6 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 2 Pets

4

out of 5

7 nights

From

£403
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Living area | Budmouth - Greenwood Grange Cottages, Higher Bockhampton, near Dorchester

Higher Bockhampton, near Dorchester, Dorset

Budmouth

Hot Tub
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • 2 Guests
  • 1 Bedroom
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

7 nights

From

£650
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Modern farmhouse set amid a 250 acre working dairy farm | Canon Court Farmhouse, Milborne Port, near Sherborne

Milborne Port, near Sherborne, Somerset

Canon Court Farmhouse

Wifi
Car parking on site
Pub within 1 mile
  • 12 Guests
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • 1 Pet

4.1

out of 5

7 nights

From

£775
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Coastal Holiday Cottages in Dorset

Exterior | Woodlander, Dorchester

Dorchester, Dorset

Woodlander

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

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£283
View
Living room | East View, Acton

Acton, Dorset

East View

Coastal
Car parking on site
Enclosed Garden / Patio
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

4.5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£533
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Immaculately presented holiday home  | Swallows’ Nest, Wool, near Wareham

Wool, near Wareham, Dorset

Swallows’ Nest

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

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£423
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Comfortable living area | Elizabethan House, Portland

Portland, Dorset

Elizabethan House

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

4.3

out of 5

7 nights

From

£875
View
Living room | Dolphin Cottage, Poole

Poole, Dorset

Dolphin Cottage

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

4

out of 5

7 nights

From

£840
View
Wonderful holiday cottage with sea views | Mallams, Portland, near Weymouth

Portland, near Weymouth, Dorset

Mallams

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

4.7

out of 5

7 nights

From

£327
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Reserve today for only £25
Charming open plan living space | Chalet One, Bridport

Bridport, Dorset

Chalet One

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

7 nights

From

£387
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Exterior | Mallams Art House, Portland, near Weymouth

Portland, near Weymouth, Dorset

Mallams Art House

Coastal
Wifi
Enclosed Garden / Patio
  • 6 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 2 Pets

4

out of 5

7 nights

From

£403
View
Exterior | Ospreys, Bournemouth

Bournemouth, Dorset

Ospreys

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

7 nights

From

£894
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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

Luxury Holiday Cottages in Dorset

Immaculately presented holiday home  | Swallows’ Nest, Wool, near Wareham

Wool, near Wareham, Dorset

Swallows’ Nest

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

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£423
View
Spacious, comfortable living area | Antells Farm Barn, Sturminster Newton

Sturminster Newton, Dorset

Antells Farm Barn

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

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£483
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Reserve today for only £25
Exterior | Ware House Cottage, Nr. Lyme Regis

Nr. Lyme Regis, Dorset

Ware House Cottage

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

4.7

out of 5

7 nights

From

£433
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Open plan living space | Once Upon a Tide, Poole

Poole, Dorset

Once Upon a Tide

Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • 3 Guests
  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 0 Pets

7 nights

From

£713
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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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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

£629
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Exterior | Church House Cottage, Stour Provost, near Gillingham

Stour Provost, near Gillingham, Dorset

Church House Cottage

Luxury
Wifi
Pub within 1 mile
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 2 Pets

4.5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£477
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Exterior | Stable - The Vineyard, Blandford Forum

Blandford Forum, Dorset

Stable

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

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£711
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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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