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 | Two Bridge Cottage, Bridge, nr. Chard

Bridge, near Chard, Somerset

Two Bridge Cottage

Luxury
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 5
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4.7

out of 5

7 nights

From

£375
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Light and airy l<strong>iving/dining room/orangery</strong> | Albert Apartment, Poole

Poole, Dorset

Albert Apartment

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4.5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£439
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Exterior | Ash Hill - Midgham Long Copse, Midgham
Wifi
Car parking on site
Garden / Patio
  • Sleeps up to 6
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 3 bathrooms
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4.7

out of 5

7 nights

From

£615
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Exterior | Foxglove, Ibberton, Blandford Forum

Ibberton, Blandford Forum, Dorset

Foxglove

Luxury
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 2
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4.7

out of 5

7 nights

From

£355
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Delightful open plan living space | Purbeck Apartment, Chideock

Chideock, Dorset

Purbeck Apartment

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£455
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Characterful cottage | The Coach House, East Burton, near Wareham

East Burton, near Wareham, Dorset

The Coach House

Wifi
Car parking on site
Pub within 1 mile
  • Sleeps up to 10
  • 5 bedrooms
  • 5 bathrooms
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

4

out of 5

7 nights

From

£809
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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
  • Sleeps up to 3
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£980
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Ideally situated detached holiday home with sea views | Greenbanks, Chesil Beach, near Abbotsbury

Chesil Beach, near Abbotsbury, Dorset

Greenbanks

Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • Sleeps up to 9
  • 4 bedrooms
  • 4 bathrooms
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£2,119
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Exterior | Fayrewood House, Verwood

Verwood, Dorset

Fayrewood House

Wifi
Car parking on site
Enclosed Garden / Patio
  • Sleeps up to 3
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

4

out of 5

7 nights

From

£315
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Exterior | Holly Lodge - Holly Hedge Farm, Holly Hedge Farm

Holly Hedge Farm, Dorset

Holly Hedge Farm - Holly Lodge

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 5
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£555
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Exterior | White Horse Farm - Otter&rsquo;s Holt, Middlemarsh, nr. Sherborne

Middlemarsh, near Sherborne, Dorset

White Horse Farm - Otter’s Holt

Wifi
Car parking on site
Enclosed Garden / Patio
  • Sleeps up to 6
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4.6

out of 5

7 nights

From

£595
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Dog Friendly Cottages in Dorset

Exterior | Two Bridge Cottage, Bridge, nr. Chard

Bridge, near Chard, Somerset

Two Bridge Cottage

Luxury
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 5
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4.7

out of 5

7 nights

From

£375
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Light and airy l<strong>iving/dining room/orangery</strong> | Albert Apartment, Poole

Poole, Dorset

Albert Apartment

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4.5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£439
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Exterior | Forest Edge Retreat, Christchurch

Christchurch, Dorset

Forest Edge Retreat

Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

7 nights

From

£629
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Exterior | Ash Hill - Midgham Long Copse, Midgham
Wifi
Car parking on site
Garden / Patio
  • Sleeps up to 6
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 3 bathrooms
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4.7

out of 5

7 nights

From

£615
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Exterior | Foxglove, Ibberton, Blandford Forum

Ibberton, Blandford Forum, Dorset

Foxglove

Luxury
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 2
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4.7

out of 5

7 nights

From

£355
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Living room | Candle Island View, Poole

Poole, Dorset

Candle Island View

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 6
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

7 nights

From

£1,503
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Exterior | Cornfield Lodge, Shaftesbury

Shaftesbury, Dorset

Cornfield Lodge

Wifi
Car parking on site
Detached
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

3.5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£926
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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
  • Sleeps up to 3
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£980
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Ideally situated detached holiday home with sea views | Greenbanks, Chesil Beach, near Abbotsbury

Chesil Beach, near Abbotsbury, Dorset

Greenbanks

Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • Sleeps up to 9
  • 4 bedrooms
  • 4 bathrooms
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£2,119
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Exterior | Holly Lodge - Holly Hedge Farm, Holly Hedge Farm

Holly Hedge Farm, Dorset

Holly Hedge Farm - Holly Lodge

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 5
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£555
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Exterior | White Horse Farm - Otter&rsquo;s Holt, Middlemarsh, nr. Sherborne

Middlemarsh, near Sherborne, Dorset

White Horse Farm - Otter’s Holt

Wifi
Car parking on site
Enclosed Garden / Patio
  • Sleeps up to 6
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4.6

out of 5

7 nights

From

£595
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Coastal Holiday Cottages in Dorset

Light and airy l<strong>iving/dining room/orangery</strong> | Albert Apartment, Poole

Poole, Dorset

Albert Apartment

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4.5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£439
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Exterior | Forest Edge Retreat, Christchurch

Christchurch, Dorset

Forest Edge Retreat

Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

7 nights

From

£629
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Exterior | Keeper&rsquo;s Cottage - Rudge Farm Cottages, Chilcombe, near Bridport

Chilcombe, near Bridport, Dorset

Keeper’s Cottage

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

7 nights

From

£725
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Delightful open plan living space | Purbeck Apartment, Chideock

Chideock, Dorset

Purbeck Apartment

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£455
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Living room | Candle Island View, Poole

Poole, Dorset

Candle Island View

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 6
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

7 nights

From

£1,503
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Ideally situated detached holiday home with sea views | Greenbanks, Chesil Beach, near Abbotsbury

Chesil Beach, near Abbotsbury, Dorset

Greenbanks

Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • Sleeps up to 9
  • 4 bedrooms
  • 4 bathrooms
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£2,119
View
Exterior | Holly Lodge - Holly Hedge Farm, Holly Hedge Farm

Holly Hedge Farm, Dorset

Holly Hedge Farm - Holly Lodge

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 5
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£555
View
Stylish open plan living space | Little Gem, Weymouth

Weymouth, Dorset

Little Gem

Coastal
Wifi
Pub within 1 mile
  • Sleeps up to 2
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£325
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Exterior | Oak Lodge, Bournemouth

Bournemouth, Dorset

Oak Lodge

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4

out of 5

7 nights

From

£379
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Delightful open plan living space | 5 Park Mews, Weymouth

Weymouth, Dorset

5 Park Mews

Coastal
Wifi
Pub within 1 mile
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£299
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Living area | Purbecks, Poole

Poole, Dorset

Purbecks

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 2
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

7 nights

From

£748
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Exterior | Apartment 1 - Sashes Apartments, Poole
Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

1

out of 5

7 nights

From

£695
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Luxury Holiday Cottages in Dorset

Exterior | Two Bridge Cottage, Bridge, nr. Chard

Bridge, near Chard, Somerset

Two Bridge Cottage

Luxury
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 5
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4.7

out of 5

7 nights

From

£375
View
Exterior | Forest Edge Retreat, Christchurch

Christchurch, Dorset

Forest Edge Retreat

Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

7 nights

From

£629
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Exterior | Foxglove, Ibberton, Blandford Forum

Ibberton, Blandford Forum, Dorset

Foxglove

Luxury
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 2
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4.7

out of 5

7 nights

From

£355
View
Ideally situated detached holiday home with sea views | Greenbanks, Chesil Beach, near Abbotsbury

Chesil Beach, near Abbotsbury, Dorset

Greenbanks

Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • Sleeps up to 9
  • 4 bedrooms
  • 4 bathrooms
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£2,119
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Exterior | The Retreat, Ringwood, near Wimborne

Ringwood, near Wimborne, Dorset

The Retreat

Hot Tub
Luxury
Wifi
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£705
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Exterior | Swanage Beach House, Swanage

Swanage, Dorset

Swanage Beach House

Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • Sleeps up to 12
  • 6 bedrooms
  • 7 bathrooms
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,579
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Exterior | Woodbrook Cottage, Bothenhampton, nr. Bridport

Bothenhampton, near Bridport, Dorset

Woodbrook Cottage

Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • Sleeps up to 10
  • 4 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 3 pets allowed

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£795
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First floor balcony to the rear | The Coach House, Fordingbridge, near Ringwood

Fordingbridge, near Ringwood, Hampshire

The Coach House

Hot Tub
Luxury
Wifi
  • Sleeps up to 2
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£865
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Exterior | Durdle Dreams, West Lulworth, near Wareham

West Lulworth, near Wareham, Dorset

Durdle Dreams

Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • Sleeps up to 8
  • 4 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£825
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Artists impression | New Sea Breeze, Southbourne, near Bournemouth

Southbourne, near Bournemouth, Dorset

New Sea Breeze

Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£745
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Living area | The Lodge, Cheselbourne, near Dorchester

Cheselbourne, near Dorchester, Dorset

The Lodge

Hot Tub
Luxury
Wifi
  • Sleeps up to 3
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£435
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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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