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

Comfortable living area | Elizabethan House, Portland

Portland, Dorset

Elizabethan House

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

4

out of 5

7 nights

From

£705
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Exterior | Duck Island Cottage, Ringwood

Ringwood, Hampshire

Duck Island Cottage

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

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£585
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Reserve today for only £25
Living area | Baywatch, Poole

Poole, Dorset

Baywatch

Coastal
Car parking on site
Coast within 1 mile
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 0 Pets

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,011
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Exterior | Lower Barrowfield Farm, Beaminster

Beaminster, Dorset

Lower Barrowfield Farm

Coastal
Hot Tub
Luxury
  • 10 Guests
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • 0 Pets

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,594
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Open plan living space | Little Barn - Midgham Long Copse, Midgham, near Fordingbridge

Midgham, near Fordingbridge, Hampshire

Midgham Long Copse - Little Barn

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

4.3

out of 5

7 nights

From

£353
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Reserve today for only £25
Old Church

Bothenhampton, near Bridport, Dorset

Buzzards

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

4.7

out of 5

7 nights

From

£273
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Reserve today for only £25
Exterior | Sea Drift, West Bay, nr. Bridport

West Bay, near Bridport, Dorset

Sea Drift

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

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£367
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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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Exterior | Arne Barn, Near Wareham

Near Wareham, Dorset

Arne Barn

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

4.7

out of 5

7 nights

From

£769
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Reserve today for only £25
Exterior | Old Dairy Cottage, Salwayash, near Bridport

Salwayash, near Bridport, Dorset

Old Dairy Cottage

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

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£769
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Dog Friendly Cottages in Dorset

Comfortable living area | Elizabethan House, Portland

Portland, Dorset

Elizabethan House

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

4

out of 5

7 nights

From

£705
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Exterior | Duck Island Cottage, Ringwood

Ringwood, Hampshire

Duck Island Cottage

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

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£585
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Reserve today for only £25
Exterior | Gorsehill House, Poole

Poole, Dorset

Gorsehill House

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

7 nights

From

£2,260
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Exterior | The Hideout, Poole, near Bournmouth

Poole, near Bournmouth, Dorset

The Hideout

Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • 4 Guests
  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 1 Pet

7 nights

From

£727
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Reserve today for only £25
Open plan living space | Little Barn - Midgham Long Copse, Midgham, near Fordingbridge

Midgham, near Fordingbridge, Hampshire

Midgham Long Copse - Little Barn

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

4.3

out of 5

7 nights

From

£353
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Reserve today for only £25
View | Sea Home, Boscombe, near Bournemouth

Boscombe, near Bournemouth, Dorset

Sea Home

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

7 nights

From

£805
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Reserve today for only £25
Old Church

Bothenhampton, near Bridport, Dorset

Buzzards

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

4.7

out of 5

7 nights

From

£273
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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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Exterior | Arne Barn, Near Wareham

Near Wareham, Dorset

Arne Barn

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

4.7

out of 5

7 nights

From

£769
View
Reserve today for only £25
Exterior | Old Dairy Cottage, Salwayash, near Bridport

Salwayash, near Bridport, Dorset

Old Dairy Cottage

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

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£769
View

Coastal Holiday Cottages in Dorset

Comfortable living area | Elizabethan House, Portland

Portland, Dorset

Elizabethan House

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

4

out of 5

7 nights

From

£705
View
Exterior | Palma, Poole

Poole, Dorset

Palma

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

7 nights

From

£1,018
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Exterior | Southfield Sanctuary, Weymouth

Weymouth, Dorset

Southfield Sanctuary

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

7 nights

From

£995
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Exterior | Duck Island Cottage, Ringwood

Ringwood, Hampshire

Duck Island Cottage

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

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£585
View
Reserve today for only £25
Living area | Baywatch, Poole

Poole, Dorset

Baywatch

Coastal
Car parking on site
Coast within 1 mile
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 0 Pets

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,011
View
Exterior | Gorsehill House, Poole

Poole, Dorset

Gorsehill House

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

7 nights

From

£2,260
View
Exterior | Lower Barrowfield Farm, Beaminster

Beaminster, Dorset

Lower Barrowfield Farm

Coastal
Hot Tub
Luxury
  • 10 Guests
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • 0 Pets

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,594
View
Exterior | The Hideout, Poole, near Bournmouth

Poole, near Bournmouth, Dorset

The Hideout

Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • 4 Guests
  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 1 Pet

7 nights

From

£727
View
Reserve today for only £25
View | Sea Home, Boscombe, near Bournemouth

Boscombe, near Bournemouth, Dorset

Sea Home

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

7 nights

From

£805
View
Reserve today for only £25
Old Church

Bothenhampton, near Bridport, Dorset

Buzzards

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

4.7

out of 5

7 nights

From

£273
View
Reserve today for only £25
Exterior | Sea Drift, West Bay, nr. Bridport

West Bay, near Bridport, Dorset

Sea Drift

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

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£367
View
Reserve today for only £25
Exterior | Arne Barn, Near Wareham

Near Wareham, Dorset

Arne Barn

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

4.7

out of 5

7 nights

From

£769
View
Reserve today for only £25

Luxury Holiday Cottages in Dorset

Exterior | Duck Island Cottage, Ringwood

Ringwood, Hampshire

Duck Island Cottage

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

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£585
View
Reserve today for only £25
Exterior | Lower Barrowfield Farm, Beaminster

Beaminster, Dorset

Lower Barrowfield Farm

Coastal
Hot Tub
Luxury
  • 10 Guests
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • 0 Pets

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,594
View
Exterior | The Hideout, Poole, near Bournmouth

Poole, near Bournmouth, Dorset

The Hideout

Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • 4 Guests
  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 1 Pet

7 nights

From

£727
View
Reserve today for only £25
Exterior | Little Hewish Barn, Milton Abbas, near Blandford Forum

Milton Abbas, near Blandford Forum, Dorset

Little Hewish Barn

Hot Tub
Luxury
Wifi
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 0 Pets

7 nights

From

£1,015
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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
View
Exterior | Roselands, Dorchester

Dorchester, Dorset

Roselands

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

4.7

out of 5

7 nights

From

£555
View
Reserve today for only £25
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

£3,075
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Reserve today for only 25%
Living area | Sea Whispers Cottage, Poole
Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 2 Pets

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£527
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Garden | The Retreat - Bradstock Cottages, Burton Bradstock, near Bridport

Burton Bradstock, near Bridport, Dorset

Bradstock Cottages - The Retreat

Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • 11 Guests
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

4.7

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,480
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Reserve today for only 25%
Exterior | Aurora South, Poole

Poole, Dorset

Aurora South

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

7 nights

From

£1,045
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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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