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 | Newton Manor House, Swanage, Isle of Purbeck

Swanage, Isle of Purbeck, Dorset

Newton Manor House

Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • Sleeps up to 16
  • 8 bedrooms
  • 9 bathrooms
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

4.5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£2,925
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Delightful single storey holiday home | Jasper, Broadstone, near Bournemouth

Broadstone, near Bournemouth, Dorset

Jasper

Wifi
Car parking on site
Enclosed Garden / Patio
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£765
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Beautiful single-storey barn conversion | Acorn Cottage - Wood Dairy, North Perrott, near Crewkerne

North Perrott, near Crewkerne, Dorset

Wood Dairy - Acorn Cottage

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

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£489
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Exterior | Tarrant Cottage - Bowling Green Farm, East Orchard, near Shaftesbury

East Orchard, near Shaftesbury, Dorset

Bowling Green Farm - Tarrant Cottage

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

4.7

out of 5

7 nights

From

£496
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Delightful main entrance to the holiday home | Little Glebe, Folke, near Sherbourne

Folke, near Sherbourne, Dorset

Little Glebe

Wifi
Car parking on site
Pub within 1 mile
  • Sleeps up to 2
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£425
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Exterior | West Gate - Bellair House, Charmouth, near Bridport

Charmouth, near Bridport, Dorset

West Gate

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

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£849
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Garden | The Pod, Weymouth

Weymouth, Dorset

The Pod

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 6
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

4.5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£515
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Exterior | Tennay Cottage, Wareham

Wareham, Dorset

Tennay Cottage

Wifi
Car parking on site
Pub within 1 mile
  • Sleeps up to 5
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£575
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Exterior | Upalong, West Lulworth, near Wareham

West Lulworth, near Wareham, Dorset

Upalong

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 7
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

4.5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£971
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Exterior | Primrose Cottage, Rose Cottage - Westfield Farm Cottages, Winterbourne, Steepleton

Winterbourne, Steepleton, Dorset

Primrose Cottage

Wifi
Car parking on site
Pub within 1 mile
  • Sleeps up to 3
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£309
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Exterior | Valley View, West Milton

West Milton, Dorset

Valley View

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

4.7

out of 5

7 nights

From

£389
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Exterior | Pilgrims Rest, Weymouth

Weymouth, Dorset

Pilgrims Rest

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

4.6

out of 5

7 nights

From

£769
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Dog Friendly Cottages in Dorset

Exterior | Primrose Cottage, Seaton

Seaton, Devon

Primrose Cottage

Coastal
Wifi
Enclosed Garden / Patio
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

7 nights

From

£375
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Delightful holiday home | Bosuns Retreat, Mudeford, near Christchurch

Mudeford, near Christchurch, Dorset

Bosuns Retreat

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

7 nights

From

£655
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Exterior | Newton Manor House, Swanage, Isle of Purbeck

Swanage, Isle of Purbeck, Dorset

Newton Manor House

Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • Sleeps up to 16
  • 8 bedrooms
  • 9 bathrooms
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

4.5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£2,925
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Exterior | Weycroft Cottage, Weycroft, near Axminster

Weycroft, near Axminster, Devon

Weycroft Cottage

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

7 nights

From

£485
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Delightful single storey holiday home | Jasper, Broadstone, near Bournemouth

Broadstone, near Bournemouth, Dorset

Jasper

Wifi
Car parking on site
Enclosed Garden / Patio
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£765
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Living room | Gore Cottage, West Milton, Bridport

West Milton, Bridport, Dorset

Gore Cottage

Coastal
Detached
Garden / Patio
  • Sleeps up to 5
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

7 nights

From

£405
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Beautiful single-storey barn conversion | Acorn Cottage - Wood Dairy, North Perrott, near Crewkerne

North Perrott, near Crewkerne, Dorset

Wood Dairy - Acorn Cottage

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

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£489
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Exterior | Tarrant Cottage - Bowling Green Farm, East Orchard, near Shaftesbury

East Orchard, near Shaftesbury, Dorset

Bowling Green Farm - Tarrant Cottage

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

4.7

out of 5

7 nights

From

£496
View
Delightful main entrance to the holiday home | Little Glebe, Folke, near Sherbourne

Folke, near Sherbourne, Dorset

Little Glebe

Wifi
Car parking on site
Pub within 1 mile
  • Sleeps up to 2
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£425
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Garden | The Pod, Weymouth

Weymouth, Dorset

The Pod

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 6
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

4.5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£515
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Exterior | Tennay Cottage, Wareham

Wareham, Dorset

Tennay Cottage

Wifi
Car parking on site
Pub within 1 mile
  • Sleeps up to 5
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£575
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Exterior | Primrose Cottage, Rose Cottage - Westfield Farm Cottages, Winterbourne, Steepleton

Winterbourne, Steepleton, Dorset

Primrose Cottage

Wifi
Car parking on site
Pub within 1 mile
  • Sleeps up to 3
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£309
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Coastal Holiday Cottages in Dorset

Exterior | Primrose Cottage, Seaton

Seaton, Devon

Primrose Cottage

Coastal
Wifi
Enclosed Garden / Patio
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

7 nights

From

£375
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Delightful holiday home | Bosuns Retreat, Mudeford, near Christchurch

Mudeford, near Christchurch, Dorset

Bosuns Retreat

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

7 nights

From

£655
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Exterior | Newton Manor House, Swanage, Isle of Purbeck

Swanage, Isle of Purbeck, Dorset

Newton Manor House

Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • Sleeps up to 16
  • 8 bedrooms
  • 9 bathrooms
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

4.5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£2,925
View
Living room | Gore Cottage, West Milton, Bridport

West Milton, Bridport, Dorset

Gore Cottage

Coastal
Detached
Garden / Patio
  • Sleeps up to 5
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

7 nights

From

£405
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Exterior | The Daniels, Bournemouth

Bournemouth, Dorset

The Daniels

Coastal
Wifi
Detached
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

7 nights

From

£575
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Exterior | West Gate - Bellair House, Charmouth, near Bridport

Charmouth, near Bridport, Dorset

West Gate

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

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£849
View
Garden | The Pod, Weymouth

Weymouth, Dorset

The Pod

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 6
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

4.5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£515
View
Exterior | Upalong, West Lulworth, near Wareham

West Lulworth, near Wareham, Dorset

Upalong

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 7
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

4.5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£971
View
Exterior | Valley View, West Milton

West Milton, Dorset

Valley View

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

4.7

out of 5

7 nights

From

£389
View
Exterior | Pilgrims Rest, Weymouth

Weymouth, Dorset

Pilgrims Rest

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

4.6

out of 5

7 nights

From

£769
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Living area | Apartment 6 - Alum Chine, Westbourne, near Bournemouth

Westbourne, near Bournemouth, Dorset

Apartment 6

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

7 nights

From

£545
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Exterior | Fig Tree Shepherd’s Hut, Bridport
Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 2
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£345
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Luxury Holiday Cottages in Dorset

Exterior | Newton Manor House, Swanage, Isle of Purbeck

Swanage, Isle of Purbeck, Dorset

Newton Manor House

Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • Sleeps up to 16
  • 8 bedrooms
  • 9 bathrooms
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

4.5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£2,925
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Exterior | The New Inn Barn - The New Inn Farm, Marnhull, near Shaftesbury

Marnhull, near Shaftesbury, Dorset

The New Inn Farm - The New Inn Barn

Hot Tub
Luxury
Wifi
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£679
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Exterior | The Farmhouse - Bedborough Farm, Wimborne

Wimborne, Dorset

The Farmhouse

Hot Tub
Luxury
Wifi
  • Sleeps up to 8
  • 4 bedrooms
  • 3 bathrooms
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,645
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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
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

7 nights

From

£2,729
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Exterior | Peaceful Cottage, Blandford Forum

Blandford Forum, Dorset

Peaceful Cottage

Luxury
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

£829
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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
  • Sleeps up to 2
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£459
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Exterior | Ware House Cottage, Nr. Lyme Regis

Nr. Lyme Regis, Dorset

Ware House Cottage

Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£515
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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
  • Sleeps up to 18
  • 8 bedrooms
  • 9 bathrooms
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

7 nights

From

£13,435
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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 | Hazel Cottage, Briantspuddle, near Wareham

Briantspuddle, near Wareham, Dorset

Hazel Cottage

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

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£549
View
Exterior | The Loft House, Wimborne

Wimborne, Dorset

The Loft House

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

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£455
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Exterior | Henchard - Greenwood Grange Cottages, Higher Bockhampton, near Dorchester

Higher Bockhampton, near Dorchester, Dorset

Henchard

Hot Tub
Luxury
Wifi
  • Sleeps up to 12
  • 4 bedrooms
  • 3 bathrooms
  • Up to 3 pets allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£3,902
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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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