Holiday Cottages in Dorset

Discover Dorset’s charm, from the Jurassic Coast to rolling countryside and picture-postcard villages. Explore Durdle Door, relax in Lyme Regis, and savour local seafood or cream teas. Whether for adventure or relaxation, our hand-picked holiday cottages in Dorset promise an unforgettable seaside escape.

Durdle door on the Jurassic coast

Dorset Cottages - Top Rated by our Customers

Welcoming living and dining area | Wren Cottage, Salwayash, near Bridport
Customers' Choice

Salwayash, near Bridport, Dorset

Wren Cottage

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

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£301
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Gorgeous stone cottage  | Mill Cottage, Hawkchurch, near Lyme Regis
Customers' Choice

Hawkchurch, near Lyme Regis, Dorset

Mill Cottage

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

4.7

out of 5

7 nights

From

£667
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Exterior | Foxglove, Ibberton, Blandford Forum
Customers' Choice

Ibberton, Blandford Forum, Dorset

Foxglove

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

4.7

out of 5

7 nights

From

£297
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Exterior | The Old Tithe Barn, Litton Cheney, nr. Dorchester

Litton Cheney, near Dorchester, Dorset

The Old Tithe Barn

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • 19 Guests
  • 9 Bedrooms
  • 9 Bathrooms
  • 3 Pets

4.2

out of 5

7 nights

From

£2,342
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View | Farthings - Briarwood, Bothenhampton, near Bridport
Customers' Choice

Bothenhampton, near Bridport, Dorset

Farthings

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

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£221
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Attractive holiday home with lawned mature garden | Yawl House, Uplyme, near Lyme Regis

Uplyme, near Lyme Regis, Dorset

Yawl House

Pets stay free
Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • 12 Guests
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

4.6

out of 5

7 nights

From

£971
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First floor balcony to the rear | The Coach House, Fordingbridge, near Ringwood
Customers' Choice

Fordingbridge, near Ringwood, Hampshire

The Coach House

Hot Tub
Luxury
Wifi
  • 2 Guests
  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 0 Pets

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£867
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Living room | No. 1, Shaftesbury
Customers' Choice

Shaftesbury, Dorset

No. 1

Pets stay free
Luxury
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • 6 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 1 Pet

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£647
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Living room | The Little House, Axmouth

Axmouth, Devon

The Little House

Pets stay free
Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • 5 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 1 Pet

4.6

out of 5

7 nights

From

£407
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Garden | The Retreat - Bradstock Cottages, Burton Bradstock, near Bridport
Customers' Choice

Burton Bradstock, near Bridport, Dorset

Bradstock Cottages - The Retreat

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

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,672
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Living room | West View, Sturminster Marshall, nr. Wimborne

Sturminster Marshall, near Wimborne, Dorset

West View

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

4.1

out of 5

7 nights

From

£411
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Open plan living space | Little Barn - Midgham Long Copse, Midgham, near Fordingbridge
Customers' Choice

Midgham, near Fordingbridge, Hampshire

Midgham Long Copse - Little Barn

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

4

out of 5

7 nights

From

£347
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Why Book Your Dorset Cottage Holiday with cottages.com

Book your self-catering accommodation in Dorset with cottages.com for quality, comfort, and choice. Our hand-picked Dorset cottages offer the perfect base to explore beaches, countryside, and attractions, ideal for a short cottage break in Dorset.

Popular Areas in Dorset for a Cottage Holiday

Weymouth holiday cottages offer the perfect base for enjoying the town’s sandy beaches, bustling harbour, and family-friendly atmosphere along Dorset’s famous Jurassic Coast. Poole cottages are ideal for those who love coastal living, with easy access to its large natural harbour, Brownsea Island, and a lively quayside. In Swanage, cottages provide a charming seaside escape, surrounded by cliffs, heritage railways, and stunning views across Swanage Bay. Dorchester cottages appeal to history lovers, with Roman ruins, literary links to Thomas Hardy, and a relaxed market-town feel. Meanwhile, Christchurch cottages offer a peaceful riverside setting with easy access to both the New Forest and the golden beaches of Bournemouth.

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