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

Lovely holiday home | Oakdene Lodge, Wimborne

Wimborne, Dorset

Oakdene Lodge

Wifi
Car parking on site
Enclosed Garden / Patio
  • 7 Guests
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

4.4

out of 5

7 nights

From

£865
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Living room | Yew Tree House, Chideock, near Bridport

Chideock, near Bridport, Dorset

Yew Tree House

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

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£909
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Exterior | Meadow Barn, East Burton, near Wool

East Burton, near Wool, Dorset

Meadow Barn

Coastal
Wifi
Enclosed Garden / Patio
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 0 Pets

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£497
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Exterior | Buckshaw Gate, Holwell

Holwell, Dorset

Buckshaw Gate

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

4.2

out of 5

7 nights

From

£665
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Exterior | Toad Hall - White Horse Farm, Middlemarsh, near Sherborne

Middlemarsh, near Sherborne, Dorset

White Horse Farm - Toad Hall

Wifi
Car parking on site
Pub within 1 mile
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 2 Pets

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£477
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Reserve today for only £25
Exterior | Manor Court Cottages - Woodpecker, Shipton Gorge
Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£347
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Reserve today for only £25
Exterior | Flat 2, Langtry Apartment, Bournemouth

Bournemouth, Dorset

Flat 2, Langtry Apartment

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

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£527
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Balcony | Bay Retreat, Poole

Poole, Dorset

Bay Retreat

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

4

out of 5

7 nights

From

£713
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Reserve today for only £25
Living room | West View, Sturminster Marshall, nr. Wimborne

Sturminster Marshall, near Wimborne, Dorset

West View

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

4.1

out of 5

7 nights

From

£423
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Dog Friendly Cottages in Dorset

Lovely holiday home | Oakdene Lodge, Wimborne

Wimborne, Dorset

Oakdene Lodge

Wifi
Car parking on site
Enclosed Garden / Patio
  • 7 Guests
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

4.4

out of 5

7 nights

From

£865
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Reserve today for only £25
Living room | Yew Tree House, Chideock, near Bridport

Chideock, near Bridport, Dorset

Yew Tree House

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

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£909
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Exterior | Buckshaw Gate, Holwell

Holwell, Dorset

Buckshaw Gate

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

4.2

out of 5

7 nights

From

£665
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Exterior | Toad Hall - White Horse Farm, Middlemarsh, near Sherborne

Middlemarsh, near Sherborne, Dorset

White Horse Farm - Toad Hall

Wifi
Car parking on site
Pub within 1 mile
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 2 Pets

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£477
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Reserve today for only £25
Exterior | Manor Court Cottages - Woodpecker, Shipton Gorge
Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£347
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Reserve today for only £25
Living room | West View, Sturminster Marshall, nr. Wimborne

Sturminster Marshall, near Wimborne, Dorset

West View

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

4.1

out of 5

7 nights

From

£423
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Exquisite holiday cottage | The Byre, Fifehead Magdalen, near Gillingham

Fifehead Magdalen, near Gillingham, Dorset

The Byre

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

4.7

out of 5

7 nights

From

£277
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Living room | Just Beachy, Poole

Poole, Dorset

Just Beachy

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

7 nights

From

£1,166
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Exterior | Cornfield Lodge, Shaftesbury

Shaftesbury, Dorset

Cornfield Lodge

Wifi
Car parking on site
Detached
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 1 Pet

3.5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£926
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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

£463
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Coastal Holiday Cottages in Dorset

Living room | Yew Tree House, Chideock, near Bridport

Chideock, near Bridport, Dorset

Yew Tree House

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

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£909
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Exterior | Meadow Barn, East Burton, near Wool

East Burton, near Wool, Dorset

Meadow Barn

Coastal
Wifi
Enclosed Garden / Patio
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 0 Pets

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£497
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Reserve today for only £25
Exterior | Manor Court Cottages - Woodpecker, Shipton Gorge
Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£347
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Reserve today for only £25
Exterior | Flat 2, Langtry Apartment, Bournemouth

Bournemouth, Dorset

Flat 2, Langtry Apartment

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

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£527
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Balcony | Bay Retreat, Poole

Poole, Dorset

Bay Retreat

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

4

out of 5

7 nights

From

£713
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Reserve today for only £25
Exterior | Sail Away, Poole

Poole, Dorset

Sail Away

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

7 nights

From

£1,255
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Living room/dining room | The Duck House, Wool, near West Lulworth

Wool, near West Lulworth, Dorset

The Duck House

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

4.5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£393
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Reserve today for only £25
Living room | Just Beachy, Poole

Poole, Dorset

Just Beachy

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

7 nights

From

£1,166
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Exterior | Woodbrook Cottage, Bothenhampton, nr. Bridport

Bothenhampton, near Bridport, Dorset

Woodbrook Cottage

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

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£725
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Living room | Cornerstone, Portland

Portland, Dorset

Cornerstone

Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • 6 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 2 Pets

3

out of 5

7 nights

From

£397
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Reserve today for only £25
Living area | Fernhill Retreat, Charmouth

Charmouth, Dorset

Fernhill Retreat

Coastal
Wifi
Swimming pool
  • 4 Guests
  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 0 Pets

4

out of 5

7 nights

From

£307
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Luxury Holiday Cottages in Dorset

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

£463
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Exterior | Woodbrook Cottage, Bothenhampton, nr. Bridport

Bothenhampton, near Bridport, Dorset

Woodbrook Cottage

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

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£725
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Living room | Cornerstone, Portland

Portland, Dorset

Cornerstone

Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • 6 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 2 Pets

3

out of 5

7 nights

From

£397
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Reserve today for only £25
First floor balcony to the rear | The Coach House, Fordingbridge, near Ringwood

Fordingbridge, near Ringwood, Hampshire

The Coach House

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

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£865
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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

£734
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Reserve today for only £25
Garden | Victoria Cottage, Mudeford, near Christchurch

Mudeford, near Christchurch, Dorset

Victoria Cottage

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

4.5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£779
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Reserve today for only £25
Exterior | The Pool House, Stalbridge, near Sturminster Newton

Stalbridge, near Sturminster Newton, Dorset

The Pool House

Luxury
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • 8 Guests
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • 0 Pets

7 nights

From

£825
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Exterior | Swanage Beach House, Swanage

Swanage, Dorset

Swanage Beach House

Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • 12 Guests
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 7 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

4.7

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,484
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Living room | Middletun House, Milton Abbas

Milton Abbas, Dorset

Middletun House

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

7 nights

From

£4,091
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Reserve today for only £25
Exterior | Barnyard, Chetnole, near Sherborne

Chetnole, near Sherborne, Dorset

Barnyard

Hot Tub
Luxury
Wifi
  • 6 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£875
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Reserve today for only £25

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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