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.

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Durdle door on the Jurassic coast

Dorset Cottages - Top Rated by our Customers

First floor balcony to the rear | The Coach House, Fordingbridge, near Ringwood
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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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Exterior | The Retreat, Ringwood, near Wimborne
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Ringwood, near Wimborne, Dorset

The Retreat

Pets stay free
Hot Tub
Luxury
Wifi
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£828
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Gorgeous stone cottage | Mill Cottage, Hawkchurch, near Lyme Regis
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Hawkchurch, near Lyme Regis, Dorset

Mill Cottage

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

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£667
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View | Harbourside Landing, Weymouth
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Weymouth, Dorset

Harbourside Landing

Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 0 Pets

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£597
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Delightful holiday home | Mulberry Cottage - Acton Cottages, Acton, near Langton Matravers

Acton, near Langton Matravers, Dorset

Mulberry Cottage

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

4.3

out of 5

7 nights

From

£335
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Exterior | Eton Cottage, Farnham
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Farnham, Dorset

Eton Cottage

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

4.7

out of 5

7 nights

From

£717
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Exterior | Two Bridge Cottage, Bridge, nr. Chard
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Bridge, near Chard, Somerset

Two Bridge Cottage

Pets stay free
Luxury
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • 5 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£385
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Living area | Solsken, Boscombe, near Bournemouth
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Boscombe, near Bournemouth, Dorset

Solsken

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

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£385
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Exterior | Ash Hill - Midgham Long Copse, Midgham
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Midgham, Hampshire

Midgham Long Copse - Ash Hill

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

4.7

out of 5

7 nights

From

£519
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Exterior | The Haybarn, Ibberton, near Blandford Forum
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Ibberton, near Blandford Forum, Dorset

The Haybarn

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

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£455
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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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