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

Living area | Baywell House, Poole

Poole, Dorset

Baywell House

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

4.3

out of 5

7 nights

From

£397
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Dining room | Captains Rest, Southbourne, near Bournemouth

Southbourne, near Bournemouth, Dorset

Captains Rest

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

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£765
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Hot tub with fantastic sea views | Lloyds Cottage, Portland, near Weymouth

Portland, near Weymouth, Dorset

Lloyds Cottage

Coastal
Hot Tub
Wifi
  • 6 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • 0 Pets

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£655
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Living room | Number 3, Bournemouth

Bournemouth, Dorset

Number 3

Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • 6 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 0 Pets

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£453
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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 | Tennay Cottage, Wareham

Wareham, Dorset

Tennay Cottage

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

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£543
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Reserve today for only £25
Exterior | Eton Cottage, Farnham

Farnham, Dorset

Eton Cottage

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

4.5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£715
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Reserve today for only £25
Pretty property set in delightful garden | Moorland Lodge, Holt Wood, near Wimborne

Holt Wood, near Wimborne, Dorset

Moorland Lodge

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

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£619
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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

4.3

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,940
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Single-storey stone built holiday cottage | Cowdea 2, Bettiscombe

Bettiscombe, Dorset

Cowdea 2

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

4

out of 5

7 nights

From

£565
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Reserve today for only £25
Stylish 1st floor apartment | Cove View - Admirals Quarter, Weymouth

Weymouth, Dorset

Cove View

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

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£513
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Reserve today for only £25
Wonderful converted barn | The Old Engine House - Bridge Farm, Drimpton, near Beaminster

Drimpton, near Beaminster, Dorset

Bridge Farm - The Old Engine House

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

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£373
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Reserve today for only £25

Dog Friendly Cottages in Dorset

Living area | Baywell House, Poole

Poole, Dorset

Baywell House

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

4.3

out of 5

7 nights

From

£397
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Dining room | Captains Rest, Southbourne, near Bournemouth

Southbourne, near Bournemouth, Dorset

Captains Rest

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

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£765
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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 | Tennay Cottage, Wareham

Wareham, Dorset

Tennay Cottage

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

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£543
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Reserve today for only £25
Exterior | Eton Cottage, Farnham

Farnham, Dorset

Eton Cottage

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

4.5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£715
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Reserve today for only £25
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

4.3

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,940
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Single-storey stone built holiday cottage | Cowdea 2, Bettiscombe

Bettiscombe, Dorset

Cowdea 2

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

4

out of 5

7 nights

From

£565
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Reserve today for only £25
Open plan living space | Apartment 3 - Alum Chine, Westbourne, near Bournemouth

Westbourne, near Bournemouth, Dorset

Apartment 3

Coastal
Wifi
Coast within 1 mile
  • 2 Guests
  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 1 Pet

7 nights

From

£685
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Exterior | Simkin, Wareham

Wareham, Dorset

Simkin

Car parking on site
Pub within 1 mile
Garden / Patio
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 3 Pets

3.4

out of 5

7 nights

From

£313
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Reserve today for only £25
Wonderful converted barn | The Old Engine House - Bridge Farm, Drimpton, near Beaminster

Drimpton, near Beaminster, Dorset

Bridge Farm - The Old Engine House

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

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£373
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Reserve today for only £25
Exterior | The Willows, Christchurch

Christchurch, Dorset

The Willows

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

7 nights

From

£1,371
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Delightful, large holiday property | Apple Tree Cottage, Charmouth

Charmouth, Dorset

Apple Tree Cottage

Coastal
Enclosed Garden / Patio
Pub within 1 mile
  • 3 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 2 Pets

4.6

out of 5

7 nights

From

£313
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Reserve today for only £25

Coastal Holiday Cottages in Dorset

Living area | Baywell House, Poole

Poole, Dorset

Baywell House

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

4.3

out of 5

7 nights

From

£397
View
Dining room | Captains Rest, Southbourne, near Bournemouth

Southbourne, near Bournemouth, Dorset

Captains Rest

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

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£765
View
Hot tub with fantastic sea views | Lloyds Cottage, Portland, near Weymouth

Portland, near Weymouth, Dorset

Lloyds Cottage

Coastal
Hot Tub
Wifi
  • 6 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • 0 Pets

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£655
View
Living room | Number 3, Bournemouth

Bournemouth, Dorset

Number 3

Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • 6 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 0 Pets

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£453
View
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
View
Reserve today for only £25
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

4.3

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,940
View
Single-storey stone built holiday cottage | Cowdea 2, Bettiscombe

Bettiscombe, Dorset

Cowdea 2

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

4

out of 5

7 nights

From

£565
View
Reserve today for only £25
Stylish 1st floor apartment | Cove View - Admirals Quarter, Weymouth

Weymouth, Dorset

Cove View

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

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£513
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Reserve today for only £25
Open plan living space | Apartment 3 - Alum Chine, Westbourne, near Bournemouth

Westbourne, near Bournemouth, Dorset

Apartment 3

Coastal
Wifi
Coast within 1 mile
  • 2 Guests
  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 1 Pet

7 nights

From

£685
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Exterior | The Willows, Christchurch

Christchurch, Dorset

The Willows

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

7 nights

From

£1,371
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Delightful, converted barn  | The Old Piggeries, Uploders, near Bridport

Uploders, near Bridport, Dorset

The Old Piggeries

Coastal
Wifi
Swimming pool
  • 6 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 0 Pets

4

out of 5

7 nights

From

£679
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Reserve today for only £25
Delightful, large holiday property | Apple Tree Cottage, Charmouth

Charmouth, Dorset

Apple Tree Cottage

Coastal
Enclosed Garden / Patio
Pub within 1 mile
  • 3 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 2 Pets

4.6

out of 5

7 nights

From

£313
View
Reserve today for only £25

Luxury Holiday Cottages in Dorset

Dining room | Captains Rest, Southbourne, near Bournemouth

Southbourne, near Bournemouth, Dorset

Captains Rest

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

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£765
View
Living room | Number 3, Bournemouth

Bournemouth, Dorset

Number 3

Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • 6 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 0 Pets

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£453
View
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 | Eton Cottage, Farnham

Farnham, Dorset

Eton Cottage

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

4.5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£715
View
Reserve today for only £25
Open plan living space | Little Heron - River Annexe, Christchurch

Christchurch, Dorset

River Annexe - Little Heron

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

4.5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£473
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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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Open plan living space | Once Upon a Tide, Poole

Poole, Dorset

Once Upon a Tide

Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • 3 Guests
  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 0 Pets

7 nights

From

£713
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Reserve today for only £25
Exterior | Newton Manor House, Swanage, Isle of Purbeck

Swanage, Isle of Purbeck, Dorset

Newton Manor House

Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • 16 Guests
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 9 Bathrooms
  • 1 Pet

4.5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£2,930
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Open plan living space | Lilypad, Ringwood

Ringwood, Hampshire

Lilypad

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

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£649
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Reserve today for only £25
Dining Area | Henning Lodge - Brewery Farm Lodges, Ansty, near Dorchester

Ansty, near Dorchester, Dorset

Henning Lodge

Hot Tub
Luxury
Wifi
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 1 Pet

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£869
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Exterior | The Stables, Winfrith Newburgh

Winfrith Newburgh, Dorset

The Stables

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

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£910
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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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