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 | Little Cruxton, Dorchester

Dorchester, Dorset

Little Cruxton

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

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£559
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Living area | Bramble Cottage, Ulwell, near Swanage

Ulwell, near Swanage, Dorset

Bramble Cottage

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

4.6

out of 5

7 nights

From

£517
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Reserve today for only £25
Dining room | Captains Rest, Southbourne, near Bournemouth

Southbourne, near Bournemouth, Dorset

Captains Rest

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

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£765
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Reserve today for only £25
Beautiful single storey barn conversion | Barleycorn, Holnest, near Sherborne

Holnest, near Sherborne, Dorset

Barleycorn

Wifi
Car parking on site
Enclosed Garden / Patio
  • 2 Guests
  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 1 Pet

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£303
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Reserve today for only £25
Exterior | Roselands, Dorchester

Dorchester, Dorset

Roselands

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

4.6

out of 5

7 nights

From

£537
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Reserve today for only £25
Exterior | Ratty’s - White Horse Farm, Middlemarsh, near Sherborne

Middlemarsh, near Sherborne, Dorset

White Horse Farm - Ratty’s

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

4.7

out of 5

7 nights

From

£373
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Reserve today for only £25
Ideally situated detached holiday home with sea views | Greenbanks, Chesil Beach, near Abbotsbury

Chesil Beach, near Abbotsbury, Dorset

Greenbanks

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

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£2,517
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Reserve today for only £25
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

£517
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Reserve today for only £25
Exterior | Hambury House, West Lulworth

West Lulworth, Dorset

Hambury House

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

4.7

out of 5

7 nights

From

£699
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Reserve today for only £25
Exterior | Arne Barn, Near Wareham

Near Wareham, Dorset

Arne Barn

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

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£895
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Reserve today for only £25

Dog Friendly 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

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£765
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Reserve today for only £25
Exterior | Lower Keats Glamping, Tytherleigh, near Axminster

Tytherleigh, near Axminster, Devon

5 Lower Keats Glamping

Coastal
Hot Tub
Car parking on site
  • 6 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 2 Pets

7 nights

From

£1,494
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Beautiful single storey barn conversion | Barleycorn, Holnest, near Sherborne

Holnest, near Sherborne, Dorset

Barleycorn

Wifi
Car parking on site
Enclosed Garden / Patio
  • 2 Guests
  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 1 Pet

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£303
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Reserve today for only £25
Exterior | Roselands, Dorchester

Dorchester, Dorset

Roselands

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

4.6

out of 5

7 nights

From

£537
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Reserve today for only £25
Exterior | Ratty’s - White Horse Farm, Middlemarsh, near Sherborne

Middlemarsh, near Sherborne, Dorset

White Horse Farm - Ratty’s

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

4.7

out of 5

7 nights

From

£373
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Reserve today for only £25
Ideally situated detached holiday home with sea views | Greenbanks, Chesil Beach, near Abbotsbury

Chesil Beach, near Abbotsbury, Dorset

Greenbanks

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

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£2,517
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Reserve today for only £25
Exterior | Dreamwood - Downwood, Near Blandford Forum

Near Blandford Forum, Dorset

Downwood - Dreamwood

Hot Tub
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • 2 Guests
  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 2 Pets

7 nights

From

£875
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Reserve today for only £25
Exterior | Barley Cottage, Ryme Intrinseca

Ryme Intrinseca, Dorset

Barley Cottage

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

7 nights

From

£397
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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

£517
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Reserve today for only £25
Exterior | Hambury House, West Lulworth

West Lulworth, Dorset

Hambury House

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

4.7

out of 5

7 nights

From

£699
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Reserve today for only £25

Coastal Holiday Cottages in Dorset

Living area | Bramble Cottage, Ulwell, near Swanage

Ulwell, near Swanage, Dorset

Bramble Cottage

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

4.6

out of 5

7 nights

From

£517
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Reserve today for only £25
Dining room | Captains Rest, Southbourne, near Bournemouth

Southbourne, near Bournemouth, Dorset

Captains Rest

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

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£765
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Reserve today for only £25
Exterior | Lower Keats Glamping, Tytherleigh, near Axminster

Tytherleigh, near Axminster, Devon

5 Lower Keats Glamping

Coastal
Hot Tub
Car parking on site
  • 6 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 2 Pets

7 nights

From

£1,494
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View | Riva, Poole

Poole, Dorset

Riva

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

7 nights

From

£1,462
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Reserve today for only £25
Balcony | Ahoy, Poole

Poole, Dorset

Ahoy

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

7 nights

From

£908
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Exterior | Roselands, Dorchester

Dorchester, Dorset

Roselands

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

4.6

out of 5

7 nights

From

£537
View
Reserve today for only £25
Ideally situated detached holiday home with sea views | Greenbanks, Chesil Beach, near Abbotsbury

Chesil Beach, near Abbotsbury, Dorset

Greenbanks

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

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£2,517
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Reserve today for only £25
Balcony | Perfect Harbour Views, Poole
Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 0 Pets

7 nights

From

£1,507
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Exterior | Hayloft Cottage - Rudge Farm Cottages, Chilcombe, near Bridport

Chilcombe, near Bridport, Dorset

Hayloft Cottage

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

7 nights

From

£685
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Exterior | Arne Barn, Near Wareham

Near Wareham, Dorset

Arne Barn

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

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£895
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Reserve today for only £25
Balcony | Azure Views, Poole

Poole, Dorset

Azure Views

Coastal
Wifi
Coast within 1 mile
  • 2 Guests
  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 0 Pets

7 nights

From

£792
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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

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£765
View
Reserve today for only £25
View | Riva, Poole

Poole, Dorset

Riva

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

7 nights

From

£1,462
View
Reserve today for only £25
Exterior | Roselands, Dorchester

Dorchester, Dorset

Roselands

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

4.6

out of 5

7 nights

From

£537
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Reserve today for only £25
Ideally situated detached holiday home with sea views | Greenbanks, Chesil Beach, near Abbotsbury

Chesil Beach, near Abbotsbury, Dorset

Greenbanks

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

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£2,517
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Reserve today for only £25
Exterior | Barley Cottage, Ryme Intrinseca

Ryme Intrinseca, Dorset

Barley Cottage

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

7 nights

From

£397
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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

£517
View
Reserve today for only £25
Exterior | Hambury House, West Lulworth

West Lulworth, Dorset

Hambury House

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

4.7

out of 5

7 nights

From

£699
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Reserve today for only £25
Open plan living space | Wylye Croft, Martinstown, near Dorcester

Martinstown, near Dorcester, Dorset

Wylye Croft

Coastal
Hot Tub
Luxury
  • 10 Guests
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,642
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Reserve today for only 25%
Open plan living space | The Old Dairy, Wimborne

Wimborne, Dorset

The Old Dairy

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

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£590
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Reserve today for only £25
Exterior | The Tack Room - St Giles House, Wimborne St Giles

Wimborne St Giles, Dorset

The Tack Room

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

7 nights

From

£3,274
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Reserve today for only £25
Exterior | The Sloop, Swanage

Swanage, Dorset

The Sloop

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

4.1

out of 5

7 nights

From

£537
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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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