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

Open plan living space | Brockhill House, Beaminster

Beaminster, Dorset

Brockhill House

Wifi
Car parking on site
Pub within 1 mile
  • 14 Guests
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 3 Pets

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,162
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Exterior | Durdle Dreams, West Lulworth, near Wareham

West Lulworth, near Wareham, Dorset

Durdle Dreams

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

4.7

out of 5

7 nights

From

£825
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Reserve today for only £25
Living area | Spring Cottage, Salway Ash, near Bridport

Salway Ash, near Bridport, Dorset

Spring Cottage

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

4.4

out of 5

7 nights

From

£473
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Exterior | Trevina, Portland, nr. Weymouth

Portland, near Weymouth, Dorset

Trevina

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

4.2

out of 5

7 nights

From

£277
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Exterior | 5 Pine Rise, Poole

Poole, Dorset

5 Pine Rise

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

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£367
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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

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£517
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Sun room | Alpaca Cottage, Frampton

Frampton, Dorset

Alpaca Cottage

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

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£704
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Exterior | Pebble Beach Cottage, West Lulworth

West Lulworth, Dorset

Pebble Beach Cottage

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

4.7

out of 5

7 nights

From

£765
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Reserve today for only £25

Dog Friendly Cottages in Dorset

Open plan living space | Brockhill House, Beaminster

Beaminster, Dorset

Brockhill House

Wifi
Car parking on site
Pub within 1 mile
  • 14 Guests
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 3 Pets

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,162
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Exterior | The Farmhouse - Champernhayes, Wooton Fitzpaine, near Charmouth

Wooton Fitzpaine, near Charmouth, Dorset

The Farmhouse

Coastal
Wifi
Swimming pool
  • 8 Guests
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

3.5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,687
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Exterior | Durdle Dreams, West Lulworth, near Wareham

West Lulworth, near Wareham, Dorset

Durdle Dreams

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

4.7

out of 5

7 nights

From

£825
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Reserve today for only £25
Exterior | Trevina, Portland, nr. Weymouth

Portland, near Weymouth, Dorset

Trevina

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

4.2

out of 5

7 nights

From

£277
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Exterior | 5 Pine Rise, Poole

Poole, Dorset

5 Pine Rise

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

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£367
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Exterior | Hotel du Van, Poole

Poole, Dorset

Hotel du Van

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

7 nights

From

£819
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Living area | Apartment 6 - Alum Chine, Westbourne, near Bournemouth

Westbourne, near Bournemouth, Dorset

Apartment 6

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

7 nights

From

£543
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Sun room | Alpaca Cottage, Frampton

Frampton, Dorset

Alpaca Cottage

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

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£704
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Exterior | Pebble Beach Cottage, West Lulworth

West Lulworth, Dorset

Pebble Beach Cottage

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

4.7

out of 5

7 nights

From

£765
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Reserve today for only £25

Coastal Holiday Cottages in Dorset

Exterior | The Farmhouse - Champernhayes, Wooton Fitzpaine, near Charmouth

Wooton Fitzpaine, near Charmouth, Dorset

The Farmhouse

Coastal
Wifi
Swimming pool
  • 8 Guests
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

3.5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,687
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Exterior | Durdle Dreams, West Lulworth, near Wareham

West Lulworth, near Wareham, Dorset

Durdle Dreams

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

4.7

out of 5

7 nights

From

£825
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Reserve today for only £25
Exterior | Woodland View, Christchurch

Christchurch, Dorset

Woodland View

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

7 nights

From

£1,732
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Living area | Spring Cottage, Salway Ash, near Bridport

Salway Ash, near Bridport, Dorset

Spring Cottage

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

4.4

out of 5

7 nights

From

£473
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Exterior | Trevina, Portland, nr. Weymouth

Portland, near Weymouth, Dorset

Trevina

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

4.2

out of 5

7 nights

From

£277
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Exterior | 5 Pine Rise, Poole

Poole, Dorset

5 Pine Rise

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

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£367
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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

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£517
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Exterior | Hotel du Van, Poole

Poole, Dorset

Hotel du Van

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

7 nights

From

£819
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Living area | Apartment 6 - Alum Chine, Westbourne, near Bournemouth

Westbourne, near Bournemouth, Dorset

Apartment 6

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

7 nights

From

£543
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Sun room | Alpaca Cottage, Frampton

Frampton, Dorset

Alpaca Cottage

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

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£704
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Exterior | Pebble Beach Cottage, West Lulworth

West Lulworth, Dorset

Pebble Beach Cottage

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

4.7

out of 5

7 nights

From

£765
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Reserve today for only £25

Luxury Holiday Cottages in Dorset

Exterior | Durdle Dreams, West Lulworth, near Wareham

West Lulworth, near Wareham, Dorset

Durdle Dreams

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

4.7

out of 5

7 nights

From

£825
View
Reserve today for only £25
Exterior | Pebble Beach Cottage, West Lulworth

West Lulworth, Dorset

Pebble Beach Cottage

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

4.7

out of 5

7 nights

From

£765
View
Reserve today for only £25
Garden | Jasmine Cottage, Osmington

Osmington, Dorset

Jasmine Cottage

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

4.4

out of 5

7 nights

From

£839
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Exterior | Bridge View, Weymouth

Weymouth, Dorset

Bridge View

Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • 8 Guests
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 0 Pets

3.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£895
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Exterior | The Cow Shed, Farnham

Farnham, Dorset

The Cow Shed

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

4.4

out of 5

7 nights

From

£497
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Reserve today for only £25
Exterior | The Farmhouse - Bedborough Farm, Wimborne

Wimborne, Dorset

The Farmhouse

Hot Tub
Luxury
Wifi
  • 8 Guests
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,442
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Exterior | Hambury House, West Lulworth

West Lulworth, Dorset

Hambury House

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

4.6

out of 5

7 nights

From

£699
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Sun room | Hillside, Lyme Regis

Lyme Regis, Dorset

Hillside

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

7 nights

From

£955
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Living room | Our House, Bere Regis

Bere Regis, Dorset

Our House

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

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£443
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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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