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 | Castle House Cottage, Horton, near Wimborne

Horton, near Wimborne, Dorset

Castle House Cottage

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

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£397
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Garden | Sweet Briar - Briarwood, Bothenhampton, near Bridport

Bothenhampton, near Bridport, Dorset

Sweet Briar

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

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£333
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Cosy bungalow | The Stables at Green View, Winsham, near Chard

Winsham, near Chard, Dorset

The Stables at Green View

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

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£383
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Exterior | Higher Checkridge Farm- Cider House - Higher Checkridge Farm, Hawkchurch, near Lyme Regis

Hawkchurch, near Lyme Regis, Dorset

Higher Checkridge Farm- Cider House

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

4.6

out of 5

7 nights

From

£693
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Reserve today for only £25
Exterior | Tranquillity Cottage, Winfrith Newburgh

Winfrith Newburgh, Dorset

Tranquillity Cottage

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

4.4

out of 5

7 nights

From

£397
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Exterior | Hazel Cottage, Briantspuddle, near Wareham

Briantspuddle, near Wareham, Dorset

Hazel Cottage

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

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£447
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Exterior | Chestnut House, Wareham

Wareham, Dorset

Chestnut House

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

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£443
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Lovely single-storey barn conversion | Fossils’ End, Chickerell, near Weymouth

Chickerell, near Weymouth, Dorset

Fossils’ End

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

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£477
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Beautiful single-storey barn conversion | Acorn Cottage - Wood Dairy, North Perrott, near Crewkerne

North Perrott, near Crewkerne, Dorset

Wood Dairy - Acorn Cottage

Wifi
Car parking on site
Garden / Patio
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 2 Pets

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£427
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Exterior | Florence Cottage, Marnhull, near Sturminster Newton

Marnhull, near Sturminster Newton, Dorset

Florence Cottage

Wifi
Car parking on site
Enclosed Garden / Patio
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 1 Pet

4.5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£503
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Dog Friendly Cottages in Dorset

Exterior | Castle House Cottage, Horton, near Wimborne

Horton, near Wimborne, Dorset

Castle House Cottage

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

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£397
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Reserve today for only £25
Garden | Sweet Briar - Briarwood, Bothenhampton, near Bridport

Bothenhampton, near Bridport, Dorset

Sweet Briar

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

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£333
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Reserve today for only £25
Exterior | Tranquillity Cottage, Winfrith Newburgh

Winfrith Newburgh, Dorset

Tranquillity Cottage

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

4.4

out of 5

7 nights

From

£397
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Reserve today for only £25
Exterior | Hazel Cottage, Briantspuddle, near Wareham

Briantspuddle, near Wareham, Dorset

Hazel Cottage

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

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£447
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Reserve today for only £25
Exterior | Chestnut House, Wareham

Wareham, Dorset

Chestnut House

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

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£443
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Reserve today for only £25
Lovely single-storey barn conversion | Fossils’ End, Chickerell, near Weymouth

Chickerell, near Weymouth, Dorset

Fossils’ End

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • 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
Beautiful single-storey barn conversion | Acorn Cottage - Wood Dairy, North Perrott, near Crewkerne

North Perrott, near Crewkerne, Dorset

Wood Dairy - Acorn Cottage

Wifi
Car parking on site
Garden / Patio
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 2 Pets

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£427
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Reserve today for only £25
Exterior | Florence Cottage, Marnhull, near Sturminster Newton

Marnhull, near Sturminster Newton, Dorset

Florence Cottage

Wifi
Car parking on site
Enclosed Garden / Patio
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 1 Pet

4.5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£503
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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

Coastal Holiday Cottages in Dorset

Garden | Sweet Briar - Briarwood, Bothenhampton, near Bridport

Bothenhampton, near Bridport, Dorset

Sweet Briar

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

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£333
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Reserve today for only £25
Exterior seating area | The Winch, Swanage

Swanage, Dorset

The Winch

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

3.6

out of 5

7 nights

From

£317
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Reserve today for only £25
Exterior | Higher Checkridge Farm- Cider House - Higher Checkridge Farm, Hawkchurch, near Lyme Regis

Hawkchurch, near Lyme Regis, Dorset

Higher Checkridge Farm- Cider House

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

4.6

out of 5

7 nights

From

£693
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Reserve today for only £25
Exterior | Tranquillity Cottage, Winfrith Newburgh

Winfrith Newburgh, Dorset

Tranquillity Cottage

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

4.4

out of 5

7 nights

From

£397
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Reserve today for only £25
Exterior | The Daniels, Bournemouth

Bournemouth, Dorset

The Daniels

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

7 nights

From

£423
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Reserve today for only £25
Lovely single-storey barn conversion | Fossils’ End, Chickerell, near Weymouth

Chickerell, near Weymouth, Dorset

Fossils’ End

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • 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
Living room/dining room | Vista, Poole

Poole, Dorset

Vista

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

7 nights

From

£739
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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 | Trevina, Portland, nr. Weymouth

Portland, near Weymouth, Dorset

Trevina

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

4.4

out of 5

7 nights

From

£277
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Reserve today for only £25

Luxury Holiday Cottages in Dorset

Exterior | Hazel Cottage, Briantspuddle, near Wareham

Briantspuddle, near Wareham, Dorset

Hazel Cottage

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

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£447
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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
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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Terrace | Bay View 34, Weymouth

Weymouth, Dorset

Bay View 34

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

7 nights

From

£483
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Living room | The Retreat, Wareham

Wareham, Dorset

The Retreat

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

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£705
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Reserve today for only £25
Exterior | Swanage Beach House, Swanage

Swanage, Dorset

Swanage Beach House

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

4.5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,486
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Reserve today for only 25%
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

£709
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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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