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 room/dining room | The Duck House, Wool, near West Lulworth

Wool, near West Lulworth, Dorset

The Duck House

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

4.6

out of 5

7 nights

From

£339
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Welcoming living area | Rodwell Trail Cottage, Weymouth

Weymouth, Dorset

Rodwell Trail Cottage

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 6
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£695
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Exterior | The Haybarn, Ibberton, near Blandford Forum

Ibberton, near Blandford Forum, Dorset

The Haybarn

Luxury
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£455
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Outdoor area | Sea Breeze, Bournemouth

Bournemouth, Dorset

Sea Breeze

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,500
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Main entrance with decked balcony area | The Hive, Warmwell, near Dorchester

Warmwell, near Dorchester, Dorset

The Hive

Coastal
Wifi
Swimming pool
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

4

out of 5

7 nights

From

£685
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Exterior | Little Cruxton, Dorchester

Dorchester, Dorset

Little Cruxton

Wifi
Car parking on site
Rural Location
  • Sleeps up to 2
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£559
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Wonderful holiday hideaway | The Old Forge, Lower Wraxall, near Dorchester

Lower Wraxall, near Dorchester, Dorset

The Old Forge

Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 2
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£375
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Exterior | Eton Cottage, Farnham

Farnham, Dorset

Eton Cottage

Luxury
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4.7

out of 5

7 nights

From

£715
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Exterior | A Twist of Lyme, Raymond’s Hill, nr. Lyme Regis

Raymond’s Hill, near Lyme Regis, Dorset

A Twist of Lyme

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 2
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£435
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Living room | The Retreat, Wareham

Wareham, Dorset

The Retreat

Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£769
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Living room | Freshwater Bay View, Portland

Portland, Dorset

Freshwater Bay View

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 2
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£575
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Dog Friendly Cottages in Dorset

Exterior | The Haybarn, Ibberton, near Blandford Forum

Ibberton, near Blandford Forum, Dorset

The Haybarn

Luxury
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£455
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Bournemouth

Westbourne, near Bournemouth, Dorset

Apartment 5

Coastal
Wifi
Coast within 1 mile
  • Sleeps up to 2
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

7 nights

From

£685
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Main entrance with decked balcony area | The Hive, Warmwell, near Dorchester

Warmwell, near Dorchester, Dorset

The Hive

Coastal
Wifi
Swimming pool
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

4

out of 5

7 nights

From

£685
View
Wonderful holiday hideaway | The Old Forge, Lower Wraxall, near Dorchester

Lower Wraxall, near Dorchester, Dorset

The Old Forge

Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 2
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£375
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Exterior | Eton Cottage, Farnham

Farnham, Dorset

Eton Cottage

Luxury
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4.7

out of 5

7 nights

From

£715
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Exterior | A Twist of Lyme, Raymond’s Hill, nr. Lyme Regis

Raymond’s Hill, near Lyme Regis, Dorset

A Twist of Lyme

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 2
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£435
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Living area | Sandbourne - Greenwood Grange Cottages, Higher Bockhampton, near Dorchester

Higher Bockhampton, near Dorchester, Dorset

Sandbourne

Hot Tub
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

7 nights

From

£1,147
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Attractive holiday home with lawned mature garden | Yawl House, Uplyme, near Lyme Regis

Uplyme, near Lyme Regis, Dorset

Yawl House

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 12
  • 6 bedrooms
  • 3 bathrooms
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4.3

out of 5

7 nights

From

£845
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Exterior | Avalon, Poole

Poole, Dorset

Avalon

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 7
  • 4 bedrooms
  • 4 bathrooms
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

7 nights

From

£1,428
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Exterior | Manor Farm Lodge, Crewkerne

Crewkerne, Dorset

Manor Farm Lodge

Wifi
Car parking on site
Enclosed Garden / Patio
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£409
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Open plan living/dining room/kitchen | Jasmine Cottage, Sturminster Newton

Sturminster Newton, Dorset

Jasmine Cottage

Wifi
Car parking on site
Pub within 1 mile
  • Sleeps up to 3
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

4.3

out of 5

7 nights

From

£409
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Coastal Holiday Cottages in Dorset

Living room/dining room | The Duck House, Wool, near West Lulworth

Wool, near West Lulworth, Dorset

The Duck House

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

4.6

out of 5

7 nights

From

£339
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Welcoming living area | Rodwell Trail Cottage, Weymouth

Weymouth, Dorset

Rodwell Trail Cottage

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 6
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£695
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Outdoor area | Sea Breeze, Bournemouth

Bournemouth, Dorset

Sea Breeze

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,500
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Balcony | Perfect Harbour Views, Poole
Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

7 nights

From

£1,500
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Bournemouth

Westbourne, near Bournemouth, Dorset

Apartment 5

Coastal
Wifi
Coast within 1 mile
  • Sleeps up to 2
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

7 nights

From

£685
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Main entrance with decked balcony area | The Hive, Warmwell, near Dorchester

Warmwell, near Dorchester, Dorset

The Hive

Coastal
Wifi
Swimming pool
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

4

out of 5

7 nights

From

£685
View
Exterior | A Twist of Lyme, Raymond’s Hill, nr. Lyme Regis

Raymond’s Hill, near Lyme Regis, Dorset

A Twist of Lyme

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 2
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£435
View
Living room | The Retreat, Wareham

Wareham, Dorset

The Retreat

Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£769
View
Balcony | Jibe Ho, Poole

Poole, Dorset

Jibe Ho

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 6
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 3 bathrooms
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

3

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,298
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Exterior | Thatcher’s Cottage - Rudge Farm Cottages, Chilcombe, near Bridport

Chilcombe, near Bridport, Dorset

Thatcher’s Cottage

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

7 nights

From

£725
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Living room | Freshwater Bay View, Portland

Portland, Dorset

Freshwater Bay View

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 2
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£575
View
Attractive holiday home with lawned mature garden | Yawl House, Uplyme, near Lyme Regis

Uplyme, near Lyme Regis, Dorset

Yawl House

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 12
  • 6 bedrooms
  • 3 bathrooms
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4.3

out of 5

7 nights

From

£845
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Luxury Holiday Cottages in Dorset

Exterior | The Haybarn, Ibberton, near Blandford Forum

Ibberton, near Blandford Forum, Dorset

The Haybarn

Luxury
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£455
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Exterior | Eton Cottage, Farnham

Farnham, Dorset

Eton Cottage

Luxury
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4.7

out of 5

7 nights

From

£715
View
Living room | The Retreat, Wareham

Wareham, Dorset

The Retreat

Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£769
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Living area | Admirals Rest, Weymouth

Weymouth, Dorset

Admirals Rest

Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • Sleeps up to 6
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

4.2

out of 5

7 nights

From

£505
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Exterior | Roselands, Dorchester

Dorchester, Dorset

Roselands

Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£585
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View | Riva, Poole

Poole, Dorset

Riva

Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

7 nights

From

£1,455
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Exterior | The Lodge - Sturminster Retreats, Sturminster Newton

Sturminster Newton, Dorset

Sturminster Retreats - The Lodge

Luxury
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4.5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,315
View
Exterior | The Retreat, Ringwood, near Wimborne

Ringwood, near Wimborne, Dorset

The Retreat

Hot Tub
Luxury
Wifi
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£719
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Delightful Edwardian holiday property  | Stourcliffe House, Bournemouth

Bournemouth, Dorset

Stourcliffe House

Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • Sleeps up to 11
  • 6 bedrooms
  • 3 bathrooms
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,325
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Living room | Garden View, Bournemouth

Bournemouth, Dorset

Garden View

Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • Sleeps up to 6
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

7 nights

From

£675
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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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