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

Attractive holiday home | Keepers Cottage, East Burton, near Wareham

East Burton, near Wareham, Dorset

Keepers Cottage

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 7
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 3 bathrooms
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£605
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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

4.7

out of 5

7 nights

From

£383
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Living room | Half Pint Cottage, Uplyme, near Lyme Regis

Uplyme, near Lyme Regis, Dorset

Half Pint Cottage

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

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£629
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Delightful open plan living space | 5 Park Mews, Weymouth

Weymouth, Dorset

5 Park Mews

Coastal
Wifi
Pub within 1 mile
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£297
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Exterior | Castle House Cottage, Horton, near Wimborne

Horton, near Wimborne, Dorset

Castle House Cottage

Wifi
Car parking on site
Pub within 1 mile
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£433
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Exterior | Grange Farm Cottages - Kingfisher Cottage, Oborne, nr. Sherborne

Oborne, near Sherborne, Dorset

Grange Farm Cottages - Kingfisher Cottage

Wifi
Car parking on site
Enclosed Garden / Patio
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

4.3

out of 5

7 nights

From

£427
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Exterior | Cruxton Lodge, Little Cruxton, Cruxton, Dorchester

Little Cruxton, Cruxton, Dorchester, Dorset

Cruxton Lodge

Luxury
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 3
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

4.7

out of 5

7 nights

From

£575
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Open plan living space | Wylye Croft, Martinstown, near Dorcester

Martinstown, near Dorcester, Dorset

Wylye Croft

Coastal
Hot Tub
Luxury
  • Sleeps up to 10
  • 5 bedrooms
  • 3 bathrooms
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,729
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Exterior | Newstead Cottage, Weymouth

Weymouth, Dorset

Newstead Cottage

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

4.7

out of 5

7 nights

From

£555
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Inviting holiday home | Sparrow - Manor Court Cottages, Shipton Gorge

Shipton Gorge, Dorset

Manor Court Cottages - Sparrow

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 5
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£443
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Relaxing open plan living space | The Avoncliffe, Bournemouth

Bournemouth, Dorset

The Avoncliffe

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

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£413
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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
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£433
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Patio | Jurassic House, Weymouth

Weymouth, Dorset

Jurassic House

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 10
  • 5 bedrooms
  • 3 bathrooms
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

7 nights

From

£1,335
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Open plan living space | Wylye Croft, Martinstown, near Dorcester

Martinstown, near Dorcester, Dorset

Wylye Croft

Coastal
Hot Tub
Luxury
  • Sleeps up to 10
  • 5 bedrooms
  • 3 bathrooms
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,729
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Exterior | Newstead Cottage, Weymouth

Weymouth, Dorset

Newstead Cottage

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

4.7

out of 5

7 nights

From

£555
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Inviting holiday home | Sparrow - Manor Court Cottages, Shipton Gorge

Shipton Gorge, Dorset

Manor Court Cottages - Sparrow

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 5
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£443
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Living area | Budmouth - Greenwood Grange Cottages, Higher Bockhampton, near Dorchester

Higher Bockhampton, near Dorchester, Dorset

Budmouth

Hot Tub
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 2
  • 1 bedroom
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

7 nights

From

£1,034
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Exterior | Ware House Cottage, Nr. Lyme Regis

Nr. Lyme Regis, Dorset

Ware House Cottage

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

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£513
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Living room | The Riding House, Wimborne St Giles, near Ringwood

Wimborne St Giles, near Ringwood, Dorset

The Riding House

Luxury
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 18
  • 8 bedrooms
  • 9 bathrooms
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

7 nights

From

£13,435
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Bournemouth

Westbourne, near Bournemouth, Dorset

Alum Chine - Apartment 4

Coastal
Wifi
Coast within 1 mile
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

7 nights

From

£715
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Exterior | Croft Cottage, Lydlinch, near Sturminster Newton

Lydlinch, near Sturminster Newton, Dorset

Croft Cottage

Wifi
Car parking on site
Enclosed Garden / Patio
  • Sleeps up to 6
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£649
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Coastal Holiday Cottages in Dorset

Attractive holiday home | Keepers Cottage, East Burton, near Wareham

East Burton, near Wareham, Dorset

Keepers Cottage

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 7
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 3 bathrooms
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£605
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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

4.7

out of 5

7 nights

From

£383
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Living room | Half Pint Cottage, Uplyme, near Lyme Regis

Uplyme, near Lyme Regis, Dorset

Half Pint Cottage

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

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£629
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Delightful open plan living space | 5 Park Mews, Weymouth

Weymouth, Dorset

5 Park Mews

Coastal
Wifi
Pub within 1 mile
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£297
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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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Patio | Jurassic House, Weymouth

Weymouth, Dorset

Jurassic House

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 10
  • 5 bedrooms
  • 3 bathrooms
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

7 nights

From

£1,335
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Exterior | Daintree, Bournemouth

Bournemouth, Dorset

Daintree

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

7 nights

From

£977
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Sitting-out-area | Sundial House, Lyme Regis

Lyme Regis, Dorset

Sundial House

Coastal
Wifi
Enclosed Garden / Patio
  • Sleeps up to 9
  • 4 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

7 nights

From

£3,246
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Exterior | Newstead Cottage, Weymouth

Weymouth, Dorset

Newstead Cottage

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

4.7

out of 5

7 nights

From

£555
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Exterior | Belle Vita, Poole

Poole, Dorset

Belle Vita

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 7
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

7 nights

From

£1,712
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Exterior | Gardener’s Cottage - Rudge Farm Cottages, Chilcombe, near Bridport

Chilcombe, near Bridport, Dorset

Gardener’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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Luxury Holiday Cottages in Dorset

Exterior | Cruxton Lodge, Little Cruxton, Cruxton, Dorchester

Little Cruxton, Cruxton, Dorchester, Dorset

Cruxton Lodge

Luxury
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 3
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

4.7

out of 5

7 nights

From

£575
View
Open plan living space | Wylye Croft, Martinstown, near Dorcester

Martinstown, near Dorcester, Dorset

Wylye Croft

Coastal
Hot Tub
Luxury
  • Sleeps up to 10
  • 5 bedrooms
  • 3 bathrooms
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,729
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Exterior | Ware House Cottage, Nr. Lyme Regis

Nr. Lyme Regis, Dorset

Ware House Cottage

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

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£513
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Exterior | The Sloop, Swanage

Swanage, Dorset

The Sloop

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

4.3

out of 5

7 nights

From

£659
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Living room | The Riding House, Wimborne St Giles, near Ringwood

Wimborne St Giles, near Ringwood, Dorset

The Riding House

Luxury
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 18
  • 8 bedrooms
  • 9 bathrooms
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

7 nights

From

£13,435
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Exterior | The Loft House, Wimborne

Wimborne, Dorset

The Loft House

Luxury
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

£453
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Living area | The Lodge, Cheselbourne, near Dorchester

Cheselbourne, near Dorchester, Dorset

The Lodge

Hot Tub
Luxury
Wifi
  • Sleeps up to 3
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£387
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Open plan living space | The Otter - River Annexe, Christchurch

Christchurch, Dorset

River Annexe - The Otter

Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • Sleeps up to 2
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

7 nights

From

£463
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Living room | Middletun House, Milton Abbas

Milton Abbas, Dorset

Middletun House

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

7 nights

From

£815
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Exterior | Aurora South, Poole

Poole, Dorset

Aurora South

Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • Sleeps up to 5
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

7 nights

From

£1,045
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Dining room | Captains Rest, Southbourne, near Bournemouth

Southbourne, near Bournemouth, Dorset

Captains Rest

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

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£829
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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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