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 | Coombehayes Lodge, Uplyme, nr. Lyme Regis

Uplyme, near Lyme Regis, Dorset

Coombehayes Lodge

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

£335
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Exterior | Hambledon Cottage Holidays - The Firs - Hambledon Cottages Holidays, Child Okeford, near Blandford Forum

Child Okeford, near Blandford Forum, Dorset

Hambledon Cottage Holidays - The Firs

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

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£495
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Wonderful converted barn | The Old Engine House, Drimpton, near Beaminster

Drimpton, near Beaminster, Dorset

The Old Engine House

Wifi
Car parking on site
Enclosed Garden / Patio
  • Sleeps up to 5
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4.7

out of 5

7 nights

From

£379
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Exterior | Brimble Cottage, Axminster, nr. Lyme Regis

Axminster, near Lyme Regis, Dorset

Brimble Cottage

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

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£419
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Exterior | Myrtle Cottage, Puncknowle

Puncknowle, Dorset

Myrtle Cottage

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

4.3

out of 5

7 nights

From

£785
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First floor balcony to the rear | The Coach House, Fordingbridge, near Ringwood

Fordingbridge, near Ringwood, Hampshire

The Coach House

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

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£865
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Exterior | Mill Cottage, Winterbourne Steepleton, nr. Dorchester

Winterbourne Steepleton, near Dorchester, Dorset

Mill Cottage

Wifi
Car parking on site
Garden / Patio
  • Sleeps up to 5
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4.1

out of 5

7 nights

From

£315
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Kitchen | Weaver’s Lodge, North Gorley, near Fordingbridge

North Gorley, near Fordingbridge, Hampshire

Weaver’s Lodge

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

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£419
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Living room | Peregrine, Poole

Poole, Dorset

Peregrine

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

£748
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Balcony | Sea Breeze at Fishermans Dock, Poole
Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 6
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,049
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Exterior | Poirot Cottage - Coppers Cottages, Lyme Regis
Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 5
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£599
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Dog Friendly Cottages in Dorset

Exterior | Lower Keats Glamping, Tytherleigh, near Axminster

Tytherleigh, near Axminster, Devon

6 Lower Keats Glamping

Coastal
Hot Tub
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 6
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

7 nights

From

£1,430
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Wonderful converted barn | The Old Engine House, Drimpton, near Beaminster

Drimpton, near Beaminster, Dorset

The Old Engine House

Wifi
Car parking on site
Enclosed Garden / Patio
  • Sleeps up to 5
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4.7

out of 5

7 nights

From

£379
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Exterior | Brimble Cottage, Axminster, nr. Lyme Regis

Axminster, near Lyme Regis, Dorset

Brimble Cottage

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

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£419
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Exterior | Myrtle Cottage, Puncknowle

Puncknowle, Dorset

Myrtle Cottage

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

4.3

out of 5

7 nights

From

£785
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Living room/dining room | Lavender Cottage - Lyme Regis Cottages, Lyme Regis

Lyme Regis, Dorset

Lavender Cottage

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

7 nights

From

£1,318
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Exterior | Mill Cottage, Winterbourne Steepleton, nr. Dorchester

Winterbourne Steepleton, near Dorchester, Dorset

Mill Cottage

Wifi
Car parking on site
Garden / Patio
  • Sleeps up to 5
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4.1

out of 5

7 nights

From

£315
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Kitchen | Weaver’s Lodge, North Gorley, near Fordingbridge

North Gorley, near Fordingbridge, Hampshire

Weaver’s Lodge

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

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£419
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Balcony | Sea Breeze at Fishermans Dock, Poole
Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 6
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,049
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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 | Dudsbury Lodge, Ferndown

Ferndown, Dorset

Dudsbury Lodge

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,085
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Open plan living space | Old School Retreat, Puddletown

Puddletown, Dorset

Old School Retreat

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

4.7

out of 5

7 nights

From

£709
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Coastal Holiday Cottages in Dorset

Exterior | Coombehayes Lodge, Uplyme, nr. Lyme Regis

Uplyme, near Lyme Regis, Dorset

Coombehayes Lodge

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

£335
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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

£2,387
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Exterior | Brimble Cottage, Axminster, nr. Lyme Regis

Axminster, near Lyme Regis, Dorset

Brimble Cottage

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

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£419
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Exterior | Myrtle Cottage, Puncknowle

Puncknowle, Dorset

Myrtle Cottage

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

4.3

out of 5

7 nights

From

£785
View
Living room/dining room | Lavender Cottage - Lyme Regis Cottages, Lyme Regis

Lyme Regis, Dorset

Lavender Cottage

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

7 nights

From

£1,318
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Exterior | Palma, Poole

Poole, Dorset

Palma

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 5
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

7 nights

From

£1,018
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Living room | Peregrine, Poole

Poole, Dorset

Peregrine

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

£748
View
Balcony | Sea Breeze at Fishermans Dock, Poole
Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 6
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,049
View
Exterior | Poirot Cottage - Coppers Cottages, Lyme Regis
Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 5
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£599
View
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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Living room/dining room | Flutes, Poole

Poole, Dorset

Flutes

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

7 nights

From

£679
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Luxury Holiday Cottages in Dorset

Exterior | Hambledon Cottage Holidays - The Firs - Hambledon Cottages Holidays, Child Okeford, near Blandford Forum

Child Okeford, near Blandford Forum, Dorset

Hambledon Cottage Holidays - The Firs

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

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£495
View
First floor balcony to the rear | The Coach House, Fordingbridge, near Ringwood

Fordingbridge, near Ringwood, Hampshire

The Coach House

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

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£865
View
Open plan living space | Old School Retreat, Puddletown

Puddletown, Dorset

Old School Retreat

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

4.7

out of 5

7 nights

From

£709
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Exterior | Hambury House, West Lulworth

West Lulworth, Dorset

Hambury House

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

4.5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£855
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Exterior | The Dairy, Mannington

Mannington, Dorset

The Dairy

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

4.6

out of 5

7 nights

From

£609
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Exterior | The New Inn Barn - The New Inn Farm, Marnhull, near Shaftesbury

Marnhull, near Shaftesbury, Dorset

The New Inn Farm - The New Inn Barn

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

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£679
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Gorgeous stone cottage  | Mill Cottage, Hawkchurch, near Lyme Regis

Hawkchurch, near Lyme Regis, Dorset

Mill Cottage

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

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£465
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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

£1,225
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Exterior | The Tack Room - St Giles House, Wimborne St Giles

Wimborne St Giles, Dorset

The Tack Room

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

7 nights

From

£3,385
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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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