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 | Cliff House, Swanage

Swanage, Dorset

Cliff House

Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • Sleeps up to 15
  • 8 bedrooms
  • 5 bathrooms
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£2,045
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Exterior | Rawlsbury Lodge - Brewery Farm Lodges, Ansty, near Dorchester

Ansty, near Dorchester, Dorset

Rawlsbury Lodge

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

4.4

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,159
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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 area | Panorama, Poole

Poole, Dorset

Panorama

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

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,503
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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

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£709
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Delightful, converted barn  | The Old Piggeries, Uploders, near Bridport

Uploders, near Bridport, Dorset

The Old Piggeries

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

4

out of 5

7 nights

From

£745
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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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Exterior | Blackbird - Champernhayes, Wooton Fitzpaine, near Charmouth

Wooton Fitzpaine, near Charmouth, Dorset

Blackbird

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

4.5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£995
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Exterior | Heath Reach, Poole

Poole, Dorset

Heath Reach

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 6
  • 4 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,093
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Exterior | Old School, Dorchester

Dorchester, Dorset

Old School

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

4

out of 5

7 nights

From

£605
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Dog Friendly Cottages in Dorset

Exterior | Rawlsbury Lodge - Brewery Farm Lodges, Ansty, near Dorchester

Ansty, near Dorchester, Dorset

Rawlsbury Lodge

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

4.4

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,159
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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

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£709
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Exterior | Blackbird - Champernhayes, Wooton Fitzpaine, near Charmouth

Wooton Fitzpaine, near Charmouth, Dorset

Blackbird

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

4.5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£995
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Exterior | Heath Reach, Poole

Poole, Dorset

Heath Reach

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 6
  • 4 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,093
View
Exterior | Old School, Dorchester

Dorchester, Dorset

Old School

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

4

out of 5

7 nights

From

£605
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Garden | The Pod, Weymouth

Weymouth, Dorset

The Pod

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 6
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

4.3

out of 5

7 nights

From

£513
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Exterior | Arne Barn, Near Wareham

Near Wareham, Dorset

Arne Barn

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

4.5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£835
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Exterior | Abbotsea - Greenwood Grange Cottages, Higher Bockhampton, near Dorchester

Higher Bockhampton, near Dorchester, Dorset

Abbotsea

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

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,042
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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

£605
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Living area | Sandy Shores, Poole

Poole, Dorset

Sandy Shores

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

7 nights

From

£1,148
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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

£427
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Coastal Holiday Cottages in Dorset

Exterior | Cliff House, Swanage

Swanage, Dorset

Cliff House

Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • Sleeps up to 15
  • 8 bedrooms
  • 5 bathrooms
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£2,045
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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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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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Sun room | Hillside, Lyme Regis

Lyme Regis, Dorset

Hillside

Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • Sleeps up to 8
  • 4 bedrooms
  • 4 bathrooms
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

7 nights

From

£1,049
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Living area | Panorama, Poole

Poole, Dorset

Panorama

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

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,503
View
Exterior | Flat 2, Langtry Apartment, Bournemouth

Bournemouth, Dorset

Flat 2, Langtry Apartment

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

7 nights

From

£537
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Delightful, converted barn  | The Old Piggeries, Uploders, near Bridport

Uploders, near Bridport, Dorset

The Old Piggeries

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

4

out of 5

7 nights

From

£745
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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
View
Exterior | Blackbird - Champernhayes, Wooton Fitzpaine, near Charmouth

Wooton Fitzpaine, near Charmouth, Dorset

Blackbird

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

4.5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£995
View
Exterior | Heath Reach, Poole

Poole, Dorset

Heath Reach

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 6
  • 4 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,093
View
Living area | Pebble Cottage, Weymouth

Weymouth, Dorset

Pebble Cottage

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

7 nights

From

£443
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Luxury Holiday Cottages in Dorset

Exterior | Cliff House, Swanage

Swanage, Dorset

Cliff House

Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • Sleeps up to 15
  • 8 bedrooms
  • 5 bathrooms
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£2,045
View
Exterior | Rawlsbury Lodge - Brewery Farm Lodges, Ansty, near Dorchester

Ansty, near Dorchester, Dorset

Rawlsbury Lodge

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

4.4

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,159
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
Sun room | Hillside, Lyme Regis

Lyme Regis, Dorset

Hillside

Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • Sleeps up to 8
  • 4 bedrooms
  • 4 bathrooms
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

7 nights

From

£1,049
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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

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£709
View
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
View
Living area | Pebble Cottage, Weymouth

Weymouth, Dorset

Pebble Cottage

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

7 nights

From

£443
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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

£605
View
Exterior | Bridge View, Weymouth

Weymouth, Dorset

Bridge View

Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • Sleeps up to 8
  • 5 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

4

out of 5

7 nights

From

£895
View
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

£493
View
Exterior | The Hideout, Poole, near Bournmouth

Poole, near Bournmouth, Dorset

The Hideout

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

7 nights

From

£727
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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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