Self Catering Holiday Cottages in Dorset

A comfy choice for families or couples, Glebe Cottage is in Bloxworth and convenient for beautiful Dorset beaches including Poole, Weymouth, Lulworth Cove, Durdle Door, Swanage, Bournemouth, Studland, the Purbeck Heritage Coast and the Jurassic Coast. The cottage is also handy for Dorset attractions like the Bovington Tank Museum, Monkey World and many lovely National Trust properties.

Dating back to the 1800's, The Lodge House is ideally located on the Dorset Heritage Coast with access to a private peaceful beach within strolling distance. Sleeping six, this dog-friendly holiday home is perfect for exploring Devon and Dorset and is surrounded by beautiful countryside and coastline.

Apple Tree Cottage is a picturesque thatched holiday cottage surrounded by gardens with a small orchard. It dates from 1900 and sleeps up to six guests in three comfortable bedrooms, with easy access to the beautiful countryside that made Thomas Hardy fall in love with this part of Dorset. Spend your days walking and cycling, visiting pretty towns and villages, exploring museums, stately homes and gardens, and sunning yourself on beaches along the Jurassic Coast. Every season offers something wonderful and new for couples, families and friends. 

A delightful 19th Century self-catering stone holiday cottage located in a quiet position off the High Street in Langton Matravers close to Swanage in Dorset. 5 North Street provides comfy and relaxing accommodation close to the Dorset and East Devon coastline.

With world class attractions like Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door just a few miles away and incredible walking on the doorstep, this stylish contemporary holiday apartment just for two provides a superb base for relaxing and exploring. Sitting on the Isle of Purbeck, the Jurassic Coast, Poole and Wareham are all within easy reach.

Lorton House is an elegant Victorian country house with loads of space for up to 16 people, multiple reception rooms and 16 private acres of grounds. It's a luxurious self-catering property for big groups in Weymouth, just three miles from the beach, harbour and town centre, and ideal whether you are getting together with friends to celebrate a milestone event or catching up with your extended family. There is a pub less than two miles away, and you don't have to leave the grounds to enjoy a leisurely walk through woods and parkland. Durdle Door, the SEA LIFE Adventure Park and Portland Bill lighthouse are all nearby, as is the Jurassic Coast and places like Dorchester and Lyme Regis.

Teal House is ideally placed in the very heart of the coastal town of Lyme Regis with pubs, shops and cafes within a pebble's throw. Beautifully presented throughout to accommodate large groups of eight guests, this welcoming holiday home is perfect for families (including extended families) and friends who want to holiday or just get away for a few nights together in this beautiful part of Dorset.

This pretty holiday cottage is in the heart of Lyme Regis, close to cafes, shops, pubs and attractions, including the beach and historic harbour known as The Cobb. It's ideal for couples, families or friends at any time of the year, not only in the summer. Lyme Regis is part of the Jurassic Coast and is one of the best places in Britain to see fossils. It is also the perfect base for exploring Dorset and visiting places like the English Riviera. Lavender Cottage sleeps up to four people in two bedrooms, and has a private courtyard garden. 

Stay in luxury in this dreamy Dorset cottage that has stunning sea views, a hot tub and is within one mile of Chideock village and two pubs. It has three gorgeous ensuite bedrooms and is beautifully furnished throughout, with a fabulous Mediterranean style verandah and private garden for relaxing. Families love that it is so close to beautiful beaches and the Jurassic Coast, while couples adore the honeymoon suite feel of the master bedroom, where they can enjoy spectacular sea views from bed with a cup of tea in the morning. Frog by the Sea is simply gorgeous.

Full of historic charm, this delightful thatched holiday cottage offers everything you would hope for in a self-catering retreat and is perfect for family get togethers. An excellent position just two miles from Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door, a very good village pub a short stroll away, access onto the South West Coastal Path, log burner, hot tub, beaches for lazy days and attractions for adventure days.

Treat yourself to a special holiday in Poole at Reflections. The beautiful fourth floor self-catering apartment is in the illustrious Dolphin Quays complex and enjoys fantastic views of the marina from the living room, balcony and bedroom. Shops, bars and restaurants are all steps away, as are Poole's beautiful beaches and attractions like Brownsea Island. You can explore the Jurassic Coast on foot, by car or by boat, or discover Dorset's beautiful countryside and market towns like Blandford Forum. Bournemouth is only six miles away, where you will find further beaches, shops and nightlife. Reflections' luxurious accommodation and 24-hour concierge gives you the benefits of staying in a hotel with the additional space and privacy that comes with an apartment. It is the perfect choice for couples who do not want to compromise on style or comfort.

Dolphin Cottage is a charming thatched holiday home on Marine Parade in Lyme Regis. Built around 1800, it has many original features and sleeps four people in two bedrooms with two bathrooms. You'll love falling asleep to the sound of the waves and having breakfast on the private waterfront terrace, being just steps from the sand and around 100 yards from shops, bars, and restaurants. The UNESCO Jurassic Coast and South West Coast Path are literally outside the door, making this self-catering cottage a firm favourite with families and couples in all seasons. 

Maplewood is a very well presented ground floor holiday cottage in the 65-acre grounds of The Victorian Barn. It's ideal for couples, families or friends as it sleeps four people in two bedrooms with space for one or two children on a sofa-bed. The Victorian Barn is near Woolland in the Dorset AONB with onsite amenities including a heated indoor swimming pool, games rooms, fishing lakes, a huge lawn and a play area. The Jurassic Coast is half an hour away, and there are beautiful rural walks and cycling routes from the door. Maplewood is entirely self-contained with a private hot tub. You can book it with other cottages on the estate to accommodate groups for weddings, celebrations, or corporate events. 

Your family will love a holiday in Plumtree Cottage. The spacious semi-detached holiday home is part of a collection of self-catering cottages on the 65-acre Victorian Barn estate. It sleeps six people in three ensuite bedrooms with a private hot tub and on-site amenities that include an indoor swimming pool, three fishing lakes, two games rooms, and a large outdoor play area. The estate is in "Thomas Hardy Country" in the Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, half an hour from the Jurassic Coast, with beautiful walks and cycling routes from the door. 

Jasmine Cottage is a charming semi-detached holiday home on a private 65-acre estate in the Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It's part of a collection of self-catering properties, each wholly self-contained but which you can book together to accommodate extended families and friends for reunions, celebrations or corporate events. The cottage sleeps seven people in three ensuite bedrooms and has a private garden with an outdoor hot tub. There are scenic walks from the door, with the Jurassic Coast just half an hour away. 

Whether you've booked a week off in summer or you can only get away for a few days out of the season, Acorns is ideal. The well-presented garden flat has been furnished with couples in mind and features a stylish living room, romantic bedroom and a private garden with an outdoor hot tub. It's within walking distance of the pub and only two miles from Lyme Regis and the UNESCO Jurassic Coast. Bookings are available all year round, with short breaks possible depending on availability. 

There are a few key features any romantic holiday needs. The Retreat ticks all of the boxes with a private outdoor hot tub, a pretty brass bed piled high with hotel-quality bed linen, and a peaceful rural location that's within easy reach of towns and beautiful beaches. Spend happy days walking along the South West Coast Path, cycling through the countryside, and dining on delicious local food and drink. The holiday cottage is only two miles from Lyme Regis and within walking distance of a pub. Short breaks are possible outside of peak season, depending on availability. 

Whether you're travelling with your kids, extended family or a group of friends, everyone will love Gould's Farmhouse. Four large bedrooms, three bathrooms and three sitting rooms, together with a spacious country kitchen and fantastic garden mean you can enjoy being together while still having your own space. It's on a quiet lane in Milborne St Andrew, within walking distance of a great pub (The Royal Oak), the village shop and a kids playground, and close to the vibrant market towns of Dorchester and Blandford. The Jurassic Coast, Weymouth and Poole are all a short drive away, and there are beautiful National Trust properties like Hardy's Cottage to enjoy. Footpaths, including the South West Coast Path, bridle ways and cycle paths are plentiful so you can be as active as you like, or simply recline on a lounger in the garden with a good book and enjoy not having to please anyone but yourself.

Perfect for families and friends wanting to explore the Jurassic Coast, Sea View Cottage is a charming stone holiday home located on the Isle of Portland, just a few miles from the seaside town of Weymouth. Dating back 300 years this stone cottage has retained it's original character, whilst modern renovations, a cosy wood burning stove and sunny terraced garden makes it an ideal self-catering holiday cottage by the sea. Sleeping four guests in two bedrooms and walking distance to the beach, shops and restaurants, you can either enjoy lazy days on the beach, wonderful walks from the front door or the numerous watersports activities on offer close by. 

Sitting in the pretty seaside village of Eype on Dorset's beautiful West Coast, Clematis Cottage is everything you could wish for in a coastal holiday cottage. With cosy yet stylish accommodation including a log burner, and garden with fabulous views, the cottage is perfect all year round and within walking distance of the village pub and beach. Coastal walks on the doorstep, along with an abundance of attractions for day trips out.