Dorset Cottages - Page 2

The Garden Studio is a gorgeous getaway for couples or individuals. The sweet 16th-century holiday cottage is a beautiful alternative to glamping, giving luxuries like a king-sized bed and ensuite shower room for the cost of staying in a shepherd's hut or camping pod. It is part of Chideock Grange in North Chideock, a peaceful place with no passing traffic and easy access to fantastic footpaths and cycleways. Guests can walk to the beach at Seatown, which is around two miles away, Symondsbury and Colmer's Hill. The South West Coast Path and the UNESCO Jurassic Coast are stunning in any season, and there are many local sights and attractions to delight.

This charming holiday cottage is at the end of a quiet country lane in North Chideock, two miles from the Jurassic Coast and within easy reach of Seatown, Bridport and Symondsbury. It sleeps four people in two bedrooms and is the sort of place where couples and families can enjoy fantastic walks and bike rides from the door, fun days finding fossils, and spectacular views from the South West Coast Path. Walk or cycle along a historic holloway to Colmer's Hill, visit specialist museums and shops in Dorchester, or pay a visit to Portland Bill. There is always something wonderful to see and fun to do when you stay at Maple Cottage at Chideock Grange Holiday Cottages. 

Those searching for large group accommodation in Dorset will fall in love with Symondsbury Manor. The beautiful home boasts 11 bedrooms that sleep up to 22 people, expansive living areas that include a ballroom and games room, and lots of original features such as oak panelling and inglenook fireplaces. The owners have updated and modernised the 17th Century building without losing its unique charm or character, making it ideal for three-generation family stays, celebrations, wedding receptions, and holidays with friends. There is a pub and a village shop within walking distance, and the Jurassic Coast is only a mile from the door.

Settle down for a week in the country in this welcoming holiday rental. Jasmine Cottage is over two hundred years old, having started life as a character stone barn before being renovated into a stylish cottage sleeping six people in two bedrooms. It's perfect for families who enjoy countryside walks, mountain bike riding, sailing, fishing, golf, and lazy days at the seaside. Jasmine Cottage is in the quiet village of North Chiddock, two miles from Seatown and close to Bridport, West Bay, Charmouth and Lyme Regis. It's a fantastic place to switch off and spend time with your loved ones. 

Stay in this charming period cottage in the heart of West Dorset's beautiful countryside. Foxglove Cottage sleeps four people in two bedrooms and is perfect for couples or families who love walking and cycling. It's at the end of a peaceful rural lane in North Chideock, close to the fantastic Hell Lane Holloway that leads through stunning scenery to Symonsbury and Seatown. The South West Coast Path is another favourite footpath, but there is such a wide variety that you'll never run out of options. Guests enjoy exploring West Dorset and the Jurassic Coast, mixing days at the seaside with sightseeing, fossil hunting and visiting local attractions like the Bovington Tank Museum and Abbotsbury Swannery.

The perfect retreat just for two within easy reach of Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door on Dorset's World Heritage Jurassic Coastline. Right in the heart of Purbeck, this stylish holiday home provides all the right ingredients for a relaxing break and a great self-catering base for exploring the areas many attractions.  The RSPB Nature Reserve at Arne, from where the BBC Springwatch is broadcast, is very close by.

With a ground floor en-suite bedroom and nursery with cot on the first floor, Pheasants Cottage is a perfect choice for families. Sleeping six guests in comfort and style, this beautifully presented flexible cottage sits in a superb position just a mile from Ringstead beach on Dorset's stunning World Heritage Jurassic Coast. Fabulous walking with the South West Coastal Path easily accessible, an abundance of attractions close by including Lulworth, Durdle Door, Weymouth and Poole, and a beach for lazy days. All the right ingredients for a seaside holiday. Tourist board rating: 4 Star Gold

With a fabulous four-poster double, Owls Roost is a popular choice with couples looking for a luxurious retreat. Perfectly placed just a mile from Ringstead Bay beach on Dorset's world famous Jurassic coastline, guests can enjoy plenty of sea air, attractions including Durdle Door, Lulworth Cove, Poole and Weymouth, as well as miles of coastal footpath to explore. Tourist board rating: 5 Star

Sitting on Dorset's World famous Jurassic Coastline, Gamekeeper's Cottage is an excellent choice for couples wanting to explore the many attractions of this beautiful part of the South West. With superb walking (including a 7 mile each way walk to Lulworth Cove via Durdle Door), an abundance of attractions close by (Weymouth, Bournemouth and Poole to name just a few) and a lovely beach to walk to for relaxing, Gamekeeper's Cottage is perfect for a break away or holiday at any time of the year. Tourist board rating: 4 Star Gold

Accessed via the rockery and a few steps, Poacher's Cottage is a great choice with families and couples and has its own private sun terrace for relaxing during the warmer months. Ideally positioned just a mile from the gorgeous shingle beach at Ringstead Bay, there are a wealth of attractions for day trips out (Weymouth, Poole and Bournemouth are just a few of the highlights within easy driving distance), and superb walking with the South West Coastal Path easily accessible (a 7-mile walk takes you to Lulworth Cove via Durdle Door). A great base for a seaside break or as a base for enjoying all that Dorset has to offer. Tourist board rating: 4 Star Gold

Set back from a quiet country lane in the peaceful unspoilt village of Chaldon Herring, Rex Officio is a charming holiday home perfect for couples with or without their "best friend".  The kitchen and open-plan living area downstairs is a home from home and has a good range of games and TV channels to occupy the evenings when the pub up the road is closed.  Upstairs it has a really comfy bed with a view of the sky and stars above, lashings of hot water in the ensuite shower.  All of Dorset's favourite attractions are on your doorstep. You can easily reach Durdle Door, Lulworth Cove and the Jurassic Coast footpath, as well as drive to charming towns and villages including Dorchester, Moreton and Weymouth.  Bovington Tank Museum and Monkey World are also nearby, as are many walking and cycling trails to suit all abilities.

Picture postcard pretty, Damers is a traditional thatched holiday cottage in the peaceful Dorset village of Chaldon Herring, just inland of the stunning Jurassic Coast. Perfect for a family holiday, this welcoming holiday retreat sleeps up to five guests in three bedrooms and unlike most Dorset cottages is spacious, has a safe staircase for children and older visitors and two bathrooms, though you still have to watch your head in some places. It also has the advantage of off-street parking.  As well as a large garden, there is a playing field opposite the cottage and a country pub a short stroll away with outside seating.  Durdle Door and Lulworth Cove are within easy reach without having to suffer the crowds whilst the many attractions of Dorset, Dorchester's dinosaur museums, Moreton church, Weymouth sands, The Bovington Tank Museum and Monkey World are all within easy reach.

This popular cottage is on a quiet road in the peaceful hamlet of Chaldon Herring, within walking distance of the village pub and the coastal footpath that leads to Durdle Door and Lulworth Cove, part of the Jurassic coast. Dorchester, Weymouth and Moreton area are all within a short drive, as are favourite Dorset attractions such as the Bovington Tank Museum and Monkey World. The Jurassic Coast makes an excellent holiday destination at any time of the year and this comfortable cottage, which sleeps up to six people in three bedrooms, is the perfect base for couples, families and friends from which to explore it.

Escape to Maranatha, a peaceful one-bedroom Dorset holiday cottage tucked away in the stunning Purbeck near Wareham. Perfect for couples, this charming retreat sits in three acres of gardens and orchards, offering a private, relaxing base to explore Dorset and the Jurassic Coast. Enjoy breakfast with birdsong, spot deer from the garden, or wander straight into Worgret Heath Nature Reserve. With Wareham’s riverside pubs, historic sites, and lovely walks just two miles away, and coastal gems like Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door nearby, Maranatha is ideal for a romantic getaway, scenic adventure, or a quiet break with all the comforts of home.

The Fortis House is perfect for large group gatherings in Bournemouth, sleeping 23 guests, with a heated Swimming Pool and a Hot Tub Jacuzzi. We do accept well-behaved Stag and Hen Party Groups. The property includes a Dining Room, an American Pool Table, a Football Table, a large private garden with no neighbours, SKY TV and SuperFast BT Broadband and WiFi 

Indulge your country cottage dreams in this 16th Century thatched holiday retreat. The Blue Cottage sleeps four people in two bedrooms. It is ideal for couples or families and has a modern kitchen and bathroom sitting harmoniously beside thick cobb walls and original oak beams. The detached holiday home has a wonderfully rustic charm and is surrounded by fields and gardens and only 300 metres from the welcoming Horseshoe Inn in Ebbesbourne Wake. It's part of the Cranbourne Chase AONB, and beautiful walks lead in all directions from the village. Shaftesbury and Salisbury are 10 miles away. Stonehenge is half an hour's drive, with Bath, Glastonbury, Longleat and the Dorset Coast also within reach for days out. 

Located on the edge of the Dorset village of Alderholt is this pretty holiday cottage for two with log burner and romantic double bedroom. The Hampshire riverside county town of Fordingbridge is just three miles away and the New Forest National Park is five minutes in the car with miles of forest tracks and trails for cyclists, walkers and horse riders.

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. Located on the Isle of Purbeck, the Jurassic Coast, Poole and Wareham are all within easy reach.  The RSPB Nature Reserve at Arne, from where the BBC Springwatch is broadcast, is very close by.

A 17th Century character cottage located in an enviable position on a quiet foopath leading down to the Abbotsbury's Swannery and Chesil beach. Overlooking St Catherine's chapel. Own parking bay. Abbotsbury has excellent amenities including a village shop, pubs, farm shop, tea rooms, fishing tackle shop, artisan studios, pick your own flowers are all a short stroll away. The award winning Sub-Tropical gardens are a must. A walkers paradise. SW coast path, Macmillan Way and the Ridgeway on your doorstep or find your own way along the many local footpaths.The beaches of Weymouth and West Bay are within 9 miles and Lyme Regis and Bournemouth a little further afield. Bridport and Dorchester are within twenty minutes by car. Tourist board rating: 3 Star

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.