Dorset Holiday Cottages

Looking for a Dorset Holiday Cottage to rent?

Find a great selection of self-catering holiday cottages to rent in Dorset in the South West of England on Country Cottages Online.  We feature all types of self-catering holiday accommodation including independently owned cottages, holiday lodges, luxury cottages, rural retreats cheap rentals, large houses and small cottages.
 

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8 rental properties

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Chideock , Dorset, England
sleeps  12 sleeps 12
5 bedrooms 5 bedrooms
4 bathrooms 4 bathrooms
no dogs allowed No pets
family friendly family friendly

Beautifully furnished family-friendly holiday cottage with an outside heated swimming pool, extensive gardens, plus a trampoline and table-tennis, just 100 metres walk from the beach at Seatown.

ensuite bedroom(s) countryside views over hills
Facilities, Features & Awards:
gold award winning cottagesmart TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchengames roomoutdoor heated poolfree Wifienclosed gardenwood burning stovefireplaceBBQParking
7 nights from £4900
Next available: 30 May - 6 nights
Family-Friendly
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Tincleton, Dorset, England
sleeps  6 sleeps 6
3 bedrooms 3 bedrooms
2 bathrooms 2 bathrooms
no dogs allowed No pets
family friendly family friendly

Luxurious 3 bedroom 2 bathroom rural retreat, nestled on a working farm in Dorset, with table tennis, tennis court and nature walks on site, just 5 miles from Dorchester and half an hour's drive from the coast.

ensuite bedroom(s) garden views
Facilities, Features & Awards:
gold award winning cottageTVdishwasher in kitchentennis courtfree WifigardenfireplaceBBQParking
7 nights from £995
Next available: 10 Apr - 7 nights

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Tincleton, Dorset, England
sleeps  10 sleeps 10
5 bedrooms 5 bedrooms
4 bathrooms 4 bathrooms
no dogs allowed No pets
family friendly family friendly

Gold award winning 5 bedroom 4 bathroom rural retreat with secure garden, nestled in the Dorset countryside on a working farm, just 6 miles from Dorchester and half an hour’s drive from the coast, with nature walks, a tennis court, and table tennis on site.

ground floor bedroom
Facilities, Features & Awards:
gold award winning cottagewood burning stovefireplaceBBQgarden
7 nights from £1495
Next available: 06 Apr - 7 nights
Family-Friendly
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no booking fee

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Bridport, Dorset, England
sleeps  22 sleeps 22
11 bedrooms 11 bedrooms
5 bathrooms 5 bathrooms
 2 dogs welcome  2 dogs welcome
family friendly family friendly

Fine country holiday house with 11 bedrooms, set in two and a half acres of gardens in rural Dorset just one mile from the seaside, bookings welcome for weddings, special celebrations, family and group holidays.

ensuite bedroom(s) countryside views over hills
Facilities, Features & Awards:
smart TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchengames roomfree Wifienclosed gardenwood burning stoveBBQParking
7 nights from £5600
Next available: 10 Apr - 7 nights
Online Booking Available
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Sydling St Nicholas, Dorset, England
sleeps  4 sleeps 4
2 bedrooms 2 bedrooms
1 bathrooms 1 bathroom
no dogs allowed No pets
family friendly family friendly

Idyllic 2 bedroom hideaway set by Sydling Brook and Langford Lake within Dorset's Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, relax and unwind in this tranquil setting or enjoy fishing on site.

ground floor bedroom lake views
Facilities, Features & Awards:
TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchenfree WifigardenfireplaceBBQParking
7 nights from £800
Next available: 10 Apr - 7 nights
book online online booking
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Stratton, Dorset, England
sleeps  8 sleeps 8
4 bedrooms 4 bedrooms
4 bathrooms 4 bathrooms
no dogs allowed No pets
family friendly family friendly

An ideal country retreat, this holiday lodge enjoys a fantastic rural setting high within the Dorset Downs and offers characterful accommodation along with fishing on the River Frome nearby.

ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)
Facilities, Features & Awards:
TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchengames roomfree Wifigardenwood burning stovefireplaceBBQfirepitParking
7 nights from £1100
Next available: 10 Apr - 7 nights
Pet-Friendly
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Chickerell, Dorset, England
sleeps  4 sleeps 4
2 bedrooms 2 bedrooms
1 bathrooms 1 bathroom
 1 dog welcome  1 dog allowed
family friendly family friendly

Charming 2 bedroom, dog-friendly holiday home located near the heart of Chickerell, conveniently close to the beautiful Dorset Jurassic coast and just 3 miles from Weymouth.

garden viewsnear beach
Facilities, Features & Awards:
TVmicrowave in kitchenfree Wifienclosed gardenParking
7 nights from £420
Next available: 02 Apr - 7 nights
Online Booking Available
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Dorchester, Dorset, England
sleeps  8 sleeps 8
4 bedrooms 4 bedrooms
4 bathrooms 4 bathrooms
no dogs allowed No pets
family friendly family friendly

Newly available is this stunning 4 bedroom barn conversion set by the unspoilt Dorset Downs, enjoy a luxury country holiday, just half an hour's drive from the beautiful Jurassic coastline.

ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)
Facilities, Features & Awards:
gold award winning cottageTVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchengames roomfree Wifienclosed gardenwood burning stoveBBQParking
7 nights from £1200
Next available: 10 Apr - 7 nights
book online online booking
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* Price quoted is not inclusive of any applicable booking fees or local charges.

Why Book a Cottage Holiday in Dorset?

Dorset is much loved for cottage holidays because of its amazing countryside, stunning coastline, pretty villages and sandy and shingle beaches so do make it your number 1. choice for family breaks and romantic getaways.  Many love to spend time on the world heritage site of the Jurassic coast where you may well come across some fossils (and we don't mean the retired people who holiday here), and see the iconic Durdle Door limestone arch. 

Discover pretty market towns in Dorset on a cottage holiday such as Beaminster, Blandford, Bournemouth, Bridport, Dorchester, Shaftesbury, Sherborne, Swanage and Wareham.  Weymouth beach is another attractive area for seaside cottages.  There are so many pretty parts of Dorset to visit and lots to see and do.

What you choose to do on a self-catering holiday in Dorset and the West Country will depend on your own personal circumstances. The south coast of England is always mild and pleasantly green with excellent beaches  You may enjoy country walks or cycling on a relaxing cottage break and want to take a cottage holiday in one of Dorset's prettiest towns or some tourists prefer to go out and about to the numerous attractions in Dorset.
 

Want more information on what Dorset Offers for Self-Catering Breaks?

Read our Guide to Dorset
 

Find the Best Holiday Cottage in Dorset for you

There are lots of holiday lets in Dorset including cottages in the countryside, pet friendly cottages, lodges on holiday parks, hot tub rentals, cottages with pools and coastal cottages near Dorset's beaches.  We hope you find the best holiday cottage in Dorset for you.

Things to Do on a Dorset Self-Catering Break

From holiday cottages to stay close to good walks, to log cabins where you can go fishing, and rentals with golf nearby, find a great range of rentals for active escapes in Dorset.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Dorset

Whether you want to rent a self-catering cottage, a log cabin or a mansion, Dorset is a wonderful area of South West England to discover on a self-catered break. Guests choose to holiday in Dorset because of the charming countryside and rural areas, welcoming towns and villages including Bridport, Chickerell and Chideock and the area's unique tourist spots, sightseeing points of interest.

In May, events and festivals taking place in Dorset include: The Christchurch Food Festival.

Some of the top attractions in Dorset South West Coast Path, Monkey World, Abbotsbury Swannery, Chesil Beach and Jurassic Coast
Some of the top activities in Dorset are walking, fishing, cycling, paddle boarding and bird watching
Country Cottages Online features 8 holiday cottages in Dorset for you to choose from, including pooch-friendly, family-focused as well as a good number of rentals with leisure facilities to help you relax and unwind to keep you entertained on holiday. Prices for cottages in Dorset range from £420 to £7500 per week.
We hope you find the perfect self-catering to rent in Dorset for you on Country Cottages Online.