Book a cottage break in Dorchester, Dorset, England

21 holiday rentals
Dorchester 17 miles away

Glenacres

, 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.

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Gold Award Winning CottageDigital TVFree WifiGames roomHeated poolEnclosed Garden
7 nights from £4900
Next available: 30 Mar - 7 nights
Family-Friendly
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no booking fee
Dorchester 17 miles away

Harvest Cottage

, Beaminster, Dorset, England
sleeps  6 sleeps 6
2 bedrooms 2 bedrooms
2 bathrooms 2 bathrooms
6 dogs welcome  6 dogs
wheelchair accessible accessible

2 en-suite bedroom, accessible pet-friendly holiday rental set on an organic farm in the unspoilt Dorset AONB, just 16 miles from Lyme Regis, enjoying access to shared games room on site and fishing on nearby coarse fishing lakes.

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TVFree WifiGames roomEnclosed Garden
7 nights from £600
Next available: 02 Apr - 6 nights
Family-Friendly
Viewed 27 times recently.
no booking fee
Dorchester 15 miles away

Symondsbury Manor

, Bridport, Dorset, England
sleeps  22 sleeps 22
11 bedrooms 11 bedrooms
5 bathrooms 5 bathrooms
3 dogs welcome  3 dogs
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.

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Digital TVFree WifiGames roomEnclosed Garden
7 nights from £5600
Next available: 08 Apr - 7 nights
Family-Friendly
Viewed 17 times recently.
Dorchester 15 miles away

The Old Rectory

, Bridport, Dorset, England
sleeps  25 sleeps 25
11 bedrooms 11 bedrooms
9 bathrooms 9 bathrooms
2 dogs welcome  2 dogs
family friendly family friendly

Wonderful Georgian country house set in over an acre of gardens close to a gorgeous Dorset valley and near to the seaside, with a location and accommodation like this, this is a very special place.

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TVFree WifiGames roomEnclosed Garden
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7 nights from £7000
Next available: 07 Apr - 5 nights
Dorchester 18 miles away

Kingshay Barton

, Misterton, Somerset, England
sleeps  20 sleeps 20
10 bedrooms 10 bedrooms
10 bathrooms 10 bathrooms
2 dogs welcome  2 dogs
family friendly family friendly

Luxurious 10 ensuite bedroom barn conversion in Somerset with excellent leisure facilities (Spa Hall on site with private indoor swimming pool, sunken hot tub and sauna) plus ample facilities to keep your group entertained with a large sociable dining area, a games room with Sky TV, table tennis and pool table, as well as a cinema room seating 18, this large holiday house has it all.

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Digital TVFree WifiGames roomIndoor Hot TubSaunaHeated poolEnclosed Garden
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7 nights from £6050
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Romantic Retreat
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Dorchester 7 miles away

Stable cottage

, Portesham, Dorset, England
sleeps  3 sleeps 3
1 bedrooms 1 bedroom
1 bathrooms 1 bathroom
2 dogs welcome  2 dogs

Book a rural retreat break at this lovely Dorset romantic barn conversion, conveniently located on a working farm, close to idyllic countryside and the Jurassic Coast, this property is both dog-friendly and horse-friendly.

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TVEnclosed Garden
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7 nights from £420
* Price quoted is not inclusive of any applicable booking fees or local charges.

Taking a break in Dorchester, Dorset's county town, can be a great choice for those looking for ample facilities close at hand, as well as an excellent location for discovering some of the best of the Dorset coast and countryside on days out.
 


What Dorchester, Dorset offers for Self-Catering Holidays

Whether for a romantic break or family holiday, Dorset has plenty to offer visitors.
 

What Dorchester Offers for Self-Catering Breaks

Dorchester is home to a great choice of shops, restaurants and bars, as well as some fascinating visitor attractions.  There are many fine historic buildings within Dorchester, the most striking of which is a gatehouse in which the Dorchester Keep Military Museum is now housed.

Dorchester is even home to ancient historical attractions including the remains of a Roman Town House with impressive mosaic found within the grounds of County Hall and a neolithic henge and Roman Ampitheatre called the Maumbury Rings which are just a short walk from Dorchester town centre.

 

Top Things to See and Do on a Cottage Holiday in Dorchester

•    Those holidaying with kids may want to visit the award winning  Dinosaur Museum in Dorchester where you can learn about the Jurassic coast, fossils and dinosaurs.

•    Whilst enjoying a stay in Dorchester, for an invigorating walk, head for Maiden Castle Hillfort, an ancient hillfort set in around 45 acres of countryside around 2 miles from Dorchester.

•    Weymouth with its golden sandy beach is less than 8 miles drive from Dorchester.  Those with kids will find plenty to keep children entertained with mini golf and trampolines down by the seafront, along with the attractions of a Sea Life Adventure Park and Sandworld Sand Sculpture Park in town.

•    Abbotsbury, just 10 miles from Dorchester is also well worth a visit as it's home to a range of attractions including a Farm Park and Swannery and Subtropical Gardens.

•    For walks in the countryside and a fantastic setting for a variety of outdoor activities, head to the Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty which is found all around Dorchester.

•    A holiday in this part of Dorset would be incomplete without a visit to the fascinating Jurassic coast where you can fossil hunt, walk along the many lovely beaches and discover hidden coves.

Choose to holiday in Dorchester and options in terms of holiday accommodation include town-houses and budget apartments, as well as good quality country cottages, rural retreats and barn conversions in the nearby countryside.  Whatever your dream holiday home, we hope you find the perfect holiday cottage for you in or near to Dorchester on Country Cottages Online.

Whether you choose to book a holiday cottage in Dorchester, an apartment, a lodge or another type of self-catering holiday accommodation, we hope you have your best holiday yet in Dorset.

Frequently Asked Questions about Dorchester

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