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Dorset Holiday Cottages

Seaside holidays and country cottages in Dorset offer the pleasure of country and coast
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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.
 

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.

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Popular destinations in Dorset

Beaminster
Blandford Forum
Bournemouth
Bridport
Charmouth
Christchurch
Corfe Castle
Cranborne
Dorchester
Lyme Regis
Milton Abbas
Poole
Sandbanks
Shaftesbury
Sherborne
Swanage
Wareham
Weymouth
Wimborne Minster

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Frequently Asked Questions about Dorset

Whether you want to rent a self-catering cottage, a log cabin or a luxury cottage, Dorset is a wonderful area of South West England to discover on a cottage break. Guests choose to holiday in Dorset because of the charming farmlands and rural areas, charming towns and villages including Beaminster, Blandford Forum, Bournemouth, Bridport, Charmouth and Christchurch and the area's unique sights, sightseeing points of interest.
Some of the top attractions in Dorset Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens, Abbotsbury Swannery, Charmouth Beach, Chesil Beach, Dinosaurland Fossil Museum, Dorset National Landscape, Durdle Door, Hardy's Cottage, Hive Beach, Jurassic Coast, Lulworth Cove, Lyme Regis Marine Aquarium, RSPB Arne, Sandworld Sculpture Park, South West Coast Path, The Tank Museum, Weymouth Beach, Weymouth SEA LIFE Adventure Park
Some of the top activities in Dorset are angling, bird watching, boating, canoeing, fishing, golfing, horse riding, paddle boarding, rockpooling, sailing, sea fishing, swimming, tennis, walking, wind surfing, yachting
Country Cottages Online features 23 holiday cottages in Dorset for you to choose from, including pet-friendly, child-friendly as well as a good number of rentals with onsite leisure facilities to help you relax and facilities to keep you entertained on holiday. Prices for cottages in Dorset range from £360 to £7500 per week.
We hope you find the perfect self-catering to rent in Dorset for you on Country Cottages Online.