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In the rush westwards, to the well-known holiday hotspots of Devon and Cornwall , beautiful Dorset can often be missed. But this lovely region is a fabulous location for an English cottage holiday break. It has all the key attributes in abundance, and for it to be eclipsed by its busier neighbours is to do it a gross injustice. A Dorset cottage holiday is your ticket to some superb beaches, such as those around Bournemouth and Lyme Regis, to Britain's only coastal World Heritage Site in the Jurassic coast, to county towns brim-full of history, such as Georgian Blandford Forum, Roman Dorchester and Saxon Christchurch. In the Chalk Downlands of North Dorset, your deep-country retreat unlocks the door to the ancient, mystical sites of our earliest ancestors, to picturesque stone villages seemingly untouched by the hands of time and to historic country homes with sumptuous gardens. Add to that excellent family attractions, sporting and outdoor opportunities in abundance, fine food and refreshing West Country ales, and you'll begin to see why a Dorset holiday cottage stakes a valid claim to be your holiday destination of choice.
Dorset's rural heartland is perfect for exploring on foot or
two wheels. A North Dorset cottage is the ideal place to slow the
pace and uncover sources of ancient history. Marvel at the towering
Giant of Cerne Abbas or the mystical Maumbury Rings near
Dorchester. Let yourself to be seduced by the beauty of picturesque
villages with cob and thatch cottages that nestle among gently
undulating hills or rich farmland. Discover a rural idyll in the
land of ancient Wessex, a far cry from famous son Hardy's
'Madding Crowd'. Explore delightful villages such as
Evershot, Milton
Abbas, Sherbourne with it's crowning castle or
hilly, cobbled Shaftesbury, where a sense of by-gone charm and
innocence was immortalised in those feel-good Hovis bread adverts.
This is Dorset where the pace is slow and sleepy, but if you're
after something a little livelier or more nautical, then head for a
Dorset cottage near the coastal resorts of Lyme Regis, Bournemouth
or Weymouth.
Bournemouth has seven miles of award-winning sandy beach; visit
Poole, famed for its pottery, upmarket Sandbanks and the nearby
nature reserve of Chesil Beach.
A Dorset cottage holiday combines seaside fun with a wealth of
family attractions. The stunning Jurassic coastline around Lyme
Regis will keep kids busy fossil hunting for hours and Dinosaur
museums at Dorchester and in Lyme will enchant younger visitors.
Bovington Tank Museum is a popular day out; take a walk on Brownsea
Island near Poole, a scenic ride on the Swanage Steam Railway, a
journey through a miniature world at Corfe Castle or a trip to
Swanage's Coast Watch Project or Weymouth's Sealife Park,
and marvel at the dolphins, porpoises and the other surprisingly
varied residents of our coastal waters. In Dorset you'll find
museums dedicated to all manners of subjects, from Teddy bears to
Tutankhamun and from Tanks to Terracotta warriors, but if gardens,
country houses or ancient abbeys are more your thing, then a Dorset
holiday cottage will not disappoint. Shaftsebury Abbey and Gardens,
Abbotsbury Swannery and Gardens and Kingston Maurwood all make for
great days out. Nature lovers too will find their niche, a Dorset
cottage holiday near Weymouth opens up a host of RSPB sites,
including the unique natural habitats of Portland Bill and Chesil
Beach.
For activity holidays, a Dorset cottage can be your springboard to
thrills, spills and high adventure or your relaxing home from home
and the key to a gentler pace of life, depending on your energy
levels. Surfers will relish the challenge of the new reef at
Boscombe Bay near Bournemouth, and sailing, windsurfing, deep-sea
fishing and pleasure cruising are all readily found on the Dorset
coastline. The South West Coastal Path offers superbly scenic long
distance walking, whilst the quiet country lanes inland or the
rural idyll of the New
Forest lend themselves to unhurried exploration on
foot, horseback or by bike. Lovers of fine food will find plenty to
tempt their taste buds, from traditional cream teas, famous cheddar
cheese or locally brewed West Country ales, such as Badger Beer and
Palmer's. Farmer's markets up and down the county provide
the perfect opportunity to pick up some fresh local produce.
Whichever part of the region you choose for your Dorset cottage
break, you'll be close to some great places to visit. And
should you manage to exhaust the delights of Dorset, nearby
Somerset has
great family attractions too, such as Wookey Hole and the Cheddar
Gorge, and iconic places of interest, such Wells Cathedral or
Glastonbury. If
your Dorset cottage is closer to Devon, then fabulous beaches,
smugglers' coves and picturesque fishing villages, such as Beer
or Sidmouth, are within easy reach. So, whether you're after
regatta time in buzzing Weymouth, on the hunt for fossilised
Tyrannosaurus Rex in Lyme Regis, or fancy checking out Sturminster
Newton's annual Cheese Festival, these Dorset cottages will
provide the ideal setting for a memorable West Country holiday.
Just trust Sykes to find your perfect Dorset cottage!
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Sleeps: 2
Orchard House Cottage | Shillingstone near Sturminster Newton | Dorset
Romantic North Dorset cottage. Delightful detached single storey studio barn conversion. Quality accommodation. Woodburner. Shop and pub 5 min walk. Blandford Forum 5.5 miles.
Ref: 5331
Sleeps: 2
Candy Cottage | Thornford near Sherborne | Dorset
Charming Sherborne cottage, in village of Thornford. Woodburner, roll top bath, ideal romantic retreat. Great touring base. Sherborne 3 miles.
Ref: 6969
Sleeps: 2
Mole Hill Cottage | Alderholt near Fordingbridge | Dorset
Semi-detached Alderholt cottage on borders of Dorset and Hampshire. Eaves bedroom with en-suite, private patio, great base for New Forest. Fordingbridge 3 miles.
Ref: 7884
Sleeps: 2
Mulberry Cottage | Duntish near Dorchester | Dorset
Charming single storey barn conversion. Open plan accommodation. Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Dog friendly. Sherborne 9 miles.
Ref: 9023
Sleeps: 2
Rambler's Retreat | Cerne Abbas near Dorchester | Dorset
A well appointed single storey Cerne Abbas cottage, one mile from Dorset village. Sleeps two, corner bath. Peaceful rural location. Walking closeby on the Wessex Ridgeway. Dorchester 8 miles.
Ref: 2437
Sleeps: 2
Glover’s Cottage | Sherborne | Dorset
Cosy Grade II listed cottage in a quiet conservation area in Sherborne town centre within walking distance of Abbey, ancient castles and quaint inns.
Ref: 3867
Sleeps: 3
Thornhill | West Stour near Gillingham | Dorset
A pretty, cosy West Stour holiday cottage apartment. Part of an 18th Century Grade II listed country house, great views, library, ideal base for touring. Shaftesbury 7 miles.
Ref: 4381
Sleeps: 3
Lerryn Apartment | Pimperne near Blandford Forum | Dorset
Attractive, airy first floor Pimperne holiday apartment, with lovely rural views from the balcony. Close to market towns and beautiful countryside. Blandford Forum 1.5 miles.
Ref: 1748
Sleeps: 3
Garden Cottage | Sherborne | Dorset
Delightful self-contained wing of owner’s 19th Century property in historic Sherborne. Comfortable, well-equipped accommodation within walking distance of famous Abbey and Castles.
Ref: 12494
Sleeps: 4
Old Higher Lighthouse Stopes Cottage | Portland Bill | Dorset
Delightful single storey Grade ll listed cottage linked to Old Higher Lighthouse at Portland Bill on Dorset’s Jurassic Coast. Amazing views. Shared access to lighthouse observatory. Shared use of seasonal outdoor heated pool and Jacuzzi.
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