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Welcome to the rural county of Dorset and our charming Dorset cottages, offering a wonderful blend of coast and countryside, plus lots to see and do. Below is a selection of our holiday cottages in Dorset. Here you will find cottages along the coast and throughout the county of Dorset, including in Christchurch, Dorchester, Lulworth Cove, Shaftesbury, Sherborne and many other towns and villages. For more information on what to see and do during your Dorset cottage holiday, please click here.
Gaze in awe at giant Cerne Abbas, an extraordinary fertility symbol carved in chalk high on a hillside. Enjoy a daytrip to the seaside town of Weymouth. Explore Corfe Castle, an imposing medieval monument with neighbouring historic village. Walk with dinosaurs along the Jurassic Coast, a World Heritage Site of exceptional natural beauty. Experience close encounters with apes at Monkey World. Listen to the bells of Sherborne Abbey. Discover Christchurch's Priory Church and Highcliffe Castle. Made iconic in 1973 by Hovis bread's award-winning TV advert, climb the steep, cobbled street of Shaftesbury's Gold Hill. Also, browse the backwaters of Wimborne and Lyme Regis, a delightful harbour-front town with famous Cobb. And for literary fans, trace the steps of Blyton, Austen and Hardy.
A large part of your Dorset cottage holiday may well be spent relaxing on the coast. Find yourself a sunny spot on a Blue Flag beach or go beachcombing for fossils. For invigorating exercise with breathtaking views, walk the South West Coastal Path.
Head inland to glorious countryside dotted with thatched villages, market towns and ancient sites galore. Much of the region is protected and home to all kinds of wildlife, including otters, kingfishers and lizards. Cycle way-marked trails, tour leisurely by car or hop aboard a vintage train.
And although we can't make promises, it's worth a mention that the sun shines here on a regular basis - even more reason to browse our Dorset cottages!
If you already know where in Dorset you would like to stay, please click on the appropriate area of the map to find holiday cottages in that location.
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2 The Courtyard | Alderholt near Fordingbridge | Dorset
Single-storey barn conversion in scattered Alderholt. Comfortably furnished, open plan accommodation, wet room shower. Close to good walks and New Forest National Park. Fordingbridge 3 miles.
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.
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.
Mulberry Cottage | Duntish near Dorchester | Dorset
Charming single storey barn conversion. Open plan accommodation. Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Dog friendly. Sherborne 9 miles.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.