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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: 4
1 The Courtyard | Alderholt near Fordingbridge | Dorset
Single storey detached barn conversion in scattered Alderholt. Comfortably furnished, two bathrooms, close to good walks and New Forest National Park. Fordingbridge 3 miles.
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Sleeps: 4
Downside | Mosterton near Beaminster | Dorset
Semi detached Dorset holiday cottage close to Mosterton village. Well-equipped, comfortable, open fire, conservatory, superb rural views. Beaminster 4.5 miles.
Ref: 2970
Sleeps: 4
The Old Chapel | Huntingford near Gillingham | Dorset
Stunning former chapel featured in Dorset Life magazine and on TV’s Homes Under The Hammer. One of our more unusual Dorset cottages. Gillingham 3 miles.
Ref: 2980
Sleeps: 4
The Old Tack Room | Ibberton near Sturminster Newton | Dorset
Superb example of our equestrian Dorset cottages, this single-storey tack room conversion in Ibberton has lovely views towards Bulbarrow Hill. Sturminster Newton 5 miles.
Ref: 3763
Sleeps: 4
Lynch Cottage | Dottery near Bridport | Dorset
One of our lovely West Dorset cottages. A former farm worker’s cottage, in a rural location. Woodburner, rural views from garden, ideal for touring. Bridport 1.5 miles.
Ref: 5685
Sleeps: 4
Flour Mill Cottage | Fontmell Magna near Shaftesbury | Dorset
Charming single storey Shaftesbury cottage, set in 10 acres, with woodburner and en-suite, in village of Fontmell Magna. Lovely cosy cottage. Shaftesbury 4 miles.
Ref: 7400
Sleeps: 4
Crabapple Cottage | Shaftesbury | Dorset
Cosy, Grade ll listed, semi-detached Shaftesbury cottage. Elevated position within historic town with quality furnishings, exposed stone wall, woodburning stove and solid oak floor. Great touring base and close to Shaftesbury town centre.
Ref: 7883
Sleeps: 4
Brook's Cottage | Duntish near Dorchester | Dorset
Charming semi-detached barn conversion. Rural West Dorset location. Beamed ceilings, flagstone floors. In an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Sherborne 9 miles.
Ref: 8892
Sleeps: 4
Quaker Cottage | Sherborne | Dorset
Charming Sherborne cottage in attractive conservation area, close to town amenities. Stylish welcoming accommodation, ideal for romantic break or touring this beautiful area.
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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