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An outdoor patio with a hot tub wood siding on the house a table with chairs and an umbrella at Stag Cottage in Lytchett Matravers
52
Lytchett Matravers, Dorset, BH16
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

This stunning, two-bedroom abode is perched in Lytchett Matravers, Dorset. Off-road parking. Hot tub. En-suite bedrooms. Poole 5.9 miles; Bournemouth 11.4 miles; Dorchester 18.7 miles. (Ref. 1084628)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Hot Tub
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly


for 7 nights From £739

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A wooden house with large glass doors a hot tub a lawn and a patio area at The Barn in Lytchett Matravers
59
Lytchett Matravers, Dorset, BH16
  • Sleeps10
  • Bedrooms4
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

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A beautifully-presented, single-storey abode residing in Lytchett Matravers, Dorset. Near an AONB. Off-road parking. Hot tub. En-suite bedrooms. Poole 5.9 miles; Bournemouth 11.4 miles; Dorchester 18.7 miles. (Ref. 1084629)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Hot Tub
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly


for 7 nights From £1406

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Exterior front door of a house with a small porch canopy and a blue picket fence at 6 Chatterton Mews Lyme Regis
26
Lyme Regis, Dorset, DT7
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.8★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A contemporary property situated in the seaside town of Lyme Regis, West Dorset. Open-plan living space. Smart TV. WiFi. Off-road parking. Seaton 7 miles; Bridport 10.7 miles. (Ref. 1112737)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine


for 7 nights From £639

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A stone thatched roof cottage with white framed windows and a porch along a quiet street at Cobblers Cottage in Langton Herring
44
Langton Herring, Dorset, DT3
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.9★

    Outstanding

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Cobblers Cottage is a traditional stone built thatched cottage in the quiet Dorset village of Langton Herring, close to the Jurassic coast. Abbotsbury 5 miles; Weymouth 5.5 miles; Portland 9.4 miles; Dorchester 9.9 miles. (Ref. 1171904)

  • Pets go free
  • Wi-fi
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly


for 7 nights From £498

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A garden with flowering plants and shrubs in front of a stone building with a tiled roof at Middle Farm Annex in Long Bredy
40
Long Bredy, Dorset, DT2
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.8★

    Outstanding

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A detached barn conversion set within the village of Long Bredy. Woodburning fire. WiFi. Weymouth 12 miles; Yeovil 20 miles. (Ref. 998739)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly


for 7 nights From £521

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A wooden cabin with a fenced yard and a smaller shed behind surrounded by trees at Hill View Lilac Lodge in Wareham
29
Wareham, Dorset, BH20
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

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A contemporary single-storey lodge nestled on the outskirts of Wareham, Dorset. Open-plan. En-suite. Enclosed garden. Corfe Castle 5.6 miles; Poole 9.5 miles; Swanage 12.2 miles. (Ref. 1079216)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine


for 7 nights From £725

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An outdoor patio area with a wooden table and six wooden chairs in front of a modern concrete structure with large sliding glass doors at Standby Generator Bunker Ringstead near Weymouth
68
Ringstead near Weymouth, Dorset, DT2
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.9★

    Outstanding

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Standby Generator Bunker, an impressive abode, rests in rural Ringstead in Dorset, enjoying sea views, a pet-friendly policy, and a woodburning stove. Dorchester 8.3 miles; Bridport 23.1 miles. (Ref. 1137374)

  • Pets go free
  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine


for 7 nights From £1020

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An outdoor patio with a wooden table and chairs with a bottle and glasses by a white two-story house at Backlands Farmhouse in Charmouth
31
Charmouth, Dorset, DT6
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms3
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.8★

    Outstanding

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Backlands Farmhouse is a charming holiday cottage nestled in the seaside village of Charmouth, along the Jurassic Coast. Close to beach and amenities. Lyme Regis 3 miles; Axminster 5.6 miles; Bridport 6.8 miles. (Ref. 1149648)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine


for 7 nights From £608

Last booked 2 days ago
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A white brick building with green framed windows a red post box a stone statue of a dog a garden with flowers and a red bicycle at Old Post Office Sherborne
46
Sherborne, Dorset, DT9
  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

Old Post Office is a contemporary, four-bedroom home resting rurally in Glanvilles Wootton near Sherborne, Dorset. Pet-friendly. Hot tub. Rural views. Buckland Newton 2.8 miles; Cerne Abbas 5.7 miles; Sherborne 7.1 miles; Dorcesher 12.2 miles. (Ref. 1129395)

  • Pets go free
  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Hot Tub
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly


for 7 nights From £1454

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A house with windows and a front door in Lyme Regis
48
Lyme Regis, Dorset, DT7
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A traditional renovated cottage resting in Lyme Regis, Dorset. Family-friendly. Sea views. Off-road parking. Charmouth 2.4 miles; Seaton 8.4 miles; Beer 10.1 miles. (Ref. 1105995)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine


for 7 nights From £685

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Backyard with dining table and chairs on patio and grass lawn at Lightkeepers Cottage in Lyme Regis
28
Lyme Regis, Dorset, DT7
  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.8★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

An outstanding family holiday home close to Lyme Regis in Dorset. Family-friendly. Well-presented. Spacious. WiFi. Open-plan. Lyme Regis 0.4 miles; Axminster 5.3 miles; Seaton 7.9 miles; Weymouth 28.6 miles. (Ref. 1106632)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine


for 7 nights From £1152

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A house with a patio area and a wooden gazebo on a lawn at Royal Oak House in Motcombe
80
Motcombe, Dorset, SP7
  • Sleeps12
  • Bedrooms6
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

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Royal Oak House is a striking detached house with a heated swimming pool, barbecue, and 2-acre garden, located in the village of Motcombe in Dorset. Shaftesbury 3.3 miles; Stonehenge 22.9 miles; Salisbury 23.5 miles. (Ref. 1060629)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Swimming pool
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Games room


for 7 nights From £2186

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A brick barn with black door and large windows and a bench outside at Meadow View Barn in Bere Regis
29
Bere Regis, Dorset, BH20
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.8★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Charming, modern barn located in the Dorset village of Bere Regis. WiFi. Close to shop and pub. Off-road parking. Courtyard garden. Wareham 6 miles. (Ref. 1000906)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine


for 7 nights From £500

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The exterior of a multi-story house with two curved bay windows and a balcony above an entrance surrounded by bushes at Number 10 The Penthouse in Swanage
34
Swanage, Dorset, BH19
  • Sleeps5
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

This fabulous duplex apartment is perched in Swanage, Dorset. Roof terrace. Close to amenities and a beach. In an AONB. Pretty views. Wareham 9.6 miles; Poole 19.5 miles. (Ref. 1125701)

  • Wi-fi
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine


for 7 nights From £784

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A brick house with white framed windows and door with two black chairs and a small table outside at Nuke in Weymouth
22
Weymouth, Dorset, DT4
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.7★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

This cottage boast style, character, and a fabulously contemporary interior. Central location. Surrounded by history. WiFi. Rodwell 0.9 miles. (Ref. 1005313)

  • Wi-fi
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine


for 7 nights From £672

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A row of brick terraced houses with bay windows and plants in front on a street at Seaside House in Weymouth
46
Weymouth, Dorset, DT4
  • Sleeps12
  • Bedrooms6
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.8★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Elegant end of terrace Georgian Townhouse located in Weymouth. Close to amenities. Off-road parking. Pet-free. Courtyard with furniture. Dorchester 7.2 miles; Bridport 20.5 miles. (Ref. 1071940)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly


for 7 nights From £1180

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An outdoor area with gravel path flowers and trees next to a modern house with balcony and glass railing at Blue Neptune in Lyme Regis
24
Lyme Regis, Dorset, DT7
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.8★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A contemporary, detached home set in the delightful seaside town of Lyme Regis, Dorset. Open-plan living. Extensive garden. Pet free. Bridport 10.2 miles; Sidmouth 15.2 miles. (Ref. 1122405)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Electric vehicle charging
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine


for 7 nights From £837

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A view of rooftops with chimneys and a cliff by the sea at Seaview in Swanage
58
Swanage, Dorset, BH19
  • Sleeps7
  • Bedrooms3
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

This all-ground-floor cottage rests in the charming seaside resort of Swanage on the Jurassic Coast of Dorset. Sea views. Family-friendly. Amenities within walking distance. Wareham 11.1 miles; Dorchester 25.9 miles. (Ref. 1012027)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine


for 7 nights From £689

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A living room with a green sofa round wicker coffee table wooden sideboard and two plants at Seaward in Lyme Regis
55
Lyme Regis, Dorset, DT7
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Seaward is a bright and spacious ground-floor apartment resting in Lyme Regis, Dorset. Near beach and amenities. In AONB. Pet-friendly. Enclosed courtyard. Charmouth 3.3 miles; Axminster 5 miles; Bridport 10 miles; Sidmouth 15.5 miles. (Ref. 1143853)

  • Pets go free
  • Wi-fi
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly


for 7 nights From £552

Last booked 6 hours ago
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A house exterior with garage doors and flower pots at 8 Church Road Ferndown
28
Ferndown, Dorset, BH22
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

The Retreat is a fantastic house in Ferndown, Dorset, boasting an outdoor hot tub, open-plan living, Velux windows and a Smart TV with Sky. Bournemouth 6.8 miles; Poole 8.9 miles; Weymouth 34.1 miles. (Ref. 1179091)

  • Wi-fi
  • Hot Tub
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly


for 7 nights From £606

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