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Stone goose sculpture on grass with white buildings and a lighthouse tower in the background at Old Higher Lighthouse Stopes Cottage in Portland Bill
55
Portland Bill, Dorset, DT5
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.7★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Delightful, single-storey, Grade II 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. (Ref. 12494)

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


for 7 nights £648

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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
  • PetsNo

    4.8★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

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 £524

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Front exterior of a house with a black door two potted plants and pink flowers in a garden at 6 The Terrace Brewers Quay Harbour
42
Brewers Quay Harbour, Dorset, DT4
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.9★

    Outstanding

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A boutique, two-bedroom property situated in Brewers Quay Harbour, Weymouth, Dorset. Quality finish. Sea and harbour views. Enclosed garden. Raised elevation. Dorchester 8.5 miles; West Lulworth 15.5 miles. (Ref. 1096352)

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


for 7 nights £904

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A brick house with black doors and windows a bench and potted plants outside at Meadow View Barn in Bere Regis
29
Bere Regis, Dorset, BH20
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    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 £500

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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
  • PetsNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

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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 £689

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A house with a patio area and a wooden gazebo on a lawn at Royal Oak House in Motcombe
98
Motcombe, Dorset, SP7
  • Sleeps12
  • Bedrooms7
  • PetsNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

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 £2397

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A row of colorful terraced houses with blue cream pink and white facades on a cobblestone street at Harbour Tales in Weymouth
38
Weymouth, Dorset, DT4
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A beautiful terraced fisherman’s cottage resting in the coastal town of Weymouth, Dorset. Close to a beach. Close to a pub. TV. Dorchester 8.4 miles; West Bay 18.1 miles, Lyme Regis 32.6 miles. (Ref. 1133009)

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


for 7 nights £568

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A patio with outdoor dining furniture and hot tub next to a lawn and wooden house at The Gully in Sherborne
45
Sherborne, Dorset, DT9
  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsYes

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A superb four-bedroom barn conversion resting in Hummer, Dorset. Pet-friendly. Hot tub. Off-road parking. Woodburning stove. Sherborne 4.6 miles; Shaftesbury 20.3 miles; West Bay 23.9 miles. (Ref. 1086608)

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


for 7 nights £1359

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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
56
Lytchett Matravers, Dorset, BH16
  • Sleeps10
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

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

  • 5% off - Fri 19th Dec to 31st Dec 2025


for 7 nights £1606

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A brick house with a double garage and front steps surrounded by greenery at Lyme Bay View in Lyme Regis
51
Lyme Regis, Dorset, DT7
  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsYes

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Lyme Bay View is a delightful, detached property resting in the seaside town of Lyme Regis, Dorset. Sea views. Close to a beach. Pet-friendly. Close to shop. Charmouth 2.9 miles; Axminster 4.9 miles; Seaton 7.9 miles. (Ref. 1139390)

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


for 7 nights £953

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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
47
Lytchett Matravers, Dorset, BH16
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    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

  • 10% off - Fri 31st Oct to 18th Dec 2025

  • 5% off - Fri 19th Dec to 31st Dec 2025


for 7 nights £800

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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
35
Swanage, Dorset, BH19
  • Sleeps5
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    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 £784

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A single-story house with a tiled roof and a paved driveway near the ocean at Beach Haven in West Bexington
33
West Bexington, Dorset, DT2
  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsYes

    4.8★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Detached chalet bungalow in West Bexington, Dorset. Large garden with sea views. Close to beach. WiFi. Abbotsbury 4.8 miles; Bridport 6.8 miles. (Ref. 1017936)

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


for 7 nights £1186

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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
  • PetsNo

    4.8★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

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 £608

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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
  • PetsNo

    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 £1180

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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
  • PetsNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

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 £666

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A brick end terrace house with a white door and windows and a paved driveway at The Nightingale in Weymouth
33
Weymouth, Dorset, DT4
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

The Nightingale is a stylish, semi-detached holiday home resting in Weymouth, Dorset. Designated parking. Close to a beach and amenities. Enclosed garden. Dorchester 8.8 miles; Bridport 19.6 miles. (Ref. 1133998)

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


for 7 nights £602

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An exterior view of a stone house with wooden deck and greenery at The Skilling in Bridport
80
Bridport, Dorset, DT6
  • Sleeps14
  • Bedrooms5
  • PetsYes

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

This superbly spacious dwelling rests on the outskirts of Bridport in Dorset. Ideal for large family gatherings. Pet-friendly. Hot tub. Quirky layout. WiFi. Bridport centre 0.8 miles; Weymouth 18.4 miles. (Ref. 1021105)

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


for 7 nights £1590

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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
  • PetsYes

    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)

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

  • 5% off - Tue 14th Oct 2025 to 31st Jan 2026


for 7 nights £1343

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An outdoor area with a ping pong table and a house at The Stable House in Sherborne
49
Sherborne, Dorset, DT9
  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsYes

    4.8★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A traditional detached cottage nestled in tranquil farmland in the village of Hummer near Trent. Woodburning stove. Hot tub. Yeovil 4.1 miles; Shaftesbury 20.3 miles; West Bay 24.8 miles. (Ref. 1070465)

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


for 7 nights £1087

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