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A brick house with a sunroom and patio furniture in a garden at South Lodge in Hazelbury Bryan
30
Hazelbury Bryan, Dorset, DT10
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

A beautifully furnished annexe cottage on the edge of the little hamlet of Hazelbury Bryan in Dorset. Stunning spiral staircase. Open plan. Conservatory. Sherborne 10 miles (Ref. 969185)

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


for 3 nights £432

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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
  • PetsNo

    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 3 nights £837

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A house exterior with garage doors and flower pots at 8 Church Road Ferndown
28
Ferndown, Dorset, BH22
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    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 3 nights £710

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A stone cottage with two windows a door and potted plants on a gravel yard with stone steps and greenery at Mill Cottage in Upwey
30
Upwey, Dorset, DT3
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A charming reverse-level cottage in the village of Upwey, Dorset. Close to amenities. Woodburning stove. In an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Romantic. Walkers & Cyclists. Weymouth 4.5 miles; Dorchester 4.6 miles. (Ref. 1072756)

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


for 3 nights £532

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A balcony view overlooking the ocean and harbor at 3 Harbour Heights Lyme Regis
29
Lyme Regis, Dorset, DT7
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    4.7★

    Outstanding

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3 Harbour Heights, a delightful second-floor apartment resting in the seaside town of Lyme Regis in Dorset. Near beach. Balcony. Sea views. Close to pub. Charmouth 3.4 miles; Axmouth 6.3 miles; Seaton 7.8 miles. (Ref. 1159292)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Dishwasher


for 3 nights £617

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Stone buildings covered with greenery along a street with a white gate at Market House in Abbotsbury
43
Abbotsbury, Dorset, DT3
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

This wonderful renovated cottage is situated in the village of Abbotsbury, near the coastal town of Weymouth, Dorset. Rustic, cosy interior. stove, Weymouth 8.8 miles. (Ref. 992021)

  • Wi-fi
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine


for 3 nights £644

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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
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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


for 3 nights £1596

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

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • 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 3 nights £2397

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A view of rooftops with chimneys and a cliff by the sea at Seaview in Swanage
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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 3 nights £689

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Exterior view of a building with black doors and windows a wooden picnic table and umbrella on a patio at Rowdens Barn in Winterborne Stickland
36
Winterborne Stickland, Dorset, DT11
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Beamed, single-storey holiday cottage near Winterborne Stickland. Exceptional barn conversion offering open plan living, woodburning stove, en-suite facilities and on-site games room. Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Blandford Forum 4 miles. (Ref. 905898)

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


for 3 nights £439

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Front exterior of a brick house with white-framed windows and door and garden shrubs with black chairs and table outside at Splash in Weymouth
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Weymouth, Dorset, DT4
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Splash, a lovely, terrace cottage lies in the heart of Weymouth, a seaside town in Dorset. Near beach and pub. Smart TV. Near harbour. Dishwasher. Dorchester 8.6 miles; Bridport 19.4 miles. (Ref. 1154894)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Dishwasher


for 3 nights £684

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An outdoor area with a table and umbrella at Corner Barn in Winterborne Stickland
42
Winterborne Stickland, Dorset, DT11
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Superb single-storey barn conversion near Winterborne Stickland in an Area Of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Open plan living with beams and en suite-facilities. Woodburning stove. Blandford Forum 4 miles. (Ref. 19285)

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


for 3 nights £457

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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
  • PetsNo

    4.8★

    Outstanding

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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 3 nights £1152

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A corner seating area with two black armchairs near bay windows and a side table with a lamp at Two @ No36 in Weymouth
31
Weymouth, Dorset, DT4
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Two @ No36, a wonderful, first-floor apartment situated in the heart of Weymouth in Dorset, with the beach on your doorstep. Dorchester 7.8 miles; Bridport 19.1 miles. (Ref. 1162203)

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


for 3 nights £736

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Row of houses with blue and white exterior along a paved walkway with plants and trees in the background at Shire View in Lyme Regis
23
Lyme Regis, Dorset, DT7
  • Sleeps5
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.6★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

An attractive, contemporary home close to Lyme Regis in Dorset. Stylish. Great location. Gardens. WiFi. Lyme Regis 1 mile; Bridport 10.7 miles; Weymouth 29.5 miles. (Ref. 1106601)

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


for 3 nights £640

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An exterior view of a stone building with a wooden door and windows surrounded by gravel at The Barn in Chedington near Crewkerne
36
Chedington near Crewkerne, Dorset, DT8
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

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Charming single-storey, detached barn conversion. Working farm in Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Lovely walking country. Woodburning stove. Pub close by. Crewkerne 4 miles. (Ref. 915096)

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


for 3 nights £359

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A barn style house with gravel driveway and green field at Shepherd's Barn Between Milborne St Andrew and Winterborne Whitechurch
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Between Milborne St Andrew and Winterborne Whitechurch, Dorset, DT11
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A superb, detached barn conversion set in the countryside near Winterborne Whitechurch. Excellent walking nearby. Great touring base. Dorset Coast easily accessible. Pet-friendly. Winterbourne Whitechurch 0.9 miles; Blandford Forum 6.6 miles. (Ref. 5188)

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


for 3 nights £706

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A small dining area with a round table set for four near a window with a view of the beach and ocean at 5 The Beaches Weymouth
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Weymouth, Dorset, DT4
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    4.8★

    Outstanding

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Beautiful seafront apartment within the popular resort of Weymouth in Dorset. Incredible sea views. WiFi. Centre of Weymouth. (Ref. 1003083)

  • Wi-fi
  • Dishwasher


for 3 nights £504

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A brick barn with black door and large windows and a bench outside at Meadow View Barn in Bere Regis
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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

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for 3 nights £500

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A single story house with a brick wall and a sign saying The Haven in front of the house
23
Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsYes

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

Little Haven, a wonderful detached holiday home resting just outside Blandford Forum, Dorset. Smart TV. Single-storey. Family-friendly. Pet friendly. Thornicombe 5.7 miles; Child Okeford 7.6 miles; Moors Valley Country Park & Forest 22.3 miles. (Ref. 1151960)

  • Wi-fi
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher


for 3 nights £585

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Why Last-minute Holidays in Dorset?

This stunning rural county offers a delightful blend of coast and countryside, both of which rest moments away from last-minute Dorset holidays. Much of the region is protected and provides a safe environment for abundant wildlife, such as otters and lizards. You can cycle through enchanted woodlands in the Moors Valley Country Park, walk along the breathtaking South West Coastal Path, and retrace the famous footsteps of authors like Blyton, Austen, and Hardy.

To discover even more culture during your last-minute holidays in Dorset, be sure to visit one of the county's several galleries. The Dinosaurland Fossil Museum, The Keep Military Museum, and the Dorset Teddy Bear Museum are a few must-visit gems. Alternatively, you can kick back and unwind on one of Dorset's many beaches, including the iconic Chesil Beach. Discover more things to do during a last-minute break in Dorset with our Dorset Travel Guide.

Places to Visit Near Last-minute Breaks in Dorset

When it comes to locations to uncover during a last-minute holiday in Dorset, you’ll be pleasantly surprised! You can enjoy a day trip to the seaside town of Weymouth, home to a stunning beach or walk along the famous Jurassic Coast, a captivatingly beautiful World Heritage Site. No last-minute break in Dorset is complete without visiting the iconic Durdle Door, a natural formation boasting stunning views.

Find even more Dorset locations below:

Bridport

Dorchester

Bournemouth

Lyme Regis

Chiswell on Portland

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Types of Dorset Holidays

If you’re planning your getaway in advance, there are plenty of other Dorset cottages to choose from. Alternatively, treat yourself to a late deal elsewhere and explore this range of last-minute UK breaks or one of these properties for short breaks in Dorset if you're only looking to get away for a few days! Love the sea? Be sure to enjoy a holiday at one of these Dorset coast cottages. Or, have a break inland and savour nature at these country cottages in Dorset. Planning on taking your canine companion away with you? These dog-friendly cottages in Dorset are ideal. If you want to make a splash, choose one of these Dorset cottages with pools or one of these cottages with hot tubs in Dorset.