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A two-story brick house with a double garage and driveway adjacent to trees at 1 Charlotte Close in Talbot Village Poole
38
Talbot Village, Poole, Dorset, BH12
  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsNo

    4.6★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A traditional four-bedroom cottage resting in Talbot Village, Dorset. Woodburning stove. Close to amenities. Enclosed garden. Bournemouth 2.5 miles; Sandbanks 5.7 miles; Poole 5.8 miles. (Ref. 1105314)

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

3 nights from £906

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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

3 nights from £500

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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

  • Sykes rating

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

3 nights from £860

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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

3 nights from £2397

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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

3 nights from £689

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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

3 nights from £593

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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

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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

3 nights from £1076

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A single-story brick building with a tiled roof and multiple doors and windows at Swallows Nest in Puxey near Sturminster Newton
38
Puxey near Sturminster Newton, Dorset, DT10
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.9★

    Outstanding

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A charming stone-built barn conversion nestled on a working farm in the hamlet of Puxey, Dorset. Open-plan. En-suite. Views. Sturminster Newton 1.7 miles; Blandford Forum 10.3 miles. (Ref. 1066081)

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

3 nights from £876

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A garden with grass a wooden deck with a swing and a patio with chairs and a table at Blue Waters in Weymouth
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Weymouth, Dorset, DT3
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

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A delightful, one-bedroom holiday home resting in Weymouth, Dorset. Contemporary. Private garden. Romantic. Close to amenities and beach. Near AONB. Open-plan. Dorchester 7 miles; Bridport 20.8 miles. (Ref. 1133982)

  • Wi-fi
  • Dishwasher

3 nights from £500

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A white cottage with a garden and wooden archway surrounded by a fence at Willowbrook Cottage in Litton Cheney
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Litton Cheney, Dorset, DT2
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

This beautifully-presented cottage rests in the village of Litton Cheney in Dorset. Near to village pub. Countryside views. Off-road parking. Dorchester 10.2 miles; Yeovil 21.1 miles. (Ref. 1021813)

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

3 nights from £659

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A modern two story house with parking spaces and cars in front at Mary Bowes Terrace in Southbourne
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Southbourne, Dorset, BH6
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.7★

    Outstanding

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A delightful, ground-floor apartment set in the seaside town of Southbourne. Beach 100 yards. TV. Open-plan living. Designated parking space. Christchurch 2.3 miles; Poole 9 miles. (Ref. 1125968)

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

3 nights from £479

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A garden with various bushes and trees and a wooden fence with hills and cloudy sky in the background at The Cabin in Swanage
33
Swanage, Dorset, BH19
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    4.8★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

The Cabin rests in Herston near Swanage, Dorset. Off-road parking. Solar panels. Sea views. Swanage 1.3 miles; Studland 4.4 miles; Wareham 9.5 miles. (Ref. 1135950)

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

3 nights from £413

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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

3 nights from £953

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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

3 nights from £837

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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

3 nights from £521

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A two-story house with a pitched roof on Hillcrest Road with a 20 mph zone sign and plants in Wyke Regis
46
Wyke Regis, Dorset, DT4
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    4.8★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A fabulous three-bedroom holiday home in Wyke Regis, Dorset. Pet-friendly. Sea views. Close to beach and amenities. Open-plan. Contemporary. Weymouth 2.2 miles; Dorchester 9.6 miles. (Ref. 1103441)

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

3 nights from £728

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A wooden house with brick foundation surrounded by trees and plants at Willow Brook in Okeford Fitzpaine
12
Okeford Fitzpaine, Dorset, DT11
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

A well-presented barn conversion resting on the outskirts of Okeford Fitzpaine, Dorset. Smart TV. Garden patio. WiFi. Sturminster Newton 3.6 miles. (Ref. 1137516)

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

3 nights from £636

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A single story house with a brick wall and a sign saying The Haven in front of the house
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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

3 nights from £585

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A thatched roof cottage with white walls and a garden in front at Little Lions Farm in Ashley Heath near Ringwood
12
Ashley Heath near Ringwood, Dorset, BH24
  • Sleeps5
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Little Lions Farm is a suitable, pet-friendly cottage situated upon 14 acres of pasture in Ashley Heath, Dorset, well-positioned to nearby attractions. Bournemouth 10.9 miles; Poole 13.7 miles. (Ref. 1167943)

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

3 nights from £557

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Exterior view of a stone house with multiple wooden windows and a wooden door next to outdoor dining furniture at The Granary Burton Bradstock
33
Burton Bradstock, Dorset, DT6
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A beautifully presented property resting in the pretty village of Burton Bradstock. Off-road parking. WiFi. Woodburning stove. Bridport 2.9 miles; Weymouth 15.8 miles; Dorchester 16.4 miles. (Ref. 1069147)

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

3 nights from £1043

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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.