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A stone barn with wooden doors and windows with a paved patio and picnic bench with grass and gates at Warehams Barn in Puncknowle near Burton Bradstock
36
Puncknowle near Burton Bradstock, Dorset, DT2
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.8★

    Outstanding

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A superb barn conversion resting in Puncknowle near Burton Bradstock, Dorset. WiFi. Balcony. Rural location. Bridport 6.5 miles; Weymouth 12.9 miles; Swanage 38.7 miles. (Ref. 1098014)

  • Wi-fi
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly


for 3 nights $1060

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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

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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 3 nights $2217

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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
  • PetsNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

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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

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for 3 nights $1611

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The exterior entrance of a red brick building with blue door and blue trim around windows at Seasides in Weymouth
58
Weymouth, Dorset, DT4
  • Sleeps13
  • Bedrooms6
  • PetsNo

    5.0★

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Lovingly renovated Seasides offers, beach, sea and harbour views, suitable for large family gatherings close to shops and amenities. (Ref. 1056791)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly
  • Games room
  • Sky TV


for 3 nights $4071

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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

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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


for 3 nights $774

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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

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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 $2762

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A modern two story house with parking spaces and cars in front at Mary Bowes Terrace in Southbourne
30
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


for 3 nights $890

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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

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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 $1564

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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
  • PetsYes

    4.9★

    Outstanding

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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)

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


for 3 nights $1024

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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

    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 3 nights $4575

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A dining table with flowers butter croissants orange juice and jam by windows overlooking a beach at Grandview in Weymouth
47
Weymouth, Dorset, DT4
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

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Easter Weekend open to book! A characterful first-floor apartment set on the Dorset coast, within the town of Weymouth. Outstanding sea views. Central location. Family-friendly. Isle of Portland 7 miles; Dorchester 7.2 miles; West Bay 18.1 miles. (Ref. 1049890)

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


for 3 nights $1617

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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

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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 3 nights $1146

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A small outdoor seating area with chairs and a table surrounded by flowers in front of a brick house with blue shutters at Garibaldi Cottage in Weymouth
38
Weymouth, Dorset, DT4
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

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Garibaldi Cottage is a lovely, coastal home resting in the town of Weymouth in Dorset, enjoying close proximity to a nearby shop, beach, and pub. Dorchester 8.2 miles; Bridport 20.1 miles. (Ref. 1156408)

  • Wi-fi
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly


for 3 nights $1051

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

    4.9★

    Outstanding

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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 3 nights $1317

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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

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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)

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


for 3 nights $1325

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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
47
Sherborne, Dorset, DT9
  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsYes

    4.9★

    Outstanding

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Escape to this luxurious countryside retreat with elegant interiors, a private hot tub, games room and an enclosed garden. Perfect for relaxed getaways with family, friends and well‑behaved pets and memorable days out across Dorset and Somerset (Ref. 1086608)

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


for 3 nights $2556

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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

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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
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  • Baby-friendly


for 3 nights $1003

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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

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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


for 3 nights $1357

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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

    4.8★

    Outstanding

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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 $1375

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A wooden two-story house with a balcony and two goats grazing on grass at Cointree in Sturminster Newton
44
Sturminster Newton, Dorset, DT10
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.9★

    Outstanding

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A contemporary first-floor barn conversion resting in Sturminster Newton, Dorset. Open-plan. Balcony. Views. Blandford Forum 9.6 miles. (Ref. 923041)

  • Wi-fi
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  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine


for 3 nights $795

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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:

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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.