Short Cottage Breaks in Dorset

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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
Offer
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5
Between Milborne St Andrew and Winterborne Whitechurch, Dorset, DT11
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • 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)

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

  • 5% off - Wed 1st Jul to 31st Aug 2026


for 3 nights From £552

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A stone and brick house with arched windows a green door a bench and gravel driveway at The Coach House at Lackington Farm in Piddletrenthide
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5
Piddletrenthide, Dorset, DT2
  • Sleeps3
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

Gold Gems Award Winner for Best on the South Coast 2023. A picturesque, reverse level Coach House settled in White Lackington near Piddletrenthide, Dorset. Private parking. Enclosed garden. Woodburning stove. Pet-free. Dorchester 6.7 miles. (Ref. 1087048)

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


for 3 nights From £690

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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
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5
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 3 nights From £732

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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
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5
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 3 nights From £507

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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
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5
Swanage, Dorset, BH19
  • Sleeps5
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

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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 3 nights From £652

Last booked 2 days ago
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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
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5
Lytchett Matravers, Dorset, BH16
  • Sleeps10
  • Bedrooms4
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    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


for 3 nights From £1308

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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
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5
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 3 nights From £632

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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
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5
Weymouth, Dorset, DT4
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    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
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly


for 3 nights From £506

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A house exterior with garage doors and flower pots at 8 Church Road Ferndown
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5
Ferndown, Dorset, BH22
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    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)

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


for 3 nights From £572

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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
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5
Wareham, Dorset, BH20
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    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 3 nights From £693

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A stone cottage with a tiled roof and solar panels on top surrounded by bushes at Damson Tree Cottage in Charmouth
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5
Charmouth, Dorset, DT6
  • Sleeps5
  • Bedrooms3
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.8★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Damson Tree Cottage is a charming pet-friendly home located in Charmouth, Dorset, enjoying a woodburning stove and a short stroll to a nearby beach. Lyme Regis 4.6 miles; Bridport 7 miles; Axminster 7.2 miles. (Ref. 1174518)

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


for 3 nights From £650

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Backyard with dining table and chairs on patio and grass lawn at Lightkeepers Cottage in Lyme Regis
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5
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 3 nights From £909

Last booked 8 hours ago
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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
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5
Ringstead near Weymouth, Dorset, DT2
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

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 3 nights From £822

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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
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5
Langton Herring, Dorset, DT3
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

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 3 nights From £461

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A brick house with a sunroom and patio furniture in a garden at South Lodge in Hazelbury Bryan
1 of 30
5
Hazelbury Bryan, Dorset, DT10
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    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 From £391

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A house with a deck and outdoor furniture at Mallows Byre in Yetminster
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5
Yetminster, Dorset, DT9
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

Mallows Byre is a delightful barn conversion situated in the historic village of Yetminster in Dorset with an outstanding freestanding bath and Smart TV. Beer Hackett 1.9 miles; Closworth 2.8 miles; Sherborne 6.6 miles (Ref. 955342)

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


for 3 nights From £457

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A front view of a house with a garage driveway flower pot and tree at 27 Wick Lane in Christchurch
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5
Christchurch, Dorset, BH23
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

This attractive, detached holiday home with 2 ground floor bedrooms is situated in the town of Christchurch, Dorset. WiFi. Off-road parking. Enclosed garden. Bournemouth 6.9 miles. (Ref. 1012793)

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


for 3 nights From £558

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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
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5
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 3 nights From £1180

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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
1 of 31
5
Charmouth, Dorset, DT6
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms3
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    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 3 nights From £519

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2 The Cedars - 1170840 - photo 1
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5
Lyme Regis, Dorset, DT7
  • Sleeps3
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

Flat 2 The Cedars is an exquisitely renovated split level apartment located in Sherborne Lane, Lyme Regis. Near to beach and welcoming pets. Charmouth 3 miles; Axminster 5.4 miles; Bridport 9.7 miles; Sidmouth 15.7 miles. (Ref. 1170840)

  • Pets go free
  • Wi-fi
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher


for 3 nights From £438

Last booked 5 hours ago
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Escape to the stunning Dorset countryside or coastline for a short cottage break in Dorset that promises relaxation and adventure.

With its rolling hills, iconic Jurassic Coast, and charming villages, short breaks in Dorset are the perfect option for those seeking a romantic retreat, a family holiday, or a peaceful escape.

Short breaks in Dorset are a fantastic choice for your next UK holiday.

Why Book Short Breaks in Dorset?

With its quaint coastal towns and villages, the county creates a delightful atmosphere for Dorset short breaks. Food lovers can indulge in delicious local fare, including freshly caught seafood, cheeses, and ciders.

Families will find a range of family-friendly attractions, while arts and cultural enthusiasts can enjoy galleries, theatres, and festivals throughout the year. One of the best times for a short break in Dorset is the summer when you can make the most of Camp Bestival!

Alternatively, immerse yourself in the county’s amazing landscapes during short breaks in Dorset. Enjoy the stunning natural beauty of the iconic Jurassic Coast, picturesque beaches, and charming coastal towns. Outdoor enthusiasts will find plenty of adventure with hiking, cycling, watersports, and horseback riding opportunities amidst the scenery.

Uncover more things to see and do during your Dorset short break with a read of our Dorset Travel Guide »

Places to Visit during Dorset Short Breaks

This stunning county is brimming with incredible places to visit, making it an ideal destination for a short break in Dorset.

A must-see when holidaying in this part of the UK is the iconic Jurassic Coast, a UNESCO World Heritage Site stretching along Dorset’s shoreline. The perfect spot to visit during a Dorset short break must be Durdle Door, the unmistakable limestone arch or take in the serene charm of Lulworth Cove with its crystal-clear waters.

Close by is the stunning golden beaches of Lyme Regis and West Bay, which both offer adventure and history with them being prime location for fossil hunting, so grab a bucket and spade and see what you can find.

Don’t miss a visit to Corfe Castle, a medieval marvel set in a quaint village with stunning views of the Purbeck Hills and footpaths heading to the sea.

From coast to countryside, short breaks in Dorset offer endless opportunities to explore and enjoy.

Other Places to Book Short Breaks in Dorset:

Bournemouth

Bridport

Dorchester

Poole

Shaftesbury

Sherborne

Swanage

Weymouth

Types of Dorset Holidays

So, what are you waiting for? Book your next quick getaway today with a short break in Dorset!

Looking for a longer holiday in this beautiful county? Then there's still a wide range of options to explore, including Dorset cottages for the family, Dorset lodges and log cabins, Dorset cottages with hot tubs and glamping pods in Dorset.

Interested in a late deal? Check out this selection of last-minute cottages in Dorset. If a lavish break is on the agenda, these luxury cottages in Dorset are perfect. Alternatively, enjoy a getaway with your pooch by booking one of these dog-friendly cottages in Dorset. There are also plenty of wonderful cottages by the sea in Dorset to choose from.

Alternatively, enjoy a short getaway elsewhere by browsing this range of short breaks & weekend breaks in the UK.

Still looking for the perfect place to stay? Explore the entire collection of Dorset holiday cottages »