Self Catering Cottages - 211 available in Dorset

We have 211 self catering holiday cottages available to book in Dorset. Dorsetis in South of England .

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Price: £ 318 - £ 868

Detached • Non Smoking • Multi Bath Shower • Sea 5 Miles

Standing in an area of outstanding natural beauty with the lovely Dorset hills rising steeply around this unique collection of properties is set within the grounds of the owner's working farm on the edge of the picturesque and tranquil village of West Milton. Individually designed and furnished for comfort each cottage offers delightful surroundings in which to enjoy a relaxing holiday.

Walkers can enjoy discovering a very varied landscape from high chalk hills through the winding lanes of sleepy valleys to the dramatic cliffs of Golden Cap (N.T.). The nearest beach is at West Bay just 4 miles away where rowing boats can be hired and fishing trips arranged. Along the coast is Lyme Regis whose sheltered harbour famously featured as a setting for the film The French Lieutenant's Woman. The historic market town of Dorchester is 15 miles. Weymouth (14 miles) offers everything from water sports to night clubs. Shops restaurants and pubs within 3 miles.

Price: £ 308 - £ 614

Detached • Non Smoking • Sea 5 Miles • Short Break

Standing in an area of outstanding natural beauty with the lovely Dorset hills rising steeply around this unique collection of properties is set within the grounds of the owner's working farm on the edge of the picturesque and tranquil village of West Milton. Individually designed and furnished for comfort each cottage offers delightful surroundings in which to enjoy a relaxing holiday.

Walkers can enjoy discovering a very varied landscape from high chalk hills through the winding lanes of sleepy valleys to the dramatic cliffs of Golden Cap (N.T.). The nearest beach is at West Bay just 4 miles away where rowing boats can be hired and fishing trips arranged. Along the coast is Lyme Regis whose sheltered harbour famously featured as a setting for the film The French Lieutenant's Woman. The historic market town of Dorchester is 15 miles. Weymouth (14 miles) offers everything from water sports to night clubs. Shops restaurants and pubs within 3 miles.

Price: £ 256 - £ 508

Non Smoking • Sea 5 Miles • Short Break • Easy Walking Access

Standing in an area of outstanding natural beauty with the lovely Dorset hills rising steeply around this unique collection of properties is set within the grounds of the owner's working farm on the edge of the picturesque and tranquil village of West Milton. Individually designed and furnished for comfort each cottage offers delightful surroundings in which to enjoy a relaxing holiday.

Walkers can enjoy discovering a very varied landscape from high chalk hills through the winding lanes of sleepy valleys to the dramatic cliffs of Golden Cap (N.T.). The nearest beach is at West Bay just 4 miles away where rowing boats can be hired and fishing trips arranged. Along the coast is Lyme Regis whose sheltered harbour famously featured as a setting for the film The French Lieutenant's Woman. The historic market town of Dorchester is 15 miles. Weymouth (14 miles) offers everything from water sports to night clubs. Shops restaurants and pubs within 3 miles.

Price: £ 322 - £ 717

Non Smoking • Games Room • Pub Close By • Short Break • Pet Friendly

Nestling in the beautiful rolling countryside bordering Devon and Somerset these charming Dorset cottages enjoy a courtyard setting with the owners' elegant farmhouse previously part of the historic Forde Abbey Estate. Cosy and well appointed (including Wi-Fi connection) they share 8 acres of lovely grounds home to barn owls and abundant wildlife and offering visitors plenty of space in which to relax and unwind. Children will love the play area with its trampoline slides swings and climbing frame and there is a pond with carp to fish as well as a bubbling stream (unfenced toddlers beware!).

A wonderful array of places of interest and visitor attractions are easily accessible – Barrington Court and Montacute House are among the National Trust properties within an easy drive the Abbotsbury Swannery is well worth a visit and Forde Abbey and Gardens and the Cricket St Thomas Wildlife Park are both found nearby. The West Dorset Heritage Coast lies 10 miles away offering superb walking with breathtaking views as well as opportunities for fossil hunting. The coastal towns and villages invite exploration – pretty Lyme Regis with its famous Cobb Bridport with its lively street markets and the bustling waterfront at West Bay (once called Bridport Harbour) brimful of family fun and activities. Much of the West Dorset countryside setting for Thomas Hardy's celebrated novels such as 'Far from the Madding Crowd' and 'Tess of the d'Urbervilles' is an area of outstanding natural beauty dotted with picturesque villages many with welcoming country inns and home to numerous restaurants serving the excellent local cuisine. Village shops and pubs ¼ mile.

Price: £ 304 - £ 681

Detached • Non Smoking • Pub Close By • Short Break

This delightful 17th century Grade II listed cottage recently sympathetically refurbished to a high standard retains many fine historic features including original timber stairs and beams. Set in Thorncombe village with its own garden and beautiful countryside views. Dinosaurland at Lyme Regis the fossil beach at Charmouth Cricket St Thomas wildlife park and Pilsdon Iron Age fort are within easy reach. Shop ¼ mile dining pub 1 mile.

Price: £ 342 - £ 681

Non Smoking • Wheelchair Access • Short Break • Pet Friendly • Easy Walking Access

Nestling in the heart of Dorset's beautiful Blackmore Vale this comfortable cottage boasts lovely views in a landscape alive with wildlfe. One of a little row and enjoying its own patio as well as shared access to a large garden it sits in excellent walking and cycling country. Shaftesbury's Gold Hill the Georgian town of Blandford Forum Stourhead and Kingston Lacey (both N.T.) Longleat Monkey World Sealife in Bournemouth Lulworth Cove and Studland Bay are all easily accessible. Pub with food 1½ miles shop 2 miles.

Price: £ 365 - £ 740

Detached • Non Smoking • Enclosed Garden • Open Fire • Short Break • Pet Friendly • Easy Walking Access

In an elevated setting affording the most wonderful panoramic views from almost every window this very comfortable single storey property makes an ideal base for exploring one of England's loveliest counties. Cerne Abbas with its famous chalk giant Sparkford Motor Museum the timeless thatched village of Milton Abbas and miles of golden sands along the Jurassic coast are just some of the attractions within easy reach. Excellent walking quad biking and fishing locally. Village shop and pub serving food 1½ miles.

Price: £ 438 - £ 896

Multi Bath Shower • Fishing On Site • Open Fire • Short Break

Amidst beautiful rolling hills and tranquil Dorset countryside this delightful property (the left half of the manor house shown in the photograph) boasts its own private garden with a small stream running through it. Set on the owners' organic farm it also offers very spacious comfortable and attractive accommodation as well as the opportunity to enjoy tennis and lovely walks. The surrounding landscape is dotted with picturesque villages and it is an easy drive to the sea at the charming port of Lyme Regis (8 miles). Cricket St Thomas Wildlife Park and Forde Abbey Gardens are both less than 7 miles distant whilst Yeovil home to the Fleet Air Arm Museum and also a dry-ski slope is 12 miles. Montacute House a magnificent Elizabethan manor in the care of the National Trust lies within a short drive as do several other interesting houses and gardens. Horse riding golf cycle hire sailing and sea fishing are all available nearby. Village shop and pub serving food in Broadwindsor 2 miles.

Price: £ 337 - £ 652

Non Smoking • Multi Bath Shower • Open Fire • Short Break • Pet Friendly

In beautiful open countryside and boasting its own large garden this spacious newly converted and tastefully decorated cottage is one of three set midway between Blandford Forum (10 miles) and Shaftesbury. Many National Trust properties – including Stourhead House and Gardens – Haynes Motor Museum the Fleet Air Arm Museum at Yeovilton Monkey World Longleat Safari Park and the Jurassic Coast are easily accessible. Golf fine walking fishing and riding nearby. Sturminster Newton shops and pubs about 2 miles.

Price: £ 232 - £ 493

Non Smoking • Games Room • Pub Close By • Short Break • Pet Friendly • Easy Walking Access

Nestling in the beautiful rolling countryside bordering Devon and Somerset these charming Dorset cottages enjoy a courtyard setting with the owners' elegant farmhouse previously part of the historic Forde Abbey Estate. Cosy and well appointed (including Wi-Fi connection) they share 8 acres of lovely grounds home to barn owls and abundant wildlife and offering visitors plenty of space in which to relax and unwind. Children will love the play area with its trampoline slides swings and climbing frame and there is a pond with carp to fish as well as a bubbling stream (unfenced toddlers beware!).

A wonderful array of places of interest and visitor attractions are easily accessible – Barrington Court and Montacute House are among the National Trust properties within an easy drive the Abbotsbury Swannery is well worth a visit and Forde Abbey and Gardens and the Cricket St Thomas Wildlife Park are both found nearby. The West Dorset Heritage Coast lies 10 miles away offering superb walking with breathtaking views as well as opportunities for fossil hunting. The coastal towns and villages invite exploration – pretty Lyme Regis with its famous Cobb Bridport with its lively street markets and the bustling waterfront at West Bay (once called Bridport Harbour) brimful of family fun and activities. Much of the West Dorset countryside setting for Thomas Hardy's celebrated novels such as 'Far from the Madding Crowd' and 'Tess of the d'Urbervilles' is an area of outstanding natural beauty dotted with picturesque villages many with welcoming country inns and home to numerous restaurants serving the excellent local cuisine. Village shops and pubs ¼ mile.

Price: £ 308 - £ 614

Four Poster • Pub Close By • Open Fire • Short Break • Pet Friendly

This pair of charming 200 year old cottages have been fully refurbished and are peacefully located by an historic church enjoying stunning country views. Set on a working farm in a tiny unspoilt village visitors are welcome to explore the farm and wonderful walks over 60 acres of fields and woodland abundant with birds and other wildlife. Beach golf and coastal walking at West Bay (6 miles). Excellent village pub serving food 350 yards shops and restaurants in Beaminster 1½ miles.

Price: £ 266 - £ 566

Four Poster • Open Fire • Short Break • Romantic Break

In a tranquil unspoilt hamlet this romantic thatched cottage (all of property left of right chimney) enjoys glorious views across farmland towards Forde Abbey. Cosy very comfortable and full of character it is set on the Dorset Devon and Somerset border – an ideal base for exploring this lovely part of the South West. Lyme Regis with its sandy beach elegant Sidmouth and Honiton's antique shops and street market are all within 10 miles. The area affords excellent walking there are golf courses nearby and N.T. properties within easy reach. Yeovil and Taunton 20 miles. Shop 1½ miles pub/restaurants 3 miles.

Price: £ 424 - £ 986

Non Smoking • Multi Bath Shower • Open Fire • Short Break • Pet Friendly • Easy Walking Access

Enjoying its own large garden and a beautiful conservation countryside setting this newly converted spacious and tastefully appointed cottage lies midway between Shaftesbury and Blandford Forum (10 miles). One of three set 2 miles from Sturminster Newton it is ideally placed for exploring Stourhead House and Gardens Longleat Safari Park Monkey World the Fleet Air Arm Museum and the Jurassic Coast. The Wessex Ridgeway offers pleasant walking and golf fishing and riding are found nearby. Shops and pubs 1½ miles.

Price: £ 232 - £ 508

Non Smoking • Pub Close By • Open Fire • Short Break

Ideally situated for exploring Hardy's Wessex and boasting wonderful walking from the doorstep these charming and comfortable cottages are perfect for a relaxing break. The Wheelwrights adjoins the owners' 18th century stone built home and both cottages share a very attractive courtyard setting beside the secluded village green and a mile from Fontmell Magna's shop and pub serving food. Delightful thatched and tiled cottages on Shaftesbury's famous Gold Hill are a mere 3 miles distant whilst Stourhead House and Garden the Fleet Air Arm Museum at Yeovilton Haynes Motor Museum Longleat and Cranbourne Chase are among easily accessible attractions. Golf and riding are nearby.

Price: £ 254

Non Smoking • Pub Close By • Short Break • Romantic Break • Easy Walking Access

Glorious far reaching views over beautiful rolling countryside and an idyllic rural location create a delightful setting for these attractively converted and very comfortable former barns. Featuring four poster beds in their well-appointed interiors they lie on the owners working farm just 2 miles from Sherborne and its two castles. Iron Age hill forts great houses and gardens charming market towns Fleet Air Arm and motor museums and fossil hunting on the World Heritage coast are all within easy reach. Superb walking can be enjoyed from the door. Pub one and a half miles shops 2 miles.