Christmas and New Year cottages for 2024 in Dorset
Get ahead of the crowd and treat yourself to a festive getaway in 2024. Enjoy a walk on the beach, along the cliffs, or up on the moors before tucking in to your Christmas roast, welcoming in the New Year, or just settling in for a night in front of a roaring fire. Choose from our selection of luxury holiday cottages in Dorset.Read more
Dorset is a delightful holiday destination full of winding country lanes and picturesque landscapes, even in mid-winter making it a lovely place to spend Christmas and New Year in a cottage.
Settle yourself in a self catering cottage on the Jurassic Coast this Christmas and find fossilized stocking fillers on a Christmas Eve stroll along the beach. Strike out along the coastline once more in this beautiful part of the world on Boxing Day and return to the warmth and comfort of your luxury cottage for Christmas.
New Years Eve with a view is something to remember so find yourself a New Years cottage near Corfe Castle, have a short break by Wareham Quay or watch firework displays over the water from a place with a sea view. New Years in Dorset will make your celebrations all the more celebratory.
See our 37 self catering cottages for Christmas and New Year in Dorset.
7 nights from £837
The Old Dairy
55512 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near Wimborne Minster, Dorset.
Situated within the southern neolithic ring of Knowlton Church and Earthworks and perfectly positioned under a Dark Sky Reserve, is The Old Dairy; a stylish and modern conversion t...
7 nights from £837
7 nights from £390
Periwinkle Cottage
52581 bedroom, dog friendly self catering cottage in Bridport, Dorset.
Tucked away off one of Bridport's vibrant streets is Periwinkle Cottage, a beautiful home ready to welcome you for a fantastic stay. This gorgeous terraced retreat is the perfect p...
7 nights from £390
7 nights from £628
Quince Cottage
51903 bedroom, dog friendly cottage close to the beach near Bridport, Dorset.
With the World Heritage Jurassic Coast within one mile's walk, Quince Cottage is a welcoming home in the pretty West Dorset village of Chideock. This charming home is the perfect l...
7 nights from £628
7 nights from £1815
Woodville Cottage
51513 bedroom, dog friendly home near the beach in Lyme Regis.
Woodville Cottage is a pretty and charming property, an annexe to a Grade II Listed Georgian building. Hidden away from the hustle and bustle of the elegant seaside town of Lyme Re...
7 nights from £1815
7 nights from £770
Park Farm Byre
49563 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Dorchester, Dorset.
Tucked away in a rural location, you will find Park Farm Byre, a stylish retreat complete with hot tub and perfectly situated on a number of country and woodland walks. All on one ...
7 nights from £770
7 nights from £1010
Acorns
48283 bedroom cottage in Corfe Castle, Dorset.
Set on a private, secluded plot, Acorns is a wonderful family holiday home. Recently renovated to a very high standard, this detached house in the historic village of Corfe Castle ...
7 nights from £1010
7 nights from £675
Bay Tree Cottage
48353 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near Bridport, Dorset.
Situated in a sleepy west Dorset village, just a short drive from the spectacular Jurassic Coast, you will find this pretty terraced cottage. Bay Tree Cottage offers all the deligh...
7 nights from £675
7 nights from £681
Rectory Cottage
47952 bedroom cottage near Bridport, Dorset
Hidden away in the grounds of a Grade II Listed former rectory, this picture-perfect cottage is a delightful Dorset escape. From the moment you pull into the driveway you will love...
7 nights from £681
Readymade beds and fluffy towels; this simple but appreciated welcome is standard with us.
Towels and readymade beds
All of our cottages provide bed linen and towels as standard, with a change of bedding included for holidays of two weeks or more. You’ll also find a fresh change of towels for each week (for in the house only, please bring your own for the beach) and tea towels a-plenty.
The beds will be readymade and waiting for you on arrival so you can simply sink into comfort and relax straight into your holiday.
7 nights from £596
The Old Dairy
47402 bedroom, dog friendly former milking parlour near Blandford Forum, Dorset.
This former milking parlour that served the local farm has been beautifully converted into a fabulous holiday home. Situated in a picturesque Dorset village that is full of charact...
7 nights from £596
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20% off
3 May 2024 - 10 May 2024
£703.00£562.40
7 nights from £618
Fox Cottage
47121 bedroom stylish cottage in Beaminster, Dorset.
Tucked away in an oh-so-pretty part of historic Beaminster, Fox Cottage is a gorgeous retreat for two. As soon as you arrive at this picture-perfect terraced cottage, you will want...
7 nights from £618
From £130 per night
Toby's Hut
47231 bedroom, dog friendly shepherds hut near Lyme Regis, Dorset.
Located in the west Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and just a 15 minute drive from fabulous Lyme Regis, Toby's Hut is a bespoke Shepherd's Hut, sitting in a perfect spot...
From £130 per night
7 nights from £759
Halcyon Cottage
46932 bedroom cottage near the beach and Lulworth Cove near Dorchester, Dorset.
Less than two miles from Lulworth Cove, part of the only World Heritage Site in England, Halcyon Cottage is a pretty, detached stone cottage in the heart of the village of West Lul...
7 nights from £759
7 nights from £401
Swallows' Rest
46441 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near Beaminster, Dorset.
The sleepy west Dorset countryside awaits you at this cute bolthole for two (plus your four-legged friends). Tucked away at the end of the owners' garden, this converted barn is hi...
7 nights from £401
7 nights from £480
Old Sandpitts Cottage
45042 bedroom thatched cottage near Bridport, Dorset.
Tucked away down its own private track, this picture-perfect thatched cottage is a little gem. Surrounded by its own private garden, the cottage is very peaceful and offers space f...
7 nights from £480
Need more time? Reserve any cottage for up to 24 hours before booking.
24hr no commitment reservations
You can reserve your holiday dates on your favourite cottage for up to 24 hours. You might need to check with other guests in your party or simply consider whether this cottage is right for your holiday, either way we’re happy to give you the time to step away and mull over your options before paying a penny.
We’ll send you a reminder to see if you want it or not so you won’t lose out. Take time to think it over, you don’t have to rush your decision. Have a cup of tea and when you’re ready, hit the button to book your holiday and start looking forward to it.
7 nights from £596
Old Sandpitts Lodge
43773 bedroom thatched self catering cottage near Bridport, Dorset.
This very attractive thatched, detached property is in a tucked away rural setting in unspoilt west Dorset. Old Sandpitts Lodge is a very easy short drive inland from the fabulous ...
7 nights from £596
7 nights from £1927
The Old Manor House
41245 bedroom, dog friendly cottage close to the beach near Lyme Regis.
Less than half a mile from the World Heritage Jurassic Coast, The Old Manor House is a beautiful 16th Century, Grade II Listed house, full of character with a delightful enclosed g...
7 nights from £1927
7 nights from £1795
Buddlewall
39796 bedroom thatched, dog friendly home near Lyme Regis, South Devon.
Buddlewall is an historic east Devon farmhouse, in a beautiful hidden rural setting, a short drive inland from the spectacular World Heritage east Devon and Dorset Jurassic Coast. ...
7 nights from £1795
7 nights from £628
Tolpuddle Cottage
37523 bedroom thatched, dog friendly cottage in Tolpuddle, Dorset.
This pretty thatched cottage is in the tranquil historic village of Tolpuddle, just 15 miles from the World Heritage Jurassic Coast. An ideal base for a family holiday or perfect f...
7 nights from £628
7 nights from £1190
Cobb Cottage
32434 bedroom, dog friendly cottage with sea views in Lyme Regis, Dorset.
Escape to the coast and this fabulous cottage where you can watch the seascape change all day long. Just minutes from the harbour at Lyme Regis and its iconic Cobb, this Grade I...
7 nights from £1190
7 nights from £933
Sandy Days
32153 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the beach in Christchurch.
Avon beach, Christchurch Harbour, the New Forest National Park and the Jurassic Coast are all nearby to this holiday bolthole. The cool shades of blue and the plantation shutters e...
7 nights from £933
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25% off
26 Apr 2024 - 3 May 2024
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7 nights from £437
Badgers Cottage
30141 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near Bridport, Dorset.
This pretty semi-detached cottage for two is nestled within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty on West Hembury Farm. Badgers Cottage is an 18th Century stone barn that has be...
7 nights from £437
7 nights from £724
Barn Owls Cottage
30153 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near Bridport, Dorset.
Barn Owls Cottage is a semi-detached cottage that has been converted from an 18th Century stone barn. Despite having stylish modern fittings, it has still retained much of its orig...
7 nights from £724
West Hembury Farm
7 nights from £1161
7 nights from £1129
Beech Cottage
28875 bedroom, dog friendly cottage with views over the nature reserve near Bridport, Dorset.
This beautiful stone farmhouse has something very special indeed - it comes with a 450 acre nature reserve and a unique relationship with Dorset Wildlife Trust, offering comfortabl...
7 nights from £1129
7 nights from £669
Sturthill Stable
28293 bedroom, dog friendly barn conversion set within a working farm near Bridport, Dorset.
This beautiful barn conversion at the heart of a working dairy farm is just inland from Dorset's spectacular Jurassic Coast and its beaches. The rural setting will please all the f...
7 nights from £669
7 nights from £397
The Linhay
26611 bedroom cottage near the beach near Bridport, Dorset.
The Linhay is a tucked away single-storey retreat – and an ideal base for exploring the wonderful coastline. The cottage nestles alongside the barns, with a fully enclosed gravel c...
7 nights from £397
Each and every one of our cottages is fully equipped with everything you’ll need on holiday.
Fully equipped cottages
All of our cottages have a standard list of equipment that goes above and beyond. As well as fluffy towels and readymade beds, our bare minimum includes everything you’ll need and more, from plenty of teaspoons to added extras such as gravy boats so no matter where you stay, you’ll be able to make your favourite home-cooked dishes.
Each inventory is regularly checked and counted so you won’t be stuck without a ladle and can leave your hairdryer at home, plus you’ll find a starter set of toiletries and cleaning products so you can get on with your holiday.
7 nights from £570
The Parlour
26622 bedroom cottage with views of Golden Cap near Bridport, Dorset
The Parlour is an excellent choice for a family, with French doors opening out onto an enclosed gravelled patio, comfortable accommodation for five guests – one of the three single...
7 nights from £570
7 nights from £421
The Dairy
26631 bedroom cottage close to the Jurassic Coast, near Bridport, Dorset.
The Dairy is another extremely comfortable single-storey cottage in this small and friendly farm development. This property has French doors to its own enclosed outside space – the...
7 nights from £421
Doghouse Farm
7 nights from £1388
7 nights from £743
2 Penny’s Cottages
25313 bedroom house in the historic village of Corfe Castle, Dorset.
Set in the historic village of Corfe Castle, 2 Penny's Cottages is a semi-detached family house that welcomes all its visitors, it is a real home-from-home. The property has been b...
7 nights from £743
7 nights from £478
The Old School Gables
24902 bedroom cottage near the market town of Bridport, Dorset.
The pretty Dorset village of Drimpton is set in lovely countryside, a short drive inland from the stunning Jurassic Coast. This original school house has been converted into extrem...
7 nights from £478
7 nights from £568
Celtic Blessing
22562 bedroom cottage near Bridport, Dorset.
Close to Dorset's spectacular Jurassic Coast, the popular market town of Bridport and the harbour and beach at West Bay, this cottage has stunning views of the gentle Dorset countr...
7 nights from £568
Our property managers are local experts who handpick perfect places to stay.
Local experts
We scour the coast and country to winkle out bits worth sharing with you, the best properties in lovely locations. While we’re out and about, we gather together the best things to do so that you can start planning your holiday as soon as you’ve booked.
The ‘Explore Nearby’ tab on our cottage pages show what’s nearby along with relevant articles from our holiday guides from Notes and Stories, where you’ll find hand-written experiences of outings across the South and West, from dog-friendly pubs on the Isle of Wight to free things to do in south Devon and everything in between.
7 nights from £688
Hatts Barn
20932 bedroom, rural holiday cottage near Shaftesbury, Dorset.
Hatts Farm is a working farm located in a National Landscape. The farm spreads over 150 acres, located in the stunning countryside of the Dorset and Wiltshire border. Hatts Barn...
7 nights from £688
7 nights from £895
Dairyman’s Cottage
20942 bedroom, rural holiday cottage near Shaftesbury, Dorset.
Located in a National Landscape, Hatts Farm is a working farm set in 150 acres on the picturesque Dorset and Wiltshire border. Dairyman's Cottage is a traditional, semi-detache...
7 nights from £895
Hatts Farm
7 nights from £1583
7 nights from £710
Barbridge Cottage
18052 bedroom, rural holiday cottage near Bridport, Dorset.
With beaches, fossil hunting, walks and lovely pubs all around, Barbridge Cottage is the ideal home-away-from-home to explore West Dorset and the Jurassic Coast. Up a short, unm...
7 nights from £710
7 nights from £827
Sunnyholme
14604 bedroom house near the beach in Studland, Dorset.
The Isle of Purbeck is a stunning National Landscape between Poole and Swanage boasting one of the most spectacular coastlines in Dorset. Sunnyholme is an extremely spacious det...
7 nights from £827
