Dorset Retreats for October Half Term
Watch summer fade into autumn from the comfort of a self-catering cottage in Dorset. We have a wide range of cottages peppered across Dorset of all different shapes and sizes available for an unforgettable autumn. Spend your days exploring Dorset from country to coast, treading golden leaves and breathing crisp air, and then when you're ready return to your home-from-home together. Read more
Country walks under rust-coloured canopies following forest trails of red, yellow and orange. Reviving strolls along the coast and empty beaches, waves on the shore sending a shower of salty kisses across your cheeks. Gentle afternoons spent in quiet towns, freed from merry crowds and content in the last of summer's glow. Dorset in October half term is a perfect retreat away from the ebb and flow of everyday life. Find a cottage amongst our portfolio and take your little ones by the hand. A holiday is just around the corner and memories ready to be made.
44 self-catering cottages for October half term 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 £517
Pippins
53603 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Beaminster, Somerset.
Pippins is a picture postcard country cottage nestled in the charming Somerset village of North Perrott - not far from the Dorset border. This cosy home can cater for all of the fa...
7 nights from £517
7 nights from £902
Seymour Barn
53142 bedroom, dog friendly self catering cottage in Bridport, Dorset.
With the bustling market town of Bridport within striking distance, this beautiful barn conversion is the perfect home-away-from-home. A delightful spot to explore all the beauty a...
7 nights from £902
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 £580
Ginny's Barn
52762 bedroom, self catering cottage near Bridport, Dorset.
Find your 'Far from the Madding Crowd' moment in the beautiful west Dorset countryside with a stay at Ginny's Barn. This quaint cottage is set in the grounds of the owners' home an...
7 nights from £580
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 £755
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 £755
7 nights from £569 *
St Peter's Cottage
51353 bedroom thatched, dog friendly cottage near Dorchester, Dorset.
Dating back to the early 17th Century, this picture perfect, Grade II Listed thatched cottage sits in the heart of a rural Dorset village. Recently renovated by the owners, St Pete...
7 nights from £569 *
We are Gold accredited with the Green Tourism Business Scheme.
Green Tourism Business Scheme
As a company, we look across our business and try to make sustainable changes and decisions. From using recycled paper in our printers to putting in measures for using less energy in our offices, we keep an eye on our impact on the environment.
Beyond our offices, we have passed on the same ethics to our holiday cottage owners by setting up our own Green Scheme that they can join. Each property has to tick off a certain number of actions to be included in the scheme, many of which go above and beyond the GTBS requirements.
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 £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