Luxury Ground Floor Retreats in Dorset
Enjoy a well-earned break in your own slice of paradise in Dorset. Across the county we have a selection of ground-floor holiday cottages enjoying all the luxuries of a two-storey building all on one floor. Take a look at our luxury portfolio and get planning for an idyllic escape to Dorset. A holiday to cherish and memories to be made are but moments away. Read more
Our exclusive ferry discounts of up to 25% will make your island trip with Classic plain sailing.15 self-catering single-storey holiday cottages in Dorset
7 nights from £320
The Dairy
26631 bedroom cottage close to the Jurassic Coast, near Bridport, Dorset.
The Dairy is an extremely comfortable single-storey cottage in this small and friendly farm development. The property has French doors to its own enclosed outside space – the patio...
7 nights from £320
7 nights from £320
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 £320
7 nights from £322
Kingfishers
60351 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Shaftesbury, Dorset.
Great care and attention has been put into this barn conversion, resulting in a truly cosy, yet spacious retreat for couples or solo travellers to enjoy. Located in Gillingham in n...
7 nights from £322
7 nights from £337
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 £337
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7 nights from £412 *
The Granary
56832 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Beaminster, Dorset.
Tucked away in a rural corner of west Dorset you will find The Granary; a single-storey cottage with a shared two acre woodland and wildflower meadow to while away holiday days in....
7 nights from £412 *
7 nights from £412 *
The Dairy
56822 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Beaminster, Dorset.
A cosy single-storey cottage, a secret wood and wildflower meadow, all available to you in a location only a short drive of the World Heritage Jurassic Coast, are we tempting you y...
7 nights from £412 *
7 nights from £453
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 (now known as National Landscapes) on West Hembury Farm. Badgers Cottage is an ...
7 nights from £453
7 nights from £677 *
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 £677 *
7 nights from £550
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 £550
7 nights from £590
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 £590
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Whether you are planning a spontaneous short break or a much-anticipated holiday in a ground-floor holiday cottage, we will help you piece together the perfect getaway. With Dorset as your backdrop and a luxury self-catering cottage to call home, all the ingredients are in place for an unforgettable adventure. Pour through our list of available single-level properties and imagine yourself in each. If you or are a party member have limited mobility, our cottages may provide a fantastic retreat.
Ground Floor Cottages in Dorset
At Classic Cottages we pride ourselves on marketing the very finest self-catering accommodation around. Having learnt a thing or two about holidays over the years, we always go the extra mile to make sure your holiday is the best it can be. With all of our properties handpicked onto our books, we personally inspect every one. Each is fully equipped with a complete inventory, and some are dog-friendly too so your four-legged friend can come along. Find your dream cottage today.
