Cottages by a sandy beach in Dorset
Dorset's coast forms the World Heritage Jurassic coastline where we have 5 holiday cottages by a sandy beach.Read more
Dorset’s diverse coastline throws up some super spots for the holiday essentials: sun, sand and sea.
For a holiday cottage in a buzzing town next to golden sands look no further than Weymouth or Swanage. Both locales are famed for their crystal clear waters, perfect for paddling and swimming – as well as the quality of their beaches for sand-castle building!
For a day out from your cottage, try the four miles of fine sand at Studland Beach and nature reserve. Sandy beaches stretch continuously for 4 miles from South Haven Point to the chalk cliffs of Handfast Point and the iconic, must-see, Old Harry Rocks.
To the west, the jaw-dropping cliffs at West Bay line a lovely sandy / shingle beach and are a great destination for a beach day-trip. The traditional seaside town of Lyme Regis has family-friendly attractions as well as beach side amenities: ideal for a self-catering holiday by the sea. Keep your eyes peeled, as this pretty town’s beach holds hidden treasure in the form of fossils.
As well as the simple delights of playing and relaxing on the county’s beaches on your short break, a cottage near a sandy beach in Dorset affords you access to more vigorous pursuits on the water itself. Try your hand at kayaking around some of the county’s famed coastal formations like Durdle Door. Or, if you’d like someone else to do the lion’s share of the hard work, a boat trip from one of the county’s many harbours offers holiday-makers a unique perspective on this impressive coastline.
We have 5 self catering cottages by a sandy beach in Dorset.
7 nights from £500
The Chalet on the Beach
3351Chalet on the beach sleeping two in Lyme Regis, Dorset.
Imagine a holiday right on the seashore of a very special beach, relaxing on your verandah with a glass of something refreshing, watching the gentle waves at one of the most famous...
7 nights from £500
7 nights from £712
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 £712
7 nights from £759
Sunnyholme
14604 bedroom house near the beach in Studland, Dorset.
The Isle of Purbeck is a stunning Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty between Poole and Swanage boasting one of the most spectacular coastlines in Dorset. Sunnyholme is an extrem...
7 nights from £759
7 nights from £847
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 recently renovated holiday bolthole. The cool shades of blue and the pl...
7 nights from £847
7 nights from £1069
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 £1069