Dorset Retreats for 4 People

Dorset Retreats for 4 People

Give yourself and your family some TLC and book a break in a holiday cottage for 4 in Dorset. Explore this beautiful county by day and return to your own private retreat. A Dorset getaway is good for the heart and soul, and offers a great opportunity for everyone to catch up and spend quality time together.

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37 luxury self catering cottages that sleep 4 people in Dorset

The Old School Gables is a 2 bedroom cottage near the market town of Bridport, Dorset.
  • Sleeps 4 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £378

The Old School Gables

2490

2 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...

  • Sleeps 4 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £378

The Granary is a 2 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Beaminster, Dorset.
  • Sleeps 4 + cot
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £433

The Granary

5683

2 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....

  • Sleeps 4 + cot
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £433

The Dairy is a 2 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Beaminster, Dorset.
  • Sleeps 4 + cot
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £433

The Dairy

5682

2 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...

  • Sleeps 4 + cot
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £433

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  • 25% off

    3 Apr 2026 - 10 Apr 2026

    From £593.00 £444.75

Beehive Cottage is a 2 bedroom thatched, dog friendly cottage near Dorchester, Dorset.
  • Sleeps 4
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £468

Beehive Cottage

4073

2 bedroom thatched, dog friendly cottage near Dorchester, Dorset.


Beehive Cottage is a charming and cosy cottage, on a quiet lane opposite St Mary's church in the village of Puddletown. Surrounded by farmland, the pretty village is nestled in the...

  • Sleeps 4
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £468

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  • 30% off

    10 Apr 2026 - 17 Apr 2026

    From £624.60 £437.22

  • 30% off

    17 Apr 2026 - 24 Apr 2026

    From £601.20 £420.84

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Pippins is a 2 bedroom, dog friendly character cottage near Beaminster, Somerset.
  • Sleeps 4 + cot
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £476

Pippins

5360

2 bedroom, dog friendly character 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...

  • Sleeps 4 + cot
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £476

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  • 20% off

    10 Apr 2026 - 17 Apr 2026

    £595.00 £476.00

  • 20% off

    17 Apr 2026 - 24 Apr 2026

    From £595.00 £476.00

The Old Coach House is a 2 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the county town of Dorchester, Dorset.
  • Sleeps 4 + cot
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £485

The Old Coach House

1386

2 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the county town of Dorchester, Dorset.


This pretty detached former coach house can be found in the rural Dorset countryside, within easy reach of the stunning coastlines of the Jurassic Coast, a World Heritage Site. ...

  • Sleeps 4 + cot
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £485

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  • 30% off

    3 Apr 2026 - 10 Apr 2026

    From £624.00 £436.80

Bluebells is a 2 bedroom, dog friendly cottage in walking distance of Bridport, Dorset.
  • Sleeps 4 + cot
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £509

Bluebells

5624

2 bedroom, dog friendly cottage in walking distance of Bridport, Dorset.


Tucked away in a quiet location, yet just a stone's throw from bustling Bridport and the Jurassic Coast, you will find Bluebells. Situated at the end of a pretty row of cottages, t...

  • Sleeps 4 + cot
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £509

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  • 20% off

    3 Apr 2026 - 10 Apr 2026

    From £655.00 £524.00

Ivy Cottage is a 2 bedroom, dog friendly cottage in Cattistock near Dorchester, Dorset.
  • Sleeps 4 + cot
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £540

Ivy Cottage

4122

2 bedroom, dog friendly cottage in Cattistock near Dorchester, Dorset.


Imagine life in a tranquil Dorset village and Ivy Cottage is just the sort of place you may picture in your mind. Set in the midst of a National Landscape, the cottage is situated ...

  • Sleeps 4 + cot
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £540

Barn Owls Cottage is a 3 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near Bridport, Dorset.
  • Sleeps 6 + cot
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £545 *

Barn Owls Cottage

3015

3 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...

  • Sleeps 6 + cot
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £545 *

The Old Dairy is a 2 bedroom, dog friendly former milking parlour, near Blandford Forum, Dorset.
  • Sleeps 4 + cot
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £550

The Old Dairy

4740

2 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...

  • Sleeps 4 + cot
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £550

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Bay Tree Cottage is a 3 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near Bridport, Dorset.
  • Sleeps 6 + cot
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £556 *

Bay Tree Cottage

4835

3 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...

  • Sleeps 6 + cot
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £556 *

Freshfields is a 4 bedroom self catering cottage near Dorchester, Dorset.
  • Sleeps 7 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £577 *

Freshfields

5706

4 bedroom self catering cottage near Dorchester, Dorset.


Freshfields is a truly outstanding property in a picturesque Dorset village. Recently renovated throughout, the house provides space and privacy for all the family. Just a short dr...

  • Sleeps 7 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £577 *

Rectory Cottage is a 2 bedroom cottage near Bridport, Dorset
  • Sleeps 4 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Mon

7 nights from £581

Rectory Cottage

4795

2 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. As you pull into the spacious parking-area you will get ...

  • Sleeps 4 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Mon

7 nights from £581

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  • 20% off

    30 Mar 2026 - 6 Apr 2026

    £726.00 £580.80

  • 20% off

    6 Apr 2026 - 13 Apr 2026

    From £726.00 £580.80

  • 20% off

    13 Apr 2026 - 20 Apr 2026

    From £792.00 £633.60

Woodville Cottage is a 3 bedroom, dog friendly home near the beach in Lyme Regis.
  • Sleeps 4 + cot
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Wed

7 nights from £590

Woodville Cottage

5151

3 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...

  • Sleeps 4 + cot
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Wed

7 nights from £590

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  • 40% off

    20 Apr 2026 - 24 Apr 2026

    From £621.00 £372.60

Tolpuddle Cottage is a 3 bedroom thatched, dog friendly cottage in Tolpuddle, Dorset.
  • Sleeps 4 + cot
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £602

Tolpuddle Cottage

3752

3 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...

  • Sleeps 4 + cot
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £602

The Old Dairy is a 2 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near Wimborne Minster, Dorset.
  • Sleeps 4 + cot
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £664

The Old Dairy

5551

2 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near Wimborne Minster, Dorset.


The Old Dairy is one of the most stunning holidays homes you could visit with curated interior touches at every turn. It’s location for local exploring is particularly good with so...

  • Sleeps 4 + cot
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £664

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Halcyon Cottage is a 2 bedroom cottage close to the beach, Lulworth Cove and Dorchester, Dorset.
  • Sleeps 4 + cot
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £686

Halcyon Cottage

4693

2 bedroom cottage close to the beach, Lulworth Cove and Dorchester, Dorset.


Less than one mile 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 Lulw...

  • Sleeps 4 + cot
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £686

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  • 20% off

    17 Apr 2026 - 24 Apr 2026

    £857.00 £685.60

Barbridge Cottage is a 2 bedroom, rural holiday cottage near Bridport, Dorset.
  • Sleeps 4 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £706

Barbridge Cottage

1805

2 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...

  • Sleeps 4 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £706

Seymour Barn is a 2 bedroom, dog friendly barn conversion in Bridport, Dorset.
  • Sleeps 4 + cot
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £849

Seymour Barn

5314

2 bedroom, dog friendly barn conversion 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...

  • Sleeps 4 + cot
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £849

The Old Mill is a 2 bedroom, unique, dog friendly converted mill near Dorchester, Dorset.
  • Sleeps 4
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £897

The Old Mill

4503

2 bedroom, unique, dog friendly converted mill near Dorchester, Dorset.


If you are looking for a beautifully unique and special property for a perfect Dorset holiday, then look no further than The Old Mill. Formerly a working mill, this gorgeous proper...

  • Sleeps 4
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £897

Buddlewall is a 6 bedroom thatched, dog friendly home near Lyme Regis, South Devon.
  • Sleeps 12 + 2 cots
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Thu

7 nights from £1047 *

Buddlewall

3979

6 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. ...

  • Sleeps 12 + 2 cots
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Thu

7 nights from £1047 *

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  • 20% off

    7 Apr 2026 - 8 Apr 2026

    From £1918.00 £1534.40

Hood's is a 2 bedroom, dog friendly self catering cottage near Bridport, Dorset.
  • Sleeps 4 + 2 cots
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £1050

Hood's

6045

2 bedroom, dog friendly self catering cottage near Bridport, Dorset.


**Hood's can accommodate flexible check in days – please contact us to request.** This stunning barn and milking parlour conversion is set within the glorious Dorset countryside...

  • Sleeps 4 + 2 cots
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £1050

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  • 25% off

    10 Apr 2026 - 17 Apr 2026

    £1400.00 £1050.00

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Oak Tree House is a 4 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Dorchester, Dorset.
  • Sleeps 8 + 2 cots
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £1428 *

Oak Tree House

6112

4 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Dorchester, Dorset.


Oak Tree House is a particularly special property for gathering friends and family (plus the four-legged variety) together. Set in stunning grounds in the little village of Frampto...

  • Sleeps 8 + 2 cots
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £1428 *

The Parlour is a 2 bedroom cottage with views of Golden Cap near Bridport, Dorset
  • Sleeps 5 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £584

The Parlour

2662

2 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...

  • Sleeps 5 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £584

Hatts Barn is a 2 bedroom, rural holiday cottage near Shaftesbury, Dorset.
  • Sleeps 5 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £623

Hatts Barn

2093

2 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...

  • Sleeps 5 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £623

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  • 15% off

    10 Apr 2026 - 17 Apr 2026

    £883.00 £750.55

Sturthill Stable is a 3 bedroom, dog friendly barn conversion set within a working farm near Bridport, Dorset.
  • Sleeps 6 + cot
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £625

Sturthill Stable

2829

3 bedroom, dog friendly barn conversion set within a working farm near Bridport, Dorset.


This beautiful barn conversion at the heart of a working farm is just inland from Dorset's spectacular Jurassic Coast and its beaches. The rural setting will please all the family ...

  • Sleeps 6 + cot
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £625

2 Penny’s Cottages is a 3 bedroom house in the historic village of Corfe Castle, Dorset.
  • Sleeps 6 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £760

2 Penny’s Cottages

2531

3 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...

  • Sleeps 6 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £760

Sunnyholme is a 4 bedroom house near the beach in Studland, Dorset.
  • Sleeps 6 + 2 cots
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £848

Sunnyholme

1460

4 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 de...

  • Sleeps 6 + 2 cots
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £848

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Sandy Days is a 3 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the beach in Christchurch.
  • Sleeps 6 + cot
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £925

Sandy Days

3215

3 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...

  • Sleeps 6 + cot
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £925

Acorns is a 3 bedroom cottage in Corfe Castle, Dorset.
  • Sleeps 6 + 2 cots
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £1093

Acorns

4828

3 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 ...

  • Sleeps 6 + 2 cots
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £1093

The Old Manor House is a 5 bedroom, dog friendly cottage close to the beach near Lyme Regis.
  • Sleeps 10 + 2 cots
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £1128 *

The Old Manor House

4124

5 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...

  • Sleeps 10 + 2 cots
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £1128 *

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  • 50% off

    17 Apr 2026 - 24 Apr 2026

    From £2257.00 £1128.50

Cobb Cottage is a 4 bedroom, dog friendly cottage with sea views in Lyme Regis, Dorset.
  • Sleeps 8 + cot
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £1138

Cobb Cottage

3243

4 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...

  • Sleeps 8 + cot
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £1138

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  • 25% off

    17 Apr 2026 - 24 Apr 2026

    From £1517.00 £1137.75

Beech Cottage is a 5 bedroom, dog friendly cottage with views over the nature reserve near Bridport, Dorset.
  • Sleeps 9 + 2 cots
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £1005

Beech Cottage

2887

5 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...

  • Sleeps 9 + 2 cots
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £1005

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  • 25% off

    10 Apr 2026 - 17 Apr 2026

    £1340.00 £1005.00

Hood's and Loaf at Kingsland Farm

  • Sleeps 6 + 2 cots in 2 properties
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £1462

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Whetley Farm

  • Sleeps 8 + 2 cots in 2 properties
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £865

West Hembury Farm

  • Sleeps 8 + 2 cots in 2 properties
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £997

Doghouse Farm

  • Sleeps 9 + 3 cots in 3 properties
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £1224