Luxury Holiday Cottages Available in Dorset this August

Luxury Holiday Cottages Available in Dorset this August

However you would like to spend your August break in Dorset, be it a retreat from the summer crowds in a tranquil haven or in the midst of the action in a thriving town, we'll have just the thing for you. Kick back and enjoy an August getaway in Dorset. All of our self catering cottages are hand-picked to ensure the finest quality.  Read more

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Pick from 19 of the finest quality cottages in Dorset in August

The Linhay is a 1 bedroom cottage near the beach near Bridport, Dorset.
  • Sleeps 2 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £482

The Linhay

2661

1 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...

  • Sleeps 2 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £482

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

7 nights from £497 *

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 £497 *

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    30 Aug 2025 - 5 Sep 2025

    From £530.00 £397.50

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    5 Sep 2025 - 12 Sep 2025

    From £540.00 £405.00

La Cabine Francaise is a 1 bedroom, dog friendly Shepherds Hut near Dorchester, Dorset.
  • Sleeps 2
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Sat

From £83 per night

La Cabine Francaise

4726

1 bedroom, dog friendly Shepherds Hut near Dorchester, Dorset.


Welcome to La Cabine Francaise, a glorious expanse of glamping bliss with a French twist. Set in the stunning Dorset countryside, this exclusive spot for two provides the perfect r...

  • Sleeps 2
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Sat

From £83 per night

Owl's Nest Cottage is a 1 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near Sherborne, Dorset.
  • Sleeps 2
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £591

Owl's Nest Cottage

2942

1 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near Sherborne, Dorset.


This cosy, compact, delightful bolthole for two is set in a wonderfully tranquil hamlet in north Dorset with village shops and a choice of two pubs within two miles. Built in lo...

  • Sleeps 2
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £591

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 £672 *

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 £672 *

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 £708 *

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 £708 *

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

7 nights from £721 *

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 £721 *

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

7 nights from £769 *

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 £769 *

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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 £1077 *

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 £1077 *

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 £691

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 £691

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August in Dorset is the perfect time to enjoy a summer getaway and escape for a while. On the coast, the soaring white spine of the Jurassic Coast is illuminated by the bright summer sun, and inland parks, villages and towns come into their own. All over the county, colours splash the landscape from delicate wild flowers peppering the countryside to multi-toned beach huts lining seafronts.

If it has been a busy year, summer provides a wonderful opportunity to take some time out, giving into a solo escape or gathering up the whole family to catch up on quality time together. When August rolls around, the mere call of the summer is enough reason to take a step back from the daily grind and seize the opportunity to unwind. 

Stay in a luxury cottage in Dorset this August 

From the quaint coastal town of Lyme Regis to the medieval market town of Sherborne, Dorset is home to a patchwork of beautiful places to stay. Whether you would like to escape the summer crowds to your own peaceful retreat or if you would like to find a private cottage in the midst of the action, our portfolio of 19 self catering cottages in Dorset will provide you with your own gem.

From country to coast, our selection of holiday cottages are all personally inspected and fully equipped to ensure that you and your loved ones, whatever your group size, can enjoy the highest standards. Many of our cottages are dog friendly too, meaning that no one gets left behind this August.