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
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 46 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.
Pick from 46 of the finest quality cottages in Dorset in August
From £140 per night
Toby's Hut
47231 bedroom, dog friendly shepherds hut near Lyme Regis, Dorset.
Located in the west Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and just a 15 minute drive from fabulous Lyme Regis, Toby's Hut is a bespoke Shepherd's Hut, sitting in a perfect spot...
From £140 per night
From £140 per night
La Cabine Francaise
47261 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...
From £140 per night
7 nights from £870
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 £870
7 nights from £649
The Old School Gables
24902 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...
7 nights from £649
Our property managers are local experts who handpick perfect places to stay.
Local experts
We scour the coast and country to winkle out bits worth sharing with you, the best properties in lovely locations. While we’re out and about, we gather together the best things to do so that you can start planning your holiday as soon as you’ve booked.
The ‘Explore Nearby’ tab on our cottage pages show what’s nearby along with relevant articles from our holiday guides from Notes and Stories, where you’ll find hand-written experiences of outings across the South and West, from dog-friendly pubs on the Isle of Wight to free things to do in south Devon and everything in between.
7 nights from £668
Old Sandpitts Cottage
45042 bedroom thatched cottage near Bridport, Dorset.
Tucked away down its own private track, this picture-perfect thatched cottage is a little gem. Surrounded by its own private garden, the cottage is very peaceful and offers space f...
7 nights from £668
7 nights from £724
The Old Coach House
13862 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. ...
7 nights from £724
7 nights from £746
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 £746
7 nights from £768
Ivy Cottage
41222 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 an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (now ren...
7 nights from £768
7 nights from £811
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 £811
7 nights from £823
Celtic Blessing
22562 bedroom cottage near Bridport, Dorset.
Close to Dorset's spectacular Jurassic Coast, the popular market town of Bridport and the harbour and beach at West Bay, this cottage has stunning views of the gentle Dorset countr...
7 nights from £823
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