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 36 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 36 of the finest quality cottages in Dorset in August
7 nights from £1286
Tolpuddle Cottage
37523 bedroom thatched, dog friendly cottage in Tolpuddle, Dorset.
This very pretty thatched cottage is in the tranquil historic village of Tolpuddle, surrounded by beautiful countryside and just 15 miles from the World Heritage Jurassic Coast. Wi...
7 nights from £1286
7 nights from £1365
Old Down Cottage
19343 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near Wimborne Minster, Dorset.
This is an excellent base for exploring rural and coastal Dorset. Cranborne Chase (an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty) is on the doorstep, and the beaches of the Jurassic Coast ...
7 nights from £1365
7 nights from £1395
Barn Owls Cottage
30153 bedroom, dog friendly self catering cottage near Bridport, Dorset.
Barn Owls Cottage, a semi-detached cottage converted from an 18th Century stone barn, has retained much of its original character with inset fossils and huge oak beams. The kitchen...
7 nights from £1395
7 nights from £1403
Sturthill Stable
28293 bedroom, dog friendly self catering cottage near Bridport, Dorset.
This beautiful barn conversion at the heart of a working dairy farm is just inland from Dorset's spectacular Jurassic Coast and its beaches. The rural setting will please all the f...
7 nights from £1403
7 nights from £1495
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 £1495
7 nights from £1515
Dairy Cottage
31923 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Lyme Regis, Dorset.
Imagine spending a week in a fabulous former dairyman’s cottage with all mod-cons! This very stylishly furnished, yet quirky, semi-detached cottage is in the village of Morcombelak...
7 nights from £1515
Need more time? Reserve any cottage for up to 24 hours before booking.
24hr no commitment reservations
You can reserve your holiday dates on your favourite cottage for up to 24 hours. You might need to check with other guests in your party or simply consider whether this cottage is right for your holiday, either way we’re happy to give you the time to step away and mull over your options before paying a penny.
We’ll send you a reminder to see if you want it or not so you won’t lose out. Take time to think it over, you don’t have to rush your decision. Have a cup of tea and when you’re ready, hit the button to book your holiday and start looking forward to it.
7 nights from £1694
2 Penny’s Cottages
25313 bedroom holiday cottage in Corfe Castle, Dorset.
You will be completely spoilt for choice in this stunning part of Dorset – along the Jurassic Coast and within very easy reach are Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door with their famous c...
7 nights from £1694
7 nights from £1698
Brook Cottage
11283 bedroom holiday cottage in Corfe Castle, Dorset.
Situated in the popular Dorset village of Corfe Castle, on the Studland peninsula, close to the coast, this Grade II Listed picture-book cottage enjoys views of the spectacular Nat...
7 nights from £1698
7 nights from £2377
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 £2377
7 nights from £1989
Beech Cottage
28875 bedroom, dog friendly self catering cottage near Bridport, Dorset.
This beautiful stone farmhouse has something very special indeed – it comes with a 450 acre wildlife and nature reserve and a unique relationship with Dorset Wildlife Trust. Quite ...
7 nights from £1989