Holiday cottages for July in Dorset
Book a holiday cottage for July when the summer is in full swing and Dorset comes alive with raw culture.
Summer is in full swing. Fairs, festivals and fetes smother the summer month of July with raw culture. Air shows grace the sky. Open-air concerts flood the air. Food fests fill the belly. And the water gets as warm as a bath. The South West comes alive in the holidays. Whichever of our 35 of holiday cottages for July you choose, there will be a plethora of cultural character to enjoy throughout Dorset.
We have 35 self catering cottages available to rent in July in Dorset
The Linhay
26611 bedroom, rural cottage near the beach near Bridport, Dorset.
The Linhay is a tucked away single-storey retreat – an ideal base for exploring the wonderful coastline. The cottage nestles alongside the barns, with a fully enclosed gravel court...
Price per week £464 - £580
Owl's Nest Cottage
29421 bedroom, dog friendly self catering cottage near Sherborne, Dorset.
This cosy, compact yet 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...
Price per week £527 - £585
Choose from our exclusive collection at the best prices with real time availability.
Exclusive cottage collections
Our calendars show live availability, so if your pick of dates are available, you can reserve them safe in the knowledge that they won’t get sold anywhere else.
It can be unpredictable using aggregator websites that collect up information from across multiple websites. Our website stands alone, so you know what to expect and what you will get, for the best price. You won’t find this collection of cottages anywhere else, so pick your perfect place to stay from our exclusive portfolio.
Lottie’s Loft
25651 bedroom, rural holiday cottage near Beaminster, Dorset.
Lottie’s Loft is a luxurious first floor barn conversion, a gorgeous bolthole surrounded by beautiful Dorset countryside. Exterior steps lead from the decking to a balcony with bes...
Price per week £594 - £660
Beehive Cottage
40732 bedroom thatched, dog friendly cottage near Dorchester, Dorset.
Beehive Cottage is a charming and cosy cottage for four, on a quiet lane opposite St Mary's church in the village of Puddletown. The village is surrounded by farmland, Thomas Hardy...
Price per week £660 - £795
Celtic Blessing
22562 bedroom holiday 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...
Price per week £672 - £810
Dairyman’s Cottage
20942 bedroom, rural holiday cottage near Shaftesbury, Dorset.
Dairyman’s Cottage is traditional yet contemporary, semi-detached and set on a south-facing terrace. The property has a welcoming feel, with a stunning open plan design downstairs,...
Price per week £718 - £897
September Cottage
29482 bedroom self catering cottage near the sea near Weymouth, Dorset.
This comfortable semi-detached family home is on the edge of the countryside, yet only three miles from Weymouth with its sandy beaches and historic quay. A 20 minute walk takes yo...
Price per week £745 - £897
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15% off
20 Jul 2018 - 27 Jul 2018
£897.00 £762.45
Ivy Cottage
41222 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage 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, the cot...
Price per week £772 - £936
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10% off
27 Jul 2018 - 3 Aug 2018
£936.00 £842.40
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.
Mukota Safari Tent
3359Dog friendly glamping in a safari tent for four persons near Shaftesbury, Dorset.
Enjoy a holiday with a difference, relax under canvas and soak up the peace and tranquility of the rolling Dorset countryside, with luxury en suite facilities, glamping style. Blac...
Price per week £783 - £985
Furrow Lodge
40222 bedroom, rural self catering cottage near Beaminster, Dorset.
With stunning rural views from your deck, and a fabulous open plan interior, Furrow Lodge snuggles into the hillside in the delightful Dorset countryside and offers a real opportun...
Price per week £804 - £975
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10% off
20 Jul 2018 - 27 Jul 2018
£975.00 £877.50
Lynchet Lodge
40232 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Beaminster, Dorset.
Lynchet Lodge is a gorgeous open plan cottage, beautifully furnished and equipped to provide all that you need for a relaxing holiday in rural Dorset. The open plan kitchen/dining/...
Price per week £804 - £975
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10% off
20 Jul 2018 - 27 Jul 2018
£975.00 £877.50
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...
Price per week £812 - £1276 *
Phoebes House
29242 bedroom, rural self catering cottage near Beaminster, Dorset.
A stunning west Dorset location, amazing rural views and a truly luxurious property, Phoebes House is a hidden gem just a short drive inland from the famous Jurassic Coast. This de...
Price per week £851 - £1070
Brookland Barn
32092 bedroom, rural self catering cottage near Shaftesbury, Dorset.
Converted from a former stable, Brookland Barn offers an immaculate property all on one level in fabulous surroundings. The south-facing barn looks out over the enclosed garden and...
Price per week £861 - £1070
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15% off
20 Jul 2018 - 27 Jul 2018
£1070.00 £909.50
Each and every one of our cottages is fully equipped with everything you’ll need on holiday.
Fully equipped cottages
All of our cottages have a standard list of equipment that goes above and beyond. As well as fluffy towels and readymade beds, our bare minimum includes everything you’ll need and more, from plenty of teaspoons to added extras such as gravy boats so no matter where you stay, you’ll be able to make your favourite home-cooked dishes.
Each inventory is regularly checked and counted so you won’t be stuck without a ladle and can leave your hairdryer at home, plus you’ll find a starter set of toiletries and cleaning products so you can get on with your holiday.
Barbridge Cottage
18052 bedroom, rural holiday cottage near Bridport, Dorset.
Nestling in a picturesque valley a fifteen minute drive from the Jurassic Coast, Barbridge Cottage is close to beaches, walks, fossil hunting, country houses, gardens and lovely pu...
Price per week £959 - £1191
Orchard View
32993 bedroom self catering cottage near Shaftesbury, Dorset.
This fabulous Georgian House is the perfect base from which to explore the many unique attractions that are a short drive away. Create great holiday memories with fascinating days ...
Price per week £1000 - £1347 *
* Includes 10% off for parties up to 4 between 10 Mar and 29 Dec 2018.
Ridge Lodge
40243 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Beaminster, Dorset.
Tucked away in this quietest of rural locations, Ridge Lodge is a hidden gem, with fabulous far reaching views over the Dorset landscape. This delightful cottage has been stylishly...
Price per week £856 - £1038
Hatts Barn
20932 bedroom, rural holiday cottage near Shaftesbury, Dorset.
Semi-detached Hatts Barn is a contemporary, reversed level barn conversion on a wide south-facing terrace. The large en suite master bedroom and a twin bedded family room (the beds...
Price per week £950 - £1195
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20% off
27 Jul 2018 - 3 Aug 2018
£1195.00 £956.00
Briar Cottage
18733 bedroom holiday cottage near Bridport, Dorset.
This deceptively spacious, comfortable family-friendly holiday house is just eight miles from the breathtaking World Heritage Jurassic Coast. Briar Cottage is a beautifully kept te...
Price per week £848 - £1060
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20% off
20 Jul 2018 - 27 Jul 2018
£1060.00 £848.00
Murciano Safari Tent
3360Dog friendly safari tent glamping for six persons near Shaftesbury, Dorset.
Glamping at Black Pig Retreats allows you to escape the everyday; park your car, load your luggage onto the farm's all-terrain vehicle and your countryside adventure begins, canvas...
Price per week £1026 - £1275
Readymade beds and fluffy towels; this simple but appreciated welcome is standard with us.
Towels and readymade beds
All of our cottages provide bed linen and towels as standard, with a change of bedding included for holidays of two weeks or more. You’ll also find a fresh change of towels for each week (for in the house only, please bring your own for the beach) and tea towels a-plenty.
The beds will be readymade and waiting for you on arrival so you can simply sink into comfort and relax straight into your holiday.
Gascon Safari Tent
3361Dog friendly safari tent glamping for six near Shaftesbury, Dorset.
Glamping at Black Pig Retreats allows you to escape the everyday and enjoy a fabulous holiday with a difference, where you can cook with fire, collect logs, listen to birdsong and ...
Price per week £1026 - £1275
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...
Price per week £1040 - £1260
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 ...
Price per week £1064 - £1338
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...
Price per week £1093 - £1375
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...
Price per week £1303 - £1660
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...
Price per week £1323 - £1685
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.
The Guardhouse
39714 bedroom, dog-friendly cottage with sea views near Bridport, Dorset.
Snuggled into the hillside with Golden Cap behind, The Guardhouse stands watch over this stunning part of the Jurassic Coast at Seatown, with sea views from the master bedroom and ...
Price per week £1460 - £1770
Buddlewall
39796 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. ...
Price per week £1656 - £2850 *
* Includes 30% off for parties up to 8 + 2 cots between 23 Jun and 21 Jul 2018. Bedroom 1 and the single bed in Bedroom 3 are excluded at this rate
Catsley House
29154 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Beaminster, Dorset.
This tranquil and elegant period farmhouse has a luxurious contemporary interior, spacious flexible accommodation and a beautiful enclosed garden. The glorious west Dorset location...
Price per week £1748 - £2185
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20% off
20 Jul 2018 - 27 Jul 2018
£2185.00 £1748.00
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 II L...
Price per week £1829 - £2330
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 ...
Price per week £1488 - £1895
West Farm
Lottie’s Loft is a luxurious first floor barn conversion, a gorgeous bolthole surrounded by beautiful Dorset countryside. Exterior steps lead from the decking to a balcony with bes...
Price per week £1445 - £1730
Arrive at your handpicked holiday home safe in the knowledge it’s been fully inspected.
Quality inspections
We check our holiday homes to ensure that everything is up to our high standards for your holiday, from provision of our above standard minimum inventory to how fluffy the towels are, we make sure you’ll have a comfortable stay.
Hardworking teams of housekeepers will have the place spick and span, ready for your arrival, so when you get there you can just relax.
Hatts Farm
Semi-detached Hatts Barn is a contemporary, reversed level barn conversion on a wide south-facing terrace. The large en suite master bedroom and a twin bedded family room (the beds...
Price per week £1668 - £2092
Linhay Lodges
With stunning rural views from your deck, and a fabulous open plan interior, Furrow Lodge snuggles into the hillside in the delightful Dorset countryside and offers a real opportun...
Price per week £2465 - £2988
Black Pig Safari Tent Retreats
Enjoy a holiday with a difference, relax under canvas and soak up the peace and tranquility of the rolling Dorset countryside, with luxury en suite facilities, glamping style. Blac...
Price per week £2836 - £3535