October Breaks in Dorset
Great weather often hangs around until well into October in Dorset, so to celebrate the final flourishes of summer properly why not book a luxury self-catering cottage? Snugly one-bed retreat in a charming town, romantic hideaway with amazing sea views, or cottage in the country with space for all the gang, we'll help you pave the way to the holiday of your dreams this October. Read more
Our exclusive ferry discounts of up to 25% will make your island trip with Classic plain sailing.Pick from 46 cottages in Dorset this October
7 nights from £567 * booking fees included
Primrose Cottage
61792 bedroom, dog friendly self catering cottage in Bridport, Dorset.
Primrose Cottage is the quintessential Dorset coastal property with its pretty village location and gorgeous, enclosed garden - it is packed with character. This semi-detached two ...
7 nights from £567 *
7 nights from £701 * booking fees included
Lavender Cottage
61762 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the beach in Christchurch.
Lavender Cottage is a delightful two bedroom home with open plan living areas and wonderful outdoor space. Set in the exclusive Wick Village it is just a short walk from one of Dor...
7 nights from £701 *
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Only the highest quality of accommodation is awarded Visit England accreditation. The assessment takes place over a few days and looks at all of our policies, practices and procedures, making sure we meet a five star standard for our guests.
We set our own standards above and beyond and we’re very proud of this accolade and all it represents.
7 nights from £1071 * booking fees included
Langmoor House
61754 bedroom, dog friendly cottage with sea views in Lyme Regis, Dorset.
Langmoor House is a luxury four bedroom property with commanding sea views and just a 30 second walk into Lyme Regis town. This exquisite and dog-friendly home is laid out over thr...
7 nights from £1071 *
7 nights from £601 * booking fees included
Minnie's Cottage
61262 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the beach near Bridport.
Minnie's Cottage is a cosy quintessential thatched cottage in the beautiful coastal village of Burton Bradstock. Situated in the heart of the village and just half a mile from the ...
7 nights from £601 *
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7 nights from £466 booking fees included
Kingfishers
60351 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Shaftesbury, Dorset.
Great care and attention has been put into this barn conversion, resulting in a truly cosy, yet spacious retreat for couples or solo travellers to enjoy. Located in Gillingham in n...
7 nights from £466
7 nights from £1201 booking fees included
Hood's
60452 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...
7 nights from £1201
7 nights from £781 * booking fees included
Freshfields
57064 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...
7 nights from £781 *
Whetley Farm
7 nights from £987.31 booking fees included
7 nights from £494 * booking fees included
The Dairy
56822 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...
7 nights from £494 *
7 nights from £494 * booking fees included
The Granary
56832 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....
7 nights from £494 *
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.
For a truly romantic getaway, browse through our list of cottages with hot tubs available this October. Spend your days exploring and soaking in the last of the summer rays, and then when you've had your fill return to your home-from-home and hop into a bubbling hot tub. Or how about a family-friendly cottage, perfect for little kids and big kids alike? October is a great time of year for families to make the most of all that Dorset has to offer with half term around the corner and lots of spook-tacular celebrations taking place ahead of Halloween. If you would like to revel in some peace and quiet, we have plenty of secluded cottages, offering lots of privacy and plenty of space for some quality R&R. At Classic Cottages, we pride ourselves on marketing the finest self-catering cottages around, handpicking and personally inspecting each one. Find your favourite today.
