Dorset Retreats in December
Nestle among wild frost-laced countryside, sit back high above the Jurassic Coast as rolling seas stir up a show, or snuggle up in a charming village and wander streets lined with Christmas lights and decorations. However you'd like to spend your Dorset getaway and whoever you'd like to share it with, make your December unforgettable and secure yourself a Classic cottage.Read more
Take your four-legged friend to a dog-friendly cottage and enjoy welly-clad walks through wintry countryside and along quiet beach fronts. Round up your friends and stay in a spacious cottage perfect for groups, relaxing in front of the roaring wood burner and catching up on old times and new. Or, take things up a notch and book yourself and the family a cosy cottage for Christmas, so you can wake up to ultimate luxury in a scenic home-from-home. Whether you would like to savour festive celebrations or simply want to escape for a while and relax, the choice is yours in a Classic cottage. Pour through our portfolio and discover where you could go this December. All of our cottages have been handpicked onto our books; personally inspected and fully equipped so you can experience the finest quality around.
Choose from 12 Dorset retreats this December
7 nights from £323
Owl's Nest Cottage
29421 bedroom, dog friendly self catering 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...
7 nights from £323
7 nights from £325
The Dairy
26631 bedroom, rural cottage near the beach near Bridport, Dorset.
The Dairy is another extremely comfortable single-storey cottage in this small and friendly farm development. This property has French doors to its own enclosed outside space – the...
7 nights from £325
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 £325
The Linhay
26611 bedroom, dog friendly 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...
7 nights from £325
7 nights from £462
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...
7 nights from £462
7 nights from £487
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 £487
7 nights from £506
Tolpuddle Cottage
37523 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...
7 nights from £506
7 nights from £539
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...
7 nights from £539
7 nights from £550
Hatts Barn
20932 bedroom, rural holiday cottage near Shaftesbury, Dorset.
Hatts Farm is a working farm set in 150 acres on the Dorset and Wiltshire border, located in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The semi-detached Hatts Barn is a contemporary, ...
7 nights from £550
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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 £488
Old Sandpitts Lodge
43773 bedroom thatched self catering cottage near Bridport, Dorset.
This very attractive thatched, detached property is in a tucked away rural setting in unspoilt west Dorset. Old Sandpitts Lodge is a very easy short drive inland from the fabulous ...
7 nights from £488
7 nights from £558
Meadows Barn
42933 bedroom self catering cottage near Yeovil, Dorset.
Meadows Barn is on the edge of the tranquil Dorset village of Halstock, with far-reaching views over the surrounding countryside, ideal for a family holiday or a great base for fri...
7 nights from £558