Dog Friendly Cottages in Dorset
Hilltop walks with panoramic views and miles of stunning beaches make Dorset a wonderful dog friendly holiday destination.Read more
Stunning coastal and countryside walks make Dorset perfect for holidays with your dog. Be aware that certain beaches are not dog friendly during the summer, so be sure to double check before planning an excursion. To save the hassle, take a look at our list of the best unrestricted dog friendly beaches in Dorset.
Dorset has a stunning and long stretch of coastline, perfect for leisurely dog walks with unrivalled views. The Jurassic Coast is a Mecca for walkers with its unusual rock formations, beautiful cliffscapes and fossil hunting. Bring your dog along for the walk of a lifetime and maybe he will sniff out a few rare fossils too. Pick a dog friendly self catering cottage by the sea in a the seaside town - Lyme Regis in the west or Bournemouth in the east, with many a dog friendly place to visit in between. Weymouth is the gateway to Portland and the highly photographed Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door can be found on the way to Swanage and Corfe Castle.
Inland Dorset is a huddle of quaint market towns and historic hills, Cerne Abbas adorning the landscape near the county centre. The many meadows, lanes and waterways make great dog friendly holiday destinations. To find out more about taking dogs and other pets on holiday Click Here.
We have 29 dog friendly holiday cottages in Dorset.
7 nights from £756
The Old Dairy
55512 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near Wimborne Minster, Dorset.
Situated within the southern neolithic ring of Knowlton Church and Earthworks and perfectly positioned under a Dark Sky Reserve, is The Old Dairy; a stylish and modern conversion t...
7 nights from £756
7 nights from £460
The Gardens
54062 bedroom, dog friendly self catering cottage in Sherborne, Dorset.
From the rolling hills of the Dorset countryside to the beautiful historic streets of Sherborne and down to the Jurassic Coast, explore it all whilst staying at The Gardens. This c...
7 nights from £460
7 nights from £498
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 £498
7 nights from £815
Seymour Barn
53142 bedroom, dog friendly self catering cottage in Bridport, Dorset.
With the bustling market town of Bridport within striking distance, this beautiful barn conversion is the perfect home-away-from-home. A delightful spot to explore all the beauty a...
7 nights from £815
7 nights from £350
Periwinkle Cottage
52581 bedroom, dog friendly self catering cottage in Bridport, Dorset.
Tucked away off one of Bridport's vibrant streets is Periwinkle Cottage, a beautiful home ready to welcome you for a fantastic stay. This gorgeous terraced retreat is the perfect p...
7 nights from £350
7 nights from £598
Quince Cottage
51903 bedroom, dog friendly cottage close to the beach near Bridport, Dorset.
With the World Heritage Jurassic Coast within one mile's walk, Quince Cottage is a welcoming home in the pretty West Dorset village of Chideock. This charming home is the perfect l...
7 nights from £598
7 nights from £725
Woodville Cottage
51513 bedroom, dog friendly home near the beach in Lyme Regis.
Woodville Cottage is a pretty and charming property, an annexe to a Grade II Listed Georgian building. Hidden away from the hustle and bustle of the elegant seaside town of Lyme Re...
7 nights from £725
7 nights from £545 *
St Peter's Cottage
51353 bedroom thatched, dog friendly cottage near Dorchester, Dorset.
Dating back to the early 17th Century, this picture perfect, Grade II Listed thatched cottage sits in the heart of a rural Dorset village. Recently renovated by the owners, St Pete...
7 nights from £545 *
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7 nights from £555 *
Park Farm Byre
49563 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Dorchester, Dorset.
Tucked away in a rural location, you will find Park Farm Byre, a stylish retreat complete with hot tub and perfectly situated on a number of country and woodland walks. All on one ...
7 nights from £555 *
7 nights from £626
Bay Tree Cottage
48353 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near Bridport, Dorset.
Situated in a sleepy west Dorset village, just a short drive from the spectacular Jurassic Coast, you will find this pretty terraced cottage. Bay Tree Cottage offers all the deligh...
7 nights from £626
7 nights from £534
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 £534
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
From £120 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 £120 per night
7 nights from £393
Swallows' Rest
46441 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near Beaminster, Dorset.
The sleepy west Dorset countryside awaits you at this cute bolthole for two (plus your four-legged friends). Tucked away at the end of the owners' garden, this converted barn is hi...
7 nights from £393
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7 nights from £871
The Old Mill
45032 bedroom, unique, dog friendly converted mill near Dorchester, Dorset.
If you are looking for a beautifully unique and special property for a perfect Dorset holiday, then look no further than The Old Mill. Formerly a working mill, this gorgeous proper...
7 nights from £871
7 nights from £519
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 £519
7 nights from £1645
The Old Manor House
41245 bedroom, dog friendly cottage close to the beach near Lyme Regis.
Less than half a mile from the World Heritage Jurassic Coast, The Old Manor House is a beautiful 16th Century, Grade II Listed house, full of character with a delightful enclosed g...
7 nights from £1645
7 nights from £474
Beehive Cottage
40732 bedroom thatched, dog friendly cottage near Dorchester, Dorset.
Beehive Cottage is a charming and cosy cottage, on a quiet lane opposite St Mary's church in the village of Puddletown. Surrounded by farmland, the pretty village is nestled in the...
7 nights from £474
7 nights from £1608
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. ...
7 nights from £1608
7 nights from £542
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 £542
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As a company, we look across our business and try to make sustainable changes and decisions. From using recycled paper in our printers to putting in measures for using less energy in our offices, we keep an eye on our impact on the environment.
Beyond our offices, we have passed on the same ethics to our holiday cottage owners by setting up our own Green Scheme that they can join. Each property has to tick off a certain number of actions to be included in the scheme, many of which go above and beyond the GTBS requirements.
7 nights from £1133
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 £1133
7 nights from £781
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 holiday bolthole. The cool shades of blue and the plantation shutters e...
7 nights from £781
West Hembury Farm
7 nights from £1089
7 nights from £690
Barn Owls Cottage
30153 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near Bridport, Dorset.
Barn Owls Cottage is a semi-detached cottage that has been converted from an 18th Century stone barn. Despite having stylish modern fittings, it has still retained much of its orig...
7 nights from £690
7 nights from £399
Badgers Cottage
30141 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near Bridport, Dorset.
This pretty semi-detached cottage for two is nestled within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty on West Hembury Farm. Badgers Cottage is an 18th Century stone barn that has be...
7 nights from £399
7 nights from £366
Owl's Nest Cottage
29421 bedroom, dog friendly 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 £366
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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.
7 nights from £1080
Beech Cottage
28875 bedroom, dog friendly cottage with views over the nature reserve near Bridport, Dorset.
This beautiful stone farmhouse has something very special indeed - it comes with a 450 acre nature reserve and a unique relationship with Dorset Wildlife Trust, offering comfortabl...
7 nights from £1080
7 nights from £606
Sturthill Stable
28293 bedroom, dog friendly barn conversion set within a working farm 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 £606
7 nights from £491
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 £491