Dorset Cottages with an Open Fire or Wood Burner
Warm up after a walk along the Jurassic Coast or stroll through Dorset's beautiful countryside. In your self-catering home-from-home an open fire awaits ready to welcome you in from the chilly air. Curl up in front of the fire and let your problems melt away. After all, you're on holiday. Choose from 23 available luxury cottages and take a step closer to your dream getaway this winter. Read more
Our exclusive ferry discounts of up to 25% will make your island trip with Classic plain sailing.Pick from our 23 available open-fire cottages
7 nights from £336
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 £336
7 nights from £405
Fox Cottage
47121 bedroom stylish cottage in Beaminster, Dorset.
Tucked away in an oh-so-pretty part of historic Beaminster, Fox Cottage is a gorgeous retreat for two. As soon as you arrive at this picture-perfect terraced cottage, you will want...
7 nights from £405
7 nights from £420 *
Pippins
53602 bedroom, dog friendly character 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 £420 *
From £64 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 £64 per night
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7 nights from £453
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 (now known as National Landscapes) on West Hembury Farm. Badgers Cottage is an ...
7 nights from £453
7 nights from £454 *
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 £454 *
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30% off
3 Apr 2026 - 10 Apr 2026
From £624.00 £436.80
7 nights from £515 *
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 £515 *
From £78 per night
Toby's Hut
4723Luxury dog friendly shepherds hut with a hot tub 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 £78 per night
7 nights from £664 *
The Old Dairy
55512 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near Wimborne Minster, Dorset.
The Old Dairy is one of the most stunning holidays homes you could visit with curated interior touches at every turn. It’s location for local exploring is particularly good with so...
7 nights from £664 *
7 nights from £497 *
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 £497 *
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30% off
20 Mar 2026 - 27 Mar 2026
From £710.00 £497.00
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.
Nothing puts the cherry on a winter retreat more than an open fire or wood burner. Enjoy lazy mornings in or spend your days out and about in the cool, crisp air. Dorset is endlessly beautiful under winter's frosty cloak and makes for a wonderful destination, be it for a much-needed short break or a couple of weeks of deserved TLC. Make the most of winter and book yourself a luxury getaway; our open-fire cottages will warm your body and your mind.
Dorset Open-Fire Retreats
A holiday in a luxury self-catering cottage with an open fire could be exactly what you've been looking for to catch up and unwind. Whether you would like to stay in a cosy one-bed retreat or spacious accommodation big enough for all the family, we'll find just the place for you.
When you book with Classic Cottages, you are guaranteed excellent customer service as well as some of the finest quality accommodation in Dorset. To ensure exacting standards are maintained, all of our cottages are handpicked onto our books. Each is carefully inspected and fully equipped with everything you could need and more during your holiday.
