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 24 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 24 available open-fire cottages
7 nights from £373
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 £373
7 nights from £392 *
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 £392 *
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25% off
30 Aug 2025 - 5 Sep 2025
From £530.00 £397.50
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 £419
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 £419
7 nights from £478 *
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 £478 *
From £75 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 £75 per night
7 nights from £599 *
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 £599 *
From £90 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 £90 per night
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7 nights from £635 *
Barbridge Cottage
18052 bedroom, rural holiday cottage near Bridport, Dorset.
With beaches, fossil hunting, walks and lovely pubs all around, Barbridge Cottage is the ideal home-away-from-home to explore West Dorset and the Jurassic Coast. Up a short, unm...
7 nights from £635 *
7 nights from £529
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 a National Landscape, the cottage is situated ...
7 nights from £529
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.
