Last minute cottages in Dorset
Home to the sprawling Jurassic Coast and a lush green interior, Dorset makes for a rather magical backdrop to your last-minute getaway. Gather the family for some fossil-hunting along the coastline or explore Dorset’s incredible landmarks, from the towering heights of Corfe Castle to the unmatched natural beauty of Durdle Door. Looking for a spontaneous stay? Making the most of the breathtaking scenery that surrounds them, our welcoming self-catering holiday cottages are the perfect way to explore Dorset, from weekends by the turquoise sea or walking holidays exploring every verdant corner of this stunning county.
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37 holiday cottages available for a last minute break in Dorset
Spring View Cottages
7 nights from £1143
7 nights from £429
Spring View Cottage
57831 bedroom cottage with countryside views near Dorchester, Dorset.
A sweet bolthole for two, Spring View Cottage is nestled in the beautiful Dorset countryside. Easily accessible but far enough away to feel like you have really escaped, this compa...
7 nights from £429
Our property managers are local experts who handpick perfect places to stay.
Local experts
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 £820
The Lookout
57632 bedroom, dog friendly apartment with sea views, near Studland.
In an elevated position with views out to Swanage Bay, The Lookout is a modern, stylish, first floor apartment for up to four lucky guests and their four-legged friend to enjoy. Th...
7 nights from £820
7 nights from £888
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 £888
7 nights from £714
Spring View
56863 bedroom rural cottage near the sea and close to Dorchester, Dorset.
A family friendly holiday home situated in a beautiful rural Dorset hamlet with countryside views galore. Recently renovated throughout, Spring View, offers a peaceful escape from ...
7 nights from £714
7 nights from £563
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 £563
Whetley Farm
7 nights from £1156
7 nights from £593
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 £593
We’ve been raising the standards of self catering holidays since 1977.
Our family ethos
Tony and Clare Tregoning started the business back in 1977 and their dedication to quality and excellence is at the heart of everything we do. Tony is sadly no longer with us, but we still adhere to their original ethos of finding holiday homes we would like to stay in and have slowly grown the company to find the best picks of properties across the counties. Plus Clare still drops in to keep us on our toes.
As an independent, family-run company, we wouldn’t expect you to stay anywhere we wouldn’t want to stay ourselves. And we’re pretty picky. We want you to walk into your handpicked holiday home and say ‘wow’, sit back and relax.
7 nights from £644
Bluebells
56242 bedroom, dog friendly cottage in walking distance of Bridport, Dorset.
Tucked away in a quiet location, yet just a stone's throw from bustling Bridport and the Jurassic Coast, you will find Bluebells. Situated at the end of a pretty row of cottages, t...
7 nights from £644
7 nights from £574
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 £574
