Last minute cottages in Dorset

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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18 holiday cottages available for a last minute break in Dorset

Woodville Cottage is a 3 bedroom, dog friendly home near the beach in Lyme Regis.
  • Sleeps 4 + cot
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Wed

7 nights from £1104 *

Woodville Cottage

5151

3 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...

  • Sleeps 4 + cot
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Wed

7 nights from £1104 *

Rectory Cottage is a 2 bedroom cottage near Bridport, Dorset
  • Sleeps 4 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Mon

7 nights from £1148 *

Rectory Cottage

4795

2 bedroom cottage near Bridport, Dorset


Hidden away in the grounds of a Grade II Listed former rectory, this picture-perfect cottage is a delightful Dorset escape. As you pull into the spacious parking-area you will get ...

  • Sleeps 4 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Mon

7 nights from £1148 *

La Cabine Francaise is a 1 bedroom, dog friendly Shepherds Hut near Dorchester, Dorset.
  • Sleeps 2
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Sat

From £83 per night

La Cabine Francaise

4726

1 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...

  • Sleeps 2
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Sat

From £83 per night

Halcyon Cottage is a 2 bedroom cottage close to the beach, Lulworth Cove and Dorchester, Dorset.
  • Sleeps 4 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £1207

Halcyon Cottage

4693

2 bedroom cottage close to the beach, Lulworth Cove and Dorchester, Dorset.


Less than two miles from Lulworth Cove, part of the only World Heritage Site in England, Halcyon Cottage is a pretty, detached stone cottage in the heart of the village of West Lul...

  • Sleeps 4 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £1207

The Old Mill is a 2 bedroom, unique, dog friendly converted mill near Dorchester, Dorset.
  • Sleeps 4
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £1460

The Old Mill

4503

2 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...

  • Sleeps 4
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £1460

Ivy Cottage is a 2 bedroom, dog friendly cottage in Cattistock near Dorchester, Dorset.
  • Sleeps 4 + cot
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £950

Ivy Cottage

4122

2 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 ...

  • Sleeps 4 + cot
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £950

The Old Manor House is a 5 bedroom, dog friendly cottage close to the beach near Lyme Regis.
  • Sleeps 10 + 2 cots
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £3047

The Old Manor House

4124

5 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...

  • Sleeps 10 + 2 cots
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £3047

Beehive Cottage is a 2 bedroom thatched, dog friendly cottage near Dorchester, Dorset.
  • Sleeps 4
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £763 *

Beehive Cottage

4073

2 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...

  • Sleeps 4
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £763 *

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Buddlewall is a 6 bedroom thatched, dog friendly home near Lyme Regis, South Devon.
  • Sleeps 12 + 2 cots
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Thu

7 nights from £2790

Buddlewall

3979

6 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. ...

  • Sleeps 12 + 2 cots
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Thu

7 nights from £2790

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Barn Owls Cottage is a 3 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near Bridport, Dorset.
  • Sleeps 6 + cot
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £1055 *

Barn Owls Cottage

3015

3 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...

  • Sleeps 6 + cot
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £1055 *

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