Cottages for the Summer Holidays in Dorset

Cottages for the Summer Holidays in Dorset

Our self-catering holiday cottages come in all shapes and sizes for the school summer holidays. Hunt for fossils along the stunning Jurassic Coast, tuck into a delicious afternoon tea in a cool cafe sourced with local goods, stroll along the coast path or head inland and take up one of the many cycling routes, the choices are boundless.

We currently have 40 cottages available for you to choose from. Find your favourite now. Read more

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Browse from 40 summer holiday cottages in Dorset

Minnie's Cottage is a 2 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the beach near Bridport.
  • Sleeps 4 + cot
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £1021

Minnie's Cottage

6126

2 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the beach near Bridport.


Minnie's Cottage is a cosy quintessential thatched cottage in the beautiful coastal village of Burton Bradstock. Situated in the heart of the village and just half a mile from the ...

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

7 nights from £1021

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  • 20% off

    3 Jul 2026 - 10 Jul 2026

    From £1277.00 £1021.60

Kingfishers is a 1 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Shaftesbury, Dorset.
  • Sleeps 2 + cot
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Mon

7 nights from £538

Kingfishers

6035

1 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...

  • Sleeps 2 + cot
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Mon

7 nights from £538

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  • 20% off

    29 Jun 2026 - 6 Jul 2026

    From £638.00 £510.40

Hood's is a 2 bedroom, dog friendly self catering cottage near Bridport, Dorset.
  • Sleeps 4 + 2 cots
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £1400

Hood's

6045

2 bedroom, dog friendly self catering cottage near Bridport, Dorset.


**Hood's can accommodate flexible check in days – please contact us to request.** This stunning barn and milking parlour conversion is set within the glorious Dorset countryside...

  • Sleeps 4 + 2 cots
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £1400

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  • 20% off

    26 Jun 2026 - 3 Jul 2026

    £1750.00 £1400.00

Freshfields is a 4 bedroom self catering cottage near Dorchester, Dorset.
  • Sleeps 7 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £926 *

Freshfields

5706

4 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...

  • Sleeps 7 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £926 *

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The Dairy is a 2 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Beaminster, Dorset.
  • Sleeps 4 + cot
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £599 *

The Dairy

5682

2 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...

  • Sleeps 4 + cot
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £599 *

The Granary is a 2 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Beaminster, Dorset.
  • Sleeps 4 + cot
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £599 *

The Granary

5683

2 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....

  • Sleeps 4 + cot
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £599 *

Whetley Farm

  • Sleeps 8 + 2 cots in 2 properties
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £1198

Bluebells is a 2 bedroom, dog friendly cottage in walking distance of Bridport, Dorset.
  • Sleeps 4 + cot
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £722 *

Bluebells

5624

2 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...

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

7 nights from £722 *

The Old Dairy is a 2 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near Wimborne Minster, Dorset.
  • Sleeps 4 + cot
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £902 *

The Old Dairy

5551

2 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...

  • Sleeps 4 + cot
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £902 *

Pippins is a 2 bedroom, dog friendly character cottage near Beaminster, Somerset.
  • Sleeps 4 + cot
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £578 *

Pippins

5360

2 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...

  • Sleeps 4 + cot
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £578 *

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With as many opportunities to relax with the kids as there are to explore, you can piece together your own perfect Dorset experience. Book yourself a self-catering haven to return to at the end of the day and leave feeling refreshed and revived.  

Summer Holiday Homes in Dorset

What's better than spending your summer holiday in Dorset surrounded by the ones you love most? Spending your summer holiday in Dorset surrounded by the ones you love most in a luxury private retreat. At Classic Cottages, we have a wide range in family-friendly holiday cottages, varied in nature and consistent in quality.

To make sure only the best properties make it onto our books, we personally inspect each one. Equipped with a complete inventory, our cottages provide you with an idyllic home-from-home where you can relax as soon as you open the door. Find one to suit you and your family this summer and browse our selection of 40 available cottages in Dorset now.