Cottages for the Summer Holidays in Dorset
Our self-catering holiday cottages come in all shapes and sizes for the school summer holidays. Pick your favourite now and get ready to make magical memories. We currently have 10 cottages available for you to choose from. Find your favourite now.Read more
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. 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 10 available cottages in Dorset now.
Browse from 10 summer holiday cottages in Dorset
7 nights from £632
Beehive Cottage
40732 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 ...
7 nights from £632
7 nights from £609
Pound Farm Cottage
40761 bedroom thatched self catering cottage near Sherborne, Dorset.
Pound Farm Cottage is a hidden gem; this listed thatched cottage has been thoughtfully renovated to create a spacious, stylish holiday home, retaining many of the original features...
7 nights from £609
Need more time? Reserve any cottage for up to 24 hours before booking.
24hr no commitment reservations
You can reserve your holiday dates on your favourite cottage for up to 24 hours. You might need to check with other guests in your party or simply consider whether this cottage is right for your holiday, either way we’re happy to give you the time to step away and mull over your options before paying a penny.
We’ll send you a reminder to see if you want it or not so you won’t lose out. Take time to think it over, you don’t have to rush your decision. Have a cup of tea and when you’re ready, hit the button to book your holiday and start looking forward to it.
7 nights from £639
Cedar Lodge
40142 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Dorchester, Dorset.
Cedar Lodge is a cosy cottage in a quiet rural location. All on one level, the open plan living-room with kitchen and dining areas create a very sociable space for a couple or smal...
7 nights from £639
7 nights from £542
Owl's Nest Cottage
29421 bedroom, dog friendly self catering 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 £542
7 nights from £715
September Cottage
29482 bedroom self catering cottage near the sea near Weymouth, Dorset.
This comfortable semi-detached family home is on the edge of the countryside, yet only three miles from Weymouth with its sandy beaches and historic quay. A 20 minute walk takes yo...
7 nights from £715
7 nights from £537
The Linhay
26611 bedroom cottage near the beach near Bridport, Dorset.
The Linhay is a tucked away single-storey retreat – and an ideal base for exploring the wonderful coastline. The cottage nestles alongside the barns, with a fully enclosed gravel c...
7 nights from £537
7 nights from £681
Celtic Blessing
22562 bedroom holiday cottage near Bridport, Dorset.
Close to Dorset's spectacular Jurassic Coast, the popular market town of Bridport and the harbour and beach at West Bay, this cottage has stunning views of the gentle Dorset countr...
7 nights from £681
7 nights from £725
Dairyman’s Cottage
20942 bedroom, rural holiday cottage near Shaftesbury, Dorset.
Located in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Hatts Farm is a working farm set in 150 acres on the Dorset and Wiltshire border. Dairyman's Cottage is traditional yet contempora...
7 nights from £725
Choose from our exclusive collection at the best prices with real time availability.
Exclusive cottage collections
Our calendars show live availability, so if your pick of dates are available, you can reserve them safe in the knowledge that they won’t get sold anywhere else.
It can be unpredictable using aggregator websites that collect up information from across multiple websites. Our website stands alone, so you know what to expect and what you will get, for the best price. You won’t find this collection of cottages anywhere else, so pick your perfect place to stay from our exclusive portfolio.
7 nights from £540
The Stables
19651 bedroom, rural holiday cottage near Dorchester, Dorset.
Dorset’s World Heritage Jurassic Coast is close to this comfortably furnished, single-storey, spacious cottage. Set within the grounds of the owner’s home, The Stables is self-cont...
7 nights from £540
7 nights from £631
The Old Coach House
13862 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Dorchester, Dorset.
This pretty, detached former coach house is in beautiful rural Dorset, and within easy reach of the stunning World Heritage Jurassic coastline. The Old Coach House has a spaciou...
7 nights from £631