Short breaks in Dorset

Short breaks in Dorset

It's so easy to get to Dorset, there's hardly any excuse not to book a cottage for a short break.Home of the Jurassic Coast and a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Dorset has plenty to offer for that well-deserved mid-week respite or long weekend break in Dorset. Steeped in history and effortlessly beautiful, you won’t be disappointed by this gorgeous part of the world. Read more

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We have 30 self-catering cottages in Dorset available for a Short Break

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

7 nights from £336

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 £336

Loaf is a 1 bedroom, dog friendly self catering cottage near Bridport, Dorset.
  • Sleeps 2
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £578

Loaf

6046

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


Loaf is a gorgeous and sympathetic restoration of an ancient Dorset granary with panoramic views across the Marshwood Vale. Its interiors are straight out of a magazine with design...

  • Sleeps 2
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £578

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 £1050

Hood's

6045

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


This stunning barn and milking parlour conversion is set within the glorious Dorset countryside, offering panoramic views across the Marshwood Vale and beyond. Hoods provides luxur...

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

7 nights from £1050

Hood's and Loaf at Kingsland Farm

  • Sleeps 6 + 2 cots in 2 properties
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £1628

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 £495 *

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 £495 *

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

7 nights from £752

The Old Dairy

5551

2 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near Wimborne Minster, Dorset.


Situated within the southern neolithic ring of Knowlton Church and Earthworks and perfectly positioned under a Dark Sky Reserve, is The Old Dairy; a stylish and modern conversion t...

  • Sleeps 4 + cot
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £752

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

7 nights from £392 *

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 £392 *

Acorns is a 3 bedroom cottage in Corfe Castle, Dorset.
  • Sleeps 6 + 2 cots
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £1093

Acorns

4828

3 bedroom cottage in Corfe Castle, Dorset.


Set on a private, secluded plot, Acorns is a wonderful family holiday home. Recently renovated to a very high standard, this detached house in the historic village of Corfe Castle ...

  • Sleeps 6 + 2 cots
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £1093

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Bay Tree Cottage is a 3 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near Bridport, Dorset.
  • Sleeps 6 + cot
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £531 *

Bay Tree Cottage

4835

3 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near Bridport, Dorset.


Situated in a sleepy west Dorset village, just a short drive from the spectacular Jurassic Coast, you will find this pretty terraced cottage. Bay Tree Cottage offers all the deligh...

  • Sleeps 6 + cot
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £531 *

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

7 nights from £462 *

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 £462 *

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From stunning coastal cottages to luxury country getaways, you’ll find exactly what you’re looking for from our selection of lovely self-catering accommodation. We have a number of beautiful baby-friendly and dog-friendly cottages, so the whole family can enjoy, a relaxing breather in Dorset.

 

Spring and Autumn Breaks in Dorset

Spring and Autumn in Dorset provide a perfect short break. With miles of beautiful coastline, rolling countryside flecked with ancient landmarks and stunning natural features there is more than enough to capture your heart.

 

Summer Short Breaks Dorset

From the endless blue skies, jaw-dropping white sands beaches and the natural beauty that pervades the landscape, a summer escape in Dorset would be hard to beat. 

 

Christmas Holidays

Watch the gorgeously quaint hamlets of thatched cottages and old pubs garner a new life in this festive period. With bookings taken from 1 November, why not spend three or four days away and transform your Christmas break into an adventure for the whole family.

 

New Year in Dorset

A short break in Dorset for New Year’s Eve could be exactly what you’re looking for this year for an exciting change of scene. If you’re interested, bookings can be made from 1 November, although it is possible to place them from 1 October at the Owner’s discretion.

 

Winter Breaks in Dorset

Enjoying the most amount of sunshine and some of the highest average winter temperatures than anywhere else in the UK, Dorset provides the perfect getaway all year round. By the time winter comes around, the summer activity has made way for a peaceful calm, and the region is encompassed by a romantic quietness. Dog restrictions have also been lifted off many beaches, so you can also bring your four-legged friend along too.

 

We have 30 holiday cottages only a short drive away, for a much needed short break in Dorset.