
Dorset Cottages Available for May Half Term
With temperatures warming, long daylight hours and a dazzling sun in the sky, it can mean only one thing: summer is coming. Make the most of your May half term and head to Dorset to luxuriate in your own private self-catering cottage. Gather your troops, pack your bags and hop in the car; the holiday of a lifetime is ready and waiting. Read more
Our exclusive ferry discounts of up to 25% will make your island trip with Classic plain sailing.Stay in one of our 16 cottages in Dorset for May half term
7 nights from £875
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. Ta...
7 nights from £875
7 nights from £1233
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 £1233
Whetley Farm
7 nights from £1186
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
7 nights from £593
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 £593
7 nights from £913
The Old Dairy
55512 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...
7 nights from £913
7 nights from £610
Pippins
53603 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 £610
7 nights from £1030
Seymour Barn
53142 bedroom, dog friendly barn conversion in Bridport, Dorset.
With the bustling market town of Bridport within striking distance, this beautiful barn conversion is the perfect home-away-from-home. A delightful spot to explore all the beauty a...
7 nights from £1030
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Arrive at your handpicked holiday home safe in the knowledge it’s been fully inspected.
Quality inspections
We check our holiday homes to ensure that everything is up to our high standards for your holiday, from provision of our above standard minimum inventory to how fluffy the towels are, we make sure you’ll have a comfortable stay.
Hardworking teams of housekeepers will have the place spick and span, ready for your arrival, so when you get there you can just relax.
7 nights from £828
Rectory Cottage
47952 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. From the moment you pull into the driveway you will love...
7 nights from £828
From £98 per night
Toby's Hut
4723Luxury dog friendly shepherds hut with a hot tub near Lyme Regis, Dorset.
Located in the west Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and just a 15 minute drive from fabulous Lyme Regis, Toby's Hut is a bespoke Shepherd's Hut, sitting in a perfect spot...
From £98 per night
If you've got children in tow, why not book yourselves into a luxury self-catering cottage this May half term? From babies to young children to teenagers, our portfolio includes properties of a wide variety and consistent quality. Pick a cottage with a private swimming pool, or find one with a games room; kids will find plenty to entertain themselves with whilst mum and dad sit back and relax.
However you want to plan your dream retreat, we'll help you to find your perfect place. From one-bed cottages for solo retreats to big family-friendly home-from-homes, let your imagination soar as you pour through our selection of available cottages in Dorset.
Cottages for May Half Term in Dorset
At Classic Cottages we pride ourselves on marketing only the finest quality self-catering cottages in Dorset. All of our cottages are personally inspected to meet exacting standards; carefully selected and fully equipped so that you can spend the holiday of a lifetime without worrying about a thing.