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WhichCottage lists 225 dog-friendly cottages in Dorset. Of these, 155 charge nothing extra for a dog, 103 have an enclosed garden and 27 have a hot tub. They sleep from 2 to 19 guests. Most are in or near Wimborne (24), Bridport (23) and Weymouth (21).
| Cottage | Sleeps | Bedrooms | Pets | Highlights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Stables, Mill Farm, Okeford Fitzpaine | 6 | 3 | Yes (up to 2) | wood burner / open fire |
| Sandbanks 2 Sandcastles, Sandbanks | 4 | 2 | Yes (up to 2) | coast within 1 mile, pub within 1 mile |
| Elizabethan House, Portland | 7 | 4 | Yes (up to 2) | wood burner / open fire, enclosed garden, sea view, coast within 1 mile |
| Pond, Sedgehill | 6 | 3 | Yes (up to 2) | enclosed garden |
| Buzzards, Bothenhampton | 3 | 2 | Yes (up to 2) | coast within 3 miles, pub within 1 mile |
| Sweet Briar, Bothenhampton | 3 | 2 | Yes (up to 3) | enclosed garden, coast within 3 miles, pub within 1 mile |
| Otters Holt, Middlemarsh | 6 | 3 | Yes (up to 2) | enclosed garden, pub within 1 mile |
| West View, Sturminster Marshall | 6 | 3 | Yes (up to 2) | wood burner / open fire, enclosed garden, pub within 1 mile |
| Albert Apartment, Poole | 4 | 2 | Yes (up to 2) | enclosed garden, coast within 5 miles, pub within 1 mile |
| Sunset Cottage, Chickerell | 4 | 2 | Yes (up to 1) | enclosed garden, coast within 3 miles, pub within 1 mile |
| Magnolia, Chickerell | 6 | 3 | Yes (up to 1) | enclosed garden, coast within 3 miles, pub within 1 mile |
| A Twist Of Lyme, Raymond’s Hill | 2 | 1 | Yes (up to 2) | enclosed garden, coast within 5 miles, pub within 1 mile |
| Purcombe Farmhouse, Whitchurch Canonicorum | 12 | 6 | Yes (up to 3) | hot tub, wood burner / open fire, enclosed garden, coast within 5 miles, pub within 1 mile |
| Brimble Cottage, Axminster | 4 | 2 | Yes (up to 1) | wood burner / open fire, coast within 5 miles, pub within 1 mile |
| Bramble Cottage, Wimborne | 4 | 2 | Yes (up to 2) | wood burner / open fire, enclosed garden, pub within 1 mile |
| Castle House Cottage, Horton | 4 | 2 | Yes (up to 1) | wood burner / open fire, pub within 1 mile |
| Pebbles, Portland | 6 | 3 | Yes (up to 1) | wood burner / open fire, coast within 1 mile, pub within 1 mile |
| Oak Lodge, Bournemouth | 4 | 2 | Yes (up to 2) | enclosed garden, coast within 3 miles |
| Woodpecker, Shipton Gorge | 4 | 2 | Yes (up to 2) | enclosed garden, coast within 3 miles, pub within 1 mile |
| Sparrow, Shipton Gorge | 5 | 2 | Yes (up to 2) | enclosed garden, coast within 3 miles, pub within 1 mile |
| The Yurt, Dorset | 4 | 1 | Yes (up to 2) | |
| Whispering Pines, West Bexington | 4 | 2 | Yes (up to 2) | wood burner / open fire, sea view, coast within 1 mile, pub within 1 mile |
| Fossil And The Cross, West Bexington | 4 | 2 | Yes (up to 2) | wood burner / open fire, sea view, coast within 1 mile, pub within 1 mile |
| Mimosa, West Bexington | 4 | 2 | Yes (up to 2) | wood burner / open fire, sea view, coast within 1 mile, pub within 1 mile |
The Stables, Mill Farm, Okeford Fitzpaine, Dorset, DT11 0RB.
With a cosy wood burner and lovely patio, this attractive barn conversion is ideally located for enjoying both the Dorset countryside and the coast.
Very comfortable
Sandbanks 2 Sandcastles, Sandbanks, near Poole, Dorset, BH13 7QE.
A wonderful, ground floor apartment on the shores of Sandbanks beach.
Well equipped
Elizabethan House, Portland, Dorset, DT5 1AP.
A Grade II listed four bedroom house situated just 500 yards from the famous Chesil Beach.
POND, Sedgehill, near Shaftesbury , Dorset, SP7 9JT.
Ideal family accommodation in a rural location, yet still close to a variety of attractions for all ages.
Buzzards, Bothenhampton, near Bridport, Dorset, DT6 4BP.
First floor accommodation boasting a 5ft wide four poster bed and views over the Dorset Downs.
Sweet Briar, Bothenhampton, near Bridport, Dorset, DT6 4BP.
Set in an AONB perfect for a relaxing holiday and also for walking and spotting wildlife in abundance in this area.
Otters Holt, Middlemarsh, near Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 5QN.
A great base for a family holiday, with museums, beaches and seaside resorts to keep all ages entertained!. 3 steps to entrance (ramp access to rear). All on the ground floor. Open plan...
West View, Sturminster Marshall, near Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 3RW.
Perfectly located to tour the area’s many attractions, as well as bridleways from the door and a games room for those fun nights in!. 4 steps to entrance. All on the ground floor. Living...
Albert Apartment, Poole, Dorset, BH12 2DB.
This pet-friendly property is family retreat. Take boat trips to local places of interest or discover the wider Dorset area.
Sunset Cottage, Chickerell, near Weymouth, Dorset, DT3 4BG.
A perfect place from which to enjoy a seaside holiday, with beaches and coastal walking nearby.
Magnolia, Chickerell, near Weymouth, Dorset, DT3 4BG.
With wonderful views, this property is within easy reach of Weymouth and its attractions.
A Twist Of Lyme, Raymond’s Hill, near Lyme Regis, Dorset, EX13 5SX.
With Lyme Regis just 3½ miles away, this cottage is a great base from which to explore Dorset and east Devon.
Purcombe Farmhouse, Whitchurch Canonicorum, near Bridport, Dorset, DT6 6RL.
This spacious family-size farmhouse with a hot tub, is a relaxing retreat from which to explore all the delights Dorset has to offer.
Brimble Cottage, Axminster, near Lyme Regis, Dorset, EX13 5SS.
Warm and spacious cottage nestled in a rural location 3 miles from Lyme Regis and the Jurassic Coast.
Bramble Cottage, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 2RL.
A 20-minute drive from the New Forest with its ponies roaming freely and within easy reach of beaches, Poole and Bournemouth.
Great quality
Castle House Cottage, Horton, near Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 7JA.
This holiday cottage is ideally located for visiting the New Forest or the seaside resorts of Poole and Bournemouth.
Well presented
Pebbles, Portland, Dorset, DT5 1NH.
Many outdoor activities can be enjoyed from this 200 year old cottage and walks on the coastal path nearby should not be missed.
Well presented
Oak Lodge, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH10 5HF.
Just 3 miles from the seafront and all the attractions of Bournemouth, including the popular Bournemouth International Centre (BIC).
Well equipped
Woodpecker, Shipton Gorge, Dorset, DT6 4NJ.
Ideal for family holidays, with the Jurassic coast, Monkey World, Weymouth Sea Life Centre and Swanage steam train’s, walking bird watching and fishing.
Very comfortable
Sparrow, Shipton Gorge, Dorset, DT6 4NJ.
Vist pretty villages with chocolate box thatched cottages and the stunning Jurassic coastline in this AONB. Great area for walking, fishing and bird watching.
The Yurt, Dorset, Dorset, DT110EN.
Walkers and cyclists can stay in a traditional Mongolian yurt in Ibberton, at the foot of Bulbarrow Hill.
Whispering Pines, West Bexington, near Lyme Regis, Dorset, DT2 9DD.
A cosy two-bedroom seaside lodge beside Chesil Beach, with one double and one twin room. Open plan living with wood burner, sea views and easy access to coastal walks, wildlife, fishing and...
Fossil And The Cross, West Bexington, near Lyme Regis, Dorset, DT2 9DD.
A cosy two-bedroom seaside lodge beside Chesil Beach, with one double and one twin room. Open plan living with wood burner, sea views and easy access to coastal walks, wildlife, fishing and...
Mimosa, West Bexington, near Lyme Regis, Dorset, DT2 9DD.
A two-bedroom coastal bungalow with wet room, open-plan living and private garden with sea views. Located within walking-distance to Chesil Beach, Dorset countryside, historic towns, and...
WhichCottage currently lists 225 dog-friendly cottages in Dorset, all self-catering and bookable through the letting agency on each property page.
The most are in or near Wimborne (24), Bridport (23), Weymouth (21), Wareham (17) and Sturminster Newton (16).
Yes. 155 say there is no extra charge for pets. The number of dogs allowed is shown on each property page.
42 sleep 8 or more guests, and the largest sleeps 19.
Prices depend on the dates, the length of stay and current offers, so they are shown live on each property page once you pick your dates.