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WhichCottage lists 63 large holiday houses sleeping 8 or more in Dorset. Of these, 42 take dogs, 17 have a hot tub and 35 have a wood burner or open fire. They sleep from 8 to 23 guests. Most are in or near Bridport (8), Wimborne (7) and Blandford Forum (6).
| Cottage | Sleeps | Bedrooms | Pets | Highlights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Letterbox Cottage, Weymouth | 8 | 4 | Yes (up to 2) | enclosed garden, coast within 1 mile |
| Harbourside, Poole | 8 | 4 | No | enclosed garden, sea view, coast within 1 mile |
| Victoria Albert, Woolland | 16 | 5 | No | hot tub |
| Beatrice, Blandford Forum | 10 | 4 | No | hot tub |
| Leopold, Blandford Forum | 8 | 4 | No | hot tub |
| Helena, Blandford Forum | 8 | 4 | No | hot tub |
| Old Barn 2, Wimborne | 8 | 4 | Yes (up to 2) | hot tub, wood burner / open fire |
| Old Barn 1, Wimborne | 8 | 4 | Yes (up to 2) | hot tub, wood burner / open fire |
| Swanage Beach House, Swanage | 12 | 6 | Yes (up to 2) | sea view, coast within 1 mile, pub within 1 mile |
| Prosperous Villa, Puncknowle | 9 | 4 | No | coast within 3 miles |
| Churchview House, Winterbourne Abbas | 17 | 9 | Yes (up to 2) | wood burner / open fire, enclosed garden, coast within 5 miles, pub within 1 mile |
| Yawl House, Uplyme | 12 | 6 | Yes (up to 2) | wood burner / open fire, enclosed garden, coast within 3 miles, pub within 1 mile |
| The Coach House, East Burton | 10 | 5 | No | pub within 1 mile |
| Stourcliffe House, Bournemouth | 11 | 6 | No | wood burner / open fire, enclosed garden, coast within 1 mile, pub within 1 mile |
| The Farmhouse, Glanvilles Wootton | 12 | 5 | Yes (up to 2) | wood burner / open fire, enclosed garden |
| Downwood Vinyard, Blandford | 16 | 8 | Yes (up to 3) | hot tub, wood burner / open fire |
| Old School Retreat, Puddletown | 8 | 4 | Yes (up to 2) | pub within 1 mile |
| Victoria Cottage, Mudeford | 8 | 4 | Yes (up to 2) | enclosed garden, coast within 1 mile |
| Wylye Croft, Martinstown | 10 | 5 | Yes (up to 2) | hot tub, wood burner / open fire, pub within 1 mile |
| Advantage Point, West Lulworth | 10 | 5 | Yes (up to 3) | wood burner / open fire, sea view, coast within 1 mile |
| Cliff House, Swanage | 15 | 8 | No | enclosed garden, coast within 1 mile |
| Durdle Dreams, West Lulworth | 8 | 4 | Yes (up to 2) | wood burner / open fire, enclosed garden, coast within 1 mile, pub within 1 mile |
| North Barn, Affpuddle | 8 | 5 | Yes (up to 2) | wood burner / open fire, enclosed garden |
| Sea View Lodge, Rousdon | 8 | 4 | Yes (up to 2) | hot tub, wood burner / open fire, enclosed garden, sea view, coast within 1 mile |
Letterbox Cottage, Weymouth, Dorset, DT3 6EJ.
Beautiful 18th-century thatched cottage in picturesque Osmington, sleeping eight guests. Enjoy spacious living areas, four bedrooms, a sunny garden and easy access to Weymouth, country...
Harbourside, Poole, Dorset, BH15 4QQ.
This stunning four-bed holiday home within Holes Bay Nature Park offers a private pool, breathtaking views, and is minutes from beaches, watersports, and Poole’s charming harbour, shops,...
Victoria Albert, Woolland, near Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 0EY.
Spacious countryside retreat for up to sixteen guests with hot tub and en-suite bedrooms. So many extras including swimming pool and even axe throwing and archery. Ideal for families and...
Beatrice, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 0EY.
Luxury barn conversion with glass frontage, underfloor heating, and a private hot tub. Sleeps ten in style. Enjoy estate perks—indoor pool, sauna, fishing lakes, and games room—plus...
Leopold, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 0EY.
Spacious barn conversion with en-suite bedrooms, hot tub, and countryside views. Enjoy an indoor pool, sauna, fishing lakes and play area. Set in beautiful Dorset amongst walks, and historic...
Helena, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 0EY.
Stunning barn conversion with hot tub, ensuite bedrooms, indoor pool, games room, and play area. Peaceful countryside setting near Dorset’s top attractions—perfect for families, couples,...
Well presented
Old Barn 2, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 7BQ.
Forming part of a stunning collection of holiday homes, Old Barn 2 is perfect for a multi generation stay and perfect for exploring The New Forest and stunning sand beaches at Bournemouth.
Well presented
Old Barn 1, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 7BQ.
Forming part of a stunning collection of holiday homes, Old Barn 1 is perfect for a multigenerational stay and for exploring the New Forest and the stunning sand beaches of Bournemouth.
Very comfortable
Swanage Beach House, Swanage, Dorset, BH19 2AD.
We adore this stylish celebration home set a few steps from the golden sands of the Swanage beach.
Prosperous Villa, Puncknowle, Dorset, DT2 9BE.
The best of both worlds, less than 3 miles from the Jurassic Coastline and stunning countryside views.
Churchview House, Winterbourne Abbas, near Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 9LS.
Located close to the beautiful, county town of Dorchester, Churchview House offers excellent accommodation for a large gathering of family or friends.
Yawl House, Uplyme, near Lyme Regis, Dorset, DT7 3UZ.
A large conservatory is a feature of this spacious Georgian house which lies 1 mile from Lyme Regis and close to many attractions.
The Coach House, East Burton, near Wareham, Dorset, BH20 6EY.
The Coach House is in a great position for exploring this beautiful area and there’s plenty to see and do nearby.
Stourcliffe House, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH6 3PT.
This well-appointed detached, Edwardian holiday property has its own games room and lies just 300 yards from the sands of Southbourne Beach.
The Farmhouse, Glanvilles Wootton, near Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 5QQ.
With its own games room and large enclosed garden, this spacious farmhouse is great for friends or family to get together.
Downwood Vinyard, Blandford, Dorset, DT11 9HN.
Wonderfully spacious, boasting enough room for the whole family, Downwood Vinyard offers an ideal location for friends and family to get together.
Old School Retreat, Puddletown, Dorset, DT2 8RY.
You will adore this stylish and sympathetically renovated Old School conversion, the perfect village location to explore the stunning county of Dorset. The icing on the cake is the village...
Victoria Cottage, Mudeford, near Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 3NQ.
You are sure to simply adore this spacious cottage, beautifully furnished and set in a wonderful location at the edge of Mudeford Harbour.
Wylye Croft, Martinstown, near Dorcester, Dorset, DT2 9JL.
We adore this stunning home that has been lovingly designed by its current owners to make a very spacious celebration stay that’s perfect for the whole family.
Well presented
Advantage Point, West Lulworth, near Swanage, Dorset, BH20 5RY.
Stunning views, within walking distance of Lulworth Cove, this is one property which has it all.
Cliff House, Swanage, Dorset, BH19 1LX.
A beautiful and spacious home located within walking distance to the beaches and the high street, making it the perfect place to stay near the coast.
Very comfortable
Durdle Dreams, West Lulworth, near Wareham, Dorset, BH20 5FD.
A luxurious cottage just a short walk to the stunning Lulworth Cove which is known as the gateway to the Jurassic Coast.
Well presented
North Barn, Affpuddle, near Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 7HH.
A fantastic property set in the English countryside, perfect for family and friends to spend time together.
Sea View Lodge, Rousdon, near Lyme Regis, Dorset, DT7 3XP.
Located between Seaton and Lyme Regis, this spacious property has a hot tub, a wonderful dining/sun room, a secure garden and lies within large shared woodland grounds, with numerous walks...
WhichCottage currently lists 63 large holiday houses sleeping 8 or more in Dorset, all self-catering and bookable through the letting agency on each property page.
The most are in or near Bridport (8), Wimborne (7), Blandford Forum (6), Dorchester (6) and Beaminster (5).
At 42 of these 63 you can. Each property page says how many pets are welcome.
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.