Large holiday houses in Dorset

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).

At a glance

Cottages
63
Dog-friendly
42
No extra charge for dogs
24
Enclosed garden
30
Hot tub
17
Wood burner or open fire
35
Sea view
10
Sleeps 8 or more
63
Ground-floor facilities or level access
9
Sleeps
8–23

Where they are

Compare 49–63 of 63

CottageSleepsBedroomsPetsHighlights
Park Farmhouse, Chideock189Yes (up to 3)enclosed garden, coast within 1 mile, pub within 1 mile
Copper Beech, Netherbury84Nopub within 1 mile
The Hayloft, Bettiscombe84Yes (up to 2)wood burner / open fire, coast within 5 miles
Carters Cottage, Puncknowle84Yes (up to 2)coast within 3 miles, pub within 1 mile
Armswell House, Plush187Yes (up to 2)hot tub, wood burner / open fire, enclosed garden
Coombehayes Barn, Uplyme125Nowood burner / open fire, enclosed garden, coast within 3 miles, pub within 1 mile
Hooke Court, Hooke2311Nowood burner / open fire
Fernlea, Acton147Yes (up to 1)wood burner / open fire, coast within 3 miles, pub within 1 mile
The Retreat, Uploders105Nocoast within 3 miles
The Old Tithe Barn, Litton Cheney199Yes (up to 3)wood burner / open fire, enclosed garden, coast within 5 miles, pub within 1 mile
Seabreeze, West Lulworth84Nowood burner / open fire, enclosed garden, sea view, coast within 1 mile
The Chatham, Lyme Regis84Nowood burner / open fire, sea view, coast within 1 mile, pub within 1 mile
Purcombe Farmhouse, Whitchurch Canonicorum126Yes (up to 3)hot tub, wood burner / open fire, enclosed garden, coast within 5 miles, pub within 1 mile
Brockhill House, Beaminster146Yes (up to 3)wood burner / open fire, pub within 1 mile
The Gatehouse, Hooke84Noenclosed garden
Comfortable and welcoming, thatched, detached former farmhouse | Park Farmhouse, Chideock, near Bridport

Park Farmhouse, Chideock, near Bridport, Dorset, DT6 6JB.

A spacious thatched former farmhouse suitable for large parties looking to explore the Jurassic Coast and the historic sights of Dorset.

  • 3 Pets welcome
  • Enclosed Garden/Patio
  • Golf nearby
  • Pub within 1 mile
  • Short Breaks All Year
  • Swimming Pool - Indoor
  • Swimming Pool - Private
  • Dishwasher
  • Fuel and Power Included
  • Highchair
  • Stairgate
  • Television
  • WiFi
  • Bed Linen & Towels Included
  • Cot Available
  • Washing Machine
  • Bath/Shower Seat
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Detached holiday home | Copper Beech, Netherbury, Bridport

Copper Beech, Netherbury, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 5LS.

A heated swimming pool and en-suite bedrooms makes a holiday in this detatched cottage a truly wonderful experience.

  • Pub within 1 mile
  • Winter Short Breaks
  • Swimming Pool
  • Swimming Pool - Indoor
  • Swimming Pool - Private
  • Dishwasher
  • Television
  • WiFi
  • Bed Linen & Towels Included
  • Cot Available
  • Washing Machine
  • Pets – not allowed
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Charming terraced holiday cottage | Carters Cottage - The Old Timberyard, Puncknowle, near Dorchester

Carters Cottage, Puncknowle, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 9XB.

Carters Cottage boasts an idyllic location, set in an Area of Outstandning Natural Beauty and half a mile from the Jurassic Coast – perfect base for walkers.

  • 2 Pets welcome
  • Pub within 1 mile
  • Short Breaks All Year
  • Dishwasher
  • Fuel and Power Included
  • Highchair
  • Rural Location
  • Stairgate
  • Television
  • WiFi
  • Bed Linen & Towels Included
  • Cot Available
  • Washing Machine
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The view of the house as you come down the driveway | Armswell House, Plush, near Piddletrenthide

Armswell House, Plush, near Piddletrenthide, Dorset, DT2 7RN.

Discover Dorset’s stunning countryside and coast from this cosy 18th century farmhouse with its own hot tub.

  • 2 Pets welcome
  • Enclosed Garden/Patio
  • Hot Tub
  • Short Breaks All Year
  • Hot Tub - Private
  • Dishwasher
  • Fuel and Power Included
  • Highchair
  • Television
  • WiFi
  • Bed Linen & Towels Included
  • Cot Available
  • Washing Machine
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Swimming pool | Coombehayes Barn, Uplyme, near Lyme Regis

Coombehayes Barn, Uplyme, near Lyme Regis, Dorset, DT7 3SU.

Super warm, private indoor pool at the heart of this beautifully appointed, spacious property, sleeping up to 12 guests on the Jurassic Coast.

  • Enclosed Garden/Patio
  • Golf nearby
  • Pub within 1 mile
  • Short Breaks All Year
  • Swimming Pool
  • Swimming Pool - Indoor
  • Swimming Pool - Private
  • Dishwasher
  • Highchair
  • Stairgate
  • Television
  • WiFi
  • Bed Linen & Towels Included
  • Cot Available
  • Washing Machine
  • Pets – not allowed
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Spacious living room with open fire | Fernlea, Acton, near Langton Matravers

Fernlea, Acton, near Langton Matravers, Dorset, BH19 3JT.

Each of the 7 bedrooms boasts en-suite bathroom facilities, a Smart television and hair dryer, making it ideal for large family groups holidaying together.

  • 1 Pet welcome
  • Pub within 1 mile
  • Short Breaks All Year
  • Dishwasher
  • Highchair
  • Television
  • WiFi
  • Bed Linen & Towels Included
  • Cot Available
  • Washing Machine
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Exterior | The Retreat, Uploders, Bridport

The Retreat, Uploders, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 4PQ.

With a games room and a heated indoor swimming pool, this Grade ll listed thatched barn conversion is surrounded by lovely countryside.

  • Golf nearby
  • Winter Short Breaks
  • Swimming Pool
  • Swimming Pool - Indoor
  • Swimming Pool - Private
  • Dishwasher
  • Highchair
  • Television
  • WiFi
  • Bed Linen Included
  • Cot Available
  • Washing Machine
  • Pets – not allowed
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Exterior | The Old Tithe Barn, Litton Cheney, nr. Dorchester

The Old Tithe Barn, Litton Cheney, near Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 9AP.

With 9 en-suite bedrooms, each with TV, this Grade ll, 13th century detached stone tithe barn is ideal for touring and 2 miles from Chesil Beach.

  • 3 Pets welcome
  • Enclosed Garden/Patio
  • Pub within 1 mile
  • Short Breaks All Year
  • Dishwasher
  • Highchair
  • Rural Location
  • Television
  • WiFi
  • Bed Linen & Towels Included
  • Cot Available
  • Washing Machine
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Exterior | Purcombe Farmhouse, Whitchurch Canonicorum, nr. Bridport

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.

  • 3 Pets welcome
  • Enclosed Garden/Patio
  • Pub within 1 mile
  • Hot Tub
  • Short Breaks All Year
  • Hot Tub - Private
  • Dishwasher
  • Fuel and Power Included
  • Highchair
  • Pets – no charge
  • Rural Location
  • Stairgate
  • Television
  • WiFi
  • Bed Linen & Towels Included
  • Cot Available
  • Washing Machine
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Open plan living space | Brockhill House, Beaminster

Brockhill House, Beaminster, Dorset, DT8 3HN.

This spacious detached property in charming Mosterton boasts six bedrooms and sleeps up to fourteen guests, with three generous reception rooms—perfect for a memorable large family getaway...

  • 3 Pets welcome
  • Pub within 1 mile
  • Summer Short Breaks
  • Dishwasher
  • Fuel and Power Included
  • Highchair
  • Pets – no charge
  • Television
  • WiFi
  • Bed Linen & Towels Included
  • Cot Available
  • Washing Machine
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Questions

How many large holiday houses sleeping 8 or more are there in Dorset?

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.

Where in Dorset are most of them?

The most are in or near Bridport (8), Wimborne (7), Blandford Forum (6), Dorchester (6) and Beaminster (5).

Can I bring my dog?

At 42 of these 63 you can. Each property page says how many pets are welcome.

How much do they cost?

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.

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