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Self-catering holiday cottages in Dorset

Popular with holiday makers and home to many wonderful holiday cottages, Dorset, situated on English Channel south west coast of England has a history of habitation stretching back to Neolithic times. Most of the county’s coastline is part of the Jurassic Coast, which is a World Heritage Site, and features some superb and altogether rather famous landforms such as Lulworth Cove, Durdle Door and the Old Harry Rocks. The county also boasts one of the highest proportions of conservation areas (190) in England, together with no fewer than 12,850 listed buildings, 1,500 Scheduled Ancient Monuments and over 30 registered parks and gardens.

It’s a county well known for annual festivals and fairs such as the Great Dorset Steam Fair (Blandford), Bournemouth Air Festival, Spirit of the Seas (Weymouth and Portland) and the Dorset County Show to name but a few of the more major ones. The county also has some of the best family attractions, so a family taking a self catering cottage holiday will certainly not run short of things to see and do – The Keep Military, Tutankhamen, Dorchester’s famous Market and the Jurassic Skyline. Also, there is plenty of “celebrity” spotting to be done where Dorset has been the star of many famous films and TV productions.

Pet friendly accommodation in Middlemarsh, near Sherborne with 3 bedrooms, sleeps 6. Enclosed Garden/Patio, Golf nearby, Pub within 1 mile, Short Breaks All Year.

Exterior | White Horse Farm - Otter’s Holt, Middlemarsh, nr. Sherborne

Well presented

Otters Holt, Sherborne

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...

  • 2 Pets welcome
  • Enclosed Garden/Patio
  • Golf nearby
  • Pub within 1 mile
  • Short Breaks All Year
  • Dishwasher
  • Fuel and Power Included
  • Highchair
  • Grouped Properties
  • Rural Location
  • Television
  • WiFi
  • Bed Linen & Towels Included
  • Cot Available
  • Washing Machine
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Large group accommodation in Corfe Castle, near Wareham with 7 bedrooms, sleeps 14. Pets welcome. Golf nearby, Pub within 1 mile.

Exterior | Norden House, Corfe Castle, near Wareham

Very comfortable

Norden House, Wareham

A fantastic, spacious home within walking distance of the beautiful village of Corfe Castle - you will love the outdoor pavilion which has a firepit.

  • 3 Pets welcome
  • Golf nearby
  • Pub within 1 mile
  • Dishwasher
  • Fuel and Power Included
  • Highchair
  • Stairgate
  • Television
  • WiFi
  • Bed Linen & Towels Included
  • Cot Available
  • Luxury Collection
  • Washing Machine
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English country cottage in Leigh, near Sherborne with 3 bedrooms, sleeps 6. Short Breaks All Year.

Exterior | Bailey Ridge Farm Cottages - Cowleaze, Leigh, nr. Sherborne

Excellent

Cowleaze Dbbl, Sherborne

Cowleaze has a lovely countryside location where there are some great walks to be enjoyed and guests could spot some wildlife! . Large, beamed, open-plan living/dining room and kitchen area....

  • Short Breaks All Year
  • Dishwasher
  • Fuel and Power Included
  • Highchair
  • Grouped Properties
  • Rural Location
  • Stairgate
  • Television
  • WiFi
  • Bed Linen & Towels Included
  • Cot Available
  • Washing Machine
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Large group holidays in Blandford with 8 bedrooms, sleeps 16. Pets welcome. Golf nearby, Hot Tubs, Short Breaks All Year, Hot Tubs - Private.

Rear lawned garden and swimming pool | Downwood Vineyard, Blandford

Great quality

Downwood Vinyard, Blandford Forum

Wonderfully spacious, boasting enough room for the whole family, Downwood Vinyard offers an ideal location for friends and family to get together.

  • 3 Pets welcome
  • Golf nearby
  • Hot Tubs
  • Short Breaks All Year
  • Hot Tubs - Private
  • Dishwasher
  • Highchair
  • Rural Location
  • Television
  • WiFi
  • Bed Linen & Towels Included
  • Cot Available
  • Luxury Collection
  • Washing Machine
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Staying in Dorset

Dorset, thanks to the slightly milder climate by British standards, is also a county well known for its fresh local produce, so either making your own tasty meals, or nipping out for a meal that someone else cooks for you in one of the many fine restaurants is simplicity itself. Perfect for self-caterers who want to sample local cuisine and have a holiday from the ktichen.

Some of the larger and well-known cities and towns in the county include Bournemouth (home to legendary comedian Tony Hancock), Poole, Weymouth, Bridport, Dorchester, Gillingham, Sherbourne and Blandford all offering their own unique perspective on life in Dorset. The largest city, Bournemouth, a coastal resort, boasts not only fine sandy beaches, but plenty of culture and history together with superb shopping. Holiday houses often get booked well in advance in Dorset - so if you wait for late availability - you risk properteis being fully booked.