Dorset - Self-catering Holiday Cottages

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The Chines, Dorset (Cottages from Hoseasons)
Just 5 minutes’ walk from the lovely beach at Alum Chine (pictured) this very comfortable property is one of 12 new apartments (set within the building shown) and enjoys its own large patio. A peaceful residential area it is only 4 miles from Bournemouth and its myriad resort attractions. Brownsea Island Corfe Castle lovely gardens at Compton Acres Durlston Country Park and Kingston Lacy (N.T.) are all easily reached. Golf sailing and woodland walks close by. Pub 400 yards shops 2 miles.
River Cottage, Dorset (Cottages from Hoseasons)
In the grounds of one of the finest 15th century country houses in England this charming thatched cottage offers very comfortable accommodation in lovely surroundings near the banks of the River Piddle. As well as shared use (free of charge) of the owners’ 3 green 9 tee golf course which lies beside the cottage’s own garden visitors to River Cottage also enjoy complementary passes to Athelhampton House and Gardens (open to the public) and access to the licensed restaurant for lunches and cream teas during opening hours (Sunday-Thursday in summer Sundays only in the winter). A village shop and pub serving food are just 1 mile away and the county town of Dorchester (5 miles) offers good shopping and a host of amenities including cycle hire for exploring the area’s glorious countryside and delightful villages. Within easy reach are famous Cerne Abbas Giant cut into the chalk of the hillside the Abbotsbury Swannery and the famous resorts of Weymouth Bournemouth and Poole Salisbury with its famous Cathedral and spire and rural West Dorset Hardy Country.
Childhay Manor, Dorset (Cottages from Hoseasons)
This property boasts a private garden with a small stream running through. Set on the owners’ farm it offers spacious comfortable and attractive accommodation as well as the opportunity to enjoy tennis and lovely walks. The surrounding landscape is dotted with picturesque villages and it is an easy drive to the sea at the charming port of Lyme Regis (8 miles). Cricket St Thomas Wildlife Park and Forde Abbey Gardens (less than 7 miles). Montacute House an Elizabethan manor in the care of the National Trust lies within a short drive. Horse riding golf cycle hire sailing and sea fishing all available nearby. Village shop and pub serving food in Broadwindsor 2 miles.
Rowan Tree House, Dorset (Cottages from Hoseasons)
Delightful and very comfortable this holiday cottage and its attractive walled garden sit in an exclusive development just 0.5 miles outside the ancient town of Bridport a short drive away from several beaches. At West Bay (3 miles) visitors can take a fishing trip or hire a rowing boat Portland Harbour offers windsurfing and kite surfing and there are miles of walks along the wonderful Jurassic coastline. Weymouth’s traditional seaside attractions 20 miles. Local riding and golf. Twice weekly market shops and pubs 0.5 miles.
Fryermayne, Dorset (Cottages from Hoseasons)
Amidst peace and rural seclusion yet only 4 miles from the county town of Dorchester this spacious and very comfortable house stands on the owners’ 160 acre working farm. Converted from the former stables and adjoining two farm cottages it offers accommodation of a very high standard - a wonderfully relaxing base from which to explore Dorset’s lovely Hardy country and nearby Jurassic coast an area of outstanding natural beauty. Broadmayne village (0.5 mile) boasts a pub and shop and Dorchester offers a myriad delights including four museums a Roman villa and Maiden Castle. The coast 3 miles has been awarded World Heritage status - an area extending from beyond Lyme Regis to Poole Harbour with glorious scenery walks and beaches as well as plenty of fossil hunting. Inland attractions as varied as the Cerne Abbas Giant and Bovington Tank Museum invite exploration a network of footpaths and bridleways starts from the door and bicycles are available (foc) for visitors’ use. Golf fishing and riding are found nearby.
Meadow Cottage, Dorset (Cottages from Hoseasons)
This charming cottage is one of a row set on the edge of a village with its own fenced garden and secluded meadow. It offers an ideal base for exploring the beautiful West Country with Historic houses lovely gardens Abbotsbury’s Swannery and the World Heritage ‘Jurassic’ coast all easily accessible. Sandy West Bay beach 7 miles Lyme Regis is 12 miles. Excellent pub serving food and shop 400 yards. Craft centre with restaurant 100 yards.
Orchard View, Dorset (Cottages from Hoseasons)
In an elevated setting affording the most wonderful panoramic views from almost every window this very comfortable single storey property makes an ideal base for exploring one of England’s loveliest counties. Cerne Abbas with its famous chalk giant Sparkford Motor Museum the timeless thatched village of Milton Abbas and miles of golden sands along the Jurassic coast are just some of the attractions within easy reach. Excellent walking quad biking and fishing locally. Village shop and pub serving food 1.5 miles.
Clockmakers Cottage, Dorset (Cottages from Hoseasons)
Situated on the edge of a peaceful Dorset village this delightful single storey cottage enjoys its own private terrace overlooking the River Wriggle and beautiful surrounding countryside. Furnished and appointed to very high standards and boasting its own private garden adjoining woodland it stands near the owner’s home within easy reach of Sherborne Dorchester and the beautiful Chesil beach coastline. There are many local walks and attractions including Minterne Gardens and Sherborne Castle built by Sir Walter Raleigh in 1594 and home to the Digby family since 1617. Beaminster Forde Abbey and Abbotsbury Swannery and gardens are all just a short drive. Village shop and pub 0.75 mile.
Old Forge Cottages, Dorset (Cottages from Hoseasons)
Ideally situated for exploring Hardy’s Wessex and boasting wonderful walking from the doorstep these charming and comfortable cottages are perfect for a relaxing break. The Wheelwrights adjoins the owners’ 18th century stone built home and both cottages share a very attractive courtyard setting beside the secluded village green and a mile from Fontmell Magna’s shop and pub serving food. Delightful thatched and tiled cottages on Shaftesbury’s famous Gold Hill are a mere 3 miles distant whilst Stourhead House and Garden the Fleet Air Arm Museum at Yeovilton Haynes Motor Museum Longleat and Cranbourne Chase are among easily accessible attractions. Golf and riding are nearby.
Triss Cottage, Dorset (Cottages from Hoseasons)
Nestling in the heart of Dorset’s beautiful Blackmore Vale this comfortable cottage boasts lovely views in a landscape alive with wildlfe. One of a little row and enjoying its own patio as well as adjoining a large open field it sits in excellent walking and cycling country. Shaftesbury’s Gold Hill the Georgian town of Blandford Forum Stourhead and Kingston Lacey (both N.T.) Longleat Monkey World Sealife in Bournemouth Lulworth Cove and Studland Bay are all easily accessible. Pub with food 1.5 miles shop 2 miles.
Woods Cottage, Dorset (Cottages from Hoseasons)
Set in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty this cottage makes an ideal base for exploring Thomas Hardy Country. Set on the owners’ non working farm it offers comfortable modern accommodation just 0.5 mile from Evershot village. Historic Dorchester with the famous Judge Jeffreys Tea Rooms the Cerne Abbas Giant Yeovilton Fleet Air Arm Museum and Abbotsbury Gardens and Swannery are all within an easy drive. Bridport and the beautiful beaches at Weymouth and West Bay are all less than 15 miles. Riding golf and fishing within 8 miles. Pub and shop 0.5 mile.
Hydrangea Cottage, Dorset (Cottages from Hoseasons)
In a tranquil unspoilt hamlet this romantic thatched cottage (all of property left of right chimney) enjoys glorious views across farmland towards Forde Abbey. Cosy very comfortable and full of character it is set on the Dorset Devon and Somerset border – an ideal base for exploring this lovely part of the South West. Lyme Regis with its sandy beach elegant Sidmouth and Honiton’s antique shops and street market are all within 10 miles. The area affords excellent walking there are golf courses nearby and N.T. properties within easy reach. Yeovil and Taunton 20 miles. Shop 1.5 miles pub/restaurants 3 miles.
Berie Cottages, Dorset (Cottages from Hoseasons)
This pair of charming 200 year old cottages have been fully refurbished and are peacefully located by an historic church enjoying stunning country views. Set on a working farm in a tiny unspoilt village visitors are welcome to explore the farm and wonderful walks over 60 acres of fields and woodland abundant with birds and other wildlife. Beach golf and coastal walking at West Bay (6 miles). Excellent village pub serving food 350 yards shops and restaurants in Beaminster 1.5 miles.
Corner Cottage, Dorset (Cottages from Hoseasons)
Set in the heart of a charming village – an ideal location for exploring Dorset’s beautiful countryside – this pretty and very comfortable cottage also boasts a private well stocked garden. Adjoining another cottage 150 yards from the village shop and inn it is a short drive from the Georgian town of Blandford Forum (5 miles). Sherborne’s abbey and castles and Kingston Lacey (N.T.). Lulworth Cove Corfe Castle and the Jurassic World Heritage Dorset coastline are easily accessible.
Sea Breeze, Dorset (Cottages from Hoseasons)
This refurbished mid row cottage (shown centre) boasts a wonderful holiday location just 5 minutes’ walk from bustling Poole Quay (pictured). Here as well as finding brilliant restaurants shops and pubs visitors can buy fresh fish take a PADI diving course pick up a sea fishing excursion enjoy a sailing lesson or join a cruise over to Brownsea Island Sandbanks and Studland Bay. And during the summer months the Quay is a venue for live music with a fireworks finale. Poole Park offers a jungle playground miniature railway boat hire tennis courts and opportunities to watch the Poole Pirate speedway team in action. There are three miles of golden sands clean clear waters waterside restaurants and bars and fun for all ages between Sandbanks and Branksome Dene.
Patson Hill, Dorset (Cottages from Hoseasons)
Glorious far reaching views over beautiful rolling countryside and an idyllic rural location create a delightful setting for these attractively converted and very comfortable former barns. Featuring four poster beds in their well-appointed interiors they lie on the owners’ working farm just 2 miles from Sherborne and its two castles. Iron Age hill forts great houses and gardens charming market towns Fleet Air Arm and motor museums and fossil hunting on the World Heritage coast are all within easy reach. Superb walking can be enjoyed from the door. Pub 1.5 miles shops 2 miles.
The Old Bakery, Dorset (Cottages from Hoseasons)
This attractive cottage enjoys a quiet courtyard setting with its own garden area (pictured) just a short stroll from the village pub serving food. Converted from the former bakery and still retaining its original bread ovens it sits adjacent to the owners’ thatched cottage in a pretty conservation village. This lovely area invites exploration and the south Dorset coast as well as the historic towns of Dorchester Yeovil and Lyme Regis are all within easy reach. Weymouth famed for its sandy beaches is just 15 miles away. Fishing golf and horse riding locally. Shop 2 miles.
Red Barns, Dorset (Cottages from Hoseasons)
Enjoying its own large garden and a beautiful conservation countryside setting this converted spacious and tastefully appointed cottage lies midway between Shaftesbury and Blandford Forum (10 miles). One of three set 2 miles from Sturminster Newton it is ideally placed for exploring Stourhead House and Gardens Longleat Safari Park Monkey World the Fleet Air Arm Museum and the Jurassic Coast. The Wessex Ridgeway offers pleasant walking and golf fishing and riding are found nearby. Shops and pubs 1.5 miles.
Red Barns, Dorset (Cottages from Hoseasons)
In beautiful open countryside and boasting its own large garden this spacious converted and tastefully decorated cottage is one of three set midway between Blandford Forum (10 miles) and Shaftesbury. Many National Trust properties – including Stourhead House and Gardens – Haynes Motor Museum the Fleet Air Arm Museum at Yeovilton Monkey World Longleat Safari Park and the Jurassic Coast are easily accessible. Golf fine walking fishing and riding nearby. Sturminster Newton shops and pubs about 2 miles.
Red Barns, Dorset (Cottages from Hoseasons)
Midway between Shaftesbury and Blandford Forum (10 miles) this converted spacious and well appointed cottage (centre property shown) enjoys a beautiful rural location and its own large garden. One of three it lies within easy reach of numerous attractions such as Stourhead House and Gardens the Cerne Abbas Giant Jurassic Coast and Longleat Wildlife Park. Golf fishing and riding are found locally and the Wessex Ridgeway affords fine walking. Shops and pubs 2 miles.
Bere Farm, Dorset (Cottages from Hoseasons)
In beautiful countryside bordering Devon and Somerset these charming courtyard cottages are set within the grounds of an elegant Georgian farmhouse (previously part of neighbouring Forde Abbey estate). The cottages are cosy and well appointed and share 8 acres of lovely grounds encompassing meadows orchard a bubbling stream and pond (unfenced so toddlers beware!). Carp fishing is usually available on the pond by prior arrangement and Chesil Beach is a great favourite for beach casting. Bere Farm is home to a handful of farm animals including saddleback pigs Dexter cows sheep ducks and hens and also attracts abundant wildlife such as Barn owls and kingfishers. For children there are guinea pigs to cuddle and a fantastic play area on the main lawn.
The locality has a wonderful array of visitor attractions and places of interest – Abbotsbury Swannery is within easy driving distance as are Montacute House and Barrington Court (both N.T.). The West Dorset Heritage (Jurassic) Coast lies 10 miles away offering superb walking with breathtaking views as well as opportunities for fossil hunting. Coastal towns and villages invite exploration – pretty Lyme Regis with its famous Cobb Charmouth Chiddeock Eype and Bridport with its lively street market. And in nearby Devon Branscombe Beer and Sidmouth’s Regency promenade are well worth a visit.
Local produce can be sourced at great farm shops and farmers’ markets and there are many fine pubs and restaurants to choose from – the establishments of celebrity chefs Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall Mark Hix Mat Follas and Phil Vickery are particularly popular. Village shops and pubs 0.25 mile.
Holway, Dorset (Cottages from Hoseasons)
This delightful 17th century Grade II listed cottage sympathetically refurbished to a high standard retains many fine historic features including original steep timber stairs and beams. Set in Thorncombe village with its own garden and beautiful countryside views. Dinosaurland at Lyme Regis the fossil beach at Charmouth and Pilsdon Iron Age fort are within easy reach. Shop 0.25 mile dining pub 1 mile.
Yew Tree Farm, Dorset (Cottages from Hoseasons)
Bordering both Devon and Somerset this delightful cottage sits on a non working farm with stunning views across the west Dorset landscape. With the Wessex Ridgeway passing the door it is a paradise for walkers whilst fishermen can enjoy the owners’ private lake. The picturesque medieval port of Lyme Regis lies just 11 miles to the south and Montacute House the Fleet Air Arm Museum at Yeovilton and the Cerne Abbas Giant are among the attractions within easy reach as are the historic market town of Dorchester and the many seaside charms of Weymouth. Shop/P.O. 0.5 mile pub serving food 1.5 miles.
Lynch Farm, Dorset (Cottages from Hoseasons)
Standing in an area of outstanding natural beauty with the lovely Dorset hills rising steeply around this unique collection of properties is set within the grounds of the owner’s working farm on the edge of the picturesque and tranquil village of West Milton. Individually designed and furnished for comfort each cottage offers delightful surroundings in which to enjoy a relaxing holiday.
Walkers can enjoy discovering a very varied landscape from high chalk hills through the winding lanes of sleepy valleys to the dramatic cliffs of Golden Cap (N.T.). The nearest beach is at West Bay just 4 miles away where rowing boats can be hired and fishing trips arranged. Along the coast is Lyme Regis whose sheltered harbour famously featured as a setting for the film The French Lieutenant’s Woman. The historic market town of Dorchester is 15 miles. Weymouth (14 miles) offers everything from water sports to night clubs. Shops restaurants and pubs within 3 miles.
Garden Cottage, Dorset (Cottages from Hoseasons)
Tucked away in the delightful hamlet of Winterbourne Steepleton this charming 200 year old single storey property is ideally situated for exploring Dorset. Attached to the owners’ pretty cottage and recently renovated to offer very comfortable accommodation it enjoys its own enclosed garden. Dorchester a historic market town is just 5 miles away and famous Chesil Beach is 7 miles. Weymouth’s traditional seaside attractions Lyme Regis and walking in magnificent ‘Hardy country’ are all close by. Shop and pub 1 mile.
Westfield Farm Cottages, Dorset (Cottages from Hoseasons)
Nestling in beautiful countryside just 12 miles from West Bay these comfortable lodge style properties offer an ideal base from which to explore the Jurassic Coast and glorious landscape inland. Along with five caravans tucked into a field behind them they sit on the owners’ working sheep farm within a short drive of the Abbotsbury Swannery (5 miles) and subtropical gardens and Weymouth (7 miles) with its traditional seaside delights safe beaches and sealife centre. Monkey World the Bovington Tank Museum Corfe Castle the fascinating Maize Maze Lulworth Cove the Cerne Abbas Giant and historic town of Dorchester are among easily accessible attractions. Shop 0.5 mile pub serving food 1 mile.

Hotels & Holiday Accommodation in Dorset

The Chines, Dorset
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River Cottage, Dorset
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Garden Cottage, Dorset
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Westfield Farm Cottages, Dorset
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