Did You Know? Many of the largest UK cottage rental agencies are owned and operated by US-based Cendant Vacation Rental Group, including: English Country Cottages Country Holidays Welcome Holidays Cottages4you Blakes Cottages Stilwells You can search across all of their properties at Cottages4You Smaller independent agencies can be harder to find, but it is often worth the effort because they have some of the best holiday cottages and can offer good local advice. This site features many independent agencies which we have selected, with a brief introduction to each of them. Just click through when you find an agency that looks right for you.

Featured cottage agencies on Cottages.co.uk
covering Dorset.

Bournecoast Holidays  Family run; Bournemouth properties
	A well-established family company with over 40 years experience, Bournecoast Holidays have a large selection of accommodation over a wide area, covering Bournemouth and the surrounding areas

Jean Bartlett Cottage Holidays  The complete Devon and Dorset holiday
	Based around East Devon and West Dorset, Jean Bartlett Cottage Holidays are able to help with the complete holiday- from a selection of early 130 properties, to advice on things to do and places to eat.

Miles and Son  Dorset coastline selection
Nearly 100 properties are offered around the spectacular Dorset coastline. Perfect for a family holiday in Swanage or a relaxing break by the Sea- Miles and Son have accomodation to suit all.

West Country Cottages  A wide selection throughout the West Country
	An extensive selection of cottages throughout Cornwall, Devon and Dorset. Experience what the West Country has to offer with a short break or longer holiday.

The Vivat Trust  Historic buildings with creature comforts
Vivat has rescued neglected historic buildings facing dereliction in some of the most beautiful parts of England and Scotland, providing them with a new use as holiday cottages.Vivat’s 12 properties are currently available as distinctive and luxurious self-catering accommodation.

Sykes Cottages  Wide choice of cottages, Great customer care
	Sykes is the name of the owners of this agency, and they take it very personally. It's a formula that is currently making them the fastest-growing self catering agency in the UK, with several hundred holiday cottages to choose from.

The Big Domain  For big groups
	Listing only properties that sleep 12 or more this is an interesting resource.One word of warning: If you are thinking of getting together with a bunch of friends for New Year then bear in mind that so are lots of other people. Start your search early!

Premier Cottages  Good for complexes, cottages with swimming pools
	Not an agency, more a federation of owners. Each typically runs a complex, often with leisure facilities. Ideal for large parties, although deep pockets are usually required. Some exceptional properties. Self catering with extras.

Rural Retreats  The best place to look for a lighthouse to rent!
Rural retreats are the most flexible agency, offering stays from as little as two nights. Unkind rivals have commented that that's because no-one can afford to stay a full week. You certainly won't find the prices cheap, but they do pitch their level of service at a high point and many customers swear by them.

Honeysuckle Cottage  Jacuzzi and shared pool in Norfolk
	Just minutes from Fakenham lies the peaceful village of South Raynham, a perfect setting for exploring the excellent sandy beaches and coastal walks of North Norfolk. This holiday cottage has it's own hot tub, and shares an indoor pool with the heighbours, while the Norfolk Broads are also close by.

Forest Holidays - Royal Forest of Dean  Log Cabins with tree houses!
	Log cabin holidays just get better and better! This new site has cabins from one to four bedrooms. Not content with luxury interiors, wood-burners and hot tubs, the latest feature is an add-on treehouse. The kids will just love you for this! Easy access from most of Southern England.

Coast and Country Cottages  South Devon specialists, Dartmouth, Salcombe and South Hams
	A local agency with offices in both Salcombe and Dartmouth, and over 400 self catering cottages and apartments exclusively in and around Salcombe, Dartmouth and the beautiful South Hams.