Learn the secrets of finding a great holiday cottage at a great price.
Our tips on how to find the perfect cottage explains why, for example, more expensive does not mean better (really – it's true), why late bargains are so hard to find with cottage holidays, how to get your money back if you're not happy, and how to pay less for a fantastic place than other people are paying.
If you are looking for something specific, like an open fire, a cottage that accepts three dogs, or is wheelchair friendly, don't forget our Cottage Supersearch.
Holiday Cottages in Dorset
Welcome to our Dorset cottage section, the county of Thomas Hardy and the county with no motorways. A good range of coastal and country cottages.
Around 100 holiday self catering options within 1 mile of the sea. Includes properties in the seaside towns of Swanage, Weymouth and Lyme Regis. Has holiday cottages, apartments and bungalows.
Dorset Coastal Cottages has a selection of around 200 traditional cottages- all old, all with gardens, and most with open fires. No more than 10 miles from heritage coastline, they make the perfect base for a relaxing break in spectacular surroundings.
Idyllic cottages in Dorset and the South of England
Dream Cottages have over 300 holiday cottages in Dorset and the surrounding counties for you to choose from. They have cottages at the Seaside or in the countryside and cottages that welcome pets. Dream Cottages offer self catering accommodation suitable for short breaks or long lets.
Over 750 holiday cottages from a family run business successfully letting self catering accommodation for over 30 years. Covering the entire West Country we offer a wide variety of holiday cottages across Devon, Cornwall, Somerset and Dorset.
For over 70 years Rumsey Holiday Homes has offered a range of properties in and around the Poole area. An innovative e-mail system can send late cancellations information for those looking for a last minute break. Virtual tours available on all properties.
If you do have a problem, ask the owner or caretaker to resolve it. If that doesn't work - call the agency straight away. Don’t suffer for a week then write a letter – too late!
Enjoy a relaxing break in a tiny hamlet or a traditional village in the 50 square mile Purbeck area- on the World famous Dorset coastline- with Wyke Holidays.
Looks over the Isle of Wight with indoor and outdoor pools
Comes complete with a tennis court and takeaway service. Perfect if you want somewhere to getaway with the family and don't want to have to arrange everything as this site has something for everyone, including lodges with whirlpool bath, large flatscreen TV and Wii console.
With more than 30 years of experience Classic Cottages offer over 700 holiday cottages in Cornwall, Devon, Somerset and Dorset. Their selection of hand-picked cottages are regularly inspected to ensure cottages are of the highest standard.
Around 600 cottages to let, and usefully located on a Google map. Based in delightful Chagford, in the Dartmoor National Park, Accommodation ranges from cottages for 2 to country houses for 70.
Bournecoast are the area's leading supplier of self-catering accommodation in Bournemouth and surrounding area and are proud of being a family business since 1960. You can choose from a large selection of studio apartments and family accommodation in Bournemouth, Poole, Christchurch and the surrounding areas.
Cottage Search by Date. Are you tied to specific dates for your holiday? If so, you need to search a large selection of cottages.
The biggest choices come from Hoseasons and Cottages4You. You can search across all of their properties at Hoseasons Cottages and Cottages4You
Around 100 holiday self catering options within 1 mile of the sea. Includes properties in the seaside towns of Swanage, Weymouth and Lyme Regis. Has holiday cottages, apartments and bungalows. [-]
Around 250 holiday cottages across Devon, Cornwall, Dorset and Somerset, nicely displayed on a clickable map which can drill down to more local areas. [-]
Dorset Coastal Cottages has a selection of around 200 traditional cottages- all old, all with gardens, and most with open fires. No more than 10 miles from heritage coastline, they make the perfect base for a relaxing break in spectacular surroundings. [-]
Dream Cottages have over 300 holiday cottages in Dorset and the surrounding counties for you to choose from. They have cottages at the Seaside or in the countryside and cottages that welcome pets. Dream Cottages offer self catering accommodation suitable for short breaks or long lets. [-]
Over 750 holiday cottages from a family run business successfully letting self catering accommodation for over 30 years. Covering the entire West Country we offer a wide variety of holiday cottages across Devon, Cornwall, Somerset and Dorset. [-]
For over 70 years Rumsey Holiday Homes has offered a range of properties in and around the Poole area. An innovative e-mail system can send late cancellations information for those looking for a last minute break. Virtual tours available on all properties. [-]
Enjoy a relaxing break in a tiny hamlet or a traditional village in the 50 square mile Purbeck area- on the World famous Dorset coastline- with Wyke Holidays. [-]
Comes complete with a tennis court and takeaway service. Perfect if you want somewhere to getaway with the family and don't want to have to arrange everything as this site has something for everyone, including lodges with whirlpool bath, large flatscreen TV and Wii console. [-]
With more than 30 years of experience Classic Cottages offer over 700 holiday cottages in Cornwall, Devon, Somerset and Dorset. Their selection of hand-picked cottages are regularly inspected to ensure cottages are of the highest standard. [-]
Around 600 cottages to let, and usefully located on a Google map. Based in delightful Chagford, in the Dartmoor National Park, Accommodation ranges from cottages for 2 to country houses for 70. [-]
Bournecoast are the area's leading supplier of self-catering accommodation in Bournemouth and surrounding area and are proud of being a family business since 1960. You can choose from a large selection of studio apartments and family accommodation in Bournemouth, Poole, Christchurch and the surrounding areas. [-]
A small selection of holiday cottages, apartments and caravans in the East Devon and West Dorset area, including Beer, Colyton, Lyme Regis and Sidmouth [-]
A selection of holiday cottages in 12 counties including Devon, Somerset and Cornwall, several character cottages in Kent and Sussex; and a wide selection in Wiltshire, Dorset and Hampshire, including Salisbury and the New Forest. [-]
Incorporating holiday cottages from English Country Cottages, Welcome Holidays and Country Holidays, Cottages4You is a great place to go if you want a a specific location or date, enabling you to choose from over 10,000 cottages. [-]
A unique collection of over 370 holiday cottages for you in outstanding locations in England, Wales and N. Ireland. Some also have discounts for late availability. NT have large venues and hotels too. [-]
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. [-]
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. [-]
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. [-]
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 growing portfolio of properties are currently available as distinctive and luxurious self-catering accommodation. [-]
