Dorset Boltholes Available in May

Dorset Boltholes Available in May

Spring is well under way, the sun is shining and Dorset is looking particularly radiant. Make the most of this special time of year and treat yourself to a stay in a luxury self-catering cottage. Our collection of 44 Dorset cottages available in May have all been handpicked; personally inspected and fully equipped to ensure your stay is the best it can be.Read more

If you want to make your May half-term count this year, why not book a family holiday in Dorset? Our range of self-catering cottages come in all shapes and sizes, with plenty of room for your little ones. Many cottages have extra facilities like swimming pools, games rooms and large gardens so the kids will be in entertainment heaven while mum and dad relax. 

May isn't all about half-term though. There are two bank holidays to look forward to, and lots of opportunities to make the most of this beautiful and diverse county ahead of the summer crowds. Whether you're looking for a solo retreat, romantic couples getaway or catch up with friends, we can help you find the ideal cottage for you. If you've got a four-legged member of the family, it's great news as many of our cottages are dog-friendly too.

Dorset Cottages for May Half-Term

With its dramatic coastline, rolling countryside alive with colour and patchwork of towns and villages, Dorset provides a wonderful destination to explore, whether it's for the first time or the fifteenth. Book your Classic cottage today and be sure to receive excellent customer service with the finest quality self-catering accommodation.  

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Choose from 44 available self-catering cottages in Dorset

Barn Owls Cottage is a 3 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near Bridport, Dorset.
  • Sleeps 6 + cot
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £923

Barn Owls Cottage

3015

3 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near Bridport, Dorset.


Barn Owls Cottage is a semi-detached cottage that has been converted from an 18th Century stone barn. Despite having stylish modern fittings, it has still retained much of its orig...

  • Sleeps 6 + cot
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £923

West Hembury Farm

  • Sleeps 8 + 2 cots in 2 properties
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £1421

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Owl's Nest Cottage is a 1 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near Sherborne, Dorset.
  • Sleeps 2
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £443

Owl's Nest Cottage

2942

1 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near Sherborne, Dorset.


This cosy, compact, delightful bolthole for two is set in a wonderfully tranquil hamlet in north Dorset with village shops and a choice of two pubs within two miles. Built in lo...

  • Sleeps 2
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £443

Beech Cottage is a 5 bedroom, dog friendly cottage with views over the nature reserve near Bridport, Dorset.
  • Sleeps 9 + 2 cots
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £1340

Beech Cottage

2887

5 bedroom, dog friendly cottage with views over the nature reserve near Bridport, Dorset.


This beautiful stone farmhouse has something very special indeed - it comes with a 450 acre nature reserve and a unique relationship with Dorset Wildlife Trust, offering comfortabl...

  • Sleeps 9 + 2 cots
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £1340

Sturthill Stable is a 3 bedroom, dog friendly barn conversion set within a working farm near Bridport, Dorset.
  • Sleeps 6 + cot
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £813

Sturthill Stable

2829

3 bedroom, dog friendly barn conversion set within a working farm near Bridport, Dorset.


This beautiful barn conversion at the heart of a working farm is just inland from Dorset's spectacular Jurassic Coast and its beaches. The rural setting will please all the family ...

  • Sleeps 6 + cot
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £813

The Linhay is a 1 bedroom cottage near the beach near Bridport, Dorset.
  • Sleeps 2 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £449

The Linhay

2661

1 bedroom cottage near the beach near Bridport, Dorset.


The Linhay is a tucked away single-storey retreat – and an ideal base for exploring the wonderful coastline. The cottage nestles alongside the barns, with a fully enclosed gravel c...

  • Sleeps 2 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £449

The Parlour is a 2 bedroom cottage with views of Golden Cap near Bridport, Dorset
  • Sleeps 5 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £677

The Parlour

2662

2 bedroom cottage with views of Golden Cap near Bridport, Dorset


The Parlour is an excellent choice for a family, with French doors opening out onto an enclosed gravelled patio, comfortable accommodation for five guests – one of the three single...

  • Sleeps 5 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £677

The Dairy is a 1 bedroom cottage close to the Jurassic Coast, near Bridport, Dorset.
  • Sleeps 2 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £476

The Dairy

2663

1 bedroom cottage close to the Jurassic Coast, near Bridport, Dorset.


The Dairy is another extremely comfortable single-storey cottage in this small and friendly farm development. This property has French doors to its own enclosed outside space – the...

  • Sleeps 2 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £476

Doghouse Farm

  • Sleeps 9 + 3 cots in 3 properties
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £1601

2 Penny’s Cottages is a 3 bedroom house in the historic village of Corfe Castle, Dorset.
  • Sleeps 6 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £996

2 Penny’s Cottages

2531

3 bedroom house in the historic village of Corfe Castle, Dorset.


Set in the historic village of Corfe Castle, 2 Penny's Cottages is a semi-detached family house that welcomes all its visitors, it is a real home-from-home. The property has been b...

  • Sleeps 6 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £996

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