October Breaks in Dorset

October Breaks in Dorset

Great weather often hangs around until well into October in Dorset, so to celebrate the final flourishes of summer properly why not book a luxury self-catering cottage? Snugly one-bed retreat in a charming town, romantic hideaway with amazing sea views, or cottage in the country with space for all the gang, we'll help you pave the way to the holiday of your dreams this October.  Read more Our exclusive ferry discounts of up to 25% will make your island trip with Classic plain sailing.

Pick from 44 cottages in Dorset this October

Spring View Cottage is a 1 bedroom cottage with countryside views near Dorchester, Dorset.
  • Sleeps 2 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £458

Spring View Cottage

5783

1 bedroom cottage with countryside views near Dorchester, Dorset.


A sweet bolthole for two, Spring View Cottage is nestled in the beautiful Dorset countryside. Easily accessible but far enough away to feel like you have really escaped, this compa...

  • Sleeps 2 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £458

Spring View Cottages

  • Sleeps 7 + 2 cots in 2 properties
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £1120

The Lookout is a 2 bedroom, dog friendly apartment with sea views, near Studland.
  • Sleeps 4 + cot
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £757

The Lookout

5763

2 bedroom, dog friendly apartment with sea views, near Studland.


In an elevated position with views out to Swanage Bay, The Lookout is a modern, stylish, first floor apartment for up to four lucky guests and their four-legged friend to enjoy. Ta...

  • Sleeps 4 + cot
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £757

Freshfields is a 4 bedroom self catering cottage near Dorchester, Dorset.
  • Sleeps 7 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £1035

Freshfields

5706

4 bedroom self catering cottage near Dorchester, Dorset.


Freshfields is a truly outstanding property in a picturesque Dorset village. Recently renovated throughout, the house provides space and privacy for all the family. Just a short dr...

  • Sleeps 7 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £1035

Spring View is a 3 bedroom rural cottage near the sea and close to Dorchester, Dorset.
  • Sleeps 5 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £662

Spring View

5686

3 bedroom rural cottage near the sea and close to Dorchester, Dorset.


A family friendly holiday home situated in a beautiful rural Dorset hamlet with countryside views galore. Recently renovated throughout, Spring View, offers a peaceful escape from ...

  • Sleeps 5 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £662

The Granary is a 2 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Beaminster, Dorset.
  • Sleeps 4 + cot
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £520

The Granary

5683

2 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Beaminster, Dorset.


Tucked away in a rural corner of west Dorset you will find The Granary; a single-storey cottage with a shared two acre woodland and wildflower meadow to while away holiday days in....

  • Sleeps 4 + cot
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £520

Whetley Farm

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

7 nights from £1040

The Dairy is a 2 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Beaminster, Dorset.
  • Sleeps 4 + cot
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £520

The Dairy

5682

2 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Beaminster, Dorset.


A cosy single-storey cottage, a secret wood and wildflower meadow, all available to you in a location only a short drive of the World Heritage Jurassic Coast, are we tempting you y...

  • Sleeps 4 + cot
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £520

We’ve been raising the standards of self catering holidays since 1977.

Bluebells is a 2 bedroom, dog friendly cottage in walking distance of Bridport, Dorset.
  • Sleeps 4 + cot
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £878

Bluebells

5624

2 bedroom, dog friendly cottage in walking distance of Bridport, Dorset.


Tucked away in a quiet location, yet just a stone's throw from bustling Bridport and the Jurassic Coast, you will find Bluebells. Situated at the end of a pretty row of cottages, t...

  • Sleeps 4 + cot
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £878

The Old Dairy is a 2 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near Wimborne Minster, Dorset.
  • Sleeps 4 + cot
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £972

The Old Dairy

5551

2 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near Wimborne Minster, Dorset.


Situated within the southern neolithic ring of Knowlton Church and Earthworks and perfectly positioned under a Dark Sky Reserve, is The Old Dairy; a stylish and modern conversion t...

  • Sleeps 4 + cot
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £972

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For a truly romantic getaway, browse through our list of cottages with hot tubs available this October. Spend your days exploring and soaking in the last of the summer rays, and then when you've had your fill return to your home-from-home and hop into a bubbling hot tub. Or how about a family-friendly cottage, perfect for little kids and big kids alike? October is a great time of year for families to make the most of all that Dorset has to offer with half term around the corner and lots of spook-tacular celebrations taking place ahead of Halloween. If you would like to revel in some peace and quiet, we have plenty of secluded cottages, offering lots of privacy and plenty of space for some quality R&R. At Classic Cottages, we pride ourselves on marketing the finest self-catering cottages around, handpicking and personally inspecting each one. Find your favourite today. 

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