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

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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Pick from 44 cottages in Dorset this October

The Old School Gables is a 2 bedroom cottage near the market town of Bridport, Dorset.
  • Sleeps 4 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £525

The Old School Gables

2490

2 bedroom cottage near the market town of Bridport, Dorset.


The pretty Dorset village of Drimpton is set in lovely countryside, a short drive inland from the stunning Jurassic Coast. This original school house has been converted into extrem...

  • Sleeps 4 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £525

Barbridge Cottage is a 2 bedroom, rural holiday cottage near Bridport, Dorset.
  • Sleeps 4 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £844

Barbridge Cottage

1805

2 bedroom, rural holiday cottage near Bridport, Dorset.


With beaches, fossil hunting, walks and lovely pubs all around, Barbridge Cottage is the ideal home-away-from-home to explore West Dorset and the Jurassic Coast. Up a short, unm...

  • Sleeps 4 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £844

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The Old Coach House is a 2 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the county town of Dorchester, Dorset.
  • Sleeps 4 + cot
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £595

The Old Coach House

1386

2 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the county town of Dorchester, Dorset.


This pretty detached former coach house can be found in the rural Dorset countryside, within easy reach of the stunning coastlines of the Jurassic Coast, a World Heritage Site. ...

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

7 nights from £595

Sunnyholme is a 4 bedroom house near the beach in Studland, Dorset.
  • Sleeps 6 + 2 cots
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £965

Sunnyholme

1460

4 bedroom house near the beach in Studland, Dorset.


The Isle of Purbeck is a stunning National Landscape between Poole and Swanage, boasting one of the most spectacular coastlines in Dorset. Sunnyholme is an extremely spacious de...

  • Sleeps 6 + 2 cots
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £965

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