Last minute cottages in Dorset
Home to the sprawling Jurassic Coast and a lush green interior, Dorset makes for a rather magical backdrop to your last-minute getaway. Gather the family for some fossil-hunting along the coastline or explore Dorset’s incredible landmarks, from the towering heights of Corfe Castle to the unmatched natural beauty of Durdle Door. Looking for a spontaneous stay? Making the most of the breathtaking scenery that surrounds them, our welcoming self-catering holiday cottages are the perfect way to explore Dorset, from weekends by the turquoise sea or walking holidays exploring every verdant corner of this stunning county.
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57 holiday cottages available for a last minute break in Dorset
7 nights from £399
Badgers Cottage
30141 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near Bridport, Dorset.
This pretty semi-detached cottage for two is nestled within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (now known as National Landscapes) on West Hembury Farm. Badgers Cottage is an ...
7 nights from £399
7 nights from £366
Owl's Nest Cottage
29421 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...
7 nights from £366
7 nights from £1080
Beech Cottage
28875 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...
7 nights from £1080
7 nights from £638
Sturthill Stable
28293 bedroom, dog friendly barn conversion set within a working farm near Bridport, Dorset.
This beautiful barn conversion at the heart of a working dairy farm is just inland from Dorset's spectacular Jurassic Coast and its beaches. The rural setting will please all the f...
7 nights from £638
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7 nights from £385
The Dairy
26631 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...
7 nights from £385
Doghouse Farm
7 nights from £1293
7 nights from £546
The Parlour
26622 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...
7 nights from £546
7 nights from £363
The Linhay
26611 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...
7 nights from £363
7 nights from £723
2 Penny’s Cottages
25313 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...
7 nights from £723
7 nights from £439
The Old School Gables
24902 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...
7 nights from £439
Readymade beds and fluffy towels; this simple but appreciated welcome is standard with us.
Towels and readymade beds
All of our cottages provide bed linen and towels as standard, with a change of bedding included for holidays of two weeks or more. You’ll also find a fresh change of towels for each week (for in the house only, please bring your own for the beach) and tea towels a-plenty.
The beds will be readymade and waiting for you on arrival so you can simply sink into comfort and relax straight into your holiday.
