Short breaks in Dorset
It's so easy to get to Dorset, there's hardly any excuse not to book a cottage for a short break.Home of the Jurassic Coast and a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Dorset has plenty to offer for that well-deserved mid-week respite or long weekend break in Dorset. Steeped in history and effortlessly beautiful, you won’t be disappointed by this gorgeous part of the world.Read more
From stunning coastal cottages to luxury country getaways, you’ll find exactly what you’re looking for from our selection of lovely self-catering accommodation. We have a number of beautiful baby-friendly and dog-friendly cottages, so the whole family can enjoy, a relaxing breather in Dorset.
Spring and Autumn Breaks in Dorset
Spring and Autumn in Dorset provide a perfect short break. With miles of beautiful coastline, rolling countryside flecked with ancient landmarks and stunning natural features there is more than enough to capture your heart.
Summer Short Breaks Dorset
From the endless blue skies, jaw-dropping white sands beaches and the natural beauty that pervades the landscape, a summer escape in Dorset would be hard to beat.
Christmas Holidays
Watch the gorgeously quaint hamlets of thatched cottages and old pubs garner a new life in this festive period. With bookings taken from 1 November, why not spend three or four days away and transform your Christmas break into an adventure for the whole family.
New Year in Dorset
A short break in Dorset for New Year’s Eve could be exactly what you’re looking for this year for an exciting change of scene. If you’re interested, bookings can be made from 1 November, although it is possible to place them from 1 October at the Owner’s discretion.
Winter Breaks in Dorset
Enjoying the most amount of sunshine and some of the highest average winter temperatures than anywhere else in the UK, Dorset provides the perfect getaway all year round. By the time winter comes around, the summer activity has made way for a peaceful calm, and the region is encompassed by a romantic quietness. Dog restrictions have also been lifted off many beaches, so you can also bring your four-legged friend along too.
We have 40 holiday cottages only a short drive away, for a much needed short break in Dorset.
We have 40 self-catering cottages in Dorset available for a Short Break
7 nights from £1927
The Old Manor House
41245 bedroom, dog friendly cottage close to the beach near Lyme Regis.
Less than half a mile from the World Heritage Jurassic Coast, The Old Manor House is a beautiful 16th Century, Grade II Listed house, full of character with a delightful enclosed g...
7 nights from £1927
7 nights from £490
Beehive Cottage
40732 bedroom thatched, dog friendly cottage near Dorchester, Dorset.
Beehive Cottage is a charming and cosy cottage, on a quiet lane opposite St Mary's church in the village of Puddletown. Surrounded by farmland, the pretty village is nestled in the...
7 nights from £490
7 nights from £1701
Buddlewall
39796 bedroom thatched, dog friendly home near Lyme Regis, South Devon.
Buddlewall is an historic east Devon farmhouse, in a beautiful hidden rural setting, a short drive inland from the spectacular World Heritage east Devon and Dorset Jurassic Coast. ...
7 nights from £1701
7 nights from £596
Tolpuddle Cottage
37523 bedroom thatched, dog friendly cottage in Tolpuddle, Dorset.
This pretty thatched cottage is in the tranquil historic village of Tolpuddle, just 15 miles from the World Heritage Jurassic Coast. An ideal base for a family holiday or perfect f...
7 nights from £596
7 nights from £509
The Chalet on the Beach
3351Chalet on the beach sleeping two in Lyme Regis, Dorset.
Imagine a holiday right on the seashore of a very special beach, relaxing on your verandah with a glass of something refreshing, watching the gentle waves at one of the most famous...
7 nights from £509
7 nights from £1190
Cobb Cottage
32434 bedroom, dog friendly cottage with sea views in Lyme Regis, Dorset.
Escape to the coast and this fabulous cottage where you can watch the seascape change all day long. Just minutes from the harbour at Lyme Regis and its iconic Cobb, this Grade I...
7 nights from £1190
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7 nights from £925
Sandy Days
32153 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the beach in Christchurch.
Avon beach, Christchurch Harbour, the New Forest National Park and the Jurassic Coast are all nearby to this holiday bolthole. The cool shades of blue and the plantation shutters e...
7 nights from £925
7 nights from £373
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 £373
7 nights from £1129
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 £1129
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
