My Shortlist My Account FAQs Destinations Inspiration Last Minute Deals Let Your Property ✔ Over 20,000 quality assured cottages ✔ 30+ years of experience ✔ 98% would book again Dorset Home Areas Articles Find a place to stay Our Experts Let your Dorset Property Dorset From the incredible views, beautiful award-winning beaches and world-class fossil hunting sites of the Jurassic Coast to the rural retreats and idyllic countryside of Hardy Country, it’s easy to see why Dorset is one of Britain’s most beloved holiday destinations. Whatever you’re looking for, you’re sure to find it in ‘bucket and spades’ in Dorset, the county of many contrasts. And with a collection of hand-picked holiday cottages in Dorset’s coast and country locations, you can start exploring as soon you’ve found your inspiration! Dorset is renowned for its varied landscape so you won’t be surprised to hear it’s also suitable for a variety of different holidays. The long coastline is a paradise for pets and explorers looking for an active break. The region’s beaches are perfect for those looking to unwind or partake in some water sports, with surfing and sailing readily available – along with expert tuition for those who fancy getting their feet wet! The Jurassic Coastline is one of the county’s main attractions. A landscape 180 million years in the making, it offers as much a fascinating history lesson as it does a stunning view of the English Channel. Dorset’s beaches are equally popular, offering stunning sands, clear waters and classic English seaside staples. With heritage attractions, indigenous wildlife and a host of unique attractions, it’s a UK holiday destination like no other. Bridport and West Bay Dorchester Lyme Regis Poole and Bournemouth Shaftesbury Sherborne Wareham and Swanage Weymouth and Portland .st0{fill:#DCEADC;stroke:#2FA68D;stroke-width:5;stroke-miterlimit:22.9256;} .st1{fill:none;} .st2{fill:#DCEADC;stroke:#2FA68D;stroke-width:2;stroke-miterlimit:22.9256;} .st3{fill:#FEFEE9;stroke:#646464;stroke-linecap:round;stroke-linejoin:round;stroke-miterlimit:10;} .st4{fill:#666766;} .st5{font-family:'Hind';} .st6{font-size:31px;} .stsmall { font-size:25px; } LymeRegis Weymouth& Portland Bridport &West Bay Sherborne Shaftesbury Dorchester Wareham & Swanage Poole & Bournemouth Read More Read More Read More All Articles Family Things to Do Food and Drink Places to Go Things to Do “ ” Charmouth Beach is my favourite childhood place, where anyone can find a bevy of beautiful fossils. Emily Cowper-Coles, Jurassic Coast Ambassador PreviousNext Read more about our Dorset experts Brook Cottage Uplyme, near Lyme Regis View this property Manor Farm Barn Dewlish, near Dorchester View this property Lakeside Hut Gillingham View this property The Great House - The Chatham Lyme Regis View this property View all Dorset Cottages Sign up to receive our latest news & offers Sign up here to receive marketing communication from cottages.com. You can opt out at any time by using the unsubscribe link in our emails. We will use your information in accordance with our Privacy Notice. cottages.com About Us About Awaze UK Important Holiday Information Press and Media FAQs Gender Pay Gap Modern Slavery Statement Holiday Inspiration Inspire & Explore Travel Guides Our Breaks Our Collections Seasonal Collection Lodges from Hoseasons Social Media Blog cottages.com TV Booking Information Pay Balance Insurance Information Ferry Travel Terms and conditions Buy Holiday Gift Vouchers Help/Support Our Website Policies Cookie Policy Privacy Notice Terms of Use Sitemap Thinking of letting your holiday property? Follow us ABTA Member Book with confidence. We are a member of ABTA. Read full details of our ABTA membership and where financial protection might apply to your booking. 0345 498 6900 open today from 9am cottages.com is the new home of cottages4you (Cottages for You). cottages.com is a trading name of Awaze Vacation Rentals Ltd. Registered in England and Wales. Registered Office: Sunway House, Raglan Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk NR32 2LW, UK Company Registration Number 00965389. VAT Registration Number: GB 598 22 99 77