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Rent cottages in Dorset, South West England
329 self catering cottage letting's in Dorset, South West England. Rent superb cottage accommodation and holiday rentals with features such as hot tubs, sauna's, gyms, heated swimming pools and much more! Refine your search of self catering accommodation to let in Dorset by using the county and region menus on the left.
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Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £439
to £ 899
Self catering accommodation in Bournemouth sleeps 4.
Features include: • Close to the Beach Pub nearby Luxury accommodation •
Accommodation overview: A flawless apartment yards from the beach.
  
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Sleeps 6
Weekly prices from £525
to £ 1185
Self catering accommodation in Lyme Regis sleeps 6.
Features include: • Short Breaks • Beach nearby • Pub nearby • Garden • Sleeps 6
Accommodation overview: SITUATED IN THE GROUNDS OF THE IMPRESSIVE ROUSDON ESTATE Set on a complex of properties and is one of many within the grounds and offers many original features and a unique holiday experience. Nestled on the Jurassic Coast (England's first natural World Heritage Site), this unique stretch of coastline has joined the ranks of the Great Barrier Reef and the Grand Canyon as one of the wonders of the natural world, and is famous for fossils and day to day there are many new discoveries which are constantly being uncovered, including exceptionally well preserved dinosaurs and dinosaur footprints. Lyme Regis is only a short drive away and offers an unspoilt seafront with sheltered south-facing beaches and provides a perfect environment in which children can play and adults can relax in the traditional deckchairs that still line the promenade in summer. Many boat excursions run from the ancient harbour for pleasure and fishing trips. The Estate boasts 350 acres of land, and direct access to the Axmouth to Lyme Regis Undercliffs National Nature Reserve, where wild deer, foxes, rabbits and squirrels can often be seen. There are many attractions in the area including the theme and country park at Cricket St Thomas, the charming resorts of Beer, Seaton, Sidmouth, Branscombe and numerous National Trust properties and gardens to name but a few. The accommodation offers THREE bedrooms: 1 double room with distant sea views and en-suite hand basin and WC, 1 twin room (2'6" beds). A small flight of stairs takes you to 1 additional double room. Bathroom: adjacent upstairs double with shower over bath and WC. Shower room adjacent the twin room with WC and heated towel rail. Downstairs WC. Lounge: with TV, DVD and hi-fi. Entrance dining hall. Kitchen: with large range style cooker, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher and washer dryer. Outside: enclosed garden area with seating. Amenities: parking for 2 cars. Bed linen, electric and central heating included. Cot, highchair and stair gate available. Regret no pets or smokers. Location: shop and pub 1 mile. Arrival: 3.30pm.
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Sleeps 8
Weekly prices from £1300
Self catering accommodation in West Moors sleeps 8.
Features include: • Open Fire or Woodburner Stove • Short Breaks • Detached • Garden • Sleeps 8
Accommodation overview: Oak Tree Cottage provides beautifully maintained accommodation and is finished to an extremely high standard. Set down a gravel lane, this detached cottage has a large farmhouse-style kitchen which is open-plan with the dining area - making it the real hub of the cottage. The large living room has an open log fire (ideal for a cosy winter’s evening) leading out into the all-year-round heated conservatory, which overlooks the garden. The fully enclosed level garden has a large grassed area for children to enjoy and a large patio area for al fresco dining. Just a short stroll leads into Ringwood Forest which stretches over a large area with its pine woodland and heath land, great for walking and cycling. In another area of the woodland is Moors Valley Country Park which makes a great day out for families. The coastline with its Blue Flag beaches at Poole and Bournemouth are just a short drive, as is the famous New Forest National Park and the Purbecks with its ‘chocolate box’ villages and rugged coastline. There are many market towns including Wimborne, Ringwood and Christchurch to enjoy. Lovely thatched pub (The Smugglers Haunt), shop and restaurant within ¼ mile. (Wide door access to all ground floor rooms). Large living room with open log fire, French doors to conservatory and Amtico wooden floor. Spacious kitchen with dining area, granite worktops and Amtico wooden floor. Compact study/reading room. Large, heated conservatory. Separate toilet. First floor: Double bedroom with 5ft bed and sloping ceiling. Double bedroom with sloping ceiling and en-suite shower room and toilet. Double bedroom with sloping ceiling and door leading to bathroom with over-bath shower and toilet (also accessed from landing). Compact twin bedroom.
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Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £439
to £ 1169
Self catering accommodation in Portland sleeps 4.
Features include: Pool • Close to the Beach Pub nearby • Parking available • Luxury accommodation •
Accommodation overview: A stylish apartment with fantastic on-site health facilities, near the 2012 sailing venue
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Sleeps 12
Weekly prices from £1300
Self catering accommodation in Charmouth sleeps 12.
Features include: • Open Fire or Woodburner Stove • Pets allowed • Pub nearby • Easy Walking • Sleeps 12
Accommodation overview: Nestling in the heart of the coastal resort of Charmouth, near Lyme Regis, on the famous World Heritage Jurassic Coast, this delightfully spacious adjoining holiday home for two or three families has been tastefully furnished and is in an excellent location to enjoy the best of west Dorset. Gather together in the large living room with marble fireplace, open fire and small pool/table tennis table or in the spacious kitchen/dining room with its large solid oak table and granite worktops. The home, which has been well furnished, has stripped pine floors and a light roomy feel to it and offers three double bedrooms, one twin, one adult bunk bedroom and a separate room with a day bed and truckle bed in it. One can wander into Charmouth or stroll down to the beach, 800 yards, and enjoy swimming, fishing, fossil hunting and beautiful scenic walks along the World Heritage Coast towards Lyme Regis or Bridport. The views are truly stunning over the whole of Lyme Bay. Lyme Regis is an enchanting seaside resort with its charming harbour, Cobb, sandy beach and shops is a must, or one can explore the coastal resorts stretching from Weymouth in the east to Bridport, Eype, Seatown, Seaton and Sidmouth in the west. Inland, historic houses, such as Forde Abbey and Gardens and Montacute House and Gardens, or days out at Exeter cathedral city, and the historic towns of Sherborne and Dorchester make for good visits and memories. Shops and pub 100 yards. Spacious living room with open fire, wooden floor, breakfast area and combined half size pool/table tennis table. Spacious dining room with wooden floor, long solid oak table with leather dining chairs and kitchen area with shaker style granite worktops. Utility. Separate toilet. First floor: Double bedroom with 5ft bed with en-suite bathroom (access also via another door) with cast iron roll-top bath, shower attachment and double shower cubicle. Double bedroom with en-suite bathroom with over-bath shower and separate toilet leading to a separate bedroom with day bed (for +1) and truckle bed (for+1). Bunk bedroom. Bathroom with over-bath shower and toilet. Second floor: Double bedroom with wooden floor. Twin bedroom with balcony and furniture. Shower room with toilet.
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Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £600
to £ 899
Self catering accommodation in Higher Chilfrome sleeps 4.
Features include: • Pool • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Sleeps 4
Accommodation overview: Set in glorious countryside... not far from the Jurassic Coast Lancombe Country Cottages are set in three acres of glorious Thomas Hardy country, in the heart of an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in west Dorset, close to the famous World Heritage Jurassic Coast, including the Chesil Beach. The six holiday cottages converted from old barns are set around an attractive courtyard, now a communal lawned area, are all well finished and equipped and provide a relaxing retreat after a day out sightseeing.
All are named after local rivers, offer comfortable accommodation and can be booked individually or together, depending on party numbers. Unwind in the 3 acres of grounds, relax in the heated indoor swimming pool (open every day), perhaps enjoy a sauna, or on a fine day, chill out with a barbecue in a pleasant setting overlooking beautiful Dorset countryside.
Within easy driving distance visitors can explore the stunning Chesil Beach and Jurassic Coast, from Weymouth to the picturesque seaside resort of Lyme Regis, with its harbour and famous Cobb. Enjoy the many little seaside resorts, spectacular scenic coastal walks, fishing, swimming, fossil hunting and attractions such as Abbotsbury Swannery (where the swans may be fed) and Sub-Tropical Gardens, and Bennetts Water Gardens.
There are many historic houses and gardens to visit including Athelhampon House and Gardens, and Kingston Maurward Gardens and Animal Park, as well as family attractions such as Bovington Tank Museum, Fleet Air Arm Museum at Yeovilton, Monkey World at Wareham and the Sea Life Centre at Weymouth.
The bustling market and county town of Dorchester, 8 miles, with its 18th-century houses, shops, restaurants and market is worth a visit, as is Weymouth with its Georgian seafront, Blue Flag sandy beach and traditional seaside entertainment. Inland there is the famous Cerne Abbas Giant and the quaint historic abbey town of Sherborne. Enjoy golf, fishing, horse riding and go-karting locally. Shops and pubs 2 miles.
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Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £388
to £ 753
Self catering accommodation in Buckland Newton sleeps 4.
Features include: Short Breaks Non smoking • Detached • Open Fire or Wood Burner Stove • Easy Walk access Pets allowed sleeps 4
Accommodation overview: In an elevated setting affording the most wonderful panoramic views from almost every window this very comfortable single storey property makes an ideal base for exploring one of England's loveliest counties. Cerne Abbas with its famous chalk giant Sparkford Motor Museum the timeless thatched village of Milton Abbas and miles of golden sands along the Jurassic coast are just some of the attractions within easy reach. Excellent walking quad biking and fishing locally. Village shop and pub serving food 1½ miles.
Hall. Spacious sitting room with open fire and French doors to patio. Spacious well equipped kitchen with dining area. Utility room. Double bedroom. Twin bedded room. Bathroom/W.C.
Phone enquiries:
0844 847 1143
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Sleeps 2
Weekly prices from £214
to £ 523
Self catering accommodation in Thorncombe sleeps 2.
Features include: Short Breaks Non smoking Easy Walk access • Pub near by • Pets allowed sleeps 2
Accommodation overview: Nestling in the beautiful rolling countryside bordering Devon and Somerset these charming Dorset cottages enjoy a courtyard setting with the owners' elegant farmhouse previously part of the historic Forde Abbey Estate. Cosy and well appointed (including Wi-Fi connection) they share 8 acres of lovely grounds home to barn owls and abundant wildlife and offering visitors plenty of space in which to relax and unwind. Children will love the play area with its trampoline slides swings and climbing frame and there is a pond with carp to fish as well as a bubbling stream (unfenced toddlers beware!).
A wonderful array of places of interest and visitor attractions are easily accessible – Barrington Court and Montacute House are among the National Trust properties within an easy drive the Abbotsbury Swannery is well worth a visit and Forde Abbey and Gardens and the Cricket St Thomas Wildlife Park are both found nearby. The West Dorset Heritage lies 10 miles away offering superb walking with breathtaking views as well as opportunities for fossil hunting. The coastal towns and villages invite exploration – pretty Lyme Regis with its famous Cobb Bridport with its lively street markets and the bustling waterfront at West Bay (once called Bridport Harbour) brimful of family fun and activities. Much of the West Dorset countryside setting for Thomas Hardy's celebrated novels such as 'Far from the Madding Crowd' and 'Tess of the d'Urbervilles' is an area of outstanding natural beauty dotted with picturesque villages many with welcoming country inns and home to numerous restaurants serving the excellent local cuisine. Village shops and pubs ¼ mile.
Open plan sitting/dining room with kitchen area. First floor: Double bedroom. Bathroom/W.C.
Phone enquiries:
0844 847 1143
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Sleeps 8
Weekly prices from £1300
Self catering accommodation in Lyme Regis sleeps 8.
Features include: • Pool • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Golf nearby • Games Room • Easy Walking • Sleeps 8
Accommodation overview: A delightful base for your holiday, set in glorious countryside close to unspoilt beaches. Marshwood Manor offers excellent accommodation and facilities in a tranquil rural setting, surrounded by Dorset’s loveliest countryside, and only 5 miles from the unspoilt beaches and golden sandstone cliffs of the coastline. The estate’s 10 acres of lawn, garden, pasture and woodland offer plenty of room for adults to stroll and children to play.
The properties have been carefully formed from a fine original range of buildings next to the manor house.and may be booked together to accommodate larger groups holidaying together (property refs DEY, DFA, DEX, DUS, DUT, DWS) Previously filmed for BBC television, all retain character and charm, whilst offering comfortable holiday accommodation fitted to a high standard throughout. Each has its own garden with furniture, and all enjoy shared use of the extensive gardens and grounds – as well as a range of facilities, including use of the owners’ small outdoor heated swimming pool (1st May - 30th Sept) set in a walled garden. There is a large games barn with pool table and table tennis, and a children’s play area with swings and slide. Approached along a private drive and set well back from the road, the cottages are perfectly positioned for enjoying this delightful corner of Dorset.
There are a variety of beautiful beaches, both sand and pebble, within a five to ten mile radius, including those at Lyme Regis, Charmouth, Seatown, Eype, West Bay and Burton Bradstock. Fossil-rich cliffs define this dramatic stretch of coastline, which encompasses the 2,000-acre National Trust estate of Golden Cap. This is a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and superb walking country, both on the rolling chalk hills overlooking fertile inland valleys and on the coastal footpaths offering spectacular clifftop views. It is also an area full of romance and history, with three ancient hill forts and the house and gardens of Forde Abbey all nearby.
A range of attractions is on offer in nearby country towns. Lyme Regis is a pretty seaside resort, its elegant colour-washed buildings and promenade lining a handsome harbour. Motor boats can be hired and there are fishing trips, a sailing school, and a windsurfing school. Bridport is a thriving market town, featured on TV’s River Cottage, the Port Bredy of Hardy’s novels, offering a good choice of shops, inns, restaurants, an arts centre and a sports centre with indoor pool. The coastline is excellent for sea fishing and inland waters offer good coarse fishing. Golfers will find courses at Lyme Regis and West Bay. Guests can enjoy art classes with a trained instructor in our own studio (subject to an additional charge, availability and prior booking). There are also riding stables in the area. Caterers are available locally. The local shop at Marshwood and two charming thatched country pubs are within a short drive. Shops 2 miles.
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Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £439
to £ 899
Self catering accommodation in Bournemouth sleeps 4.
Features include: • Close to the Beach Pub nearby • Parking available • Luxury accommodation •
Accommodation overview: Stylish luxury close to the beach.
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Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £600
to £ 899
Self catering accommodation in Higher Chilfrome sleeps 4.
Features include: • Pool • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Sleeps 4
Accommodation overview: Set in glorious countryside... not far from the Jurassic Coast Lancombe Country Cottages are set in three acres of glorious Thomas Hardy country, in the heart of an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in west Dorset, close to the famous World Heritage Jurassic Coast, including the Chesil Beach. The six holiday cottages converted from old barns are set around an attractive courtyard, now a communal lawned area, are all well finished and equipped and provide a relaxing retreat after a day out sightseeing.
All are named after local rivers, offer comfortable accommodation and can be booked individually or together, depending on party numbers. Unwind in the 3 acres of grounds, relax in the heated indoor swimming pool (open every day), perhaps enjoy a sauna, or on a fine day, chill out with a barbecue in a pleasant setting overlooking beautiful Dorset countryside.
Within easy driving distance visitors can explore the stunning Chesil Beach and Jurassic Coast, from Weymouth to the picturesque seaside resort of Lyme Regis, with its harbour and famous Cobb. Enjoy the many little seaside resorts, spectacular scenic coastal walks, fishing, swimming, fossil hunting and attractions such as Abbotsbury Swannery (where the swans may be fed) and Sub-Tropical Gardens, and Bennetts Water Gardens.
There are many historic houses and gardens to visit including Athelhampon House and Gardens, and Kingston Maurward Gardens and Animal Park, as well as family attractions such as Bovington Tank Museum, Fleet Air Arm Museum at Yeovilton, Monkey World at Wareham and the Sea Life Centre at Weymouth.
The bustling market and county town of Dorchester, 8 miles, with its 18th-century houses, shops, restaurants and market is worth a visit, as is Weymouth with its Georgian seafront, Blue Flag sandy beach and traditional seaside entertainment. Inland there is the famous Cerne Abbas Giant and the quaint historic abbey town of Sherborne. Enjoy golf, fishing, horse riding and go-karting locally. Shops and pubs 2 miles.
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Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £600
to £ 899
Self catering accommodation in Lyme Regis sleeps 4.
Features include: • Pub nearby • Sleeps 4
Accommodation overview: In rich rolling acres of natural grounds – just a riverside walk from the beach and sea . . . Just a mile or so from the beach and picturesque harbour at Lyme Regis, this attractive cluster of individually owned holiday cottages enjoys a peaceful setting in an area of exceptional natural beauty. Skilfully converted from a range of lovely old stone barns, they are surrounded by acres of pastures with abundant wildlife, including deer and badgers. Fitted and furnished to comfortable standards throughout, each holiday cottage is independently owned and has its own sunny patio at the front with peaceful and uninterrupted views over a picturesque pond and the countryside beyond. A lovely riverside walk leads to historic Lyme Regis, passing through wonderful countryside with no roads to mar the views. The rolling farmland scenery is easily enjoyed via the 28-mile network of local footpaths and bridleways, including the World Heritage Dorset Coastal Path (½ mile) and its spectacular Jurassic coast.
Accessible within 4 minutes by car or via a walk over fields and along the riverbank, Lyme Regis is one of England’s most memorable small towns. It is famous as the setting for both the story and film of The French Lieutenant’s Woman, with its harbour bright with boats, streets of elegant colour-washed buildings, lofty cliffs and a great sweep of sea. Inns, restaurants and a choice of shops can be found amongst the town’s attractive jumble of narrow streets, and it is a notable water sports centre. Motor boats can be hired, and there are fishing trips, a sailing school and club, and a wind-surfing school. There is also a sports complex at Axminster (4 miles) which offers swimming and other facilities. For nature lovers, the area has some of the most diverse scenery in the country: Lyme Bay sweeps round from the National Nature Reserve on the Dowlands Cliffs in an uninterrupted arc along the huge bank of shingle that is Chesil Beach, all the way to the limestone slab of the Isle of Portland. The 626-ft Golden Cap, is a breathtaking viewpoint and part of a lovely 2,000-acre NT estate, it is the highest point on England’s south coast, which is a World Heritage Site. An easy drive to Bridport, Honiton, Sidmouth, Exeter and Dorchester. For families there are many lovely beaches close at hand, and a theme park at Cricket St Thomas and Crealy Park, near Exeter. Lyme Regis golf course is within half a mile and visitors are welcome. Each cottage has a comprehensive information folder giving details of local pubs, restaurants, shops, walks, excursions and includes many interesting facts about Lyme Regis and finding fossils along the Jurassic coast. Shops 1 mile.
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