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Cottage Weymouth
from $120 per night
Cottage ∙ 7 guests ∙ 3 bedrooms

130 m² Cottage

4.7
Excellent(23 ratings)
Weymouth, Weymouth and Portland District, Dorset
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Cottage Lyme Regis
from $88 per night
Cottage ∙ 2 guests ∙ 1 bedroom

90 m² Cottage

4.7
Excellent(19 ratings)
Lyme Regis, West Dorset District, Dorset
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Cottage Ringstead
from $164 per night
Cottage ∙ 4 guests ∙ 2 bedrooms

105 m² Cottage

4.7
Excellent(12 ratings)
Ringstead, Osmington, Dorset
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Pet-friendly rentals in Dorset

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Cottage Lyme Regis
from $246 per night
8 guests ∙ 4 bedrooms

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Lyme Regis, West Dorset District, Dorset
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Cottage Swanage
from $122 per night
Cottage ∙ 6 guests ∙ 3 bedrooms

130 m² Cottage

4.8
Outstanding(21 ratings)
Swanage, Purbeck District, Dorset
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Cottage Weymouth
from $126 per night
Cottage ∙ 6 guests ∙ 3 bedrooms

130 m² Cottage

4.1
Very good(15 ratings)
Weymouth, Weymouth and Portland District, Dorset
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Vacation rentals with pool in Dorset

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Cottage Lyme Regis
from $303 per night
Cottage ∙ 10 guests ∙ 5 bedrooms

160 m² Cottage

4.5
Excellent(13 ratings)
Lyme Regis, West Dorset District, Dorset
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Cottage Holton Heath
from $115 per night
6 guests ∙ 2 bedrooms

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Holton Heath, Wareham St. Martin, Dorset
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Cottage Chideock
from $632 per night
18 guests ∙ 9 bedrooms

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5.0
Outstanding(36 ratings)
Chideock, West Dorset District, Dorset
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Best vacation rental offers in Dorset

Cottage Weymouth
from $218 per night
8 guests ∙ 5 bedrooms

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Weymouth, Weymouth and Portland District, Dorset
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Cottage Lyme Regis
from $82 per night
Cottage ∙ 4 guests ∙ 2 bedrooms

105 m² Cottage

4.1
Very good(14 ratings)
Lyme Regis, West Dorset District, Dorset
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Cottage Lyme Regis
from $70 per night
Cottage ∙ 2 guests ∙ 1 bedroom

90 m² Cottage

4.7
Excellent(13 ratings)
Lyme Regis, West Dorset District, Dorset
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Apartment Weymouth
from $118 per night
7 guests ∙ 3 bedrooms

Apartment

4.7
Excellent(23 ratings)
Weymouth, Weymouth and Portland District, Dorset
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House Moreton
from $124 per night
House ∙ 6 guests ∙ 2 bedrooms

800 m² House

4.0
Very good(12 ratings)
Moreton, Purbeck District, Dorset
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Cottage Shaftesbury
from $80 per night
5 guests ∙ 2 bedrooms

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4.5
Excellent(4 ratings)
Shaftesbury, North Dorset District, Dorset
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Cottage Weymouth
from $175 per night
Cottage ∙ 6 guests ∙ 3 bedrooms

130 m² Cottage

4.9
Outstanding(21 ratings)
Weymouth, Weymouth and Portland District, Dorset
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Cottage Chideock
from $123 per night
4 guests ∙ 2 bedrooms

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4.9
Outstanding(8 ratings)
Chideock, West Dorset District, Dorset
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House Weymouth
from $144 per night
7 guests ∙ 4 bedrooms

House

4.7
Excellent(61 ratings)
Weymouth, Weymouth and Portland District, Dorset
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House Highcliffe
from $408 per night
8 guests ∙ 4 bedrooms

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4.9
Outstanding(43 ratings)
Highcliffe, Dorset, United Kingdom
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Cottage Portland
from $112 per night
Cottage ∙ 7 guests ∙ 3 bedrooms

130 m² Cottage

4.1
Very good(7 ratings)
Portland, Weymouth and Portland District, Dorset
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Cottage West Lulworth
from $107 per night
Cottage ∙ 4 guests ∙ 2 bedrooms

105 m² Cottage

4.7
Excellent(5 ratings)
West Lulworth, Purbeck District, Dorset
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House Moreton
from $518 per night
House ∙ 22 guests ∙ 9 bedrooms

5000 m² House

Moreton, Purbeck District, Dorset
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Cottage Weymouth
from $108 per night
Cottage ∙ 7 guests ∙ 3 bedrooms

130 m² Cottage

4.8
Outstanding(21 ratings)
Weymouth, Weymouth and Portland District, Dorset
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Cottage Christchurch
from $159 per night
Cottage ∙ 4 guests ∙ 2 bedrooms

105 m² Cottage

5.0
Outstanding(65 ratings)
Christchurch, Christchurch District, Dorset
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Cottage Weymouth
from $90 per night
Cottage ∙ 4 guests ∙ 2 bedrooms

105 m² Cottage

4.7
Excellent(48 ratings)
Weymouth, Weymouth and Portland District, Dorset
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Cottage Burton Bradstock
from $74 per night
Cottage ∙ 2 guests ∙ 1 bedroom

90 m² Cottage

4.8
Outstanding(58 ratings)
Burton Bradstock, West Dorset District, Dorset
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Cottage West Lulworth
from $284 per night
8 guests ∙ 4 bedrooms

Cottage

4.8
Outstanding(43 ratings)
West Lulworth, Purbeck District, Dorset
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Apartment West Bay
from $112 per night
Apartment ∙ 4 guests ∙ 1 bedroom

70 m² Apartment

4.6
Excellent(56 ratings)
West Bay, Bridport, Dorset
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Apartment Weymouth
from $99 per night
4 guests ∙ 2 bedrooms

Apartment

4.7
Excellent(39 ratings)
Weymouth, Weymouth and Portland District, Dorset
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Cottage Lyme Regis
from $92 per night
Cottage ∙ 4 guests ∙ 2 bedrooms

105 m² Cottage

4.0
Very good(15 ratings)
Lyme Regis, West Dorset District, Dorset
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Cottage Weymouth
from $99 per night
Cottage ∙ 2 guests ∙ 1 bedroom

90 m² Cottage

5.0
Outstanding(21 ratings)
Weymouth, Weymouth and Portland District, Dorset
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Cottage West Bay
from $106 per night
Cottage ∙ 4 guests ∙ 2 bedrooms

105 m² Cottage

4.6
Excellent(15 ratings)
West Bay, Bridport, Dorset
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Cottage West Lulworth
from $128 per night
Cottage ∙ 5 guests ∙ 2 bedrooms

105 m² Cottage

4.3
Very good(32 ratings)
West Lulworth, Purbeck District, Dorset
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Cottage Lyme Regis
from $130 per night
4 guests ∙ 2 bedrooms

Cottage

5.0
Outstanding(71 ratings)
Lyme Regis, West Dorset District, Dorset
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Cottage Weymouth
from $100 per night
Cottage ∙ 4 guests ∙ 2 bedrooms

105 m² Cottage

5.0
Outstanding(59 ratings)
Weymouth, Weymouth and Portland District, Dorset
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House Turners Puddle
from $80 per night
House ∙ 4 guests ∙ 2 bedrooms

50 m² House

4.6
Excellent(25 ratings)
Turners Puddle, Purbeck District, Dorset
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Cottage West Lulworth
from $72 per night
Cottage ∙ 3 guests ∙ 2 bedrooms

105 m² Cottage

4.5
Excellent(53 ratings)
West Lulworth, Purbeck District, Dorset
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Cottage Weymouth
from $154 per night
Cottage ∙ 4 guests ∙ 2 bedrooms

105 m² Cottage

4.7
Excellent(40 ratings)
Weymouth, Weymouth and Portland District, Dorset
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House Weymouth
from $396 per night
8 guests ∙ 4 bedrooms

House

5.0
Outstanding(69 ratings)
Weymouth, Weymouth and Portland District, Dorset
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Price and Availability Index in Dorset

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Vacation Rental Price Information in Dorset

Above, you can see a graph which shows changes in the price of vacation rentals in Dorset. The most expensive month is august, with an average accommodation price of $276. However, as presented on the graph, vacation rental prices in Dorset are at their lowest in december and amount to $240 per night on average.

Rental availability information in Dorset

This graph shows the availability of vacation rentals at different times of year. The most popular time of year to visit Dorset is April. If you'd like to visit then, make sure to book early! The week with the highest availability is in May (5/10 – 5/17) - 38% of the vacation rentals are still available.

Cottages, Holiday Homes and Self-Catering Accommodation in Dorset

View of a self-catering Wimdu holiday resort in Dorset Dorset is one of England’s most beautiful counties. It is quintessentially English and contains all the best qualities of England including lush countryside, cosy English pubs, pretty cottages, quaint villages and hospitable locals – it’s the perfect place for a holiday! Dorset is located in south west England on the coast by the English Channel. The biggest settlements are that of Poole and Bournemouth which are both located on the sea. Perhaps Dorset’s best attribute is the many varied landscapes that can be found in the country – from pretty chalk cliffs to low lying valleys. Dorset is mostly a rural county with many small villages housing the population. There’s so much to see and do in Dorset including walking in the countryside, watersports off the coast and fine dining in Bournemouth – book your holiday home today!

Where to stay in Dorset

Dorset is a popular holiday destination and tourists come from not just all over Britain but from overseas too, and the huge range of accommodation available reflects this. Book a charming thatched cottage in a Dorset village, or a holiday home by the sea… or an apartment in one of the beautiful towns in the area. Booking through Wimdu means that you can easily find good quality bed and breakfast and self-catering accommodation, and experience what it’s like to wake up in a real Dorset home and get a taste of life in the county!

Fun Facts about Dorset

  • Famous author Thomas Hardy was born in Dorset
  • The first mention of Dorset was in the year 841, it’s one of England’s oldest counties!
  • Dorset is one of the most sparsely populated counties of Britain
  • Poole Harbour is the largest natural harbour in Britain

Where to Go and What to See in Dorset

Dorset has much to offer tourists. A good place to base yourself is the quaint town of Shaftesbury, which has a great range of bed and breakfast accommodation, and cute cottages available - as well as some of the best cream teas in Dorset! Dorset real ale is enjoyed by people throughout Britain and a trip to Dorset is a great opportunity to try some of the local beer! Corfe Castle is also worth visiting – it’s the ruins of a Norman Castle and is looked after by the National Trust Foundation. The inspiring coast of Dorset, known as the Jurassic Coast, is a UNESCO world heritage site and a walk along this impressive stretch of the English coastline is certainly recommended! Poole Harbour is the world’s second biggest harbour and it’s one of the best places in Europe for watersports such as windsurfing, kitesurfing and paddle boarding! Dorset likes to celebrate tradition, especially tradition related to forms of transport! Take a ride on the Swanage Steam Railway which operates daily from April to October. The train features authentic heritage carriages and runs between Corfe Castle to the seaside resort of Swanage. The Great Dorset Steam Fair runs through August and September and hosts over 600 vintage steam engines for over 200,000 people to see. Bovington Tank Museum is also worth investigating if you have yet to get your fix of vintage transportation!

Fun for Children

There are some really fun children’s attractions in Dorset. The Abbotsbury Swannery is one of the highlights and it is here that you can walk through the heart of a colony of nesting mute swans. The Swannery was initially set up by monks over 1000 years ago and there are still remnants of St Peter’s monastery and St Nicolas’ church in the area. Boat trips are available to Brownsea Island off the coast of Dorset and it’s an opportunity to have a look at some of the exciting wild animals living in the area. Brownsea is home to the BBC’s Autumnwatch program and there’s a chance to see the red squirrel, a particularly rare animal, on the island!

Getting Around

There is only one major airport in Dorset and that is Bournemouth International Airport. The airport operates flights to several European cities. Bristol Airport is located 50 miles to the north of Dorset operates flights to many European and international destinations. Getting to Dorset by train is extremely and Bournemouth, Weymouth, Dorchester and Poole are all directly connected with London – the journey time is approximately 2 hours. Bristol and Bath are also directly connected with Dorset and the journey times is usually about 1 hour. You can also reach Dorset by ferry from France, Jersey and Guernsey and there are ferry terminals in Poole, Bournemouth and Weymouth. Travelling by car is perhaps the best way to get around and discover Dorset. Many of the roads are winding and small and public transport doesn’t usually operate in such areas, so if you rent a holiday home in a really rural area, make sure it is on a bus route if you want to explore and you don’t have a car! Although you can rely on public transport to get from town to town, you’d be missing a great deal of Dorset’s undiscovered beauty if you were to do so. Hire a car in Bournemouth or Poole and go exploring in the beautiful English countryside!

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636,474 travelers who stayed in Dorset rated their vacation home 4.5/5 stars on average.

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Features of Dorset vacation rentals

💳 Discounts up to 10%
⭐ Popular amenities Parking, Pets allowed and Internet
🏊  Vacation rentals with a pool 708 rentals
🌙 Minimum price starting at $70
🐾 Pet friendly vacation homes 4,408 rentals
🏡 Rentals available 12,443 rentals

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