Short Cottage Breaks in Dorset

Within 10 miles
  • Within 1 mile
  • Within 2 miles
  • Within 3 miles
  • Within 5 miles
  • Within 10 miles
  • Within 20 miles
  • Within 30 miles
  • Within 50 miles
1
2
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
0
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
0
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
0
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
Pets
  • Pets
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • Property pet free
3
  • 7
  • 3
  • 4
  • -
  • 1
  • 2
  • 5
  • 6
  • 8
  • 9
  • 10
  • 11
  • 12
  • 13
  • 14
  • 15
  • 16
  • 17
  • 18
  • 19
  • 20
  • 21
  • 22
  • 23
  • 24
  • 25
  • 26
  • 27
  • 28
3 Days +/-
  • Exact Dates
  • 1 Day +/-
  • 2 Days +/-
  • 3 Days +/-

British Travel Award Winners!

We are delighted to announce that we have been awarded 'Best UK Holiday Cottage/Self Catering Booking Company' at the British Travel Awards.

Popular property types See all properties

Pet friendly

557 properties

Properties with hot tubs

63 properties

Luxury

86 properties

Log cabins

51 properties

Properties with character

312 properties

Remote

38 properties

Short Cottage Breaks in Dorset

REFINE SEARCH

Your Dorset search returned 931 cottages

Relevance (AI)
  • Relevance (AI)
  • Price (lowest first)
  • Price (highest first)
  • Sleeps (lowest first)
  • Sleeps (highest first)
  • Tick Rating (lowest first)
  • Tick Rating (highest first)
20
  • 10
  • 20
  • 50
  • 100
Map View
A brick house with a sunroom and patio furniture in a garden at South Lodge in Hazelbury Bryan
30
Hazelbury Bryan, Dorset, DT10
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    5.0

    Sykes Rating

A beautifully furnished annexe cottage on the edge of the little hamlet of Hazelbury Bryan in Dorset. Stunning spiral staircase. Open plan. Conservatory. Sherborne 10 miles (Ref. 969185)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine

3 nights from £381

See more details
A stone and brick house with arched windows a green door a bench and gravel driveway at The Coach House at Lackington Farm in Piddletrenthide
57
Piddletrenthide, Dorset, DT2
  • Sleeps3
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    5.0

    Sykes Rating

Gold Gems Award Winner for Best on the South Coast 2023. A picturesque, reverse level Coach House settled in White Lackington near Piddletrenthide, Dorset. Private parking. Enclosed garden. Woodburning stove. Pet-free. Dorchester 6.7 miles. (Ref. 1087048)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine

3 nights from £629

See more details
A single story white building with a grey roof and glass entrance surrounded by a wooden fence at Cliff Barn in Burton Bradstock
27
Burton Bradstock, Dorset, DT6
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsYes

    5.0

    Sykes Rating

A brightly decorated property resting within the village of Burton Bradstock, Dorset. Couples retreat. Pet-friendly. Close to amenities and beach. Bridport 3.1 miles; Weymouth 15.7 miles; Dorchester 15.5 miles; Yeovil 22.4 miles. (Ref. 1118787)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher

3 nights from £423

See more details
An outdoor patio with a wooden table and chairs with a bottle and glasses by a white two-story house at Backlands Farmhouse in Charmouth
31
Charmouth, Dorset, DT6
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.8

    Sykes Rating

Backlands Farmhouse is a charming holiday cottage nestled in the seaside village of Charmouth, along the Jurassic Coast. Close to beach and amenities. Lyme Regis 3 miles; Axminster 5.6 miles; Bridport 6.8 miles. (Ref. 1149648)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine

3 nights from £505

See more details
A window looking out onto a harbor with fishing boats and buildings at Embassy Brewers Quay Harbour
42
Brewers Quay Harbour, Dorset, DT4
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    4.9

    Sykes Rating

A beautiful, second-floor apartment overlooking the harbour in Weymouth, Dorset. Romantic. Sea views. Close to beach. Close to local amenities. Dorchester 8.3 miles; Bridport 19.1 miles. (Ref. 1107011)

  • Wi-fi
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine

3 nights from £436

See more details
A stone house with wooden doors opening to a garden with artificial grass and a fenced trampoline at Little Dairy House near Swanage
New property
33
near Swanage, Dorset, BH19
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.9

    Sykes Rating

Little Dairy House is a welcoming home located on the outskirts of Swanage in Dorset, featuring a balcony, a woodburning stove, and is near a beach. Wareham 7.6 miles; Poole 17.6 miles. (Ref. 1173159)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly

3 nights from £500

See more details
An outdoor patio area with a wooden table and six wooden chairs in front of a modern concrete structure with large sliding glass doors at Standby Generator Bunker Ringstead near Weymouth
67
Ringstead near Weymouth, Dorset, DT2
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    5.0

    Sykes Rating

Standby Generator Bunker, an impressive abode, rests in rural Ringstead in Dorset, enjoying sea views, a pet-friendly policy, and a woodburning stove. Dorchester 8.3 miles; Bridport 23.1 miles. (Ref. 1137374)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine

3 nights from £1001

See more details
A brick end terrace house with a white door and windows and a paved driveway at The Nightingale in Weymouth
33
Weymouth, Dorset, DT4
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.8

    Sykes Rating

The Nightingale is a stylish, semi-detached holiday home resting in Weymouth, Dorset. Designated parking. Close to a beach and amenities. Enclosed garden. Dorchester 8.8 miles; Bridport 19.6 miles. (Ref. 1133998)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine

3 nights from £502

See more details
A view of rooftops with chimneys and a cliff by the sea at Seaview in Swanage
58
Swanage, Dorset, BH19
  • Sleeps7
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.9

    Sykes Rating

This all-ground-floor cottage rests in the charming seaside resort of Swanage on the Jurassic Coast of Dorset. Sea views. Family-friendly. Amenities within walking distance. Wareham 11.1 miles; Dorchester 25.9 miles. (Ref. 1012027)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine

3 nights from £653

See more details
A garden with flowering plants and shrubs in front of a stone building with a tiled roof at Middle Farm Annex in Long Bredy
40
Long Bredy, Dorset, DT2
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.9

    Sykes Rating

A detached barn conversion set within the village of Long Bredy. Woodburning fire. WiFi. Weymouth 12 miles; Yeovil 20 miles. (Ref. 998739)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly

3 nights from £493

Last booked 2 days ago
See more details
A garden with grass a wooden deck with a swing and a patio with chairs and a table at Blue Waters in Weymouth
25
Weymouth, Dorset, DT3
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    5.0

    Sykes Rating

A delightful, one-bedroom holiday home resting in Weymouth, Dorset. Contemporary. Private garden. Romantic. Close to amenities and beach. Near AONB. Open-plan. Dorchester 7 miles; Bridport 20.8 miles. (Ref. 1133982)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking

3 nights from £480

See more details
A small stone patio with a round table and chairs next to a wooden bench outside a stone house at Tiddlers Cottage in Uploders near Bridport
45
Uploders near Bridport, Dorset, DT6
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    4.9

    Sykes Rating

This attractive, one-bedroom cottage resides in Uploders near Bridport, Dorset. Enclosed garden. Romantic. In an AONB. Close to amenities. West Bay 5 miles; Lyme Regis 14.1 miles. (Ref. 1117867)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Washing machine

3 nights from £392

See more details
A brick house with a double garage and front steps surrounded by greenery at Lyme Bay View in Lyme Regis
51
Lyme Regis, Dorset, DT7
  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsYes

    4.9

    Sykes Rating

Lyme Bay View is a delightful, detached property resting in the seaside town of Lyme Regis, Dorset. Sea views. Close to a beach. Pet-friendly. Close to shop. Charmouth 2.9 miles; Axminster 4.9 miles; Seaton 7.9 miles. (Ref. 1139390)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Sky TV

3 nights from £805

See more details
A stone cottage with a thatched roof a white door and wooden garage door on a street at Stable Cottage in Burton Bradstock
39
Burton Bradstock, Dorset, DT6
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.8

    Sykes Rating

Stable Cottage is a charming, three-bedroom dwelling residing in Burton Bradstock, Dorset. En-suite master bedroom. Close to amenities and a beach. In the Dorset AONB. Bridport 3.1 miles; Weymouth 15.9 miles; Dorchester 15.2 miles; Yeovil 21.4 miles (Ref. 1133658)

  • Wi-fi
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly

3 nights from £781

See more details
A two story brick house with white windows and a white front door surrounded by bushes and a street light at Seahills in Lyme Regis
43
Lyme Regis, Dorset, DT7
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.9

    Sykes Rating

Seahills is a seaside-themed semi-detached house with off-road parking in Lyme Regis in Dorset, on the UNESCO Jurassic Coast. Charmouth 3.1 miles; Axminster 5.5 miles; Bridport 9.8 miles; Sidmouth 16.1 miles. (Ref. 1170157)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Dishwasher

3 nights from £425

Last booked 3 days ago
See more details
A row of multi-colored buildings along a waterfront with a boat named Top Cat III docked at Safe Harbour Brewers Quay harbour
33
Brewers Quay harbour, Dorset, DT4
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    4.7

    Sykes Rating

Cosy, comfortable and luxurious three storey house in Weymouth. Perfect for families. WiFi. Courtyard. One dog welcome. Pub and shop 5 min. Beach 10 min. Dorchester 8 miles. (Ref. 994606)

  • Wi-fi
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly

3 nights from £939

See more details
A wooden two-story house with a balcony and two goats grazing on grass at Cointree in Sturminster Newton
38
Sturminster Newton, Dorset, DT10
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.9

    Sykes Rating

A contemporary first-floor barn conversion resting in Sturminster Newton, Dorset. Open-plan. Balcony. Views. Blandford Forum 9.6 miles. (Ref. 923041)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine

3 nights from £401

See more details
A living room with a green sofa round wicker coffee table wooden sideboard and two plants at Seaward in Lyme Regis
55
Lyme Regis, Dorset, DT7
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.9

    Sykes Rating

Seaward is a bright and spacious ground-floor apartment resting in Lyme Regis, Dorset. Near beach and amenities. In AONB. Pet-friendly. Enclosed courtyard. Charmouth 3.3 miles; Axminster 5 miles; Bridport 10 miles; Sidmouth 15.5 miles. (Ref. 1143853)

  • Wi-fi
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly

3 nights from £420

See more details
Front entrance of Bay View Hotel with brick buildings and ivy on walls in Weymouth
49
Weymouth, Dorset, DT4
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    Sykes Rating

One @ No36 is a delightful duplex apartment with the beach on your doorstep, with the convenience of off-road parking, in Weymouth, Dorset. Dorchester 7.8 miles; Bridport 19.1 miles. (Ref. 1162201)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Dishwasher

3 nights from £563

See more details
A garden with a tree a flower bed and a wooden picnic table outside a two story house at Molly's Place in Boscombe
34
Boscombe, Dorset, BH5
  • Sleeps5
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.7

    Sykes Rating

A lovely ground-floor maisonette apartment resting in Boscombe, Dorset. Close to amenities and the beach. Pet-friendly. Ground-floor living. Private driveway. Bournemouth 1.8 mile; Christchurch 2.8 miles; Poole 8 miles. (Ref. 1086302)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly

3 nights from £441

Last booked yesterday
See more details
Map View

Escape to the stunning Dorset countryside or coastline for a short cottage break in Dorset that promises relaxation and adventure.

With its rolling hills, iconic Jurassic Coast, and charming villages, short breaks in Dorset are the perfect option for those seeking a romantic retreat, a family holiday, or a peaceful escape.

Short breaks in Dorset are a fantastic choice for your next UK holiday.

Why Book Short Breaks in Dorset?

With its quaint coastal towns and villages, the county creates a delightful atmosphere for Dorset short breaks. Food lovers can indulge in delicious local fare, including freshly caught seafood, cheeses, and ciders.

Families will find a range of family-friendly attractions, while arts and cultural enthusiasts can enjoy galleries, theatres, and festivals throughout the year. One of the best times for a short break in Dorset is the summer when you can make the most of Camp Bestival!

Alternatively, immerse yourself in the county’s amazing landscapes during short breaks in Dorset. Enjoy the stunning natural beauty of the iconic Jurassic Coast, picturesque beaches, and charming coastal towns. Outdoor enthusiasts will find plenty of adventure with hiking, cycling, watersports, and horseback riding opportunities amidst the scenery.

Uncover more things to see and do during your Dorset short break with a read of our Dorset Travel Guide »

Places to Visit during Dorset Short Breaks

This stunning county is brimming with incredible places to visit, making it an ideal destination for a short break in Dorset.

A must-see when holidaying in this part of the UK is the iconic Jurassic Coast, a UNESCO World Heritage Site stretching along Dorset’s shoreline. The perfect spot to visit during a Dorset short break must be Durdle Door, the unmistakable limestone arch or take in the serene charm of Lulworth Cove with its crystal-clear waters.

Close by is the stunning golden beaches of Lyme Regis and West Bay, which both offer adventure and history with them being prime location for fossil hunting, so grab a bucket and spade and see what you can find.

Don’t miss a visit to Corfe Castle, a medieval marvel set in a quaint village with stunning views of the Purbeck Hills and footpaths heading to the sea.

From coast to countryside, short breaks in Dorset offer endless opportunities to explore and enjoy.

Other Places to Book Short Breaks in Dorset:

Bournemouth

Bridport

Dorchester

Poole

Shaftesbury

Sherborne

Swanage

Weymouth

Types of Dorset Holidays

So, what are you waiting for? Book your next quick getaway today with a short break in Dorset!

Looking for a longer holiday in this beautiful county? Then there's still a wide range of options to explore, including Dorset cottages for the family, Dorset lodges and log cabins, Dorset cottages with hot tubs and glamping pods in Dorset.

Interested in a late deal? Check out this selection of last-minute cottages in Dorset. If a lavish break is on the agenda, these luxury cottages in Dorset are perfect. Alternatively, enjoy a getaway with your pooch by booking one of these dog-friendly cottages in Dorset.

Alternatively, enjoy a short getaway elsewhere by browsing this range of short breaks & weekend breaks in the UK.

Still looking for the perfect place to stay? Explore the entire collection of Dorset holiday cottages »