Blissful Breaks on the Dorset Coast

Idyllic getaways in the Dorset countryside

DorsetDorset holidays offer the best of the English coast and country. Quintessentially English villages nestle among a patchwork of small fields, where wildlife thrives and the connection to the landscape is as natural as life itself. The astonishing beauty of the Dorset coastline and the peace of the countryside cannot be replicated, and although leaving a Dorset holiday property is always hard, a Dorset holiday will always leave you feeling relaxed and refreshed.

The Dorset coastline is remarkable. With every corner, a new inspirational sight will fill your eyes, from Chesil Beach to Lulworth Cove, Durdle Door to St Aldhelm's Head, Old Harry to Poole Harbour, and you could not be better placed to experience it all than from a Dorset coastal cottage. Water sports absolutely thrive from Dorset coastal cottages too, with Poole Harbour and Studland Bay being among the west coast's top sailing, windsurfing, kite surfing and coastal walking destinations. The 200 million year old fossils of the Jurassic Coast are not to be missed from a self catering Dorset coastal cottage either.


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Self Catering Dorset Coastal CottagesSelf Catering Dorset Coastal Cottages
The Dorset coastline needs little introduction. For those looking to enjoy the coastal paths, sandy beaches and water sports, or simply revel in the charm of Dorset's coastal towns, a holiday cottage on Dorset's coast is ideal.

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Rural Self Catering Dorset Holiday PropertyRural Self Catering Dorset Holiday Property
The peace of rural Dorset is incomparable. Nowhere else can you live in such an unassuming natural way than from a Dorset cottage. As soon as you arrive at your rental cottage, you will know why Dorset has been such an inspiration to so many artists.

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Pet Friendly Dorset Holiday PropertiesPet Friendly Dorset Holiday Properties
It would be a shame to arrive at a Dorset cottage, surrounded by so many miles of wonderful walking, without your dog! Many Dorset holiday properties are pet friendly, allowing you and your entire family to enjoy Dorset's walking.

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Large Self Catering Dorset AccommodationLarge Self Catering Dorset Accommodation
With so much to see and do in Dorset, multi-family or large family holidays to Dorset area always a delight. There are some wonderful old Dorset houses available for rent, in which large groups can all relax and enjoy the company.

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Dorset Golf HolidaysDorset Golf Holidays
Dorset is awash with excellent golf courses, offering a mixture of heath, parkland and Lakeland golf courses. With taxing courses, stunning scenery and wonderful pub food, Dorset golf holidays truly are the pick of the crop.

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Dorset has changed little since the times of Thomas Hardy, when artists, poets and writers flocked to Dorset cottages and the Dorset coastline for inspiration. It is easy to see why these men and women escaped to Dorset cottages for their inspiration as the countyside is truly stunning. Small fields give way to wild heathlands, carved by chalk streams in which trout thrive and fishermen peacefully patrol the banks. To this day, the countryside plays a huge part in self catering Dorset holiday, as almost every outdoor activity can be enjoyed to the highest standard, from walking to horse riding, fishing to golf, and after a long days activity, there are a great range of Dorset spas and pubs in which to recuperate and relax before heading home to your own little haven of peace, a self catering Dorset holiday property.

Finding the ideal self catering Dorset accommodation on HomeAway Holiday-Rentals is easy. The search service allows you to filter the Dorset holiday properties available in terms of availability, size, suitability, facilities and local sports. When you find a Dorset holiday cottage that would be perfect for your holiday, you then deal directly with the porperty owner or manager, giving you access to the owners local knowledge.

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2 bed bungalows with heated swimming pool in quiet village location.
United Kingdom , England , South of England , Dorset
2 centrally heated bungalows situated on the Hampshire Dorset border, with fully equipped kitchen . the lounge / diner has large LCD TV & DVD player, French doors leading out to the pool and summerhouse with a heated patio and BBQ area. the bedroo... [full details of property 96649]

2 bed bungalows with heated swimming pool in quiet village location.
United Kingdom , England , South of England , Dorset
2 centrally heated bungalows situated on the Hampshire Dorset border, with fully equipped kitchen . the lounge / diner has large LCD TV & DVD player, French doors leading out to the pool and summerhouse with a heated patio and BBQ area. the bedroo... [full details of property 96649]

Sea Breeze -- Holiday on the shore of Poole Harbour --
United Kingdom , England , South of England , Dorset
Sea Breeze Hoiday Home is in a brilliant location, nestled alongside Poole Marina, right next to the Fisherman’s dock on the shore of Poole Harbour with all its amenities… Fishing Trips, Dive Boats, Sail Boats, Tour Boats can all be booked from h... [full details of property 99862]

Spacious seaside house in Swanage with balcony and bay views
United Kingdom , England , South of England , Dorset
A bright, modern, spacious seaside house? Sleeps 10 in 4 bedrooms, great for extended families. Just 400m from the beach, with views of Swanage bay. Located close to pubs, shops and restaurants. Surrounded by beautiful coastal walks. With a ... [full details of property 436413]

A spectacular beach-front property in Lyme Regis with panoramic sea views
United Kingdom , England , South of England , Dorset
Occupying an enviable South-facing beach-front position in the heart of Lyme Bay, this detached holiday property boasts uninterrupted stunning views over the beach towards Golden Cap, the harbour and the historic Cobb. Sleeping six, it makes an id... [full details of property 434945]

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