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Explore the Jurassic Coast and Countryside Near Dorset Vacation Homes

On the English Channel's coast and just east of Devon, you'll find the small county of Dorset. The area is popular with visitors, with no shortage of cottage rentals. On the Dorset coast, you'll find a mixture of large Victorian family properties and modern apartment blocks with sea views, and inland, you'll find traditional chocolate-box style Dorset country cottages. All make the ideal base for exploring the county.

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Best Vacation Home Deals in Dorset

Save up to 83%

Cottage Lyme Regis
Jan 6 - Jan 13
-82%
$1,529
$268 per night
Cottage ∙ 8 guests ∙ 3 bedrooms

Cottage in Lyme Regis with Patio & Yard + Expansive Views

Lyme Regis, West Dorset District, Dorset
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Cottage Burton Bradstock
Jan 27 - Feb 3
-64%
$304
$110 per night
Cottage ∙ 2 guests ∙ 1 bedroom

Lovely Cottage in Burton Bradstock with Yard

Burton Bradstock, West Dorset District, Dorset
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Sykes Cottages
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Cottage West Bay
Dec 3 - Dec 10
-83%
$435
$75 per night
Cottage ∙ 4 guests ∙ 1 bedroom

Cottage in West Bay with Yard + Breath-Taking Views

West Bay, Bridport, Dorset
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Sykes Cottages
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8,513 great vacation rentals from 15 partner websites, such as Booking.com or Casamundo, are listed in Dorset. By directly analyzing these vacation rentals, HomeToGo highlights the most economical offers and the most popular vacation homes in Dorset.

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Apartment Weymouth
Jan 13 - Jan 20
-68%
$212
$69 per night
Apartment ∙ 2 guests ∙ 1 bedroom

Rental Apartment in Weymouth with Yard

4.9
Outstanding (33 ratings)
Weymouth, Weymouth and Portland District, Dorset
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Cottages.com
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Apartment Swanage
Feb 3 - Feb 10
$161 per night
Apartment ∙ 7 guests ∙ 3 bedrooms

Apartment in Swanage + Panoramic Views

5.0
Outstanding (5 ratings)
Swanage, Purbeck District, Dorset
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Vrbo
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Cottage Weymouth
Dec 9 - Dec 16
-84%
$723
$119 per night
Cottage ∙ 4 guests ∙ 2 bedrooms

Cottage in Weymouth with Yard + Panoramic Views + Beach Nearby

5.0
Outstanding (1 rating)
Weymouth, Weymouth and Portland District, Dorset
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Sykes Cottages
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Recommended Vacation Rentals in Dorset

Find your perfect vacation rental in Dorset: from $63 per night

House Weymouth
Jan 6 - Jan 13
-76%
$487
$118 per night
House ∙ 7 guests ∙ 4 bedrooms

Contemporary House in Weymouth with Private Parking + Fantastic Views

Weymouth, Weymouth and Portland District, Dorset
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Cottages.com
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Cottage Weymouth
Dec 3 - Dec 10
-82%
$560
$103 per night
Cottage ∙ 2 guests ∙ 1 bedroom

Wonderful Cottage in Weymouth + Breath-Taking Views

Weymouth, Weymouth and Portland District, Dorset
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Sykes Cottages
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Recreational vehicle (RV) Swanage
Mar 1 - Mar 8
-69%
$257
$81 per night
Recreational vehicle (RV) ∙ 6 guests ∙ 3 bedrooms

Rv in Swanage

Swanage, Purbeck District, Dorset
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Cottage Ferndown Town
Jan 12 - Jan 19
-57%
$425
$184 per night
Cottage ∙ 4 guests ∙ 2 bedrooms

Cottage in Ferndown Town with Private Parking

Ferndown Town, East Dorset District, Dorset
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Cottages.com
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Cottage Burton Bradstock
Jan 6 - Jan 13
-81%
$1,040
$202 per night
Cottage ∙ 8 guests ∙ 5 bedrooms

Cosy Cottage in Burton Bradstock with Yard

Burton Bradstock, West Dorset District, Dorset
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Sykes Cottages
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Cottage Weymouth
Jan 6 - Jan 13
-60%
$448
$178 per night
Cottage ∙ 4 guests ∙ 2 bedrooms

Cottage in Weymouth with Patio & Yard

Weymouth, Weymouth and Portland District, Dorset
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Cottage Charmouth
Dec 8 - Dec 15
-71%
$327
$96 per night
Cottage ∙ 4 guests ∙ 2 bedrooms

Cosy Cottage in Charmouth with Private Parking + Panoramic Views

5.0
Outstanding (2 ratings)
Charmouth, West Dorset District, Dorset
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Cottages.com
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Cottage Shaftesbury
Feb 3 - Feb 10
-60%
$165
$67 per night
Cottage ∙ 5 guests ∙ 2 bedrooms

Cottage in Shaftesbury with Private Parking + Countryside Views

Shaftesbury, North Dorset District, Dorset
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Cottage Weymouth
Dec 8 - Dec 15
-73%
$778
$213 per night
Cottage ∙ 6 guests ∙ 3 bedrooms

Cottage in Weymouth with Yard + Dramatic Views

Weymouth, Weymouth and Portland District, Dorset
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Budget-friendly Rentals in Dorset

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Cottage Whitecross
Dec 9 - Dec 16
-65%
$180
$63 per night
Cottage ∙ 2 guests ∙ 1 bedroom

Cottage in Whitecross with Private Parking + Country Views

4.5
Excellent (4 ratings)
Whitecross, Netherbury, Dorset
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House Bridport
Jan 6 - Jan 13
-68%
$226
$72 per night
House ∙ 4 guests ∙ 2 bedrooms

Vacation Home in Bridport + Panoramic Views

4.7
Excellent (33 ratings)
Bridport, West Dorset District, Dorset
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Cottages.com
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Recreational vehicle (RV) Swanage
Mar 4 - Mar 11
-69%
$257
$81 per night
Recreational vehicle (RV) ∙ 4 guests ∙ 2 bedrooms

Rv in Swanage

Swanage, Purbeck District, Dorset
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Vacation rentals with Wi-Fi

Stay connected while traveling and book a Dorset accommodation with high-speed internet.

Cottage  Swanage
Dec 3 - Dec 10
-83%
$526
$89 per night
Cottage ∙ 2 guests ∙ 1 bedroom

Cottage in Swanage with Private Parking + Next to Beach

Swanage, Purbeck District, Dorset
Internet
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Sykes Cottages
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Cottage  Burton Bradstock
Jan 13 - Jan 20
-84%
$617
$99 per night
Cottage ∙ 5 guests ∙ 2 bedrooms

Cottage in Burton Bradstock with Yard

Burton Bradstock, West Dorset District, Dorset
Internet
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Sykes Cottages
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Cottage  Warmwell
Dec 2 - Dec 9
-65%
$221
$78 per night
Cottage ∙ 4 guests ∙ 2 bedrooms

Wonderful Cottage in Warmwell with Private Parking

4.6
Excellent (14 ratings)
Warmwell, West Dorset District, Dorset
Internet
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Vacation homes and cottages with a garden

Looking for vacation homes with a little extra outdoor space? Check out these accommodations in Dorset with private yards.

Cottage  Loders
Dec 9 - Dec 16
-78%
$480
$107 per night
Cottage ∙ 2 guests ∙ 1 bedroom

Cottage in Loders with Private Patio

4.5
Excellent (2 ratings)
Loders, West Dorset District, Dorset
Yard
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Cottage  Portland
Oct 5 - Oct 12
-83%
$1,403
$234 per night
Cottage ∙ 8 guests ∙ 4 bedrooms

Cottage in Portland with Furnished Terrace

5.0
Outstanding (2 ratings)
Portland, Weymouth and Portland District, Dorset
Yard
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Cottage  West Lulworth
Dec 8 - Dec 15
-53%
$357
$167 per night
Cottage ∙ 5 guests ∙ 3 bedrooms

Nice Cottage in West Lulworth with Yard + Coastal Views

4.0
Very good (3 ratings)
West Lulworth, Purbeck District, Dorset
Yard
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Apartments and vacation rentals with a kitchen

Cook up a feast on your next vacation and book a Dorset rental with full kitchen.

Cottage  Charmouth
Dec 6 - Dec 13
-79%
$417
$89 per night
Cottage ∙ 2 guests ∙ 1 bedroom

Cottage in Charmouth + Rural Views

Charmouth, West Dorset District, Dorset
Kitchen
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Sykes Cottages
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Recreational vehicle (RV)  Burton Bradstock
Mar 4 - Mar 11
-58%
$311
$130 per night
Recreational vehicle (RV) ∙ 6 guests ∙ 2 bedrooms

Rv in Burton Bradstock with Pool & Patio

Burton Bradstock, West Dorset District, Dorset
Kitchen
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Apartment  Weymouth
Dec 2 - Dec 9
$161 per night
Apartment ∙ 4 guests ∙ 1 bedroom

Modern Apartment in Weymouth with Private Parking

4.7
Excellent (21 ratings)
Weymouth, Weymouth and Portland District, Dorset
Kitchen
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Vrbo
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Popular Rental Amenities in Dorset

  • Pet-friendly (1,965)
  • WiFi (8,773)
  • Parking (123)
  • Pool (617)
  • Kitchen (6,571)
  • Yard (5,639)
  • TV (7,596)
  • Washing machine (4,984)
  • Dishwasher (4,174)
  • Balcony/patio (1,911)
  • No smoking (4,321)
  • Jacuzzi (370)

If you have a pet, you can easily compare and find a pet-friendly property in Dorset. Most pet-friendly accommodations in Dorset are cottage. Furthermore, the average price is $401. If you want to stay central, More than a fifth of the pet-friendly accommodations are less than 2 kilometres away from the city centre.

Price and Availability Index in Dorset

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Vacation Rental Price Information in Dorset

The price graph will give you the nightly price average for the upcoming months of the year. Prices in a week of August (8/10 – 8/17) go up to $549 per night, which is the highest average price in the next 12 months. You can find some of the best deals during a week of November (11/16 – 11/23). It is the cheapest week of the next 12 months.

Rental availability information in Dorset

Find out the percentage of available rentals in Dorset with the graph above. The week with the least available rentals is in November (11/2 – 11/9), with only 28% of the rentals available. It is easier to find a rental in a week of December (12/16 – 12/23), as only 27% of the accommodations are booked.

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This is the climate diagram in Dorset. The highest average temperatures are in the month of July. February is the coolest month, with average minimal temperature reaching 3°. The month of April has nice weather with only 9 rainy days.

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Where to find the best food in Dorset?

Sample Delicious Local Seafood, Cakes, and More

Dorset's coastal location guarantees a great selection of locally caught shrimp, fish, and lobster in the region's pubs and restaurants. The region's culinary highlights include fish and chips, best enjoyed in the open air on the harbourside at Weymouth, or afternoon tea at 1930s-style Steam Vintage Tea Rooms in Bournemouth.

What are the best activities for families in Dorset?

Beaches and Fossil Hunting – What More Could the Kids Ask For?

Dorset is home to some of the UK's best beaches, perfect destinations for family days out. Bournemouth's beaches, the most popular, boast showers, watersport opportunities, and eateries. If you'd prefer to head off the beaten track, head to Eypemouth Beach. This hidden gem is excellent for surfing and beachcombing, and active types will love hiking the cliff paths.

The Dorset area sits on the Jurassic Coast, named for the many fossils found on the region's beaches. For the best fossil hunting, check out Charnmouth, where you can join a guided fossil hunt with an expert.

Where are the unique attractions in Dorset?

Find Out About British History and Wildlife on Days Out in Dorset

Dorset oozes history, and one of the best places to see it is in the village of Sherborne. Start at the Abbey, which dates back over 1,000 years, before heading to Sherborne Castle, whose history stretches from the Spanish Armada to the D-Day landings. If wildlife is more your thing, you'll love Monkey World, the UK's biggest primate rescue centre.

Information about vacation rentals in Dorset

🏡 Vacation rentals available 8,545 homes
💳 Possible discounts up to 79%
🌙 Nightly prices starting at $63
⭐ Popular amenities Pets allowed, Internet and Parking
🐾 Pet friendly homes 1,710 homes
🏊 Vacation rentals with pools 600 homes

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the typical price of a vacation home in Dorset?

Accommodation prices in Dorset start at $63 per night.

What is the typical availability of Cottage in Dorset?

February has the highest availability of Cottage in Dorset, so you can expect plenty of selection, even for last-minute bookings.

What are the most popular vacation home amenities in Dorset?

When looking to book a vacation home in Dorset, the most requested amenities include Pets allowed, Internet, and Parking.

How many Cottage and House rental can I find in Dorset?

Dorset has 8,545 Cottage and House rental available to book.

Are there pet-friendly vacation rentals in Dorset?

Finding a vacation rental in Dorset that allows dogs is definitely possible, with 1,710 pet-friendly homes on offfer.

What's the best month to visit Dorset?

When booking accommodation in Dorset, remember that the rainiest months are usually December and March, with April often being the sunniest.

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