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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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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.

Lodge  Broadwindsor
Nov 22 - Nov 29
-41%
$199
$118 per night
Lodge ∙ 4 guests ∙ 2 bedrooms

Lodge in Broadwindsor with Yard

Broadwindsor, West Dorset District, Dorset
Yard
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Cottage  Ringstead
Jan 11 - Jan 18
-77%
$798
$183 per night
Cottage ∙ 4 guests ∙ 2 bedrooms

Cottage in Ringstead with Yard

Ringstead, Osmington, Dorset
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Cottage  Burton Bradstock
Jan 11 - Jan 18
-52%
$235
$113 per night
Cottage ∙ 2 guests ∙ 1 bedroom

Lovely Cottage in Burton Bradstock with Yard

Burton Bradstock, West Dorset District, Dorset
Yard
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Vacation rentals with Wi-Fi

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Cottage  Lyme Regis
Nov 2 - Nov 9
-66%
$417
$143 per night
Cottage ∙ 4 guests ∙ 2 bedrooms

Cottage in Lyme Regis + Spectacular Views

4.0
Very good (1 rating)
Lyme Regis, West Dorset District, Dorset
Internet
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Cottage  Swanage
Nov 2 - Nov 9
-55%
$259
$118 per night
Cottage ∙ 2 guests ∙ 1 bedroom

Cottage in Swanage with Yard

Swanage, Purbeck District, Dorset
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Cottage  Swyre
Nov 30 - Dec 7
-72%
$722
$203 per night
Cottage ∙ 8 guests ∙ 5 bedrooms

Cosy Cottage in Swyre with Yard

Swyre, West Dorset District, Dorset
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Apartments and vacation rentals with a kitchen

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Cottage  Lyme Regis
Nov 2 - Nov 9
-61%
$518
$202 per night
Cottage ∙ 4 guests ∙ 2 bedrooms

Beautiful Cottage in Lyme Regis + Spectacular Views

4.0
Very good (1 rating)
Lyme Regis, West Dorset District, Dorset
Kitchen
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Cottage  Lyme Regis
Jan 11 - Jan 18
-66%
$434
$147 per night
Cottage ∙ 4 guests ∙ 2 bedrooms

Cottage in Lyme Regis with Private Garden

Lyme Regis, West Dorset District, Dorset
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Cottage  Lyme Regis
Nov 2 - Nov 9
-63%
$341
$125 per night
Cottage ∙ 4 guests ∙ 2 bedrooms

Beautiful Cottage in Lyme Regis + Spectacular Views

Lyme Regis, West Dorset District, Dorset
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Lodge Broadwindsor
Nov 22 - Nov 29
-58%
$272
$114 per night
Lodge ∙ 4 guests ∙ 2 bedrooms

Lodge in Broadwindsor with Yard

Broadwindsor, West Dorset District, Dorset
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Cottage Weymouth
Feb 1 - Feb 8
-60%
$331
$133 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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Cottage Weymouth
Dec 7 - Dec 14
-77%
$844
$191 per night
Cottage ∙ 4 guests ∙ 2 bedrooms

Cottage in Weymouth with Patio & Yard

Weymouth, Weymouth and Portland District, Dorset
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10,467 unique vacation rentals from 24 partner websites, including Booking.com and Agoda, are listed in Dorset. With HomeToGo, you can easily compare the prices of each listed rental to discover the best price and save up to 77%.

Recommended Vacation Rentals in Dorset

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Lodge Broadwindsor
Nov 22 - Nov 29
-51%
$237
$117 per night
Lodge ∙ 4 guests ∙ 2 bedrooms

Lovely Lodge in Broadwindsor with Yard

Broadwindsor, West Dorset District, Dorset
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Cottage West Lulworth
Apr 19 - Apr 26
-85%
$1,124
$163 per night
Cottage ∙ 5 guests ∙ 2 bedrooms

Beautiful Cottage in West Lulworth + Coastal Views

4.0
Very good (1 rating)
West Lulworth, Purbeck District, Dorset
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Cottage Christchurch
Jan 11 - Jan 18
-66%
$633
$213 per night
Cottage ∙ 4 guests ∙ 2 bedrooms

Cottage in Christchurch with Private Garden + Harbour View

Christchurch, Christchurch District, Dorset
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House Weymouth
Nov 2 - Nov 9
-55%
$297
$133 per night
House ∙ 7 guests ∙ 4 bedrooms

Contemporary House in Weymouth with Private Parking + Fantastic Views

4.7
Excellent (23 ratings)
Weymouth, Weymouth and Portland District, Dorset
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Cottage Eype
Oct 12 - Oct 19
-73%
$482
$132 per night
Cottage ∙ 4 guests ∙ 2 bedrooms

Wonderful Cottage in Eype with Yard + Panoramic Views

5.0
Outstanding (1 rating)
Eype, Symondsbury, Dorset
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Cottage Corfe Castle
Apr 27 - May 4
$145 per night
Cottage ∙ 3 guests ∙ 2 bedrooms

Charming Cottage in Corfe Castle with Yard, Grill & Patio + Spectacular Views

4.9
Outstanding (152 ratings)
Corfe Castle, Purbeck District, Dorset
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Cottage Sherborne
Sept 21 - Sept 28
-11%
$183
$163 per night
Cottage ∙ 4 guests ∙ 2 bedrooms

Cottage in Sherborne with Indoor Pool

5.0
Outstanding (136 ratings)
Sherborne, West Dorset District, Dorset
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Cottage Swanage
Nov 2 - Nov 9
-65%
$552
$194 per night
Cottage ∙ 7 guests ∙ 3 bedrooms

Cottage in Swanage with Yard, Hot Tub

Swanage, Purbeck District, Dorset
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Cottage Winterbourne Steepleton
Nov 1 - Nov 8
-65%
$253
$88 per night
Cottage ∙ 5 guests ∙ 3 bedrooms

Lovely Cottage in Winterbourne Steepleton with Private Parking

3.8
Good (8 ratings)
Winterbourne Steepleton, West Dorset District, Dorset
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Budget-friendly Rentals in Dorset

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Cottage West Lulworth
Nov 2 - Nov 9
-48%
$372
$194 per night
Cottage ∙ 8 guests ∙ 4 bedrooms

Cottage in West Lulworth with Private Parking

4.8
Outstanding (31 ratings)
West Lulworth, Purbeck District, Dorset
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Cottage Weymouth
Nov 16 - Nov 23
-77%
$594
$138 per night
Cottage ∙ 4 guests ∙ 2 bedrooms

Modern Cottage in Weymouth with Private Patio

5.0
Outstanding (7 ratings)
Weymouth, Weymouth and Portland District, Dorset
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Cottage Ringstead
Nov 23 - Nov 30
-75%
$929
$228 per night
Cottage ∙ 6 guests ∙ 3 bedrooms

Lovely Cottage in Ringstead with Large Garden

Ringstead, Osmington, Dorset
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Top-Rated Offers and Accommodations in Dorset

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Cottage Lyme Regis
Nov 1 - Nov 8
-68%
$337
$110 per night
Cottage ∙ 4 guests ∙ 2 bedrooms

Charming Cottage in Lyme Regis with Sunny Patio + Countryside Views

4.8
Outstanding (18 ratings)
Lyme Regis, West Dorset District, Dorset
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Cottage West Bexington
Nov 9 - Nov 16
-73%
$453
$125 per night
Cottage ∙ 4 guests ∙ 2 bedrooms

Cottage in West Bexington with Private Garden + Coastal Views

5.0
Outstanding (3 ratings)
West Bexington, Puncknowle, Dorset
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Cottage Weymouth
Nov 30 - Dec 7
-66%
$344
$118 per night
Cottage ∙ 4 guests ∙ 2 bedrooms

Cottage in Weymouth with Yard + Incredible Views

4.7
Excellent (3 ratings)
Weymouth, Weymouth and Portland District, Dorset
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Popular Rental Amenities in Dorset

  • Pet-friendly (2,310)
  • WiFi (9,672)
  • Parking (686)
  • Pool (674)
  • Kitchen (7,519)
  • Yard (5,921)
  • TV (8,496)
  • Washing machine (5,747)
  • Dishwasher (4,373)
  • Balcony/patio (2,482)
  • No smoking (8,464)
  • Jacuzzi (445)

Vacationers who are looking for a pet-friendly vacation home will find Dorset convenient since many properties are pet-friendly there. Cottage are the most pet-friendly accommodation type in Dorset. In addition, a night in a pet-friendly vacation rental there is, on average, $403. If you want a central location, More than a fifth of the pet-friendly vacation homes are less than 2 kilometres away from the city centre.

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Vacation Rental Price Information in Dorset

In the above graph, you will find information on average prices of the vacation rentals in Dorset. The most expensive dates to travel to Dorset are in August (8/10 – 8/17). The week with the lowest average prices is in January (1/25 – 2/1).

Rental availability information in Dorset

Our availability graph helps you identify the busiest months in Dorset. The busiest time to book a rental in Dorset so far is in January (1/25 – 2/1), where only 42% rentals are available. Conversely, you will find the highest percentage of available offers in Dorset in April (4/27 – 5/4).

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You can see our climate diagram above. The highest average temperatures are in the month of July. On the other hand, you could have temperatures dropping under 3° in February. The wettest month is December with 15 rainy days on average. On the contrary, there is an average of only 9 rainy days in April, which is the driest month.

7-Day Weather Forecast in Dorset

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Accommodations for your vacation in Dorset

2,586 among the 10,467 vacation rentals in Dorset are cottage. They account for many of the property types in this destination (62.36%). Interestingly, type of accommodation in particular, this specific type of property is $376 per night, with an average size of 115 m². Furthermore, these vacation homes are ideal for medium-sized groups and families, as most can welcome 5 vacationers. Vacationers who prefer something else can also find many house rental, which are the other most popular property type in Dorset. House rental in Dorset are 180 m² on average, with average prices of $564 a night.
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 10,467 rentals
💳 Possible discounts up to 77%
🌙 Nightly prices starting at $89
⭐ Popular amenities Pets allowed, Internet and Parking
🐾 Pet friendly homes 2,307 homes
🏊 Vacation rentals with pools 670 homes
20 reviews
Dorset vacation rentals have an average rating of 4/5 on 20 reviews left by travelers.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the typical availability of vacation rentals in Dorset?

We found 10,467 vacation homes in Dorset available for your next trip.

What are the most popular vacation home amenities in Dorset?

Many travellers are searching for Pets allowed, Internet, and Parking when booking a vacation home in Dorset.

Are there pet-friendly vacation rentals in Dorset?

If you're travelling with a dog, over 22% of vacation rentals in Dorset are pet-friendly.

What's the best month to book a vacation rental in Dorset?

If you're looking for balmy weather, July and August are typically the hottest months in Dorset with temperatures around 21 °C. February and January in Dorset are the coldest, with 3 °C on average.

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