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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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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Vacation rentals with Wi-Fi
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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.
Apartments and vacation rentals with a kitchen
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Popular Rental Amenities in Dorset
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
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.
The Weather in Dorset
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.
7-Day Weather Forecast in Dorset
Information about vacation rentals in Dorset
🏡 Vacation rentals available | 8,545 homes |
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💳 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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