Luxury Cottages in Dorset

Luxury Cottages in Dorset & Prestige Holiday Homes to Rent

Searching for a luxury cottage in Dorset? Whether you want a romantic retreat for two, a stylish family escape or an elegant home for a special occasion, we have a wide choice of prestige holiday cottages here to suit every taste and budget.

Our luxury cottages are the perfect base for memorable breaks of all kinds — romantic weekends, honeymoons, milestone birthdays, anniversaries and special-occasion celebrations. Browse cottages with private hot tubs, swimming pools, sea views and designer interiors — all in Dorset.

Many of our prestige holiday homes feature private grounds, log burners, premium kitchens, home cinemas, spa facilities and WiFi throughout. From characterful farmhouses to luxury barn conversions, find your perfect luxury holiday cottage and make your escape one to remember.

Plan Your Dorset Luxury Escape

Everything your group needs for a brilliant Dorset break — live weather, tide times, days out, walks, pubs & restaurants, beaches, EV charging, shops and how to get around Dorset.

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Local Weather

Open-Meteo

Planning a holiday in Dorset? Keep an eye on the local forecast before you set off. Whether you're heading for the Dorset coast or exploring inland, here's the weather and a five-day outlook to help you make the most of your stay.

23°

CloudyWind 11 km/h · feels seasonal

Today 24° 15°

Fri 26° 13°

Sat 27° 12°

Sun 23° 17°

Mon 26° 13°

Tide Times — Dorset Coast

Environment Agency

The Dorset coastline is one of the finest in England, and knowing the tides makes all the difference for beach days, coastal walks and watersports. These readings from the nearest Dorset tide gauge show whether the water is rising or falling.

Nearest gauge

Bournemouth

Latest level

0.03 m

Tide risingBased on last readings

Updated 11:30Gauge reading

Days Out Nearby

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From historic castles to family attractions and nature reserves, Dorset is packed with brilliant days out. These are real places to visit near your Dorset holiday cottage.

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Attraction · Dewlish

A354, Dewlish, DT2 7NG, United Kingdom

Tolpuddle Martyrs Museum

Museum · Tolpuddle

Dorchester Road, Tolpuddle, DT2 7EH, United Kingdom

Grave of James Hammett

Landmark · Tolpuddle

Dorchester Road, Tolpuddle, DT2 7FE, United Kingdom

Martyrs Cottage

Landmark · Tolpuddle

Main Road, Tolpuddle, DT2 7ET, United Kingdom

Walking Routes

OSM Overpass

There's no better way to explore Dorset than on foot. From gentle coastal strolls to woodland trails, these are real waymarked footpaths and named routes near your cottage.

King Charles III England Coast Path: Portland to Lulworth

National trail · Portland → Lulworth

Trail

South West Coast Path (Section 50: Ferrybridge to Lulworth Cove)

National trail · Ferrybridge → Lulworth Cove

Trail

Jubilee Trail (Dorset)

Regional route

Trail

Purbeck Way

Regional route

Trail

South Dorset Ridgeway

Regional route · West Bexington → Osmington Mills

Trail

The Hardy Way

Regional route

Trail

Wessex Ridgeway

Regional route

Trail

Frome Valley Way

Local route · Evershot → Wareham

Trail

Hardy’s cottage to Max Gate

Local route · Hardy's Cottage;50.731562 , -2.3863721;SY 72828 92510 → Max Gate;50.707873 , -2.4193566;SY 70485 89888

Trail

Lulworth Country Trail

Waymarked route

Trail

Lulworth Walk 4

Waymarked route

Trail

Wareham Forest Way

Local route · Wareham → Sturminster Marshall

Trail

EV Charging Points

Open Charge Map

Travelling to Dorset in an electric vehicle? Many of our cottages offer EV charging, and there's a growing network of public chargers across the county. These are real charging points near your Dorset stay.

EVC The Frampton Arms

2 points · up to 22 kW

Dorchester , DT2 8BB

Fast

Silverlake

1 point · up to 8 kW

Dorchester, DT2 8HU

Standard

Sandyholme Holiday Park

1 point · up to 7 kW

West Dorset, DT2 8HZ

Standard

Trumpet Major

4 points · up to 75 kW

Dorchester, DT1 2AB

Rapid

Durngate Street Car Park

2 points · up to 22 kW

Dorchester, DT1 1NA

Fast

MG Cannon-Dorchester

1 point · up to 7 kW

Dorset, DT1 1XU

Standard

Dorset County Council

6 points · up to 7 kW

Dorchester, DT1 1XJ

Standard

Dorchester County Hall

2 points · up to 3 kW

Dorchester, DT1 1XJ

Standard

Dorchester, Trinity Street Car Park

2 points · up to 50 kW

Dorchester, DT1 1TU

Rapid

Brewhouse & Kitchen

6 points · up to 60 kW

27 Weymouth Avenue, DT1 1QY

Rapid

Tesco Superstore-Dorchester

4 points · up to 7 kW

Dorchester, DT1 2RY

Standard

Salt Ash Place

8 points · up to 60 kW

Great Cranford St, DT1 3HS

Rapid

Getting Around

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Getting to and around Dorset is easy once you know your options. From the nearest railway stations to local buses, here's how to reach your Dorset holiday cottage and explore the area.

Moreton Station

Nearest railway station

5.6 km

Dorchester South Station

Nearest railway station

8.6 km

Dorchester West Station

Nearest railway station

8.8 km

Pubs & Restaurants

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Whether you're after a proper country pub or a good meal out, Dorset has plenty to offer. These are real venues near your cottage.

The Blue Vinny

Puddletown

Pub

Smiths kitchen

Dewlish

Café

The Martyrs Inn

Tolpuddle

Pub

The Oak at Dewlish

Dewlish

Pub

Thomas Hardy Visitor Centre Cafe

Stinsford

Café

Royal Oak

Milborne St Andrew

Pub

Pine Lodge Farm Tea Rooms

Stinsford

Café

Cafe

Stinsford

Café

Dorset Falconry Park

West Stafford

Café

Frampton Arms

Crossways

Pub

Beaches

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Some of the finest beaches in the UK are right on the doorstep of your Dorset cottage.

Ringstead Beach

13.2 km

Durdle Door

14.7 km

Man O' War Cove

14.9 km

Supermarkets & Shops

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Stocking up for your stay in Dorset? Here are the nearest supermarkets and convenience stores to your cottage.

Spar

Puddletown DT2 8RT

Shop

Greenwood Grange Convenience Store

Stinsford DT2 8QH

Shop

Grays Stores

Dorchester DT11 0JZ

Shop

Briantspuddle Post Office Village Shop

Briantspuddle DT2 7HY

Shop

The Co-operative Food

Crossways DT2 8BS

Shop

Crossways Stores

Crossways DT2 8TP

Shop

One Stop

Dorchester DT1 1NJ

Shop

Village Shop

Piddletrenthide DT2 7QL

Shop

Waitrose

Dorchester DT1 1BN

Supermarket

Useful Info

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Good to know before your stay in Dorset — nearest hospitals and A&E departments.

Bovington Medical Centre

Wareham

8.3 km

Dorset County Hospital

Dorchester

9 km

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