Accommodation in Dorset

Dorset has a fantastic range of accommodation to suit all tastes and budgets. So, if you’re planning a coastal escape, seeking tranquility in our beautiful countryside or a break in one of Dorset's charming towns, we’re sure you’ll find the perfect place to stay.

We've got plenty of ideas and inspiration to help to make everyone's dream of the perfect holiday come true!

Stay in a place of your own

If you prefer a bit of freedom with the creature comforts of home, why not book a self catering holiday to Dorset?

Dorset boasts picturesque holiday cottages, seaside bolt holes, swish apartments, beautiful barn conversions....you name it we've got it!  Do your own thing, come and go as you please and enjoy a the flexibility of your own self-contained home from home.

Dorset is also home to some fantastic holiday parks in some of the most beautiful locations where there are facilities on offer to keep the whole family entertained.

And if you decide that you'd like some delicious Dorset food and drink waiting for you when you arrive, lots of our shops offer online shopping and deliveries to your door.

Enjoy a relaxing hotel or B&B break

We can offer everything from top quality luxury Dorset hotels to country house charm and stylish boutique to small and informal - the choice is yours!

Or perhaps you would prefer to stay in a Dorset B&B or guesthouse where the owners are on hand to provide you with all the inside knowledge to make the most of your stay and provide that personal touch.

Wherever you choose to stay we're sure you'll receive a warm welcome, a great night's sleep and of course a tasty breakfast lovingly prepared using the freshest local ingredients...yum!

Holiday in the great outdoors

Fancy a break that puts you back in touch with nature?  Then book a holiday at one of Dorset's fantastic campsites...set up under the stars, breathe in the fresh air and embrace the beautiful skies!

If you like the great outdoors but crave a bit of luxury, then why not book a glamping holiday?  We've got spectacular treehouses, yurts, shepherds huts, camping pods, tipis, romany caravans and more......check them out for yourself!

Active Breaks

If you're a walker or cyclist, you know how helpful it is to stay somewhere that offers facilities for all your kit - look at our accommodation in Dorset which has been accredited under the Walkers Welcome or Cyclists Welcome scheme. Book your accommodation and then plan your next route to explore!

Bring your pet on holiday

Don't want to leave your pet behind whilst you go on holiday, no problem! Take a look at our pet-friendly accommodation that has been accredited under the Welcome Pets scheme.

Dorset is the perfect destination for a holiday with your dog, with miles and miles of coast and countryside for them to explore - dogs love Dorset! We know that for many bringing your dog on holiday is important and makes your family holiday complete.

Accessible accommodation

Need a ground floor room or accessible accommodation?  There are plenty of places to stay in Dorset that happily provide all the essentials to meet your accessible requirements.

Holidaying in a group?

Wedding party, family get-together, special celebration or simply a group of friends looking to meet up and enjoy a break away together, Dorset offers some of the best accommodation suitable for large groups.

From large hotels to big self catering barn conversions and everything in between, you're sure to find just what you're after in Dorset.

Bag a bargain break!

Don't forget to check out our special offers page.  Many accommodation providers add special deals and last minute availability to this page so keep your eye on it for a getaway that won't break the bank.

How to book your Dorset holiday

Booking is super easy and secure!  Simply enter your requirements in the search box at the top of the page, find your perfect accommodation in the results shown and either book safely and securely online or contact the accommodation direct.  Please mention this website if booking directly to help support future tourism promotion for Dorset.

Already booked?

You’ve got your accommodation booked and are all set for the perfect stay in Dorset, what do you do next?

First off, you should visit our things to dowhat’s onplaces to visit and food and drink pages as here you will be able to find out all the information you need to plan your perfect break.

Make sure you follow us on FacebookTwitter and Instagram and check out our blogs - these will all provide you some great inspiration of things to do and see whilst in Dorset.

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Bowleaze Cove Holiday Park and Spa

For a coastal holiday park in Dorset with luxurious accommodation and 5 star leisure facilities, you need look no further than Bowleaze Cove Holiday Park & Spa (previously known as Waterside...

Burnbake Forest Lodges

Burnbake Forest Lodges & Campsites - self catering lodge and camping holidays in Dorset near Corfe Castle, Swanage and Wareham.  Burnbake is a magical, woodland...

Character Farm Cottages

Welcome to Character Farm Cottages, four self-catering cottages situated on our farm in the villages of Langton Herring near Weymouth and Dorchester.  The cottages are a family run...

Chesil Beach Holiday Park

Chesil Beach (previously known as Chesil Vista) is a 5* Holiday Park celebrating a breath-taking coastal location overlooking Portland and the Fleet with panoramic sea views. The fantastic on-park...

Chideock Grange Holiday Cottages

This is a small, quiet holiday cottage complex, on the outskirts of the village of Chideock, set in a hollow by Winniford Stream and surrounded by rolling farmland. A mile inland off the main road, it...

Classic Cottages

Classic Cottages have the perfect holiday home waiting for you in Dorset. From family-sized homes with sea views in Lyme Regis to chic couple’s boltholes in the heart of Bridport, there's...

Clifftops

Situated on the Jurassic Coast UNESCO World Heritage Site coast. Clifftops luxury lodges are within the grounds of Portland’s Pennsylvania Castle and have uninterrupted sea views. Unique and...

Cove Holiday Park

Cove Park is a unique Dorset coastal park set in the grounds of Pennsylvania Castle Estate. Just next door to the Castle the park’s fine sea views and island setting promise total relaxation...

Cove Lodge

Cove Lodge represents the very definition of laid-back luxury. The lodge provides panoramic sea views, an elegant interior, and the perfect location for short breaks, or getaways with friends. Cove...

Dorset Cottage Holidays

Dorset Cottage Holidays is a an independent, family run agency, established over 20 years ago and located locally in the heart of Corfe Castle in Dorset. We offer over 60 holiday cottages in Swanage,...

Dream Cottages

Dream Cottages specialise in self-catering holiday cottages with around 300 independently owned, VisitBritain rated properties across Dorset and the surrounding counties. Since 1989, Dream Cottages...

Durdle Door Holiday Park

Close to Lulworth Cove and the iconic rock arch of Durdle Door, the Holiday Park is ideally situated between Weymouth and Swanage in one of the most spectacular parts of the Jurassic Coast. This...

Greenwood Grange

The Dorset Tourism Award winner of Self Catering Business of the Year! Greenwood Grange is a collection of beautiful stone built self catering cottages offering visitors exceptionally high quality...

Kersbrook

The Kersbrook is a beautiful thatched, eighteenth century Grade II listed building (1780) set in its own picturesque mature gardens just off the town centre with views across Lyme Regis. Family run,...

Knoll House Hotel

You’ll find us at Studland Bay on the Isle of Purbeck, between Poole and Old Harry Rocks. Purbeck is a quiet landscape of coast, cliffs, heath and woodland, and a haven for wildlife. It’s...

Lulworth Holiday Cottages

Thatched cottage retreats with hidden sun terraces, traditional farm buildings with swimming pools, period properties in rolling park-land... Book a stay in a holiday cottage here on the privately...

Lyme Bay Holidays

Everything about a Lyme Bay Holiday is special. As a family-run business we know what's really important when you take a break, and have over 35 years experience getting it just...

Mallinson’s Woodland Retreat

The Woodsman's Treehouse, Dazzle Treehouse and Pinwheel Treehouse set in a beautiful Woodland setting alongside Guy Mallinson’s Woodland craft workshop - as featured in the BBC...

Osmington Mills Lodge Park

Osmington Mills Lodge Park is a relaxed luxury lodge park set in the beautiful wooded valley of Osmington Mills. The quiet rural setting is the perfect place for a peaceful getaway on the Dorset...

Pennsylvania Castle

Pennsylvania Castle is an exclusive wedding, events and private rental venue overlooking the charming Church Ope Cove and UNESCO World Heritage Jurassic Coastline. The neo-gothic design of the Castle...

Ranmoor Estate

Ranmoor Estate is a small award winning, luxury, family run holiday site, set in over eleven secluded acres, located in Blandford Forum, in the stunning rural county of Dorset. We offer 10 exclusive...

Sandford Holiday Park - Parkdean Resorts

The wonderful woodland surrounds Sandford Holiday Park which is bursting with new activities and facilities to make your holiday unforgettable. A Blue Flag beach is just a short drive away, perfect...

The Eastbury Hotel and Spa

A tranquil destination like no other, comfort and elegance, wrapped in West Country charm. The award-winning Eastbury Hotel & Spa, a luxury Georgian Townhouse hotel with Seasons restaurant, bijou...

The Heights Hotel

The Heights Hotel set on the summit of Portland with stunning sea and coastal views over Weymouth and Chesil beach towards Lyme Bay. A warm welcome awaits you at the hotel - whether you are staying...

The Pebbles

Located in a quiet leafy avenue, yet within walking distance of the centre of town,  The Pebbles is a Victorian residence in central Weymouth, offering high quality en-suite bed and...

Upton Grange Holiday Cottages

From it’s location of privilege, cossetted in the centre of the tiny unspoilt hamlet of Upton, where the World Heritage Jurassic Coastline rejoices in the simplicity of nearby Ringstead Bay, the...

Wareham Forest Tourist Park

Our Park is situated midway between Bere Regis and Wareham in the heart of Wareham Forest. We have spacious and level camping, caravan and motorhome pitches in a tranquil woodland setting, with...

Accommodationfor everyone!

Hotels

Dorset boasts a fabulous range of hotels

Glamping

Yurts, tipis, treehouses...camp in style and comfort!

Self Catering Agencies

Self catering agencies have a depth of knowledge and stock to help you find the right accommodation for you!

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