Self catering in Dorset

Dorset is the perfect destination for a self catering holiday. You’ll find an excellent choice of quality self catering holiday accommodation including luxury apartments by the sea, idyllic rural holiday cottages, tree top retreats and romantic boltholes - we guarantee Dorset will be just what you're looking for!

A self catering holiday offers you the freedom to come and go as you please and relax in comfortable surroundings with everything you need at your fingertips. You get to enjoy your holiday at your own pace!

Self catering accommodation for everyone!

For families, picture staying in a rustic Dorset farmhouse or log cabin, complete with acres of land for the children to run free, swimming pools, chickens providing fresh eggs in the morning, and glorious walks right on your doorstep.

For couples, a chocolate box cottage with a thatched roof situated in a tranquil setting with an inglenook fireplace and beamed ceilings with far reaching countryside views…..close your eyes and take a deep breath and you can almost imagine yourself on the perfect holiday right now.

If you’re holidaying with extended family or a large group of friends then there’s a variety of self catering group accommodation to suit your needs; from large farmhouses and converted barns with room to sleep everyone or a mix of smaller properties all within the same grounds …the choice is yours!

Holiday in style in Dorset

If you love to holiday in style, Dorset offers plenty of luxury accommodation too. From swanky apartments overlooking the sparking sea to beautifully refurbished barn conversions, we guarantee you will find somewhere that’s pure indulgence.

Why not spend a unique break in a luxurious treehouse set high up in the branches in a beautiful woodland setting. Complete with sauna, hot tub and revolving woodburner, this will be a holiday you cherish for years to come.

Built in the shape of boat, the 9 apartments at Crabbers' Wharf are perfectly located on the edge of Portland Harbour. Perfect for couples, families and groups, each cabin sleep between 2 and 8 guests. If you're a watersports fan then you're in luck - you can use their stand-up paddleboards, kayaks and row boats for free when you stay here!

Or book a stay ay The Cedar House, a luxury, contemporary and highly comfortable 4 bedroom / 4 bathroom split level house. with mesmerising views across the Lym valley.

Accommodation surrounded by spectacular coast and countryside!

When it comes to coast and countryside Dorset has the best of both worlds so you’re never far away from one or the other!

If you’re looking to get back to nature then treat yourself to a self catering holiday off the beaten track in the heart of the Dorset countryside. Or if you love to be beside the sea then book a break overlooking the fantastic Dorset coast. Whichever you choose, you won’t be disappointed!

Dog friendly holidays in Dorset

There is plenty of holiday accommodation in Dorset that welcomes dogs so there's no need to leave your four legged friend at home! Dorset is a fantastic destination if you're holidaying with your dog, with plenty of inland and coastal walks to choose from and many attractions, restaurants and cafes also welcoming dogs.

Book your dream self catering holiday today!

Yes, it sounds too good to be true but Dorset really does have everything you’re looking for! So there is no need to keep dreaming, book your self catering holiday of a lifetime now and start making those all important memories. 

Browse the list below to find your perfect self catering holiday in Dorset. Make sure you mention the Visit Dorset website when booking your stay.

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Bookham Court

Bookham Court Holiday Cottages enjoy panoramic views over Thomas Hardy's Blackmore Vale in Dorset. Personally run by Nicola Foot, the 5 Holiday Cottages are furnished to a high standard, making...

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...

Cliff Cottage

  4 Star VisitEngland Grading: 85%   Gold Award    Lyme seafront cottage for four with private parking, Cliff Cottage is one of the quaint pink cottages seconds away...

Coppet Hill

Just three miles from the Jurassic Coast, and surrounded by some of Dorset’s most spectacular hills, our 600-acre family farm is a peaceful haven for walkers, campers and wildlife lovers. Our...

Corfe and Purbeck Holidays

Corfe & Purbeck Holidays specialise in letting quality self catering holiday properties in the beautiful Isle of Purbeck, Dorset.  All of our our cottages are well equipped, comfortably...

Crabbers' Wharf

Discover the Charm of Crabbers’ Wharf luxury apartments – Your Seaside Escape. Nestled on the edge of Portland Harbour, Crabbers’ Wharf offers a unique self-catering experience where...

Curated Cottages

Curated Cottages offers a handpicked selection of Dorset holiday cottages, each chosen for its character, comfort and location. As a Dorset-based, independent company, we take a more personal approach...

Doles Ash Farm Holiday Cottages

Located in the heart of Hardy’s Dorset, Doles Ash Farm Holiday Cottages offers a relaxing break surrounded by beautiful countryside and set in 12 acres of West Dorset’s Piddle Valley. No...

Dorset Hideaways

Dorset Hideaways is a Holiday Cottage Agency showcasing a range of properties from cosy cottages crammed full of Dorset charm to luxury retreats oozing with coastal chic. Our aim is to make it easy...

Graston Farm Cottages

A warm welcome awaits you at Graston Farm Cottages nestled in the beautiful Bride Valley, just a mile from the sea, a perfect location for outdoor lovers. Enjoy excellent walking and cycling routes...

Helpful Holidays

Helpful Holidays offers a diverse selection of self-catering cottages in Dorset, catering to various preferences and group sizes. With properties in both West and East Dorset guests can choose between...

Loose Reins

Loose Reins is where the world slows down. It’s where the daily grind is left at the gate and a place of experience, discovery and relaxation opens up. It’s where you reconnect, come...

Newlands Holiday Park

Newlands is a family run park located in the picturesque World Heritage village of Charmouth, just a stones throw from the fossil-rich Jurassic Coast near the Dorset/Devon border. Set in 23 acres of...

Riverside Park

We are located on the banks of the River Stour in the centre of the beautiful historic town of Christchurch, within walking distance to the shops, restaurants, spectacular natural harbour, Hengistbury...

Swanage Holiday Properties

Swanage Holiday Properties offers a carefully curated collection of self‑catering holiday homes across Swanage and the Isle of Purbeck, perfect for families, couples and coastal explorers looking to...

Sykes Holiday Cottages

Sykes Holiday Cottages have over 30 years' experience in letting exceptional self-catering holidays. We are the leading UK holiday cottage booking company and are experts in giving customers the...

The Victorian Barn Dorset

This is the Dorset dream you've been longing for; stunning scenery, rolling hills, and a prehistoric coastline. And this, right here, is the Dorset holiday accommodation you have been dreaming of...

Toad Hall Cottages

Toad Hall Cottages is a leading provider of holiday cottages throughout the South West, and with an office in Lyme Regis in the heart of the region, they know Dorset inside out.   ...

Warmwell Holiday Park - Parkdean Resorts

Brilliant new investments have transformed Warmwell Holiday Park into a park packed with fantastic facilities and amazing accommodation. There is so much fun available to you at this park, including...

West Bay Holiday Park - Parkdean Resorts

West Bay Holiday Park is the perfect base for exploring the fantastic Jurassic Coast and gorgeous nearby harbour setting. The park offers a fun-filled, action-packed getaway with its fantastic...

White Horse Farm

White Horse Farm offers its guests a peaceful and relaxed self-catering holiday in beautiful rural Dorset. We have four attractive barn conversion cottages and a 4 star three bed roomed lodge cabin;...

Boutique Retreats

Embark with Boutique Retreats on an otherworldly escape with a spellbinding sojourn in Dorset. Nestled amongst the most enchanting corners of the county, our handpicked collection of luxury retreats...

Bowleaze Cove Holiday Park and Spa

Enjoy reduced prices on selected children's meals between 25 June and 1 September 2026 as part of the Great British Summer Savings scheme when you dine-in at one of our sit-down restaurants.*...

Burnbake Forest Lodges

Tucked away in the heart of Purbeck, between the historic village of Corfe Castle and the golden sands of Studland, Burnbake Campsite and Forest Lodges is the perfect base for discovering Dorset's...

Character Farm Cottages

Welcome to Character Farm Cottages Nestled in the heart of the beautiful Dorset countryside, Character Farm Cottages is a family-run collection of five charming self-catering holiday cottages located...

Chesil Beach Holiday Park

Enjoy reduced prices on selected children's meals between 25 June and 1 September 2026 as part of the Great British Summer Savings scheme when you dine-in at one of our sit-down restaurants.*...

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,...

Clifftops

Perched on the dramatic cliffs of the Jurassic Coast UNESCO World Heritage Site, Clifftops offers an exceptional coastal retreat within the grounds of Pennsylvania Castle Estate. Crafted from local...

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 & Devon Holiday Cottages

We are a local, family run business offering a friendly but professional service to both our home owners and guests. At Dorset & Devon Holiday Cottages we realise the importance of a holiday,...

Dorset Cottage Holidays

Dorset Cottage Holidays is Dorset's largest independent, family run agency. Established over 25 years ago and located locally in the heart of Corfe Castle in Dorset.   We...

Dream Cottages

From iconic coastal escapes to peaceful countryside retreats, Dream Cottages helps you experience Dorset exactly the way you imagine it. Whether you're dreaming of morning walks along the Jurassic...

Durdle Door Holiday Park

Our Holiday Park enjoys miles of stunning coastline, endless views, and unrivalled access to the unique limestone arch of Durdle Door. With coast and countryside right on your doorstep, it's the...

Grandeur Property

Luxury Holiday Homes in Dorset with Grandeur Property Looking for the perfect place to stay in Dorset? Grandeur Property offers a collection of luxury holiday homes in Bournemouth, Poole and the...

Lulworth Holiday Cottages

Escape to enchanting thatched cottages, hidden sunlit terraces, and timeless period homes nestled in the rolling parkland of the privately-owned Lulworth Estate. Here, you’ll experience some of...

Lyme Bay Holidays

Discover award-winning holidays along Dorset’s spectacular Jurassic Coast with Lyme Bay Holidays, your local experts for unforgettable self-catering escapes. Whether you’re planning a...

Mallinson’s Woodland Retreat

Escape, unwind and recharge in a stunning West Country woodland. Choose from three distinct award-winning luxury treehouses, each one a self-contained nest for two with its own facilities (and no...

Osmington Mills Lodge Park

Enjoy reduced prices on selected children's meals between 25 June and 1 September 2026 as part of the Great British Summer Savings scheme, when you dine-in at one of our sit-down restaurants....

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...

Symondsbury Estate Holidays

Charming and unique Holiday Cottages in West Dorset near Bridport and the Jurassic Coast.  Symondsbury Estate offers a collection of beautifully restored self-catering holiday cottages in West...

The Front Rows Holiday Park

A collection of 20 luxurious holiday homes situated on the cliff edge of The Estate. The Front Rows provide an ideal base for those who wish to explore The Isle of Portland and experience everything...

UK Lodge Breaks

UK Lodge Breaks offers a fantastic selection of lodges across Dorset, making it easy to find the perfect retreat. Whether you're looking to explore the breathtaking Jurassic Coast, relax on...

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...

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