Self Catering and Holiday Cottages in Dorchester

Want to book a break with the flexibility and freedom to explore at your leisure?  Our self catering accommodation could be just what you’re looking for.

Dorchester offers an abundance of stunning self catering options, from beautiful barn conversions to 'olde worlde' cottages and contemporary modern lodges; you’re sure to find your perfect base to discover the very best of Dorset.

Cute cottages to fall in love with

If you’re after a little bolthole of your own, a cottage can provide the perfect self catering escape and a superb holiday base while visiting Dorchester and the surrounding area.

Packed with charm and character, many of the cottages are steeped in local history and provide a cosy setting everyone can enjoy.

Greenwood Grange offer delightfully appointed cottages sleeping 2 – 12 people giving you tremendous flexibility. Together with a host of leisure facilities including indoor swimming pool, tennis courts and a games room, it’s easy to see why it’s won lots of awards.

10 or so minutes’ drive from Dorchester’s town centre, Character Farm Cottages provides individual accommodation with charm and wonder. With views overlooking the world famous Chesil Beach and The Fleet Lagoon, it provides the perfect base for those looking to explore Dorset's countryside on foot.

Nature escapes

If you like to spend your holidays close to nature, how about an exclusive resort set within a lakeside nature reserve? Silverlake Dorset provides self catering options for groups large and small, nestled amongst its heathland location.

The accommodation on offer is finished to an incredibly high standard and it’s not hard to see why the development has won numerous awards. A luxurious stay at Silverlake will live long in the memory that’s for sure!

Never short of options

You can see from our choices of accommodation that you’re guaranteed to find your perfect self catering accommodation in Dorchester.

Whatever your requirements it’s all here waiting to be enjoyed. Town centre apartments, countryside retreats or chocolate-box cottages; it’s all here in and around Dorchester.

We’re so confident you’ll find the perfect place to make your home away from home that you’ll be booking again for next year!

How can I book?

Browse our list of accommodation, tailoring your search requirements to find the perfect retreat for you. You can even search for guaranteed availability as well.

Many of our self catering accommodation is available to book online, but if you’d prefer to book via the phone that’s fine too! Just make sure you mention the Visit Dorset website.

We’re so sure you’ll love your self catering break in Dorchester that you’ll be back again for more in no time!

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