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An Art Deco villa, thatched cottages by the coast, a sea view from the dining table, cottages just below the ruins of Corfe Castle... There are all kinds of places to stay in Dorset.
Dorset coastal cottages
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From an expansive Art Deco villa to quaint thatched cottages, there are all kinds of holidays to choose from in Dorset so you can plan the trip that's perfect for you.
Portland House
Get a spectacular taste of 1930s glamour in this stunning Art Deco villa on the Dorset coast.
Stay near Spyway's limestone landscape
Centuries of stone quarrying have left their mark on the towering cliffs at Spyway in the form of sea quarries like Dancing Ledge. Named after the landscape, holiday cottage Spyway is a 15-minute walk inland on a working farm.
Chesil Cottage
A quiet coastal getaway awaits at this seaside cottage set on a farm, with stunning sea views over Chesil beach.
Cottages near Studland Bay and Swanage
Seaview
With views over Studland Bay, this former tennis pavilion makes a quirky holiday escape.
Greenlands
At the edge of Poole Harbour, with green fields all around this 1940s cottage has views to Brownsea Island.
1 and 2 Currendon Cottages
This pair of former farmworker's cottages are a great base for exploring the Jurassic Coast.
Stay at Golden Cap
There are four cottages in a thatched farmhouse a short walk from the sea on the Golden Cap estate. Book them together (for up to 17 guests) to holiday with family and friends.
St Gabriel's Elm Cottage
Deep in the Dorset countryside is this pretty thatched cottage, only a short walk from the coast of the Golden Cap estate.
Ash Cottage
Part of a large thatched farmhouse on the Golden Cap World Heritage Site, with impressive coastal views a short walk away.
Beech Cottage
Part of a thatched farmhouse surrounded by trees, this cottage is only a short walk to breathtaking coastal views at Golden Cap.
Oak Cottage
For a rural getaway close to the coast try this thatched cottage on the Golden Cap estate.
Stay on Brownsea Island
Brownsea Island is just off the coast in Poole Harbour. It has sandy beaches and shallow waters on its southern and western shores, and is a wildlife haven. Stay in a cottage right on the water, or in a bothy or bunkhouse near the sand.
Agent's House
Sitting on Brownsea Island, with stunning sea views and the chance to spot a red squirrel or two.
Custom House
A bright and contemporary newly-converted cottage right at the water’s edge on Brownsea Island.
Looking for a simple stay?
St Mark's Bothy is on the beach and has basic rooms and facilities for five people, with hot water, a woodburner and a limited electricity supply.
Looking for a group stay?
South Shore Lodge is a bunkhouse for up to 12 guests. It has beach access, and is next to St Mark's Bothy so you could book both for up to 17 guests.