Looking for a beautiful and welcoming destination to enjoy the perfect secluded break?  Somewhere that’s brimming with things to do, with a fantastic playground of beaches and miles of unspoilt countryside to explore? Welcome to Dorset – offering the very best of countryside, coastline, perfect for families and couples alike.

The Old School Room, East Chelborough near Beaminster, Dorset

  • Sleeps 2

  • No Pets Please

  • from £318

If you wish to escape 'Far from the Madding Crowd' then look no further than this charming Grade ll listed former schoolroom, situated on the owner's working beef farm in deepest Dorset, right on the border with Somerset.

Pound Cottage, Dorchester, Dorset

  • Sleeps 2

  • Pet Friendly Cottage

  • from £404

This beautiful detached stone cottage is set in the amazing county of Dorset, within the Kingcombe Centre Nature reserve, owned and managed by Dorset Wildlife Trust and an AONB.

Village View, Cliff Farm, Cliff Road, Burton Bradstock, Bridport, Dorset

  • Sleeps 2

  • Pet Friendly Cottage

  • from £464 per week

  • 5 Minutes Walk to the Beach

Boasting uninterrupted views over the village of Burton Bradstock and along the Jurassic Coast towards West Bay, Village View promises a superb base for a couple looking to spend some time within this wonderful location.

Old Higher Lighthouse Branscombe Lodge, Portland Bill, Portland, Dorset

  • Sleeps 4

  • No Pets Please

  • from £666

Situated just forty feet from the Old Higher Lighthouse, this upside down detached Grade II listed cottage makes the most of the fantastic sea and coastal views.

Holway Cottage, Cattistock, Dorset, England

  • Sleeps 4

  • Pet Friendly Cottage

  • Price from: £884

Situated in an elevated position and nestled in the Dorset Hills just outside Cattistock, Holway Cottage is a charming former farm cottage, beautifully refurbished by the owners.

Goose Run Cottage, Corscombe, Dorset

  • Sleeps 4

  • Pet Friendly Cottage

  • Price from: £1198

If you’re looking for peace and tranquillity, Goose Run Cottage is hidden away on a beautiful 70-acre private family estate, in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. A carefully designed, contemporary interior with touches of luxury make this a special place to get away from it all. Goose Run Cottage is so secluded that you probably won’t hear any traffic or see many other people at all while you’re here.

Lodge in Dorchester, Dorset

  • Sleeps 4

  • No Pets Please

  • from £1,110 per week

Dorset's beautiful landscape of rolling chalk down land affords wonderful walking there are a network of footpaths directly from the lodge. The lodge is nestled in a rural location with views across Sydling Brook and to Langford Lake.

Benville Cottage, Nr Corscombe, West Dorset, England

  • Sleeps 4

  • Pet Friendly

  • Price from: £1,218 per week

Benville Cottage, an historic Grade II listed 17th century detached property with a charming thatched roof and a wealth of period features, restored to a very high standard. Benville remains the small unspoilt hamlet that Thomas Hardy described in the 1800's.

Horsehill Cottage, Near Beaminster, Dorset

  • Sleeps 6

  • Pet Friendly Cottage

  • from £1,151

This secluded cottage, approached over a ford, is perfect for families and couples looking for peace and quiet in a magical setting. For those who enjoy walking and exploring, this special and private location gives access to many footpaths including the Jubilee Trail and Hardy Way.

Blagdon Lower Barn, Martinstown, Dorchester, Dorset

  • Sleeps 6

  • Pet Friendly Cottage

  • from £866

Lower Barn at Blagdon Farm sits south of Dorchester, just two miles from Martinstown and Portesham and offers stunning views. It is totally secluded and a network of footpaths and bridleways lead to a multitude of walks.

Merry Hill Barn, Abbotsbury , South West Dorset

  • Sleeps 6

  • Pet Friendly Cottage

  • from £742

With exposed stone walls and original beams, Merry Hill cleverly combines comfort, traditional features and modern style and with cosy underfloor heating throughout.

Magna Cottage, Ashmore, Shaftesbury, Dorset

  • Sleeps 8

  • Pet Friendly Cottage

  • from £663

This 300-year-old detached thatched flint property nestles in a secluded valley on the Cranborne Chase, one mile from Ashmore. There is direct access to forest walks and mountain bike trails. Ideal for a get away from it all holiday.

Cottage in Bridport, Dorset

  • Sleeps 15

  • No Pets Please

  • from £2,845

Set within expansive private grounds this stylish detached property overlooks the Dorset countryside from its high vantage point.

Rafters, Hambury Bottom, West Lulworth, Dorset

  • Sleeps 20 people

  • No Pets Please

  • Price from: £15205 per week

  • 10 Minute Drive to the Beach

This beautiful house can accommodate up to twenty guests in ten bedrooms, all benefiting from wetroom style showers in each of the en-suite bathrooms, some with the added luxury of a roll top bath.