Dorset is a scenic and historic English county famed for its Jurassic Coast, market towns, cultural festivals, and literary heritage, offering diverse landscapes and accessible transport.
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Park Farmhouse
A spacious thatched former farmhouse dating back to 1750 in a historic Dorset village, offering a peaceful countryside setting with far-reaching views, ideal for large family gatherings and celebrations near the Jurassic Coast.
Golden Cap Estate in Dorset offers stunning coastal views from the highest point on the South West coast along with accessible woodland and circular walks, wildlife spotting, and family-friendly trails. Facilities include a coffee trailer and accessible toilets, with parking available at designated car parks. The estate is rich in natural beauty and suitable for visitors of all ages and abilities.
A 17th-century restored, stylish holiday home set within a large parkland estate with 8 individually designed ensuite kingsize bedrooms, suitable for groups and families.
St Giles House is a historic family home in Dorset with over 400 years of history, restored after a period of disrepair. Visitors can arrange group tours of the house, which features accessibility accommodations and hosts events throughout the year.
Old School Retreat is a stylish and sympathetically renovated four-bedroom converted Old School building located in the village of Puddletown, Dorset, offering a blend of historic charm and modern comfort with a peaceful village setting near a pub and shop.
Athelhampton House & Gardens is a fine Tudor manor house featuring well-preserved historic interiors and extensive award-winning gardens with architectural vistas and unique topiary. Visitors can explore period rooms, enjoy garden walks, and participate in family-friendly events.
The Old Stone House is a historic 17th-century property in Swanage, Dorset, featuring original stonework and beams, laid out over three floors with scenic views and an enclosed garden, situated close to the town centre and local outdoor attractions.
Ballard Down is a scenic chalk downland area on the Purbeck Hills in Dorset, featuring coastal views between Studland Bay and Swanage Bay, part of the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site, with grassland managed by the National Trust and a historic obelisk landmark.
Swanage is a charming coastal town in Dorset, England, known for its Victorian heritage, sandy beach, and beautiful bay. It offers a mix of historical landmarks, cultural venues, and outdoor activities, making it a popular tourist destination on the Jurassic Coast.
Churchill Cottage is a characterful rural retreat set within a 300-acre working farm in north west Dorset countryside, offering a peaceful setting close to historical towns and countryside attractions.
Stock Gaylard House is a Georgian historic house set in a large estate with ancient deer park and extensive gardens. Visitors can enjoy conducted tours inside the house and explore the surrounding church and gardens at their leisure during specific open periods in the year.
This Grade II listed Great House in Lyme Regis offers character accommodation with views of Chesil Beach and the Heritage Coast, situated close to the seafront and town amenities with a large enclosed courtyard and decked terrace.
A Grade II listed three-bedroom holiday home located in Shaftesbury town centre, featuring stylish and homely interiors with accessibility features including a lift, and facing the greenery of the Trinity Centre.
Fontmell and Melbury Downs is a protected chalk downland area in Dorset known for its beautiful open grasslands, circular walking routes, diverse wildlife, and scenic viewpoints including Melbury Beacon. It offers accessible outdoor experiences with opportunities to spot butterflies, orchids and glow-worms in summer, set in the landscape that inspired Thomas Hardy's novels.
Shaftesbury is a historic hilltop town in Dorset, England, known for its scenic views, the ruins of Shaftesbury Abbey, the iconic cobbled Gold Hill, and vibrant cultural events including an annual Snowdrop Festival.
This Grade II 13th-century detached stone tithe barn in Litton Cheney offers character accommodation for 19 guests with nine en-suite bedrooms and is set on a working farm in a scenic countryside location near Chesil Beach and the Jurassic Coast.
Swiss Cottage is a charming Grade II listed thatched detached cottage in the village of Chideock, near the Jurassic Coast, offering a homely and historic atmosphere with coastal and scenic surroundings ideal for families and those seeking a peaceful private retreat.
Hive Beach is a scenic shingle beach on the Jurassic Coast known for spectacular coastal views, wildlife spotting, and family-friendly activities. Visitors can enjoy walking trails, accessible facilities including mobility scooter hire, and a café with coastal views.
This offering is a recently refurbished two-bedroom stable conversion in the peaceful Dorset village of Hinton St Mary, blending period features with modern comforts and surrounded by scenic countryside and local historic attractions.
Fiddleford Manor is a medieval manor house in Dorset dating back to around 1370, featuring original interiors and restored by English Heritage, open to public visits throughout the year.
Cider House is a 15th-century Grade II listed traditional stone built cottage set at the head of a valley with country views and surrounded by 27-acre grounds, ideal for families and multi-generational stays with access to an adventure playground and close proximity to the Jurassic Coast.
Lambert's Castle and Coney's Castle are ancient Iron Age hill forts in Dorset offering scenic outdoor exploration with countryside views and wildlife spotting. The terrain at Lambert's Castle is flat and grassy, ideal for walking. Coney's Castle has ramparts but limited wheelchair access. The site includes parking with charges, welcomes dogs with restrictions, and is free to the public.
Eton Cottage is a charming and stylish thatched cottage located in a peaceful village in North Dorset, offering a cosy and romantic rural retreat with nearby scenic countryside walks.
This accommodation is a homely, family- and pet-friendly cottage situated in a historic village near the New Forest National Park, featuring a shared garden and close proximity to a traditional village pub.
Edmondsham House is a historic country house featuring Tudor and Georgian architecture, set within extensive gardens including a walled organic garden and unusual trees. Visitors can explore both the house interiors and outdoor gardens, with nearby historic landmarks such as a 12th-century church.
First floor accommodation in a tranquil village setting near Bridport and West Bay, featuring views over the Dorset Downs and close to historic towns and natural attractions in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
A spacious 17th century moated manor house near the Dorset coast, featuring historic character and charm, set in a large garden with private parking and suitable for large family or group reunions.
Mapperton House is a historic Jacobean manor in Dorset featuring guided house tours, extensive Italianate gardens, and wildlands with a self-guided safari. Visitors can enjoy food facilities, child-friendly activities, and accessible amenities in a scenic countryside setting.
St James Cottage is a charming Grade II listed thatched cottage in North Dorset, set close to the historic town centre of Shaftesbury and countryside footpaths, ideal for families and groups seeking a cosy and private countryside retreat with character.
This ground-floor coastal property in Dorset is ideal for families, offering open-plan living with scenic views over Portland Bill and nearby water-based activities, set adjacent to the owners' home in a location rich with historic World War II links.
Portland Castle is a well-preserved 16th-century artillery fort on the Isle of Portland, Dorset, built by Henry VIII. It offers both indoor exploration of the historic castle rooms and outdoor enjoyment of its unique fan-shaped structure and gardens, telling the story of England's coastal defenses.
This cottage offering is located close to the New Forest and is set in an ancient village with historic features and countryside surroundings, adjacent to a village pub and near various outdoor activity opportunities.
Breamore House is an Elizabethan manor house in Hampshire offering visitors an immersive experience of fine paintings, tapestries, and period furniture, set within beautiful parkland. The house has wheelchair accessible routes and a café, providing a comfortable visit amidst historic surroundings.
A 4-guest thatched cottage in the rural hamlet of Lower Bockhampton, Dorset, with historic charm, garden, private parking, and access to nearby scenic and cultural attractions.
Thomas Hardy's Cottage in Dorset is the birthplace of the famous English author, featuring original period interiors, a cottage garden, and nearby woodlands with a visitor centre and trails.
Cider Cottage is a traditional 15th-century Grade II listed stone cottage located at the head of a valley with country views and close to Lyme Regis and the Jurassic Coast, offering a peaceful and rural retreat with access to large grounds and a children's playground.
Lambert's Castle is an Iron Age hillfort in Dorset, open to the public as open access land and designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest. Visitors can explore steep natural slopes, historic earthworks, and enjoy views from Lambert's Castle Hill, with nearby parking available.
A one-bedroom holiday home located in the heart of a bustling seaside town, set in a grade 2 listed building with a cosy and stylish interior, near the coast and local attractions.
Studland Bay is a natural coastline in Dorset featuring a four-mile sandy beach with bathing waters and views of Old Harry Rocks. It offers outdoor activities including water sports, walking trails through dunes and woodlands rich in wildlife, and historical sites like a WWII observation bunker. Facilities include a café, shop, beach huts, and accessibility features.
Gore Cottage is a charming, historic thatched cottage near Bridport, set in a peaceful rural area with a cosy interior, a garden, and a perfect setting for reconnecting with nature and loved ones.
Eggardon Hill is a prehistoric Iron Age hillfort located on chalk uplands in Dorset, England. Visitors can explore large earthworks and enjoy extensive views of the countryside and English Channel. The site is partly owned by the National Trust and offers free public access throughout the year.
A cosy and tranquil barn conversion situated in a historic village setting with views over open countryside, featuring a woodburner and private garden space.
Lytes Cary is a Grade I listed historic manor house in Somerset dating from the 14th century, featuring a chapel, Great Hall with period furnishings, and extensive Arts and Crafts style gardens listed as Grade II. The National Trust owns the property and offers public access to the older parts of the house and the distinctive gardens set in themed 'rooms' with hedges, ponds, and an orchard.
Bramble Cottage is a 17th-century cottage with exposed wooden beams and a secluded garden near the beach, pub, and restaurant, suitable for small families or groups with private accommodation including an annex and nearby shared swimming pool.
Spyway in Dorset offers a distinctive limestone coastal landscape with towering sea cliffs, grasslands rich in wildlife, historic sea quarries, and scenic walking trails along the South West Coast Path. It is a natural outdoor destination welcoming well-behaved dogs and free to the public.
A pet-friendly historic property in Cerne Abbas offering a cosy and romantic stay with private parking, garden seating, and Wi-Fi included, set within the scenic Dorset Hills and close to local walks and pubs.
The Cerne Abbas Giant is a large outdoor chalk hill figure located on Giant Hill near Cerne Abbas village in Dorset, England. Owned by the National Trust and protected as a scheduled monument, it depicts a nude giant man holding a club. The figure's origin is debated, dating possibly from the late Anglo-Saxon period to the 17th century. It is a significant tourist attraction and subject to local folklore and cultural events.
This Grade II listed thatched barn conversion is nestled in the Dorset countryside, offering spacious accommodation with a games room and a lawned garden with patio, surrounded by natural and historic attractions.
Hayloft is a first-floor countryside apartment with character and privacy, set within a historic Victorian barn estate offering shared amenities including a heated indoor pool, fishing lakes, games room and scenic surroundings in Dorset.
This property is a former village school from 1864 located in Puddletown, Dorset, offering accommodation for up to six guests with three bedrooms and a large enclosed garden in a peaceful village setting near the Jurassic Coast.
This offering is an 18th-century farmhouse located in Dorset countryside near the hamlet of Plush, known for its historic character, spaciousness, and rural setting with extensive farmland surroundings and nearby countryside attractions.