Dorset

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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Alpaca Cottage

This is a stylish barn conversion located in rural Dorset offering a peaceful and cosy atmosphere with valley views and a private garden area including barbecue and cycle store, suitable for couples seeking a romantic retreat with pet-friendly policies and family amenities.

3 miles from The Nine Stones

The Nine Stones is a free-access Bronze Age stone circle near Winterbourne Abbas, Dorset, consisting of nine sarsen stones including two larger prominent ones. The site is outdoors in a narrow valley, close to the A35 road, and is maintained by English Heritage as a protected scheduled monument with cultural and religious significance.

3 miles from Lytes Cary

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.

3 miles from Tintinhull Garden

Tintinhull House and Garden is a Grade I listed 17th century house with a 20th century garden in South Somerset, owned by the National Trust, offering historic interiors, artistic paintings, and extensive garden rooms styled after Hidcote Manor.

Whitey Top Lodges - Whitey Top Country Lodge

This brand new luxury lodge is set in a peaceful rural working farm environment within a small holiday park, offering privacy, stylish contemporary accommodation with its own private hot tub and garden area, suitable for a relaxing countryside break near national parks and nature reserves.

3 miles from Breamore House

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.

Thorney Country Cottages - Orchard Cottage

This semi-detached cottage offers comfortable and spacious accommodation in a rural area, ideal as a couple's retreat with shared enclosed grounds and private parking.

Near Priest's House, Muchelney

Priest's House in Muchelney is a Grade I listed historic stone house built in the early 14th century for the parish priest. Owned by the National Trust, it showcases original medieval architecture including Gothic doorways and a 15th-century fireplace, with limited public access.

Barleycorn

This single storey barn conversion located in West Dorset countryside accommodates two guests and features a ground floor open plan living space, an enclosed garden, and private parking in a peaceful rural setting near historic towns and countryside walks.

Midknowle Farm Cottages - The Cottage

A ground-floor barn conversion cottage in a peaceful rural setting between Castle Cary and Yeovil, set within 10-acre shared grounds and offering private hot tub, enclosed garden, woodburner, and scenic countryside views.

3 miles from The Newt Garden

The Newt in Somerset is a formal garden laid out in Baroque style with a historic apple tree maze, extensive plant cultivars, a winter garden with exotic species, and ancient woodland. It offers a rich outdoor horticultural experience shaped by renowned designers over 200 years.

Star Cottage

Star Cottage in Ringwood is a newly renovated, stylish and cosy cottage ideal for a romantic getaway or small family holiday, located close to the New Forest and local amenities in a peaceful yet convenient town center setting.

2 miles from New Forest Northern Commons

New Forest Northern Commons is a vast open landscape in Hampshire featuring walking trails through heathland and ancient woodland pasture, home to rare wildlife and shaped by traditional commoning livestock grazing. Visitors can explore diverse habitats and enjoy a natural, historic environment outdoors.

Higher Farm - The Stables

A light and airy barn conversion situated in the rural village of Martin near Salisbury, offering a peaceful and homely holiday retreat with scenic countryside surroundings and nature immersion.

Little Oaks

Newly renovated one-bedroom barn conversion with rural tranquility located between Lyme Regis and Bridport near the Jurassic Coast, featuring an open-plan living space, underfloor heating, enclosed garden, private parking, and pet-friendly policy.

3 miles from Forde Abbey & Gardens

Forde Abbey is a historic former Cistercian monastery set in Dorset countryside with 30 acres of diverse, beautifully maintained gardens showcasing seasonal floral displays and natural features. It offers visitors a rich outdoor experience of nature and heritage.

2 miles from Stourhead

Stourhead is a historic estate in Wiltshire featuring a Grade I listed Neo-Palladian house, an acclaimed 18th-century English landscape garden with classical temples, an artificial lake, and significant art collections, managed by the National Trust.

3 miles from Portland Castle

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.

Wayside Cottages - Mimosa

A two-bedroom coastal bungalow with accessible wet room and open-plan living, set in a peaceful location near Chesil Beach with sea views and a private garden, suitable for families and guests with mobility needs.

2 miles from Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens

Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens is a renowned 30-acre botanical garden in Dorset featuring rare and exotic plants from around the world, set on the Jurassic Coast. Visitors can explore extensive garden areas, enjoy seasonal events, and relax in the onsite cafe and shop. The gardens provide good wheelchair accessibility on designated paths and welcome well-behaved dogs on leads.

Bay Tree

This detached self-contained annexe near Shaftesbury in Dorset offers a stylish and peaceful rural retreat with open-plan living, a king-size bedroom, and outdoor sitting area, suitable for couples or small families exploring historic and natural surroundings.

2 miles from Fiddleford Manor

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.

Coach House Holidays Ltd - The Retreat

This elevated timber-framed cabin on the edge of the New Forest offers a cosy and stylish retreat blending nature and comfort, featuring a wraparound deck and private sunken hot tub, situated near beaches and trails for a peaceful forest and coastal experience.

Midknowle Farm Cottages - The Barn

This well-presented single-storey barn conversion with countryside views is set in a scenic rural location on the outskirts of South Barrow and features a private hot tub and enclosed garden.

Near Cerne Giant

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.

Wayside Cottages - Fossil And The Cross

This cosy two-bedroom seaside lodge beside Chesil Beach offers sea views and easy access to coastal walks, wildlife, fishing, and nearby Dorset attractions in a peaceful setting suitable for couples, families, or friends.

2 miles from Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens

Abbotsbury Garden is a subtropical 30-acre Grade I-listed garden in Dorset, featuring rare and unusual plants in a sheltered woodland valley with ponds and an 18th-century walled garden. Visitors enjoy diverse plant collections through all seasons including champion trees and historic camellias.

The Stables

The Stables is a one-storey barn cottage located in Winfrith Newburgh near the Dorset Jurassic Coastline, set within 1-acre grounds of a Grade II listed cottage with a peaceful private garden featuring a pond, offering scenic countryside views and nearby walking and nature reserves.

2 miles from Clouds Hill

Clouds Hill is an early 19th-century isolated cottage in Dorset that was the home of T. E. Lawrence, now a museum preserving his original furniture and an exhibition about his life. It offers visitors an intimate look into the life of Lawrence of Arabia within a historic Grade II* listed building.

2 miles from Minterne House & Gardens

Minterne House & Gardens is a historic family home in Dorset, featuring unique Himalayan and woodland gardens known for their seasonal plants. Visitors can enjoy private tours of the house and gardens, tea shop snacks, and a peaceful natural environment. The venue is dog-friendly, has facilities for children, and hosts weddings and special events.

2 miles from Mompesson House

Mompesson House is an 18th-century Queen Anne style historic house in Salisbury, Wiltshire, owned by the National Trust. Visitors can explore its carefully restored Georgian interiors and collections of 18th-century decorative arts. The house was also a filming location for the movie Sense and Sensibility.

3 miles from Golden Cap

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.

Near Spyway

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.

3 miles from Forde Abbey

Forde Abbey is a historic former monastery turned elegant family home in Somerset, surrounded by extensive and diverse gardens. Visitors can explore ornate interiors, unique tapestries, and various themed gardens across 30 acres. The venue offers accessible facilities, food outlets, and activities suitable for children, making it an engaging day out for all ages.

Rawlsbury Lodge

This single-storey lodge is situated in a picturesque Dorset countryside location, offering a private retreat with quality furnishings, an open-plan living area, and access to a private hot tub and decked garden space.

Cruxton Lodge

A super stylish modern holiday home in rural West Dorset countryside with a spacious open plan living space, double bedroom, modern shower room, and private outdoor areas including a south-facing terrace and private river bank access, near a village with shops and restaurants and close to the Jurassic Coast.

Farriers

A charming holiday home annex in the New Forest National Park set along a quiet country lane offering a peaceful and romantic countryside retreat for couples with a double bedroom, sitting room, kitchen, bathroom, private parking and a small courtyard outdoor space.

Wayside Cottages - Whispering Pines

A cosy two-bedroom seaside lodge near Chesil Beach offering sea views, open plan living, and easy access to coastal walks and wildlife, suitable for a relaxed holiday by the sea with family or friends.

2 miles from Hive Beach

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.

2 miles from Abbotsbury Abbey

Abbotsbury Abbey in Dorset is a historic site featuring the remains of an 11th century Benedictine monastery, including the world's largest thatched tithe barn and St Catherine's Chapel. Visitors explore extensive outdoor ruins and heritage buildings managed by English Heritage, alongside the celebrated Abbotsbury Swannery nature reserve nearby.

3 miles from Stock Gaylard House

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.

2 miles from Barrington Court

Barrington Court is a Tudor manor house in Somerset, combining historic architecture with Arts and Crafts-style gardens originally designed by Gertrude Jekyll. Visitors can explore the historic house, converted stable buildings, and extensive ornamental gardens including a kitchen garden supplying the onsite restaurant.

Henning Lodge

A single-storey lodge set in a peaceful countryside location in Dorset with quality furnishings, a woodburner, private hot tub, decking, and private parking for three cars.

Near Radipole Lake

RSPB Radipole Lake is a nature reserve in the centre of Weymouth featuring extensive reedbeds and lagoons that provide a habitat for a variety of birds and animals. Visitors can enjoy wheelchair accessible trails, a discovery centre with indoor exhibits and a cafe, as well as opportunities for birdwatching and exploring outdoor nature. The reserve is free to enter and offers designated dog-friendly routes for visitors.

3 miles from Studland Bay

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.

Coach House Holidays Ltd - Shire Cottage

A charming former coach house on the edge of the New Forest offering a stylish and cosy open-plan living space with a mezzanine double bedroom and a private terrace with hot tub and barbecue, set in a peaceful countryside location ideal for walking and cycling.

Midknowle Farm Cottages - The Snug

This cosy single-storey barn conversion cottage is located in a peaceful scenic country setting between Castle Cary and Yeovil, featuring rural views and access to 10 acres of shared grounds.

Spire View Hut

A stylish and homely shepherds hut with an open plan living space, situated in a peaceful countryside setting with scenic views towards Salisbury Cathedral, offering a private hot tub and garden area for a romantic and private retreat.

2 miles from Pepperbox Hill

Pepperbox Hill is a natural outdoor site featuring an early 17th century brick folly and important chalk downland habitat supporting rare orchids, butterflies, and diverse flora. Visitors can explore the natural landscape and enjoy views from the historic folly.

3 miles from Kingston Lacy

Kingston Lacy in Dorset is an opulent family home styled as a Venetian Palace, surrounded by extensive gardens and an 8,500-acre estate featuring heathland, hill forts and rare cattle breeds. Visitors can explore the house's remarkable art collection and ancient Egyptian artefacts, enjoy child-friendly play areas, café dining, and guided garden tours. The venue offers a mix of indoor and outdoor experiences with good accessibility and dog-friendly outdoor areas.

The Cow Shed

A stylish, luxury holiday home set in an exclusive rural village in Dorset, suitable for families or couples, featuring a ground-floor open plan living area and private garden with BBQ, close to countryside walks and a village pub.

Hewish Mill Retreats - Pitch Back

Pitch Back is a charming holiday home set in a peaceful rural area of Somerset countryside, designed as an intimate and romantic retreat with a cosy bedroom and open-plan living space all on the ground floor, featuring a garden and private parking.

2 miles from Minterne Gardens

Minterne Gardens is a 27-acre historic woodland garden in Dorset inspired by Capability Brown, featuring rhododendrons, mature trees, streams, and unique structures within a peaceful valley setting.

Near Russell-Cotes Art Gallery and Museum

Russell-Cotes Art Gallery and Museum is a Victorian villa in Bournemouth featuring historic art collections, galleries, and a Japanese treasures room, alongside a small garden and a cafe with sea views. The venue offers tours, live music, and is mostly wheelchair accessible with facilities for children.

Coach House Holidays Ltd - Coachmans Cottage

A charming former coach house for two guests on the edge of New Forest with a stylish open-plan interior, mezzanine double bedroom, private terrace with hot tub and barbecue, and off-road parking, offering a peaceful countryside retreat ideal for walking and cycling.

3 miles from Badbury Rings

Badbury Rings is an Iron Age hill fort in east Dorset notable for its extensive earthworks, nearby Roman road junction, and adjacent Romano-British town site. It is an outdoor site managed by the National Trust with free public access and offers historical insights into Iron Age and Roman Britain.