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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2 miles from Lulworth Castle

Lulworth Castle & Park is a historic 17th-century country house set in extensive parkland in Dorset. Visitors can tour the partly restored castle with its chapel and church, enjoy woodland walks, panoramic countryside views from the tower, and relax at the on-site tearoom. The grounds include a children's playground, picnic areas, and walking paths suitable for dogs on leads.

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.

3 miles from Garston Wood

Garston Wood is an ancient woodland nature reserve in Wiltshire, known for its rich wildlife including dormice and colorful wildflowers like bluebells. The site offers outdoor walking paths with natural surfaces and is open free to the public year-round, but has no visitor facilities or food available.

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.

Lilypad

Lilypad is a newly built home located in a peaceful residential area close to the high street of Ringwood, surrounded by a mix of architectural styles and access to local shops and eateries, with nearby trails ideal for walking and cycling.

Near 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.

3 miles from Max Gate

Max Gate is a Grade I listed historic house in Dorchester, Dorset, designed and built by Thomas Hardy, showcasing Queen Anne style architecture, and open to public visits with access to multiple rooms including studies and bedrooms associated with Hardy's life and works.

Located in Weymouth

Weymouth is a historic seaside town in Dorset known for its Georgian architecture, vibrant harbour, and role as a gateway to the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site. It offers rich cultural experiences, beaches, water sports, and annual events including beach sports and festivals.

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.

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.

Near Lodmoor

Lodmoor is a wildlife nature reserve in Weymouth with varied habitats including reedbeds, saltmarsh, and wet grassland attracting diverse bird species. It features accessible trails, a viewing screen, and is free to the public for outdoor wildlife experiences.

Triss

This cosy cottage set in a rural courtyard within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty offers a peaceful retreat surrounded by wildlife and countryside, near historic towns and recreational outdoor activities.

3 miles from Hambledon Hill

Hambledon Hill is a prehistoric hill fort in Dorset featuring Neolithic and Iron Age earthworks. The site is a National Nature Reserve with significant wildlife and is owned by the National Trust, offering outdoor historical and natural exploration.

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.

The Pool House

The Pool House is a stylish and spacious countryside retreat in Thornhill, Dorset, accommodating up to eight guests with elegant interiors and stunning gardens in a rural setting near natural beauty and historic sites.

Millbrook

A detached bungalow located in the hamlet of Shitterton on the edge of Bere Regis, offering a peaceful countryside retreat with two super king size bedrooms all on the ground floor and a rear garden with furniture, ideal for exploring nearby natural attractions and the Jurassic Coast.

3 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.

Feltham's Farm - Feltham's Cottage

Feltham's Farm is a countryside organic farm stay in Horsington Marsh offering a peaceful and homely retreat surrounded by nature and farm animals, with scenic rural views and outdoor activities suitable for families and children.

Swiss Cottage

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.

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.

2 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.

2 miles from Home Educators Sessions (all ages)

12 Oct, 9 Nov…

Home educators and children can join nature-based sessions at Studland, with seasonal activities such as arts and crafts, spotter walks and scavenger hunts. The listed sessions focus on woodland scavenging and crafts in October, fungi in November, and a winter beach scavenger hunt and festive crafts in December.

Located in Swanage

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.

Downwood Vineyard

Downwood Vineyard is a spacious Victorian house set in 30-acre grounds featuring a private hot tub, outdoor heated swimming pool, tennis court, and gardens, suitable for large families or groups seeking a rural retreat near Blandford in Dorset.

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.

3 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.

The Wheelwrights Post - The Old Post Office

A compact and cosy studio annexe attached to a historic home, set in shared grounds opposite the New Forest National Park, offering a peaceful and scenic retreat ideal for couples exploring the area.

2 miles from 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.

2 miles from Old Harry Rocks

Old Harry Rocks are distinctive chalk stacks and formations on the Isle of Purbeck coast in Dorset, marking the eastern end of the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site. Visitors can explore the natural coastal landscape and admire views including the Isle of Wight's Needles.

3 miles from Pilsdon Pen

Pilsdon Pen in Dorset is a prominent landmark featuring an Iron Age hillfort with ancient burial mounds and archaeological remains. Visitors can enjoy walking trails, panoramic views, and the natural environment in an outdoor setting. Dogs are allowed on leads, and access is free, though the site involves steep climbs and uneven terrain making it not wheelchair accessible.

2 miles from 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.

Located in Bournemouth

Bournemouth is a vibrant coastal resort town in Dorset, England, famous for its seven-mile sandy beaches, Victorian architecture, lively nightlife, cultural venues, and tourism. It combines historic charm with modern attractions and hosts various festivals and events.

Near 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.

Harbourside

This four-bedroom holiday home near Poole is situated within Holes Bay Nature Park and offers a private heated outdoor swimming pool, enclosed garden with a sitting area, and views over Holes Bay. It is close to beaches, watersports, and local shops and restaurants, making it suitable for families and nature enthusiasts.

St Anne's Cottages - Magnolia

A well-presented, semi-detached single-storey holiday home near Weymouth with extensive countryside views, close to coastal attractions and family-friendly activities, featuring a private enclosed garden and rural surroundings.

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.

Brook and Meadow Barns - Brook Barn

This accommodation is a detached barn conversion located in the New Forest National Park, offering a peaceful and scenic private retreat with open heathland and wildlife nearby.

2 miles from Figsbury Ring

Figsbury Ring is an ancient earthwork site in Wiltshire featuring Neolithic and Iron Age archaeological remains set within protected grassland on a chalk ridge, managed by the National Trust and open to the public as a significant outdoor historical landmark.

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.

2 miles from Sherborne Castle & Gardens

Sherborne Castle in Dorset is a historic house built by Sir Walter Raleigh, set in extensive Capability Brown landscaped gardens with a serpentine lake. Visitors can explore the immersive castle interiors showcasing centuries of history and art, enjoy scenic outdoor walks, wildlife viewing, garden features, and children’s trails. Food is available on-site in the Walled Garden Restaurant and dogs are welcome in the gardens on short leads.

Marshwood Manor Cottages - The Lodge

A detached luxury retreat set in a tranquil rural location with extensive grounds including woodland and pasture, suitable for families and groups, featuring outdoor spaces, on-site parking, and facilities such as a games room and woodburner.

2 miles from Pilsdon Pen

Pilsdon Pen is a 277-metre hill in Dorset, featuring an Iron Age multivallate hillfort with archaeological remains, offering panoramic views across the surrounding landscape. It is accessible via outdoor walking routes and is managed by the National Trust.

The Victorian Barn - Byre

The Byre is a ground floor barn conversion in a peaceful Dorset village, offering open plan living accommodation with two ensuite bedrooms and shared access to extensive on-site leisure facilities including a heated indoor pool and gardens.

3 miles from Mapperton Estate

Mapperton Estate in Dorset features award-winning historic gardens set in a steep combe with formal topiary areas, an arboretum, and beautiful sea views. The garden offers family-friendly facilities including a play area, refreshments, and plant sales, with access free for RHS members on selected days.

3 miles from Hardy Monument

The Hardy Monument is a 72-foot landmark tower on Black Down in Dorset, erected in 1844 in memory of Vice Admiral Sir Thomas Hardy. Visitors can climb 120 steps to a viewpoint offering expansive views of the English Channel and distant coastal landmarks. It is a historic monument owned by the National Trust known for its unique design as a giant spyglass and designated as a Grade II listed building.

The Victorian Barn - Beatrice

Beatrice is a luxury barn conversion in a rural estate setting in Dorset offering stylish accommodation for up to ten guests with shared estate facilities including an indoor pool, sauna, games room, and outdoor activities in a countryside location.

The Wheelwrights Post - Walnut Tree Cottage

Walnut Tree Cottage is a detached thatched cottage located within large shared grounds opposite the owner's historic home, serving as a base for exploring the New Forest and nearby south coast with scenic walking and cycling.

3 miles from Fontmell and Melbury Downs

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.

The Stables at Green View

This cosy bungalow set in the Dorset countryside offers a peaceful and homely retreat on one ground floor level next to the owner, featuring a spacious bedroom with a Jack and Jill shower room and views over a large enclosed garden with patio and barbecue.

North Barn

North Barn is a Grade II listed thatched property set in the English countryside near the village of Affpuddle, surrounded by fields and meadows with a rural and spacious atmosphere suited for families and groups to enjoy quality time together.

2 miles from Athelhampton House & Gardens

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.

2 miles from Lewesdon Hill

Lewesdon Hill is the highest point in Dorset, England, managed by the National Trust with notable walking paths, natural scenery, and a WWII Spitfire crash memorial. The site offers outdoor exploration of its summit ridge, woodland, and historical significance.

Bedborough Farm Cottages - Old Barn 2

Old Barn 2 is a stylish holiday home set in a rural and scenic location near The New Forest, suitable for multi-generational stays and nature exploration.

Portland

A stylish and spacious family-friendly lodge set within a woodland and countryside setting at Sandford Holiday Park in Dorset, offering a blend of nature and modern comfort with private decking and easy access to nearby coastal attractions.

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.

3 miles from The Pikachu Art Adventure at Kingston Lacy

7 Oct–8 Nov (another 30 days)

Explore 30 Pikachu trading cards illustrated by different artists, discover facts about the character and design your own Pikachu card as part of an art adventure at Kingston Lacy.

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2 miles from Mapperton House, Garden & Wildlands

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.

Midgham Long Copse - Chiddock Cottage

This accommodation is a single-storey barn conversion located within a working stud farm offering a peaceful rural setting with access to woodland, walking paths, and outdoor activities, suitable for families and groups.

The New Inn Farm - New Inn Farmhouse

This accommodation is a converted barn in a rural location accommodating up to 12 guests with six bedrooms, offering a homely and peaceful atmosphere with private outdoor space including a large meadow and garden, and a private hot tub.

2 miles from Monkey World

Monkey World Ape Rescue Centre in Dorset is a 65-acre outdoor sanctuary and rescue centre housing over 250 primates across 20 species, including Europe's only orangutan crèche and the largest group of chimpanzees outside Africa. It focuses on rescuing abused and smuggled primates and rehabilitates them in a natural environment.

2 miles from Ringstead Bay

Ringstead Bay is a tranquil stretch of the Dorset coast renowned for its pebble beach, clear bathing waters, and rich natural history on the Jurassic Coast. Visitors can enjoy scenic cliff top walks, bird watching, and seasonal wildflower meadows in an outdoor setting.

3 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 Swift House

A stylish luxury two-bedroom first floor apartment in Highcliffe, Christchurch offering a bright open-plan living space with a balcony, situated close to coastal scenery, Highcliffe beach, and the New Forest, providing a comfortable and modern coastal retreat ideal for families and friends.

Near Highcliffe Castle

Highcliffe Castle is a Grade I listed Gothic mansion on a cliff top in Dorset, offering restored historic interiors with exhibitions and beach access. Visitors can explore the house, enjoy the scenic grounds, and use the on-site cafe and picnic areas.

2 miles from Eggardon Hill

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.

2 miles from Swell Wood

Swell Wood is an ancient woodland nature reserve in Somerset featuring three wildlife trails, diverse flora and fauna, and the largest Grey Heron breeding colony in South-West England. Visitors can explore accessible trails with viewpoints and a hide, enjoy picnics, and experience a rich natural habitat.

3 miles from Lambert's and Coney's Castle

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.

Feltham's Farm - The Organic Cabin

Feltham's Farm is a peaceful organic farm stay located in the quiet village of Horsington Marsh, Somerset, offering a homely and laid-back atmosphere with views of Blackmore Vale amidst countryside surroundings and nature.

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.

The Victorian Barn - Plumtree

Spacious semi-detached rural holiday home in Woolland, Dorset with three ensuite bedrooms, open-plan living space, private hot tub, and access to on-site leisure facilities including an indoor heated swimming pool, games room, badminton court, and fishing lake, situated on a working farm.

Little Pickets - The Lodge

This luxury chalet bungalow in the New Forest near Ringwood features four bedrooms, an open-plan living space, a high-end kitchen, private decking with a sunken hot tub, and easy access to woodland walks, local attractions, and the coast, combining countryside calm with high-end holiday living.

2 miles from St Catherine's Chapel, Abbotsbury

St Catherine's Chapel in Abbotsbury, Dorset is a medieval stone chapel on a hilltop overlooking the coast and Chesil Beach. It is a Grade I listed building and historic pilgrimage site maintained by English Heritage, offering visitors scenic views and a glimpse into medieval religious architecture and traditions. The chapel is open to the public with free entry during peak season.

3 miles from Wardour Castle

Old Wardour Castle is a ruined 14th-century hexagonal castle in Wiltshire, England, known for its unique architecture and historic significance during the English Civil War. Visitors can explore the extensive outdoor ruins, including the central courtyard, banqueting house, and surrounding parkland with integrated ruins.

The Riding House

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.

Near Knowlton Circles

Knowlton Circles is an ancient archaeological site in Dorset featuring a complex of Neolithic and Bronze Age henge monuments including Church Henge which encloses the ruins of Knowlton Church, surrounded by numerous round barrows and earthworks. It offers an outdoor historical experience showcasing prehistoric and early Christian heritage, open to the public during reasonable daylight hours.

Jasmine Cottage

Jasmine Cottage is a thatched four-bedroom cottage in the Dorset village of Osmington, offering a tranquil rural setting with access to countryside and nearby coast, ideal for families and groups.

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.

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.

Little Pickets - Little Picket

Little Picket is a luxurious five-bedroom countryside retreat in the New Forest near Ringwood, set in a peaceful rural location with scenic views and outdoor activities, suitable for groups and families including pets.

Coppers Cottages - Bergerac Cottage

This property is a barn conversion holiday cottage near Lyme Regis, set in a peaceful rural area of exceptional natural beauty with countryside and waterside views, suitable for up to 5 guests.

Higher Checkridge Farm - Cider Cottage

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.

2 miles from Lambert's Castle

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.

Belvedere

This modern stylish holiday home is set in a rural location near the Dorset coast and the historic town of Wimborne, offering spacious accommodation with four bedrooms and two bathrooms, along with a private hot tub and games room overlooking fields.

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.

Woodbrook Cottage

Woodbrook Cottage is a detached family accommodation situated in the rural village of Bothenhampton close to the coast, featuring a tranquil atmosphere and tasteful coastal-inspired decor with original local artworks and bespoke furniture.

2 miles from 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 Folklore and Fairies Family Quest

7 Oct–22 Nov (another 44 days)

Families can follow a quest at Corfe Castle, solving clues about folklore, mystery and superstition, including beliefs about cooking, protecting homes, witches and fairies.

The Victorian Barn - Hollywood

Hollywood is a two-bedroom barn conversion on a rural estate near Woolland, Dorset, offering a peaceful and scenic setting with views towards Bulbarrow Hill and lakes. It features ground-floor open-plan living, ensuite bedrooms, and a private patio with a hot tub, suitable for families and groups seeking a comfortable countryside retreat with access to shared facilities including an indoor pool, sauna, games room, and fishing lakes.

New Forest Cottages - Alice's Lodge

This ground floor wing of a larger property in Hampshire offers a peaceful and cosy escape with scenic views of landscaped gardens and direct access to New Forest National Park, suitable for couples or small families.

2 miles from Montacute House

Montacute House is a late Elizabethan mansion in Somerset, England, known for its exceptional Renaissance architecture and the longest surviving Long Gallery in England. The venue offers both indoor experiences in its historic rooms and exhibitions, and outdoor experiences with its Grade I listed gardens and extensive parkland. It hosts historical portraits in partnership with the National Portrait Gallery and has served as a filming location for films and TV dramas.

Meadow View Barn

This detached barn is located in the Dorset village of Bere Regis, offering a peaceful and scenic countryside retreat suitable for a small family or group of friends, featuring a courtyard garden and open-plan living spaces with views over the village rooftops and meadows.

The Old School

This is a peaceful and cosy thatched bungalow located in the rural village of Ibberton offering homely, laid-back accommodation with a private enclosed garden and scenic countryside surroundings.

Violet Bay

This refurbished terraced house near Weymouth beach offers a cosy family-focused stay with accommodation for up to 5 guests, including pet allowance, wheelchair accessibility provisions, and features like an enclosed garden and Wi-Fi. It is set close to Dorset's countryside and coastline, providing a scenic and waterside vacation experience.

2 miles from Dolphin Shopping Centre

Dolphin Shopping Centre is a large covered shopping mall located in Poole, Dorset, featuring over 90 retail units across three floors. It provides a fully accessible indoor shopping experience, a variety of food and drink options, and a health village healthcare clinic. The centre also offers children's play sculptures and is integrated with Poole Bus Station, forming a key town centre hub.

3 miles from Muchelney Abbey

Muchelney Abbey is a historic English Heritage site featuring the ruins of a medieval Benedictine abbey and an intact Tudor Abbot's House, set on the island-like Somerset Levels. Visitors can explore foundational ruins outdoors and the architectural interiors of the Abbot's House indoors, experiencing a significant religious and architectural heritage spanning from the 7th to 16th centuries.

The Compasses Inn Cottages - White Wing

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.

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.

Barnyard

Barnyard is a luxurious Dorset barn conversion retreat finished in 2023, set on a smallholding with farm animals, featuring ground-floor level access, designed with accessibility in mind, and surrounded by an enclosed garden and patio with private hot tub, suitable for families and pets.

Cowdea 2

This semi-detached, single-storey stone barn conversion is located on the outskirts of the peaceful rural hamlet of Bettiscombe in West Dorset, offering a cosy and scenic holiday base for couples or small families near countryside walks and local attractions.

Swallows' Nest

Swallows' Nest is a detached barn conversion bungalow located within the countryside near the Purbeck Heritage Coast, offering views of the rural surroundings and providing a peaceful and stylish retreat with family-friendly accommodations all on the ground floor.

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.

2 miles from UPDATED: Remarkable Rangers: Apple Harvest Weekends

10–11 Oct (this weekend)

Visitors can join the Ranger team to collect apples from Barrington Court’s orchards, which contain more than 100 varieties. The harvest activity takes place across the first two weekends of October.

5 Pine Rise

Independent six-berth caravan in Poole with double bedroom ensuite, fully equipped kitchen, lounge with Smart TV, outdoor decking, and lawn, located on Parkdean Resort with access to pool and activities via pass purchase.

Stepping Stones

This is a two-bedroom semi-detached holiday let in a quiet cul de sac in Verwood, Dorset, with a spacious conservatory, cosy open plan living area, and a garden, offering a peaceful and comfortable retreat near countryside and coastal attractions.

Bedborough Farm Cottages - Old Barn 1

Old Barn 1 is a stylish holiday home part of a rural collection, featuring open plan living, private outdoor space with patio and hot tub, and situated near scenic countryside ideal for walking and cycling.

3 miles from Win Green

Win Green is the highest point in the Cranborne Chase offering extensive panoramic views and a rich natural habitat, crowned by a Bronze Age barrow with beech trees. The site is known for its outdoor natural beauty, historical significance, and wildlife.

The Old Tithe Barn

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.

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.

The Victorian Barn- Leopold

Leopold is a spacious barn conversion located in rural Dorset offering 4 ensuite bedrooms for up to 8 guests, ideal for families or groups, with countryside views and access to shared onsite facilities including an indoor pool, sauna, games room, fishing lakes, and a private hot tub.

White Horse Farm - Moley's

This accommodation is a single-storey barn conversion situated in a rural woodland setting in Dorset, offering a peaceful and homely retreat surrounded by natural scenery with easy access to cultural and local attractions.

Thorney Country Cottages - The Milking Shed

This semi-detached holiday cottage offers spacious and cosy accommodation for up to 4 guests with 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, set in a rural location on the Somerset levels with access to national parks and nature areas, featuring ground floor living and enclosed shared lawned grounds with private parking and pet-friendly facilities.

3 miles from West Sedgemoor

West Sedgemoor is a protected wet meadow nature reserve in Somerset, known for its extensive bird populations and rare plants. The reserve itself is closed to the public to protect wildlife, but visitors can explore surrounding public footpaths for outdoor views and wildlife spotting.

The Victorian Barn - Ashwood

Ashwood is a renovated Victorian barn conversion located in peaceful Dorset countryside with private and shared facilities including a hot tub, patio, indoor pool, sauna, and games room, suitable for families or groups.

2 miles from Hod Hill

Hod Hill is a large Iron Age hillfort and Roman fort site in Dorset, England, featuring ancient earthworks, archaeological remains, and a calcareous grassland habitat, open to the public as a National Trust historic site.

Viaduct Fisheries - Kingfisher

Kingfisher is a wooden lodge located in a fishery setting with six lakes, featuring an open plan living space on the ground floor, three bedrooms each with two single beds, and two shower rooms. The property offers gas central heating, Wi-Fi, a garden with patio and furniture, and private parking for three cars amid natural grounds shared with other lodges.

Bradstock Cottages - The Retreat

The Retreat is a Grade II listed five-bedroom country house in the Dorset village of Burton Bradstock, near Hive Beach on the Jurassic Coast, offering flexible accommodation and a coastal village setting for groups and families.

3 miles from Hardy's Cottage

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.

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.

The Victorian Barn - Stable

The Stable is a ground-floor, two-bedroom cottage set in the peaceful Dorset countryside village of Woolland, offering rural charm and modern comfort with scenic views and a private hot tub.

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.

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.