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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.

Midgham Long Copse - Homewood

This accommodation is a recently converted barn offering a rural, country charm setting in the New Forest and Dorset area with scenic views and proximity to outdoor activities and local attractions.

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The Stables

This detached stable conversion is set in a rural organic dairy farm with spacious open-plan living and surrounded by extensive countryside, offering a peaceful family-friendly retreat with access to outdoor space and countryside walks.

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Edgecoombe

A detached bungalow set on a working farm with views over open farmland in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, featuring family-friendly accommodation and pet allowances.

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Parlour Cottage

A cosy traditional holiday cottage near Dorchester in the Dorset countryside offering panoramic views and a peaceful garden, with rustic charm and modern touches, suitable for families, couples, or small groups.

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St Anne's Cottages - Sunset Cottage

A semi-detached, single-storey holiday bungalow near the coast in a rural location on the outskirts of Weymouth, suitable for up to 4 guests with pet allowance and on-site parking, featuring a small enclosed garden patio and views across the downs.

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The Victorian Barn - Lodge

Spacious two-bedroom cottage set in Dorset countryside with private enclosed garden, open-plan living and access to shared indoor heated pool, hot tubs, sauna, games room and fishing lakes.

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St James Cottage

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.

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White Horse Farm - Ratty's

A cosy ground-floor barn conversion for two guests set in a rural Dorset location with access to shared woodland grounds and on-site amenities, offering a peaceful and private retreat.

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Little Broadenham

A spacious three-bedroom bungalow on a peaceful working farm between Chard and Crewkerne, featuring a large garden, patio, and pond, ideal for exploring nearby Forde Abbey, local towns, and the Jurassic Coast in a countryside setting.

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Whitey Top Lodges - Buckland Lodge

Buckland Lodge is a peaceful, detached holiday lodge situated in a rural hamlet on a dairy farm, offering a private retreat with access to countryside walks and nature reserves.

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Littlesea Holiday Park

Littlesea Holiday Park is situated on Dorset's Jurassic Coast near East Fleet lagoon and Chesil Beach, offering various activities and entertainment in a family-friendly coastal setting.

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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.

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Torvean

A spacious family-friendly home located within walking distance of Wareham town, offering access to nearby beaches and attractions, with a garden, games room, and parking, ideal for a comfortable and peaceful stay in Dorset.

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Viaduct Fisheries - Lavender

Lavender is a lakeside lodge located on a fishery, featuring three bedrooms and two bathrooms, set on the ground floor with an open plan living space and a garden with patio furniture, offering a serene and nature-immersive environment.

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Purbeck Apartment

A modern two-bedroom first floor apartment in Chideock, Dorset, offering an open plan living space and close proximity to the beach and local pubs, with shared garden space and private parking.

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Old Court House

A restored 17th-century thatched farmhouse in Dorset's Sherborne area set in a peaceful village location near countryside walks, historic houses, and the Jurassic Coast.

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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.

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Half Pint Cottage

Half Pint Cottage is a two-bedroom cottage located in Uplyme near the Jurassic Coast, offering a cosy and homely atmosphere in a laid-back countryside setting close to local amenities and coastal attractions.

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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.

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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.

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Mallams Art House

This pet-friendly 3-bedroom house in Portland, Dorset, sleeps 5 guests and is located just a short walk from the beach, offering a peaceful private retreat with outdoor seating and barbecue area.

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Sandhills Holiday Park

Sandhills is a seaside holiday accommodation located in the wooded grounds of an 18th century Manor House, situated on the sea front between Friars Cliff Beach and Christchurch Harbour, providing a base for exploring nearby coastal and countryside attractions.

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Chesil Vista

A stylish duplex apartment with sea views located near Chesil Beach, featuring a balcony, garden, and close proximity to local shops and coastal attractions.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Sea Whispers Cottage

Sea Whispers Cottage is a stylish, pet-friendly coastal cottage near Penn Hill and Ashley Cross in Poole, featuring two bedrooms and an enclosed garden with private parking, ideal for couples and small families.

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Woodlands View

Woodlands View is a converted barn located in the Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty near Thorncombe village, offering a tranquil rural setting with countryside views and easy access to local amenities and attractions.

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Lloyds Cottage

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.

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Grange Farm Cottages - Kingfisher Cottage

Kingfisher Cottage is a shared barn conversion bungalow with ground-floor open plan living space, conveniently located near Sherborne in a peaceful rural setting and suitable for families.

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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.

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Whatley Lodge

A detached lodge in a secluded rural valley near Winsham, Somerset, ideal for families, with a private garden, river frontage, and proximity to countryside and coastal attractions.

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Crickledown

Crickledown is a spacious detached holiday home in the village of High Ham with countryside views including Glastonbury Tor, suitable for families and large groups seeking a peaceful retreat in a scenic rural setting.

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Barters Cottage

This attractively furnished cottage is set in a large garden near the sea with countryside views, offering a cosy and homely atmosphere suitable for families and romantic getaways.

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The Victorian Barn - Jasmine

Jasmine is a semi-detached rural cottage ideal for family holidays, set in countryside surroundings with private outdoor space and access to shared leisure facilities.

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Peach Tree Cottage

This semi-detached bungalow is set in a rural location surrounded by countryside with views, close to family attractions like Monkey World and the Jurassic Coast, providing a peaceful and easy stay for families with children.

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Bedborough Farm Cottages - The Workshop

This accommodation is a stylish holiday home set in a rural location with private outdoor space and a private hot tub, suitable for up to 4 guests with 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, offering a quiet and scenic setting near countryside walks and coastal beaches.

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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.

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Bowling Green Farm - Tarrant Cottage

This ground floor accessible cottage in the Blackdown Vale is set in a rural courtyard and offers a peaceful family-friendly stay with garden space, pet allowance, and proximity to local countryside attractions.

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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.

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Blackthorn House

A stylish countryside sanctuary arranged over three floors with six bedrooms, games room, and private hot tub, set within over an acre of garden offering tranquil valley views in Dorset's Jurassic Coast area.

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The Pod

The Pod is a cosy holiday home near the Jurassic Coast and Weymouth, set in a scenic location bordering open fields and a nature reserve, offering a peaceful private retreat with fresh air and countryside views suitable for families and nature lovers.

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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.

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Old School

A charming three-bedroom holiday home in a converted old schoolhouse located in the tranquil village of West Knighton, Dorchester, offering a peaceful rural setting with countryside views.

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Stable View

Stable View is a converted barn located in the quiet village of Knole, Somerset, offering a peaceful rural setting with countryside views suitable for family or romantic breaks.

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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.

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The Retreat

The Retreat is a luxury lodge in Dorset designed for up to four guests, featuring two bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms, a private garden, plunge pool, and hot tub, providing a tranquil and stylish environment for couples or families seeking relaxation and nature-focused activities.

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Herston Rise

This Grade II listed terraced cottage in Swanage offers a cosy atmosphere with a wood burner and traditional furnishings, situated close to the beach and local amenities, serving as a peaceful base for exploring the Jurassic Coastline and Purbeck Hills.

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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.

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