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.
This is a renovated 3-bedroom cottage located in the peaceful village of Stoke St. Gregory, Somerset, set in the countryside and ideal for families or groups seeking a relaxed rural stay.
Burrow Mump is a historic hill in Somerset featuring the ruins of a 15th-century church atop a Norman motte, offering visitors panoramic views and a significant war memorial managed by the National Trust.
This detached wooden holiday cabin is located in a quiet spot within a Park Dean resort set across 40 acres of woodland in Thomas Hardy country close to the Jurassic coastline and Weymouth.
Warmwell House is a Jacobean manor in Dorset, known for its historic charm and as a venue for weddings, family gatherings, and private events. It features comfortable bedrooms and maintains the atmosphere of a family home.
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.
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.
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 accommodation offers a family-friendly holiday experience close to Freshwater Beach with a range of entertainment and leisure facilities including pools, play areas, and dining options.
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 elegant self-catering farmhouse on a working Dorset farm accommodates up to 16 guests in a rural setting with extensive gardens and child-friendly play areas, featuring indoor swimming pool and sauna as central attractions.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
RSPB Arne is a nature reserve in Dorset renowned for its diverse habitats and rare wildlife including all six native UK reptiles. Visitors can explore extensive heathlands, ancient oak woodland, wetlands and shoreline with facilities including accessible trails, a café, and events. Dog-friendly routes and mobility scooter hire enhance the visit experience in this outdoor wildlife haven.
7–31 Oct (another 22 days)
An exhibition at Corfe Castle’s Welcome Centre presents archaeological finds from excavations, showing objects associated with everyday life in the medieval castle.
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.
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.
Weymouth Bay Holiday Park is located near Bowleaze Cove and the Jurassic Coast, offering a family-friendly environment with on-site entertainment, pools, beach access, and various activities within a coastal setting.
Jordan Hill Roman Temple is an ancient Romano-Celtic temple ruin located on Jordan Hill above Bowleaze Cove in Weymouth, Dorset. The site, managed by English Heritage, is open freely during daylight hours and offers visitors the chance to explore a historic Roman religious site outdoors with scenic views.
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.
Helena is a converted Victorian barn set in the Dorset countryside that accommodates up to 8 guests with 4 ensuite bedrooms; it offers a peaceful rural environment with access to shared leisure facilities including an indoor pool, sauna, and games room, plus a private hot tub and outdoor space.
Victoria Albert is a spacious countryside retreat near Sherborne with flexible accommodation for sixteen guests across five en-suite bedrooms, featuring a private hot tub, shared indoor heated swimming pool, games room, and lawned grounds with garden furniture, set on a working farm with nearby countryside attractions.
This converted barn near West Bay offers comfortable accommodation for six guests with three ensuite bedrooms, a heated indoor swimming pool, and a garden patio in a coastal and countryside setting.
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 stylish and peaceful two-bedroom bungalow in the countryside of Stoke St. Gregory, Somerset, offering step-free living and surrounded by scenic natural attractions.
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.
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.
The Granary is a spacious barn conversion set in a peaceful rural location near Woolland, Dorset, offering countryside views and close proximity to walking routes and coastal attractions.
A charming holiday let for couples in the New Forest National Park featuring cosy open-plan living, a king-size bedroom, and a private terrace with peaceful natural views.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Lytchett Fields is a wetland nature reserve in Dorset offering visitors the chance to observe a wide variety of wading birds and wildlife in their natural habitat, with walking trails and viewpoints across protected pools and marshland.
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.
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.
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.
7–23 Oct (another 14 days)
Join a volunteer for a guided woodland walk on Brownsea Island to look for red squirrels as they forage for food.
Poole is a historic coastal town and seaport in Dorset, England, known for its large natural harbour, maritime heritage, sandy beaches, cultural attractions, and lively shopping and dining scene.
This accommodation is an elegant self-catering farmhouse on a working farm in Dorset featuring seven bedrooms and shared indoor swimming pool and sauna, ideal for large families or groups seeking a rural retreat with garden and play areas.
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 is a two-bedroom ground floor lodge in the Somerset countryside featuring an open plan living space with vaulted ceiling, equipped kitchen, ensuite bedrooms, and private patio with lawn area, set in a scenic location with nearby amenities and attractions.
A detached stylish lodge set on a large countryside estate with views, featuring a private hot tub, shared indoor heated swimming pool, and close proximity to the coast and local pub.
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.
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.
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.
This detached coach house offers accommodation for six guests with three bedrooms and is set within a large garden with scenic views and access to shared outdoor amenities near the Dorset coast.
Holme Nurseries Ltd is a 15-acre garden located on the Isle of Purbeck, Dorset, featuring a mix of formal and informal garden designs with rare plant collections, abundant wildlife, and visitor facilities including parking, refreshments, and dog-friendly access.
9 Oct, 16 Oct…
Visitors can try carrying a yoke and handle replica medieval pottery while learning about life in a medieval castle. Stonemason volunteers are also available to discuss traditional stone-carving techniques.
Wareham is a historic market town in Dorset, England, with Saxon origins and notable medieval town walls, located between two rivers near Poole Harbour. It offers rich cultural heritage, religious sites, traditional markets, annual events, and museum exhibits, accessible by train and local transport.
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.
This is a luxurious and stylish 5-star static caravan in Weymouth with sea views and a fully equipped kitchen, set within the Haven Littlesea Holiday Park in Dorset offering spacious accommodation for family or friends.
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.
This detached holiday cottage in the village of Netherbury offers a private heated indoor swimming pool and four ensuite bedrooms, set amidst scenic Dorset countryside ideal for family stays and relaxation.
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.
This stylish two-bedroom cottage in the peaceful village of Stoke St. Gregory blends countryside charm with modern comfort and offers private hot tub and shared indoor pool access amid scenic surroundings near Somerset attractions.
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.
Maplewood is a two-bedroom apartment set on the ground floor within a countryside estate, offering ensuite bedrooms and a stylish open-plan living area, located in a tranquil Dorset village with scenic surroundings and shared on-site leisure facilities such as an indoor pool and sauna.
The accommodation is situated in a peaceful hamlet in Dorset's countryside near Osmington Mills, close to the beach and nestled in a wooded valley with a laid-back and scenic atmosphere.
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.
This elegant Dorset holiday farmhouse accommodates up to 12 guests and is set on a working farm with extensive gardens and an enclosed orchard in a rural village setting.
Seaview Holiday Park near Weymouth is a family-oriented coastal holiday park offering indoor and outdoor heated pools, direct beach access, daily entertainment and various children’s activities in a scenic south coast setting.
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.
Swandown Lodges offers high-quality lodges set in the peaceful Somerset countryside estate with scenic views and close to local attractions, suitable for relaxing breaks and family stays.
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.
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.
Portland House is a 20th-century detached house in Weymouth, Dorset, known for its 1930s Mediterranean villa design. It is managed by the National Trust and available as a holiday let with public open days twice annually.
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.
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.
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.
Christchurch is a historic town on the south coast of Dorset, England, featuring a medieval priory, castle ruins, a picturesque harbour, and vibrant cultural events, making it a popular and accessible tourist destination.