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Enjoy cottage holidays in Beaminster, a few miles inland from the coast west of Bournemouth. It is a quiet country town that is full of historical interest. It was a Parliamentarian stronghold in the Civil War and consequently was sacked by the Royalists. It is a typical Dorset market town with plenty of stunning listed buildings for you and your family to explore and navigate your way around. A few of these charming buildings are home to Beaminster holiday homes, making a perfect base for your relaxing holiday in Dorset. Enjoy an active day out playing tennis or take a splash in the local pool or for a fresher day out on the water, get involved in the local gig racing and try your hand at an intense bit of rowing across West Bay. There’s also plenty of fishing and crabbing along this striking coastline.

A stone-built cottage with a large glass roofed sun room overlooking fields and a wooded valley.
Sleeps
4
Bedrooms
2

Goose Run Cottage offers a peaceful escape in the countryside. This stunning open-plan stone cottage is located in Corscombe on a private estate that provides breathtaking views of the Dorset countryside. You'll have plenty of space to relax and unwind amidst its charming south-facing garden, elegant furnishings, expansive skies, and even a tree house.

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Sleeps
6
Bedrooms
3

The Old School is a gorgeous stone and tiled cottage that once educated South Perrott's youth. The pet-friendly holiday cottage in Dorset retains its Gothic arched doors, mullion windows and vaulted beamed ceilings and boasts a Loggia in a beautiful garden, a wood burner and countryside views.

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A stone, 2-storey, Dorset barn conversion overlooks a courtyard.
Sleeps
8
Bedrooms
4

Drackenorth Lodge is a large and impressive rural holiday home in Hooke. The Lodge sleeps eight and is finished to a very high standard. It offers multiple furnished outdoor spaces, a light-filled open-plan layout with exposed beams, and an upside-down design. This converted barn has beautiful village views and the Dorset countryside.

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2-storey barn conversion with a patio for dining and large lawn.
Sleeps
6
Bedrooms
3

Rampisham Hill Farm Barn sits in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty on a working sheep farm near Hooke in Dorset, & the rural cottage promises beautiful views, spacious outdoor areas, an open fire, fresh farm eggs, contemporary comfort, open-plan design, serenity & access to the Jurassic Coast.

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At the end of an action-packed day, there’s a whole wealth of delightful restaurants and pubs, ranging from fine dining to decent, traditional family destinations. The town recently gained media attention when a winner of Master Chef chose this enticing town as the destination for his new restaurant ‘The Wild Garlic’, which is undoubtedly not to be missed. Being a reasonably small community, the local pubs and bars are always welcoming and friendly, be it for a cosy night out for just the two of you or a way to get the kids out of the house for the night; whatever dining experience you’re looking for you can be sure to find it in Beaminster.

As well as beautiful finds in Beaminster, there are plenty of enchanting forests and parks in the surrounding area for you to lose yourself in, such as Manor Park and Little Giant Wood. Surrounded by green fields, blossoming wildlife, and ancient, stunning old stone buildings, Beaminster is a family treat and an ideal family destination for self-catering holidays in Dorset. It is within easy reach of other Dorset attractions in Lyme Regis, Bridport, Dorchester or Sherborne.