Find My Favourite Holiday Cottages in Dorchester
A beautiful historic town in the county of Dorset and home town of the writer Thomas Hardy, Dorchester overflows with interesting architecture and other sights for visitors to Dorset’s County Town to enjoy. The clock tower and church hold particular interest because of their quirky but equally stunning design and construction. Be sure also to pay homage to the statue of Thomas Hardy at the top of the town.
Lose yourself as you wander around the town, discovering its historic buildings. Indulge in the French market that you won’t find anywhere else nearby this side of the Channel. Wander around the beautiful Borough Gardens, which includes two tennis courts, a beautiful bandstand and a clock tower – the atmosphere of the blossoming flower beds and the frequent live music playing is so inviting and welcoming that you could spend a long summer day relaxing here.
- Sleeps
- 4
- Bedrooms
- 3
Enjoy the unspoilt beauty of the hamlet of Benville, Dorset, just as Thomas Hardy described it a century ago, with a stay at Benville Cottage, a historic child-friendly cottage with three bedrooms, a large garden with three terraced lawn areas, an Inglenook fireplace, and 17th-century stone wall carving.
- Sleeps
- 6
- Bedrooms
- 3
Blagdon Lower Barn promises true seclusion in its beautifully positioned remote location amid the Dorset countryside. Fields surround the pet-friendly cottage near Dorchester. It boasts extensive gardens with rural views and an interior with a high brick arch, open fire, open-plan design and luxurious décor.
- Sleeps
- 8
- Bedrooms
- 4
Manor Farmhouse is a thatched and beautifully presented country cottage near Maiden Newton, sleeping eight in four bedrooms with expansive rural views and river frontage, situated in a peaceful and idyllic location.
- Sleeps
- 5
- Bedrooms
- 3
Discover The Old School House for unforgettable self-catering holidays in Dorset. This converted Victorian school in Piddletrenthide seamlessly blends historic charm with modern comfort. Relax by the wood-burning stove, enjoy a reading room, and savour meals in the bright kitchen/diner. Three well-presented bedrooms include an en-suite double, a twin, and a skylit single. The family bathroom boasts a bath and a separate shower. Charming gardens and proximity to Dorchester and the Jurassic Coast make this pet-friendly cottage an ideal choice. Explore the full description for an enticing getaway.
- Sleeps
- 12
- Bedrooms
- 6
Mill House is a large Dorset holiday home in Maiden Newton, Dorset, which makes an ideal holiday retreat for large families and groups of friends, a Grade II listed child-friendly cottage featuring stylish décor, a games room, six spacious bedrooms, and a large enclosed garden with patio and barbecue.