Your Dorset Getaway Guide
Fossils on the beach, chalk cliffs above, chips on the harbour wall. Dorset does the rest.
By region
Explore Dorset
Choose a part of Dorset, then compare the holiday homes nearby.
Popular towns
Where to base yourself
The towns with the most places to stay, from the Jurassic Coast to the market towns inland.
Find your stay
Holiday Ideas
Start with the one thing you won't compromise on.
Why us
Why Dorset Stays
Property details that help you choose where to stay.
Details checked at source
Each Dorset listing uses the details published by its provider, with room counts, facilities and practical restrictions shown together.
No pay-for-placement
Browse by the facilities and location that matter to you. We may earn a commission when you book through a link. Properties do not pay for a higher position.
Book with the provider
Your booking link opens the property on the provider named on its page, where you can check dates, prices and terms before making a reservation.
Hand-picked
Featured Stays
Compare the room layouts, facilities and booking details.
Plan ahead
Found your Dorset cottage?
Check your dates and the full booking price with the provider.
The coast
Dorset's Beaches
Some you walk to from the pub, some you have to earn. These are the ones worth it.
Days out
Things to Do
What to do when the weather turns - and when it doesn't.
The calendar
What's On in Dorset
Worth building a trip around. Or just catching while you're here.
Frequently asked questions
Booking, dog policies and how this directory works.
How do I book a Dorset cottage?
Choose a property and use its booking link. It opens the property on the provider named on the page (Sykes Cottages and HolidayCottages.co.uk). Select your dates there to see the current price, availability and booking terms.
Can I bring my dog?
Use the dog-friendly filter to find properties that accept dogs. Each property page shows the stated dog limit where available. Check any charges and restrictions with the provider before booking.
Does the site cover Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch?
Yes. Dorset Stays covers the whole county of Dorset, including Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. A property appears here only when it sits inside the county boundary, so homes just over the border in Devon, Somerset, Wiltshire or Hampshire are not listed.
Do you take payments or manage the booking?
No. Dorset Stays helps you browse accommodation. The provider you book with (Sykes Cottages and HolidayCottages.co.uk) handles the reservation, payment and questions about an existing booking.
Ready to book your Dorset holiday?
Browse 1,691 places to stay across 51 Dorset destinations. Check live prices and availability with the provider.
No booking fees · No pay-for-placement