Cheap holiday accommodation in Dorset

Cheap holiday cottages in Dorset

If you are looking for cheap self catering accommodation in Dorset, holiday cottages can be a cheaper option than you might think. Two people can rent a one bedroom cottage from around £100 per week, while groups or big families can rent large cottages to sleep 6 or 8 people from around £200 per week. English country cottages in Dorset can often work out to be cheaper than hotel accommodation, especially when you consider that on self catering holidays you can cook your own food and don’t need to eat in restaurants and cafes for every meal.

The price of holiday cottages in Dorset is often discounted for longer stays (over a week) and is cheaper out of season, so avoid the school holidays if possible. Cheap Dorset cottages are usually located in quiet rural locations, in small towns and villages in Dorset, such as Beaminster, Sherborne and Blandford Forum.

Cheap caravan holidays in Dorset

The cheapest type of holiday accommodation is usually to be found on cheap Dorset caravan sites and camping grounds. These are great for cheap self catering holidays and family holidays with children. Basic campsites have tent pitches for as little as £2 per person per night. A cheap touring caravan park are also a low cost option for those that own touring caravans, but if you don’t it is possible to rent static caravans for a very reasonable price. Static caravans usually sleep 4 to 8 people and can be a cheap accommodation choice if rented for a week or more or for mid week breaks the price is often lower compared to the weekend. Lots of cheap caravan parks in Dorset can be found around the edges of seaside resorts such as Weymouth, Lyme Regis and Charmouth or in rural countryside locations such as Wareham, Wimborne Minster and St Leonards.

Cheap hotels in Dorset

Dorset holidays on a budget are always possible, even for those who prefer the comfort of a hotel bed. Cheap hotel rooms in Dorset are available in 1 and 2 star hotels all over the county, in both rural areas and coastal locations. As well as the large chain hotels, which often do reduced rate deals for advance bookings, look to stay in small family run cheap guest houses in Dorset, traditional country inns and cheap bed and breakfasts. Cheap hotels in Dorset that have one or two star ratings have been graded by the English Tourist Board using the five star grading system. Accommodation must score at least 60 percent on the assessment to receive a one star rating, so you know that even though a hotel offers cheap rates, you will be staying in a clean and comfortable room.