Romantic breaks in Dorset

Dorset is the perfect romantic destination for romantic breaks in the UK. The rural Dorset countryside really is beautiful and is a great place for enjoying long romantic walks whilst you admire the picturesque rolling hills. Large areas of Dorset are designated as Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, such as Blackmore Vale in north Dorset and the Dorset Downs in central Dorset. The Dorset coast is also a very romantic place for couples holidays and short breaks for two, with over fifty beautiful beaches, great romantic restaurants and lots to see and do. There are lots of historic towns in Dorset, which are prefect places to visit for day trips during your romantic break. Lyme Regis is a charming historic town set on cliffs overlooking a spectacular bay and a 13th century harbour. On a visit to Lyme Regis, Jane Austen was inspired to make it the setting for her book ‘Persuasion’. Sherborne in the north of Dorset is another romantic town, with its medieval high street, lovely 15th century Abbey and two castles. Poole is also a very romantic town to visit, especially the Old Quarter by the Quayside, which has lots of historic buildings.

When booking holiday accommodation for romantic breaks in Dorset, you really are spoilt for choice. There are romantic hotels all over Dorset, from 5 star luxury romantic hotels in Weymouth to cheap romantic hotels in Bournemouth. When booking romantic hotel accommodation in Dorset, you also have a great choice of modern hotels, historic hotels, country house hotels, secluded rural hotels and Dorset hotels with sea views. There are also lots of romantic B&Bs and rustic guest houses in Dorset. Many of these cosy guest houses and bed and breakfasts are Grade I or Grade II listed buildings, and some are adults only accommodation, so you care guaranteed a peaceful and quiet romantic getaway. Dorset also offers traditional inns and pubs with rooms which can be great classic places to stay for a romantic weekend break.

For romantic self catering accommodation, Dorset offers a great choice of romantic holiday cottages as well as luxury holiday apartments and holiday flats. Whether you want an intimate hideaway cottage, or a romantic holiday apartment close to restaurants, bars and nightlife, you can find your perfect self catering holiday accommodation in Dorset. Lots of romantic holiday cottages and apartments in Dorset have four poster beds and it is even possible to find luxury cottages with Jacuzzi baths. For romantic breaks on a budget, the cheapest holiday option is camping or a Dorset caravan holiday. Camping in your own tent is by far the cheapest accommodation option, and can be a very romantic idea if you choose a beautiful location in an isolated campsite, which will also be a great place to go for romantic walks during the day.

Featured Dorset Accommodation

Roundhouse Hotel - Lansdowne

Character hotel in Bournemouth with restaurant and carvery located close to the town centre. Perfect for a romantic break on the wonderful Dorset coast.

£39 to £110 Rates from

Historic country house hotels in Dorset

If you are booking a romantic holiday, historic hotels offer perfect holiday accommodation for romantic breaks in Dorset. Historic hotel accommodation includes country house hotels, stately homes and hotels listed as Grade 1 and Grade 2 listed buildings. Vintage hotels often have great architecture, whether you choose to stay in Medieval hotels, Victorian hotels or Georgian hotels in Dorset. However, it’s not just the sexy architecture that attracts couples to stay in historic hotels in Dorset, it’s also the period features such as open fireplaces, exposed beams and traditional decor that give vintage hotels that extra touch of class.

For luxury romantic breaks in Dorset, four and five star country house hotels offer the perfect place to stay. As all as a beautiful double room, country house hotels often have spa packages for relaxing breaks for two, and many also have golf courses on site and luxury romantic restaurants serving gourmet food. Most county house hotels in Dorset are set in acres of beautiful gardens, which are lovely for romantic strolls, especially in the summer. Double rooms with four poster beds are the norm, and you can also book hotel rooms with private Jacuzzis in the rooms, which is a lovely romantic idea for special occasions such as a birthday, anniversary or Valentines Day.

Many romantic hotels in Dorset offer special Valentines hotel deals, and may offer discounted rates for weekend breaks or 1 night hotel stays on Valentines Day. It is advisable to book early for Valentines Day hotels in Dorset, as double rooms in the most romantic hotels will get booked up fast, especially if you book Valentines deal hotels. Find Valentines hotels all over Dorset, in secluded rural locations in the Dorset countryside such as Shaftesbury, Dorchester and Wimborne Minster, and also in busy seaside locations such as Bournemouth, Weymouth and Poole.

Thatched cottages in Dorset

Dorset holiday cottages, particularly luxury cottages, historic cottages and thatched cottages for two, provide perfect self catering holiday accommodation for romantic breaks in Dorset. You can find cottages all over Dorset, including isolated cosy cottages in rural Dorset holiday destinations such as Blackmore Vale and the Dorset Downs, as well as coastal cottages with sea views along the Dorset coast in busy resorts such as Bournemouth and quiet secluded coastal locations along the Jurassic Coast.

Many of the romantic cottages in Dorset are traditional cottages with thatched roofs and charming period features such as exposed beams, stone floors and open log fires. There is such a wide choice of self catering holiday cottages in Dorset, so it is easy to find romantic cottages with 4 poster beds, cottages with Jacuzzis and cottages with private pools for that extra special romantic break.

Featured Dorset Accommodation

Roundhouse Hotel - Lansdowne

Character hotel in Bournemouth with restaurant and carvery located close to the town centre. Perfect for a romantic break on the wonderful Dorset coast.

£39 to £110 Rates from

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