Dorset Holiday Cottages

Self catering holiday cottages are found all over Dorset, from English country cottages in rural Dorset to coastal cottages in tourist resorts such as Weymouth, Christchurch and Swanage. There are many advantages to self catering holiday cottage rentals, the main one being that as you are staying in a self catering property, you have everything that you would have at home, including a kitchen to cook meals, a living area with comfortable sofas and a television and usually a small garden to enjoy the sunshine in summer. Another advantage of renting a holiday cottage is the privacy that you get from a private cottage rental, especially if you choose a cottage in a secluded location as you can enjoy the peace and quiet of the Dorset countryside.

Whatever your budget, Dorset has a beautiful cottage for you. For those who want to rent luxury cottages, you will find some wonderful traditional thatched cottages which have original period features and are full of character and charm. Other luxury cottages have fantastic facilities such as four poster beds, real open fires and even private Jacuzzis which may be indoors or outside in the garden. For those on a budget, you can rent basic cottages for a reasonable price, which often works out cheaper than staying in hotels. For walking holidays, look for simple cottages in rural areas, or for fishing holidays in Dorset, you can rent coastal fisherman’s cottages along the Jurassic coast.

The facilities and amenities vary between different cottages, so you when choosing a holiday cottage in Dorset you should consider your requirements, rather than relying on a nice photo. Think about whether you want a pet friendly cottage, is the cottage accessible, are facilities for children such as cots or high chairs provided and is smoking allowed in the cottage? You should also think about what is near the cottage – do you want a tranquil but isolated location or would you prefer a cottage near shops, restaurants and pubs? Remote, secluded holiday cottages may be perfect in summer, but you may feel isolated on a rainy winter day. You should research the area where you will be staying, so that you can plan holiday activities such as walking, fishing, shopping and visiting beaches, museums and restaurants in Dorset.

Featured Dorset Accommodation

The Norfolk Royale Hotel - Bournemouth

Charming 4 star Edwardian hotel close to the beaches of Bournemouth. Leisure facilities available, family friendly, meeting rooms, special offers available

£104 to £117 Per person B&B (2 sharing)

Dorset holiday cottages prices

Prices for renting holiday cottages In Dorset vary between high season and low season. Low season is usually between September and May; however, prices will be higher during school holiday weeks such as Christmas, New Year, Easter, school half term and bank holiday weekends. High season is during the summer months of June, July and August, when the better weather means that more people want to holiday in Dorset. Some cottages even change the prices week by week, so if you don’t have a fixed date for your holiday, you may want to compare prices of cottages on different dates.

Cottage owners usually prefer you to stay for a week rather than a weekend, as this reduces cleaning and change over times for them. As a result, you can usually get discounts for longer stays, and during busy periods such as the summer holidays, it may not be possible to rent a cottage for 2 nights, as some cottages will require you to book 3 nights or more or even a week.

Whatever your budget, if you want to rent a cheap self catering cottage for 2 or a five star luxury holiday cottage with a swimming pool, think carefully about when you want to go, and book early for the best deals. That said, if you have left booking accommodation until the last minute you may be able to get cancellation cottages or late availability deals on cottages in Dorset.

Dorset holiday cottage star rating

Holiday cottages in Dorset are assessed for quality by Visit Britain and awarded a grading of between one star and five stars. All self catering accommodation awarded a star rating has to meet minimum standards and must give clear information before booking about all aspects of the accommodation including location, facilities, prices, deposits and policies on smoking, children and cancellations. The star rating can be used as a guide to the quality of cottages and their facilities.

A one star holiday cottage in Dorset will be simple and practical, and a microwave must be provided. Two star cottages are well presented and well run and all beds must be full size. Three star Dorset holiday cottages have a good level of quality and comfort, and bed linen will be provided (although there may be an extra charge for this). Four star holiday cottages have an excellent level of quality and comfort. With four star cottages, only bed spaces in bedrooms can be advertised, so sofa beds are excluded. Bed linen must be included in the hire charge and beds will be made up on arrival. Four star cottages will also have a freezer and washing machine. Five star holiday cottage have the highest standards of quality and attention to detail and you will get an exceptional degree of luxury. In five star cottages in Dorset you will probably find items such as tumble driers, telephones, stereos and DVD players.

Featured Dorset Accommodation

The Norfolk Royale Hotel - Bournemouth

Charming 4 star Edwardian hotel close to the beaches of Bournemouth. Leisure facilities available, family friendly, meeting rooms, special offers available

£104 to £117 Per person B&B (2 sharing)

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