Self catering holidays in Dorset

Dorset has an excellent choice of self catering holiday accommodation, including self catering holiday cottages, self catering apartments, holiday flats and Dorset holiday parks where you can stay in static or touring caravans, tents, chalets, lodges or log cabins. Self catering accommodation is available all over Dorset, in popular Dorset coastal resorts such as Bournemouth, Weymouth, Pool and Swanage and also in quiet rural locations in the Dorset countryside such as Shaftesbury, Sherborne, Buckland Newton and Dorchester.

Whatever your budget, staying in self catering accommodation is a good holiday idea. All over Dorset you can find luxury 5 star self catering holiday cottages as well as basic self catering holiday flats and apartments, and staying on a self catering holiday park in Dorset is one of the cheapest holiday accommodation options, especially if you bring your own tent or touring caravan.

Staying in self catering accommodation in Dorset means that you have the freedom to eat what you want when you want, which is great for families with children and those with special dietary requirements such as vegetarians, vegans and people on gluten free diets. Self catering accommodating usually includes a kitchen or kitchenette as well as crockery, cutlery, pans and utensils. If you book self catering accommodation in Dorset, it is worth checking where the nearest supermarket is, especially in rural Dorset. You may also want to know if there are cafes or restaurants nearby so you can eat out if you don’t feel like cooking.

Featured Dorset Accommodation

Cherry Tree Bed & Breakfast - Poole

Family run bed & breakfast situated close to Poole town centre and close to beaches. Ground floor room available, ensuite rooms. No children or pets

£34 to £34 Per person B&B (based on 2…

Self catering cottages in Dorset

There are lots of self catering holiday cottages in Dorset to suit any budget and they are great accommodation for self catering holidays as well as self catering short breaks in Dorset. It is easy to find cheap cottages to rent as well as 5 star luxury cottages with pools. Dorset holiday cottages offer excellent value for money, especially if you stay for a week or a fortnight. Self catering cottages also offer a degree of privacy that you would not get in hotels or guest houses. Self catering cottages in Dorset come in a variety of sizes, from small cottages for 2 people, to large cottages to sleep 8, 10 or 12 people.

Dorset is a very rural county, which means you will find secluded cottage hideaways in the middle of the countryside and rural cottages in Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty in Dorset such as the Dorset Downs and Blackmore Vale. For those who would prefer an English seaside holiday close to the beach, you can rent coastal cottages in Dorset. These coastal holiday cottages can be found in busy tourist resorts such as Bournemouth, Poole and Weymouth, as well as in quiet isolated locations along the Dorset coast.

When booking holiday cottages in Dorset, think carefully about what you want from a cottage, rather than relying on nice pictures. A secluded country cottage might look nice in summer, but if you visit in winter it could seem cold and isolated. Think about whether you would like the cottage to be close to shops, pubs, restaurants and supermarkets, or if you are happy to drive everywhere you need to go. You should also think about whether you would like a smoke free cottage or a self catering cottage with smoking allowed. If travelling with children or pets, you will need to find a cottage that is family friendly or a pet friendly cottage in Dorset. There are lots of pet friendly holiday cottages in Dorset that allow dogs, but you should also check if the cottage has an enclosed garden, and if there are dog walks nearby. Facilities vary from cottage to cottage, with luxury cottages usually having more facilities. In four star and five star self catering cottages you can expect to find big screen TVs, DVD players, CD players, BBQs, 4 poster beds, and some luxury cottages even have hot tubs or Jacuzzis, which may be indoors or in the garden.

Self catering holiday parks in Dorset

Self catering holiday parks in Dorset offer excellent holiday accommodation for families or anyone booking holidays on a budget. Most holiday parks in Dorset offer a range of accommodation, including static caravans and chalets, or for even cheaper accommodation you could bring your own touring caravan or tent. Static caravans are very advanced nowadays, especially luxury static caravans, and most caravans will have full kitchen facilities including a fridge, oven, hob, grill and microwave.

Self catering chalets also have kitchenettes so it is easy to cook your own food during your self-catering holiday in Dorset. Cooking shouldn’t be a problem in most touring caravans, but in tents you may be limited if you want to cook everything yourself on a camp stove! Luckily, most self catering parks in Dorset also have cafes and restaurants which serve a cooked breakfast, lunch, dinner and hot snacks all day long. Self catering holiday parks in Dorset are mostly found along the Dorset Coast, around Bournemouth, Weymouth and Lyme Regis. Small caravan parks and cheap campsites can also be found all over Dorset, mostly in rural locations or on the edge of tourist resorts such as Wareham, Verwood and Bridport.

Featured Dorset Accommodation

Cherry Tree Bed & Breakfast - Poole

Family run bed & breakfast situated close to Poole town centre and close to beaches. Ground floor room available, ensuite rooms. No children or pets

£34 to £34 Per person B&B (based on 2…

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