Short breaks in Dorset

Midweek and weekend cottage breaks in Dorset

Dorset, with its Jurassic coast, beautiful countryside and charming villages, is a wonderful place to spend a few days away from home, whether you’re looking for weekend breaks or midweek breaks. Our Dorset holiday cottages provide you with the perfect base to explore the county’s varied sights and attractions, from Monkey World (a family favourite!) to the beaches of Charmouth and Lyme Regis. Dorset has many short break towns too, where you can spend a few days seeing the sights, learning about the local history and sampling some delicious food and drink. Even dogs can enjoy short breaks in Dorset, as many of our cottages are dog-friendly.

Whether you are looking for a quick three-night break, a mid-week retreat or Dorset weekend breaks, we have a wide selection of holiday cottages in Dorset perfect for shorter cottage breaks. Simply use our holiday search to refine your requirements and we’ll match the properties. Our team are also on hand every day and evening if you have any questions or would like some guidance in choosing the right property for you. Browse our full collection of short break cottages above – they’re perfect for Dorset breaks whether you’re holidaying with your loved one on a romantic retreat, the whole family in the school holidays or want to plan a huge celebration with your nearest and dearest.

Our favourite Dorset short break destinations

Bournemouth - Christchurch - Lyme Regis - Swanage - Wareham - Weymouth