
Cottage holiday rentals in North Dorset District
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Cute, Cosy & Stylish Bothy Cottage, near Sherborne
Stylish, Comfortable & Quirky - “Top 10 Dorset Airbnb” (Conde Nast Traveller) in a “Top 50 UK Village” (Sunday Times). The Bothy is a detached stone cottage where you can share some free Prosecco on your private terrace. It is in the rural historic Yetminster Conservation Area with a thatched pub, café & shop. It is next door to a quintessential "Chocolate Box" thatched cottage. You are on the edge of the Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with good access to the sea & Jurassic Coast.

Cosy Dorset cottage hideaway!
** Beautifully refurbished for 2026 ** Quaint thatched cottage full of character set in the heart of small village. Light & airy, 'real electric fire' gives a cosy feel. Walking distance to village pub, 2 miles from market town of Sturminster Newton. Great walks and cycle routes. Close to Longleat, Monkey World, Jurassic coast, Air Fleet museum, fishing at Todber Manor. Close to market towns of Shaftesbury, Blandford, Sherborne. Stables available for horse enthusiast looking for hacking holiday.

Beautiful Restored Cottage in the heart of Dorset.
A stunning, newly refurbished and tranquil, Dorset holiday cottage. Old School Cottage was built in 1851, and was originally part of the village school. Nestled at the foot of Hambledon Hill, in the village of Shroton, rural rambles are a few steps from the front gate! All the landscape photos shown are only a few metres from the cottage. This is a beautiful place to stay, with a stunning review record. www.oldschoolcottagedorset.co.uk https://www.instagram.com/oldschoolcottagedorset/

Lovely cosy place to stay in the heart of Dorset
Oak Tree Barn is a self-catering holiday accommodation in the heart of the village of Hazelbury Bryan, Dorset. The conversion was completed in early 2012 using locally reclaimed materials and keeping many of the original features. The Barn is warm and cosy in winter and cool in summer, the detached Barn has a large open-plan lounge and kitchen with views towards the local hills. The two bedrooms (one double with bath, one twin with shower) overlook paddocks where sheep graze and chicken forage.

Romantic barn with kingsize 4-poster, fire, bikes
If you are looking for a romantic escape in the New Forest, just a short walk from the pub and open forest, then look no further. Situated in the grounds of an impressive country house, the Goat Shed is the stylishly renovated ground floor of a 19th century barn, with a kingsize four poster bed, claw foot bath and woodburning stove. Deer roam through the gardens, and our wood burning stove makes nights in perfectly cosy. A great spot from which to explore the forest, or simply relax in comfort.

The Hidey Hole - Cottage in the heart of Wells
Tucked away in the very heart of the picturesque city of Wells, just moments from the High Street, Cathedral & Bishop's Palace. The Hidey Hole is a charming one bedroom cottage, accessed via a pretty central courtyard. Having recently been refurbished, this stylish cottage offers an eclectic mix, combining modern convenience, character features and quirky, yet sumptuous, décor. This hidden gem is ideally placed to enjoy all that Wells has to offer and makes the perfect place to relax & unwind.

Little Coombe
Little Coombe welcomes all couples, lone travellers and fellow pooches. Little Coombe is a totally self-contained cottage attached to the main cottage, where the owner lives. It is a tranquil stone cottage sitting by the brook in a small hamlet near Shaftesbury. The cottage was formerly two thatched farm cottages and where our family has lived for nearly 100 years! We live next door in the main cottage, but guests will have their own entrance and garden space and their privacy is guaranteed.

The Cartshed, Cranborne Chase National Landscape
The Cartshed is a converted barn located in the stunning Tarrant Valley. Tastefully decorated throughout, the living room boasts a Swedish log burner and bifold doors out onto your own garden. Kitchen fully equipped with granite worktops, dishwasher, washer/dryer and Nespresso coffee machine. Smart TV in living room, Bluetooth speaker, TV in bedroom and Wifi throughout. Ensuite comprises luxury rainfall shower with heated mosaic seat. No bath. Linen and robes provided. Charcoal BBQ available

Holiday Cottage Donhead St Andrew, Talbot Cottage
Quiet, rural cottage in stunning countryside, Donhead St Andrew, just outside Tisbury, on the Wiltshire/Dorset border, in the Cranborne Chase AONB. Talbot Cottage is a delightful newly renovated two-bedroom single-story cottage, in seven acres of garden and fields. You have your own entrance, wheelchair friendly. Great wifi, underfloor heating, two ensuite bath/shower rooms (one with disabled facilities). Locally sourced Bramley products in the bathroom. East-facing terrace. Self-catering.

Cosy 1-bedroom cottage in Dorset
Welcome to peace and relaxation in my Grade II listed cottage in historic Shaftesbury. The self-catering cottage is in a unique gated courtyard near the foot of Gold Hill and is within a short walk of the town centre and a local pub. It is compact and therefore suitable for singles and couples (I do not accept 3rd party bookings), and we also welcome well-behaved pets. You will have use of a private enclosed garden a short walk from the cottage, and on-street parking is available nearby.

Tudor Rose Luxury thatched cottage Dorset.
A boutique and chic thatched cottage for 2 nestled within the beautiful village of Stourpaine in an AONB. Escape to this romantic couples hideaway for the ultimate luxury getaway. Finished and equipped to a high standard including king size bed with designer linens, roll-top bath and separate shower, cosy lounge, separate dining room, fully equipped kitchen and lovely sunny courtyard. Great walks and the superb village pub are just a short stroll away. 1 small dog is welcome to join you!

Secluded Woodland Cottage with Private Hot Tub
Escape to Meadow Cottage, a peaceful countryside retreat perfect for couples. This modern studio features a private hot tub, a dedicated workspace with super-fast fiber optic internet, and a fully fenced yard. Enjoy access to 40 acres of private woodland. Watch wildlife from your window in this cozy, pet-friendly getaway. Comfortably fits 2 guests. • King Size Bed • Private Hottub • Dog Friendly • Fully Equipped Kitchen • Private Garden • Smart TV • Super Fast WiFi
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