Dog Friendly Holidays Dorset
Dorset is one of the most beautiful holiday destinations in the UK for furry friends all year round. The Jurassic Coast, Durdle Door, Poole Harbour and the South West Coast path make Dorset the perfect dog-friendly adventure. Explore our idyllic selection of pet-friendly hotels and cottages to find the perfect holiday for you and your four-legged friend.
Blandford Forum, EnglandWelcome to Appledore Cottage. This truly stunning thatched cottage is located in the peaceful village of Farnham, ideal for exploring the stunning countryside Dorset has to offer. Recently refurbished in 2022 to a high standard, this is the perfect holiday for the whole family to relax. Entering via a porch way for muddy shoes and coats, the living room is well equipped with comfy sofas, a Smart TV and an electric wood burner. Rear French doors lead you into the back garden where you can relax after a long day exploring. The kitchen is well equipped and the dining room is located next to the kitchen where you can enjoy a morning coffee or a family meal. Upstairs via the unique spiral staircase there are three bedrooms - a master bedroom with kingsize bed and en-suite shower room, a double bedroom and a twin bedroom. The family bathroom offers a shower over bath, basin and toilet.
Farnham is a small village with a pub a short walk away, and Larmer Tree Gardens is only a short drive away, well worth a visit to wander around the beautiful gardens. You can also visit the National Trust sites of Kingston Lacy House, Hod Hill and the White Mill. Dorset Heavy Horse Farm is a wonderful family day out where you can feed the animals or enjoy a ride in a horse drawn carriage. You can visit Moors Valley Park where there are tree top walkways, or you can cycle around the woodlands. One place you will not want to miss is the walks along the Jurassic Coastline taking in sites such as Lulworth Cove and Durdle door, located approximately 1 hour from the property. Beach 20 miles. Pub and restaurant 100 yards.£173From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & book
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Gillingham, EnglandA contemporary single-storey cottage resting in Milton on Stour near Gillingham, Dorset. Pet-friendly. Close to amenities. EV charging point. Ground-floor living. Kilmington 6.2 miles; Shaftesbury 7 miles; Brunto 10.1 miles.£104From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Wareham, EnglandSay hello to Hazel Cottage, a beautiful, 400-year-old Grade II listed thatched cottage refurbished in 2023 to a high standard and ready to welcome you on your next holiday. Step through the original front door into the living/dining room, be sure to mind your head as the ceilings have been kept to the traditional height. It’s the perfect spot to cosy up on the plush sofa or snuggle in the armchair and watch the roar of the open fire in the inglenook fireplace. Head through to the bedroom where you will find a spacious super kingsize bed (can be made into twins upon request), plus a fabulous window seat to sit on and read a book or watch the daily village life! Off the living room, head through to the more modern extension that houses the kitchen and shower room. The kitchen comes extremely well equipped with everything you could possible need during your stay, whether you are creating a sumptuous meal or a light snack! Outside, you have your own section of the owner’s large garden to enjoy, with table and chairs to enjoy an al fresco breakfast or a sundowner after a busy day exploring the area.
Hazel Cottage is located in the peaceful village of Briantspuddle (twice voted Dorset’s best kept small village) with direct access to a vast network of countryside footpaths, bridleways and quiet country lanes, ideal for exploring the beautiful countryside be it woodland, heathland or riverside.
Speaking of the area, there is so much to see and do nearby, you will need to book another stay to fit it all in! Within a 10-minute drive you have Monkey World Ape Rescue Centre, The Tank Museum,Clouds Hill (the rural retreat of T.E Lawrence, better known as Lawrence of Arabia), Thomas Hardy’s Cottage, Sculpture by the Lakes and Athelhampton House and Gardens. A 20-minute drive will take you to the world famous Durdle Door and Lulworth Cove, or inland to Dorchester with its museum and Duchy village of Poundbury.
The beaches of Weymouth and Bournemouth are both within a 45-minute drive of Hazel Cottage. Weymouth has on offer its Sea Life Centre, sandy beach and traditional town and harbour, while Bournemouth has its wonderful pier, fabulous beach and a myriad of restaurants to explore. Poole Harbour, the second largest natural harbour in the world, is worth a visit as is Corfe Castle and Swanage.£94From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Chideock, England
5.00Located in Chideock, between Bridport and West Bay to the east and Lyme Regis to the west, this holiday home is the main part of the owners’ detached house with an adjoining self-contained annexe for the owners use. It is ideally situated for enjoying and exploring west Dorset and the famous scenic World Heritage Jurassic Coast, and has a large, enclosed, lawned garden with a patio overlooking fields and footpaths towards Seatown. Wander over the fields to the coast at Seatown and enjoy some superb scenic coastal walking up to the top of Golden Cap the highest point in the south of England. Lyme Regis offers a great day or two out, with its picturesque harbour, sandy beach and famous Cob, where you can pass the time fossil hunting, boating, fishing, swimming, walking, exploring the quaint character shops, or simply wining and dining. Inland perhaps enjoy a cream tea at the Broadwindsor Craft Centre, or travel further afield to south Somerset and visit historic Forde Abbey and Gardens. There is so much to do you are sure to have a memorable time, and for a stress free holiday. Beach 1 mile. Shop 300 yards, pub and restaurant 400 yards.£139From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Blandford Forum, England 4.00Eton Cottage has been refurbished to the highest standard and enjoys a great mix of a ’picture postcard’ thatched cottage, with a modern and stylish interior. With stunning local walks from the door over the beautiful rolling chalk downland of the ancient Cranborne Chase, and an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
The cottage offers two double bedrooms, one of which is located on the ground floor, and a cosy sitting/dining room with stylish wood burner. A small private garden offers the perfect place to enjoy a drink or the perfect space to eat, relax and soak up this rural retreat!
Farnham is a small rural village in north Dorset and is a great starting point to explore some of the wonderful countryside with miles of footpaths to roam on the doorstep!
A little further afield is the pretty town of Shaftesbury and the iconic ’Gold Hill’ and just half an hour from West Moors Country Park, with a high ropes course, miniature railway and bike hire make this a great day out for all ages!£117From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Sturminster Newton, EnglandFor peace and tranquillity yet ideally situated to explore the breathtaking landscape of Dorset, look no further than Antells Barn.
Tastefully converted in an open plan and sociable layout, you can look forward to unwinding with your loved ones in a light and spacious environment. For a cosy evening in, why not prepare a delicious meal in the well-equipped kitchen and kick back in front of the 42" TV.
Enjoy your morning coffee on the private patio and stroll across the lawn admiring your unspoilt surroundings. The garden is conveniently fenced off for security ensuring peace of mind for the little ones or furry guests. On a warm evening, you can pour yourself a chilled glass of wine, light the barbecue and relax in your peaceful surroundings.
Within walking distance of Antells Barn, The Crown Inn has been the village pub for many years and was ’The Crown’ in the book of the same name - real Ale, home cooked delights and good company are always guaranteed at this charming old Dorset pub.
Just a couple of miles away is the charming market town of Sturminster Newton at a bridging point across the River Stour. Here you can take a stroll admiring the historic features and enjoy a coffee in one of the local cafés.
For devotees of Thomas Hardy, Marnhull is ’Marlott’ in his classic novel Tess of the D’urbervilles and ’Tess’s Cottage’ is a 10 minute walk away. Shop 1¼ miles and pub serving food 1 mile.£81From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Studland, England 3.56Dog-friendly Knoll House in Dorset is a traditional hotel, situated a stone's throw away from Studland Bay on the Isle of Purbeck in Dorset.
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Axminster, England 4.75Situated only 3 miles from Lyme Regis with its historic Cobb, harbour and sandy beach, and the market town of Axminster, this delightful and spacious, split-level rural cottage, with stable door entrance, is ideally located to enjoy West Dorset and East Devon. Take in some wonderful scenic walking on the World Heritage Jurassic Coast, enjoy fossil hunting, boating, golf, fishing, horse riding and family time in Lyme Regis or attractions such as the Donkey Sanctuary and tramway at Seaton, Crealy Adventure Park at Exeter, Forde Abbey and Gardens, Beer Caves, River Cottage or exploring the cathedral city of Exeter and beyond. The owners’ property is close by, but not overlooking, with poultry and sheep nearby. You are free to explore the adjacent local nature reserve and woodlands and enjoy views over the Axe Valley. Shop and pub/restaurant 1 mile.£64From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Weymouth, England 4.33A modern ground floor annex in Weymouth, just moments from the beach. 1 well behaved pet, WiFi, parking for two cars.£90From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Lyme Regis, England 4.50Nestling in a tranquil location on the Devon/Dorset border, this well-presented single-storey barn conversion is set within the 40 acres of the owner’s home, which was the setting for The French Lieutenant’s Woman. It lies ½ mile from the popular medieval port of Lyme Regis with picturesque harbour known as the Cobb. Wonderful scenic walking abounds, with the South West Coastal Path just 500 yards away. Shop and pub ½ mile.£76From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
