Pet 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 to find the perfect holiday for you and your four-legged friend.
- Weymouth, EnglandThis stylish ground-floor apartment rests on the outskirts of Weymouth, Dorset. Pet-friendly. Romantic. WiFi. Off-road parking. Dorchester 4.5 miles; Bridport 18.2 miles.£71From price per night based on 7 night stay
- Sturminster Newton, EnglandA detached, character cottage nestled in the rural village of Manston near Child Okeford in Dorset. Countryside views. Woodburning stove. Country-style. Shaftesbury 6 miles; Blandford Forum 8.9 miles.£70From price per night based on 7 night stay
- Lyme Regis, EnglandAn inviting apartment in the heart of Lyme Regis in Dorset. Great location. WiFi. Dog-friendly. Lyme Regis 0.2 miles; Charmouth 3.1 miles; Seaton 7.7 miles.£71From price per night based on 7 night stay
- Lyme Regis, EnglandA superb, spacious property near Rousdon close to Lyme Regis in Dorset. Secluded setting. Sea views. Woodburning stove. Family-friendly. Dog-friendly. Rousdon 0.9 miles; Lyme Regis 2.6 miles; Axminster 5.8 miles; Weymouth 31.1 miles.£196From price per night based on 7 night stay
- Bournemouth, EnglandIf you are searching for a stylish, modern apartment in the heart of Bournemouth and just ½ a mile from the miles of golden sandy beaches, then this apartment is certainly for you! Perfectly located for couples or families to explore this bustling seaside town for a short break or ideal to use as a base to explore the wider area. The apartment itself offers two generous bedrooms, both kingsize, and one has a zip and link bed which can be set as twin beds when booking, making this property truly versatile for couples, friends or family to stay. There is a stylishly decorated living room for relaxing after a busy day exploring all that Bournemouth has to offer, and a modern, well equipped kitchen/breakfast room perfect for cooking and enjoying a holiday feast.
Locally, Bournemouth offers a wide range of places to eat and drink along with some great attractions from the wonderful aquarium or BIC arena to catch a show or some live music to its 7 miles of golden sandy beaches heading west to Sandbanks and east to the stunning Mudeford Spit. Bournemouth is well served with public transport so you can easily explore the area by bus, train or on foot or why not hire a beryl bike or electric scooter! You may not venture far with so much to do on the doorstep, however if you are looking to explore the wider area, head east to take a day trip to the new forest, famous for its wild roaming ponies, donkeys and, during the annual pannage, pigs too! The New Forest is ideally explored by foot or on bike and can be easily reached by train. If you head west from Bournemouth you will find the stunning Jurassic coastline of west Dorset that stretches to Devon and is home to idyllic, picture postcard coastal towns and villages along with some stunning coves and bays. Whatever your reason for choosing Beach Town, we are certain you will leave relaxed and longing to return.£88From price per night based on 7 night stay
- Bridport, EnglandWoodbrook Cottage lies in the charming village of Bothenhampton 1 mile from West Bay, which is where the TV series "Broadchurch" was filmed. Woodbrook sits in a tranquil rural setting with views of the peaceful countryside, where deer and other wildlife abound. A mile away the World Heritage Jurassic Coast offers access to the South West Coast Path’s stunning scenery. Woodbrook provides a perfect holiday base for exploring this Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. With local harbours and Chesil beach nearby, the location is perfect for walking, swimming or fishing. Fossil hunt at nearby Charmouth, or walk along the famous Cobb at Lyme Regis. Spend a day at Abbotsbury Swannery, the only place in the world where during April and May, guests can walk alongside the baby swans. Visit Weymouth’s sandy beaches, Wareham’s Monkey World, the Donkey Sanctuary, the Fleet Air Arm Museum and Bovington Tank Museum, the options are endless. Further afield is the Eden Project, Wookey Hole Caves, Tintagel Castle, Paignton Zoo and many NT houses and land. ’The region is fizzing with great food and great places to eat it’ (Rick Stein), and ’This is the only place you’d ever want to come on holiday’ (David Tennant). Woodbrook offers comfort with an American-style fridge/freezer, a 42’’ Freesat plasma TV with DVD and a fine, sumptuous French double bed and a 4-poster bed; each bedroom has a Freeview TV with DVD. Experience Woodbrook’s countryside seclusion just ’a stone’s throw’ away from the seaside and town amenities. There is also a children’s playground 110 yards away and 1 mile to the golf course for golf enthusiasts. Beach 1½ miles. Shop and pub 1 mile.£124From price per night based on 7 night stay
- Bettiscombe, EnglandMarshwood Manor offers excellent accommodation and facilities in a tranquil rural setting, surrounded by Dorset’s loveliest countryside, and only 5 miles from the unspoilt beaches and golden sandstone cliffs of the coastline. The estate’s 10-acres of lawn, garden, pasture and woodland offer plenty of room for adults to stroll and children to play.
The properties have been carefully formed from a fine original range of buildings next to the manor house and may be booked together to accommodate larger groups holidaying together (property refs DEY, DFA, DEX, DUS, DWS and UK41304). Previously filmed for BBC television, all retain character and charm, whilst offering comfortable holiday accommodation fitted to a high standard throughout. Each has its own garden or courtyard with furniture, and all enjoy shared use of the extensive gardens and grounds. There is a large lounge bar/games area with table tennis. Approached along a private drive and set well back from the road, the cottages are perfectly positioned for enjoying this delightful corner of Dorset.
There is a variety of beautiful beaches, both sand and pebble, within a five to ten mile radius, including those at Lyme Regis, Charmouth, Seatown, Eype, West Bay and Burton Bradstock. Fossil-rich cliffs define this dramatic stretch of coastline, which encompasses the 2,000-acre National Trust estate of Golden Cap. This is a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and superb walking country, both on the rolling chalk hills overlooking fertile inland valleys and on the coastal footpaths offering spectacular clifftop views. It is also an area full of romance and history, with three ancient hill forts and the house and gardens of Forde Abbey all nearby.
A range of attractions is on offer in nearby country towns. Lyme Regis is a pretty seaside resort, its elegant colour-washed buildings and promenade lining a handsome harbour. Motor boats can be hired and there are fishing trips, a sailing school and a windsurfing school. Bridport is a thriving market town, featured on TV’s River Cottage, the Port Bredy of Hardy’s novels, offering a good choice of shops, inns, restaurants, an arts centre and a sports centre with indoor pool. The coastline is excellent for sea fishing and inland waters offer good coarse fishing. Golfers will find courses at Lyme Regis and West Bay and there is also horse riding nearby within 5 miles. Caterers are available locally. The local shop at Marshwood and two charming thatched country pubs are within a short drive. Shops 2 miles.£155From price per night based on 7 night stay
- Bettiscombe, EnglandMarshwood Manor offers excellent accommodation and facilities in a tranquil rural setting, surrounded by Dorset’s loveliest countryside, and only 5 miles from the unspoilt beaches and golden sandstone cliffs of the coastline. The estate’s 10-acres of lawn, garden, pasture and woodland offer plenty of room for adults to stroll and children to play.
The properties have been carefully formed from a fine original range of buildings next to the manor house and may be booked together to accommodate larger groups holidaying together (property refs DEY, DFA, DEX, DUS, DWS and UK41304). Previously filmed for BBC television, all retain character and charm, whilst offering comfortable holiday accommodation fitted to a high standard throughout. Each has its own garden or courtyard with furniture, and all enjoy shared use of the extensive gardens and grounds. There is a large lounge bar/games area with table tennis. Approached along a private drive and set well back from the road, the cottages are perfectly positioned for enjoying this delightful corner of Dorset.
There is a variety of beautiful beaches, both sand and pebble, within a five to ten mile radius, including those at Lyme Regis, Charmouth, Seatown, Eype, West Bay and Burton Bradstock. Fossil-rich cliffs define this dramatic stretch of coastline, which encompasses the 2,000-acre National Trust estate of Golden Cap. This is a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and superb walking country, both on the rolling chalk hills overlooking fertile inland valleys and on the coastal footpaths offering spectacular clifftop views. It is also an area full of romance and history, with three ancient hill forts and the house and gardens of Forde Abbey all nearby.
A range of attractions is on offer in nearby country towns. Lyme Regis is a pretty seaside resort, its elegant colour-washed buildings and promenade lining a handsome harbour. Motor boats can be hired and there are fishing trips, a sailing school and a windsurfing school. Bridport is a thriving market town, featured on TV’s River Cottage, the Port Bredy of Hardy’s novels, offering a good choice of shops, inns, restaurants, an arts centre and a sports centre with indoor pool. The coastline is excellent for sea fishing and inland waters offer good coarse fishing. Golfers will find courses at Lyme Regis and West Bay and there is also horse riding nearby within 5 miles. Caterers are available locally. The local shop at Marshwood and two charming thatched country pubs are within a short drive. Shops 2 miles.£102From price per night based on 7 night stay
- Puncknowle, EnglandThese delightful holiday cottages are set in the peaceful conservation village of Puncknowle, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The Jurassic Coast is just 1½ miles away with superb scenic walking. Each cottage is finished to a high standard offering very comfortable holiday accommodation and is set in the same smart courtyard area as the owners’ homes. The ‘chocolate-box’ village of Burton Bradstock is 3 miles with a good small beach. Abbotsbury, along the coast, has its famous swannery and sub-tropical garden. Further east is the Victorian seaside town of Weymouth, with Blue Flag beach, sea fishing, windsurfing, Sealife Centre and two RSPB nature reserves. Monkey World and the Tank Museum near Wool are great places for a family day out. Dorchester, the county town also known as Thomas Hardy’s ‘Casterbridge’ is 30 minutes’ drive and has a lively weekly market and beautiful Maiden Castle. To the west is the market town of Bridport which was Thomas Hardy’s ‘Port Bredy’ and has the twice weekly market as featured in the popular TV programme River Cottage. The picturesque harbours of West Bay are a great place for fishing. Lyme Regis is an attractive seaside resort which enjoys a dramatic setting with high cliffs, landslips and handsome harbour, known as The Cobb. Both Lyme Regis and Charmouth are renowned for their prehistoric fossils which are displayed in the local museum and on sale in the fossil shops. Local pub serving good food 250 yards.£107From price per night based on 7 night stay
- Chideock, EnglandThis property is the perfect place to discover the UNESCO World Heritage 96 mile Jurassic coast, which is literally on the doorstep. Overlooking open countryside, this attractively furnished cottage is one of a pair in a large lawned garden about a mile from the sea. The village of North Chideock ¾ miles has a shop and friendly pubs. To the east lies the market town of Bridport, 3 miles, with many shops and good leisure centre. To the west is Lyme Regis, 10 miles, a seaside town of distinction and charm with a pretty harbour and famous for its fossil hunting. Dorchester, 18 miles, Thomas Hardy territory, has shops, restaurants, museums and cinema. Dorset boasts 18 golf courses. Fishing and sailing are available and there are excellent country and coastal walks from the door. The region has many fine houses and gardens open to the public.
The Jurassic Coast bus runs through the village of Chideock and is ideal for exploring more of this beautiful coastline without using the car. There is also a popular farm shop close by with outdoor seating offering great views over the National Trust land and Golden Cap, the highest point on the south coast. Steeped in history, Chideock was recorded in the Domesday Book as Cidihoc. In 1379-80, John de Chideock, a manorial lord, built Chideock Castle, just north of the village. During the Middle Ages, ownership passed to the Catholic Arundell family, who used it to provide refuge for priests and loyal followers during subsequent persecution. Shops ¾ miles.£76From price per night based on 7 night stay