Dog friendly Lodges Dorset
Dorset is a natural beauty in the UK. Head to Lyme Regis, Corfe Castle or Lulworth Cove for wonderful sea views and history. You can also find a secluded spot for your getaway and avoid the crowds.
- Bowleaze Coveway, EnglandJust 200 yards from the seafront at Weymouth, with wonderful views over the bay and onto Portland, this first floor holiday apartment for six has a compact garden, reached by a small footbridge, and offers a great location for a family holiday. From the doorstep, one can enjoy water activities from swimming, fishing, boating and wind surfing, to scenic coastal walking and many restaurants nearby. Local attractions include the Sealife Centre, Adventure Park and Tower, and Radipole Nature Reserve.
Bowleaze Cove, north east of Weymouth and near the village of Preston, is a sand and shingle beach extending to the whole of Weymouth Bay. The cove is on the Jurassic Coast and is known for its geology. Dogs are welcome from October to April only, and the sea is great for taking a dip or simply paddling. A zoned area offers watersports.
Within easy driving, take in Lulworth Cove, Lulworth Castle and on to Corfe Castle and the Swanage Railway. You can also visit Lyme Regis, explore the famous World Heritage Jurassic Coast with its spectacular scenery, taking in Abbotsbury Swannery and Tropical Gardens, or Westbay, scene of the Broadchurch TV series. Perhaps an inland visit to Monkey World, the Tank Museum at Bovington and of course Dorchester, with its many attractions too. You will have much to do for a great holiday. Beach 200 yards. Shop 400 yards, pub and restaurant 100 yards.£72From price per night based on 7 night stay
- Wimborne, EnglandApproached via a long drive overlooking daffodil fields, this comfortable, single-storey, detached bungalow is a lovely holiday home for families or couples, located on the doorstep to the Jurassic Coast. It has a large enclosed lawned garden and a spacious games room. West View is located within the owner’s country home and has direct access onto bridleways and footpaths, leading all the way to Wareham. Set in a convenient location for road links to the beaches of Poole and Bournemouth, Sandbanks, The Purbeck Coastline, historical maritime Southampton with historic ships, Salisbury Cathedral, Christchurch Harbour and Dorchester. Other attractions include Monkey World, Stone Henge, Marwell Zoo, Beaulieu Motor Museum, New Forest Otter and Owl Park, Kingston Lacy (NT) and Badbury Rings. The New Forest is also within easy driving distance with its heathlands, where ponies and cattle roam. Beach 6 miles. Shop, pub and restaurant ½ mile.£82From 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
- Mangerton, EnglandWelcome to Regina Cottage, a charming retreat nestled in the heart of Mangerton, Dorset. Immerse yourself in the idyllic surroundings of this quaint village, where time seems to slow down, and every moment is an opportunity for relaxation and exploration.
Mangerton is a hidden gem, offering a perfect blend of natural beauty and historical charm. Begin your journey by strolling through the winding lanes lined with picturesque cottages, each telling a story of the village’s rich heritage. The vibrant local community welcomes visitors with open arms, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere that makes you feel like a part of the family. For nature enthusiasts, the surrounding countryside provides an abundance of scenic walks and hiking trails. Explore the rolling hills and meandering paths that lead to breathtaking viewpoints, allowing you to soak in the panoramic vistas of the Dorset landscape. Capture the essence of the season as you wander through fields adorned with wildflowers or experience the crunch of leaves beneath your feet in the crisp winter air.
Mangerton is also a gateway to the Jurassic Coast, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its stunning cliffs, hidden coves, and fossil-rich beaches. Spend a day exploring the dramatic coastline, discovering ancient rock formations and enjoying the refreshing sea breeze. Don’t forget to bring your camera to capture the awe-inspiring moments along the way. For those seeking a taste of local culture, Mangerton offers a variety of charming pubs and eateries, where you can savour traditional Dorset fare and mingle with friendly locals. Whether you’re enjoying a pint by the fireplace or savouring a hearty meal, you’ll find a warm welcome and a genuine sense of community.
Regina Cottage is your gateway to the enchanting experiences Mangerton has to offer. Embrace the holiday spirit as you create lasting memories in this picturesque Dorset village, where every day brings new adventures and the promise of relaxation. Welcome to the magic of Mangerton – your perfect holiday destination.£94From price per night based on 7 night stay
- Christchurch, EnglandSeaside Cottage (UKC5932) and Coastguard Cottage (UKC5933) each feature two comfortable double bedrooms. Bedroom one has a kingsize bed that can be made up as twin beds on request, with a sea view and an en-suite shower. Bedroom 2 has a double bed with beautiful sea views. There is also a comfy double sofa bed available in the spacious open plan living area with kitchen.
The beach is just 100 or so yards walk away and this area of Southbourne is quieter than the beaches towards Boscombe and Bournemouth. It is a sandy beach with fantastic views across the ocean and toward the Isle of Wight and The Purbecks. Also within walking distance is Southbourne high street which has a selection of convenience stores, independent restaurants, shops and pubs, including is a wide variety of takeaways and cafés as well.
There are numerous places you can visit nearby including Hengistbury Head which is an area of Scientific Interest due to the abundance of wildlife. Christchurch with its , independent shops, beautiful harbour and wide range of independant shops and eateries is well worth a visit. Bournemouth is also within easy reach with high street of shops, frequent events, cinema, theatre and of course its golden sandy beaches The New Forest with its free-roaming ponies, cattle and donkeys. It is an excellent place to go walking and cycling and is just a short drive away.
These properties can be booked together to accommodate up to 12 guests.£195From price per night based on 7 night stay
- Wareham, EnglandThis detached cottage is the perfect place for a holiday either exploring the Dorset countryside or enjoying everything the property has to offer. Church House Cottage is perfect for up to four guests with a generous open-plan living space on the ground floor and a wonderful large garden surrounded by a wall. The living room has plenty of character with beams, stone walls and a wood burner for those cosy nights in. The kitchen is well-equipped and there is a separate toilet also on the ground floor.
Upstairs are two bedrooms, both featuring double beds complete with Egyptian cotton bed linen; with a separate bathroom located off the landing. Outside you can enjoy the enclosed private garden with views over the historic St. Michaels and All Angels Church built circa. 1308 whilst enjoying a morning coffee or evening meals/drinks under the stars ready for the next day. The local pub is a 25-minute walk across fields from the cottage or a 3-minute drive in the car.
With the location only a 5-mile drive from Shaftesbury, make sure you make the most of the stunning town centre, Shaftesbury Abbey, Gold Hill famous made from the Hovis advert plus the well-known local market, held weekly during the summer months which has been running for centuries. Three miles away is the town of Gillingham with a rich history dating back over 1000 years with several supermarkets. It is mentioned in a great deal of literature, including the work of Thomas Hardy. Nearby visit the stunning National Trust - Stourhead House and Gardens, Farmer Giles’ Farmstead, the Haynes Motor Museum with its fascinating collection of classic cars, and Yeovilton Fleet Air Arm Museum the home of Concorde and a large collection of naval aircraft. Explore the beautiful Marshwood Vale Dorset countryside, meandering down towards the World Heritage Coast, taking in Wareham, Lulworth Cove, Swanage and on to Weymouth, Poole and Bournemouth.
Inland you have the whole of Somerset within easy driving where you can enjoy excursions to Cheddar Gorge and Caves. Or enjoy a shopping day out at the enchanting spa town of Bath with its Roman Baths, museums or perhaps Wells Cathedral City. For a great family day visit Longleat House and Safari Park only 35 minutes drive from the cottage. For fisherman, visit Todber Manor Fisheries which offers several lakes to fish at, located less than 10 minutes’ drive from the cottage. Enjoy walking the dog on many fabulous local walks; don’t miss out on Duncliffe Wood and ancient woodland only 5 minutes in the car.£109From price per night based on 7 night stay
- Weymouth, EnglandNewstead Cottage is a charming holiday home that has recently been renovated and now offers fantastic accommodation for four guests. The cottage offers two double bedrooms, a modern stylish bathroom with bath, separate showe and shaving socket, a cosy sitting room separate dining room with open fire and a modern well-equipped kitchen. Outside the cottage offers a westerly-facing garden with off-road parking for two.
This is an excellent location to enjoy Weymouth’s beach, harbour, shops, and many family attractions. There is world-famous sailing on offer with the National Sailing Academy which was home to the 2012 sailing Olympics. Fishing, swimming, and boating are available locally, as well as coastal walking along Chesil Beach and Portland which are all part of the UNESCO World Heritage Jurassic Coastline. The property is also within easy driving distance of Dorchester, Bridport, and Abbotsbury, with its swannery and tropical gardens. With so many places to discover locally, you may not venture far, however, a little further afield, you will find plenty of places to explore from the wonders of the New Forest national park to a fun-filled day at Paulton’s Park to the east or head west along the Jurassic Coastline and explore, wonderful coves, coastal towns and breath-taking scenery Whatever your reason for choosing Newstead Cottage, we are certain it will have you longing to return.£81From 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
- Poole, EnglandGorsehill House is a wonderful home that’s simply perfect for families looking for a spacious home with great entreating spaces to enjoy. The property enjoys a large living room with Sky and Smart TV. A large open plan kitchen and dining room and four bedrooms, so plenty of space for the whole family! Outside the style continues into a landscaped garden with several seating areas and an enclosed hot tub to enjoy.
Poole is an excellent base for exploring the beautiful country of Dorset, its stunning beaches and its Jurassic Coast and UNESCO World Heritage site. For cultural events, the Poole Lighthouse theatre and concert hall offers a dazzling array of dramatic productions and music and is home to the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra. 10 minute drive to Sundbank beaches.
Shopping facilities in Poole focus around the Dolphin Shopping Centre and the pedestrianised high street, interspersed with cafés and coffee shops for well-earned refreshment. A stroll down the High Street leads visitors to Poole Quay, and the multitude of bars and restaurants offering an excellent array of culinary choice. Once replete, why not walk off lunch with a stroll on The Quay and along the harbourside path at Baiter?
The beauty of Poole is that all these attractions and facilities are within easy walking distance of each other. With Poole being an excellent base for beaches and for exploring the beauty of the Dorset countryside, there is no shortage of things to do and see on its very doorstep! Maximum number of guests is 7.£296From price per night based on 7 night stay
- Bridport, EnglandWelcome to Allington Cottage, a perfect retreat for couples or a family to enjoy. Stepping inside, on the ground floor there is a cosy living room with a gas effect wood burner, lovely to snuggle in front of on chillier evenings. The spacious dining room is perfect for enjoying meals or playing games together while the well-equipped kitchen has everything you will need for your stay. There is a ground floor bathroom off the rear lobby. Heading upstairs you will find two lovely bedrooms, one double and one with super kingsize bed that can be made into twin beds on request. There is a further large shower room also on this floor. Outside you will find an enclosed rear garden, set on two tiers both laid to patio with an ample seating area to enjoy.
A short walk takes you into the market town of Bridport, with its wonderful mixture of independent and larger stores, cafes and restaurants, and its artists and vintage quarter and Wednesday and Saturday markets to explore and enjoy. Bridport, known as Dorset’s ‘eventful town’, is famous for its many festivals and special events such as the Hat Festival (first weekend in September). There are three arts venues and several live music venues.
Many miles of country walks can be taken straight from the front door or why not jump in the car and explore the numerous Jurassic Coast beaches of nearby West Bay (famous for TV shows Broadchurch and Harbour Lights), Lyme Regis with its Victorian promenade, or fossil hunting on Lyme Regis and Charmouth beaches.
Further afield you have Weymouth with its stretch of sandy beach, Abbotsbury with its Swannery or head inland to Dorchester with its many museums, or one of the many National Trust properties nearby. Convenience store 1 minute from the house, cafes and pubs in Bridport 5 minutes’ walk. Beach 1½ miles.£74From price per night based on 7 night stay