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.
- 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
- Lower Bockhampton, EnglandEnjoy a real taste of rural Dorset in this Grade II listed, 18th-century thatched cottage. Settle in and feel at home; the cottage is full of historic character and original features, and is comfortably furnished, with plenty of books to enjoy in the cosy living room. The kitchen/breakfast room looks over the peaceful cottage garden, a great place to relax while looking out for finches, woodpeckers and other feathered visitors.
The cottage lies in the hamlet of Lower Bockhampton, which was the setting for Thomas Hardy’s novel ’Under the Greenwood Tree.’ The River Frome meanders through the village, home to a renowned restaurant, and you can walk or cycle along the river path to the county town of Dorchester with its many museums, shops and attractions. Another walk from the front door takes you through the woods to Thomas Hardy’s cottage at Higher Bockhampton. The lake and gardens of Kingston Maurward are on the doorstep, and golf and fishing are available nearby.
There is so much to do in this beautiful part of Dorset. Have a day out on the spectacular Jurassic Coast, enjoying magnificent clifftop views from the South Coast path and take in Durdle Door and Lulworth Cove, or evocative Tyneham village. For family fun, hop on the Swanage Steam Line and visit Corfe Castle, or head to Monkey World, the Bovington Tank Museum or the Dinosaur museum in Dorchester. Just 7 miles away is Weymouth with its glorious sandy beaches, Georgian seafront, old harbour and traditional entertainment. Heading west on one of Britain’s most beautiful roads will take you through Abbotsbury, with the Swannery and Subtropical Gardens, to lovely Bridport and West Bay. Sandy beaches at Weymouth, 7 miles. Shops 2 miles, pub 1 mile.£68From price per night based on 7 night stay
- Swanage, EnglandSet on the edge of the popular seaside town of Swanage, this Grade II listed, terraced holiday cottage is traditionally furnished and has the bonus of a wood burner, making it a great place to stay whatever the time of year. Discover the beach 1 mile from the property, where you will also find shops, pubs and restaurants. An excellent base from which to explore the area, and visitors can enjoy the World Heritage Jurassic Coastline and Purbeck Hills. Monkey World, Swanage Steam Railway, Durlston Country Park and Tank Museum make for good family days out. Beach 1 mile. Shop 250 yards, pub and restaurant 50 yards.£71From price per night based on 7 night stay
- Bridport, EnglandIn the small hamlet of Watton, 1¼ miles from the beach at Eype and the Famous World Heritage Jurassic Coast, this lovely, upside down 1870s barn conversion has comfortable beds with cosy feather and down bedding, a spacious upstairs with vaulted ceiling, wooden floors and beams, and is ideal for exploring from Lyme Regis to Weymouth.
Surrounded by footpaths, West Bay is a short walk across fields or a 5-minute drive. This beautiful, popular fishing port has many attractions, pubs and restaurants. Superb for coastal walking, fossil hunting, swimming, boating, golf, fishing, riding and quaint seaside resorts. Shop ¾ mile, pub and restaurant within 1 mile.£118From price per night based on 7 night stay
- Weymouth, EnglandSleeping four in Maltings area of Weymouth, pet friendly. Off road parking. WiFi. Garden. Close to harbour.£83From price per night based on 7 night stay
- Burton Bradstock, EnglandPets welcome. Parking. 5 minute drive to Bridport, perfect couple romantic retreat. Wifi. Coastal views.£85From price per night based on 7 night stay
- Sherborne, EnglandA delightful property resting on the outskirts of Sherborne. All-ground-floor accommodation. Pet-friendly. WiFi. Yeovil 10.6 miles.£72From price per night based on 7 night stay
- 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, 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