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.
Swanage, EnglandThis superb, spacious, stone holiday cottage with character beams, is situated in the heart of the Purbeck countryside. It is set in a lawned garden on the edge of a small, peaceful, Caravan Club site. The detached cottage has been sympathetically restored and is furnished to an exceptionally good standard with beams throughout. It features an attractive welcoming wood burner in the cosy living room, a dining room and a well-equipped kitchen with everything you need to rustle up your favourite dishes. A useful utility room with laundry facilities also houses a separate toilet. An attractive conservatory leads into a delightful garden with flower troughs, roses, climbing ivy and a pretty stone well. Moving upstairs, there are two bedrooms with double beds and one bedroom with twin beds. A family bathroom can be found here too.
The delightful Swanage Railway runs regular trips on steam and diesel engines from Corfe Castle to Swanage, a pretty seaside resort with golden sandy beaches. Located on the Isle of Purbeck on the Jurassic Coast, Swanage is known for its mild weather and unique micro climate.
Bustling Poole Harbour is the largest natural harbour in Europe, with its sheltered waters and tiny islands. It is ideal for water sports yet is fringed with unspoilt woodland and coastal walks, appealing to all generations.
A little further east is the popular seaside resort of Bournemouth with miles of stunning sandy beaches, a pier and traditional amusements and fairground rides to keep the children entertained. Shop, pub and restaurant 1.5 miles.£76From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & book
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Swanage, EnglandImpressive barn conversion in rural Dorset location, close to beaches and Corfe Castle. Converted to an exceptionally high standard. Lovely doorstep walks. Swanage Steam Railway nearby. Swanage 2.5 miles.£104From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Swanage, EnglandThis large detached Edwardian House. Seven bedrooms. Perfect for families and large groups. Woodburners. Three floors. Wareham 9.7 miles; Poole 20 miles.£250From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Swanage, EnglandBungalow located a short walk from the heart of Swanage. Welcomes up to three dogs. Parking available for one car. En-suite bathroom to master bedroom.£71From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Swanage, EnglandStudland Cottage, perfect for walkers close to Studland beaches, direct access from garden to heathland walks. WiFi, sleeps 4. Welcomes two well behaved dogs.£81From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Swanage, EnglandSleeps 10, large open plan living kitchen dining room. 3 bathrooms, central Swanage location close to the beach. WiFi.£152From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Swanage, EnglandAn impressive, contemporary-styled cottage resting on the outskirts of the coastal town of Swanage, on Dorset's Jurassic Coast. Woodburning stove and open fire. Spacious. Family-friendly. Games room. WiFi. Studland 2.5 miles; Bournemouth 11.2 miles.£159From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Swanage, EnglandA charming stone-built cottage resting in Swanage. Enclosed garden. Close to amenities. Corfe Castle 4.5 miles; Wareham 8.9 miles.£69From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Swanage, EnglandThis is a beautiful home in the heart of Swanage, ideal for your seaside holiday with your family and friends. It has a spacious open plan living area so you can make the most of your time together and upstairs there are two comfortable bedrooms and a family bathroom. Everything is right on your doorstep and within a short walk to the sandy beach, shops, arcade and theatre. There are plenty of activities to keep you busy such as coasteering, paddle boarding and kayaking as well as diving schools and day trips out to go sea fishing. You can catch the picturesque steam train from Swanage through the Purbecks with its stunning landscape to the 1000 year old Corfe Castle and delightful village of the same name. Durlston Castle and Country Park are within walking distance of the town centre, or you can uncover the history of Swanage at the museum with information on dinosaurs and the Jurassic Coast along with the history of Swanage. There are a variety of shops along the high street, many of which are independent and well worth a browse. The town has a variety of places to eat out including fish and chip shops, which are a must during your time at the seaside. One thing is for sure, you won’t run out of fun things to do during your stay at Windjammer. Beach 100 yards. Shop, pub and restaurant 100 yards.£94From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Swanage, EnglandThe Old Stone House, dating back to the 17th century, was originally a stone cutter’s yard, and later a police station. The kitchen is believed to be the original police cell. The property has recently been refurbished in 2022 within keeping of the original features. You can see this from the exposed beams, open fireplaces, and stonework which have been expertly renovated back to their former glory. With outstanding beaches and coastal hill top walks on the door step.
The accommodation is laid out over three floors; on entering the property directly into the living room where there is a Smart TV with airplay, open fireplace, and comfy sofas for all the family to enjoy a night around the fire, steps that take you in the dining room where there are stone steps and French doors opening on the rear garden. The well-equipped kitchen featuring a Belfast sink is adjacent to the dining room where you will find everything you need.
Upstairs on the first floor there are two kingsize bedrooms, one with an en-suite shower room and utilising the space with a washing machine. The family bathroom is on this floor with a rain shower over the bath and heated towel rail. Up to the second floor you will find another large bedroom with a double and a single bed. On a clear day, there are views across Ballard down all the way to the Isle of Wight.
Outside is somewhere you will spend a lot of time, the evening sun giving you a beautiful place to sit and relax after a day exploring. There is a museum in Swanage with information on the history of the town including the Jurassic Coast, dinosaurs and the second world war; there is certainly something for all the family to be interested in. Swanage has a train station with a steam train which can take you to Corfe Castle, a beautiful town with the ruins of a 1000-year-old castle which is a National Trust site.
If you want to connect with the outdoors you can walk along the sandy beaches in Swanage or the National Trust Nature Reserve at Studlands or along the southwest coastal path on the Jurassic Coast. Perhaps a day trip to Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door for spectacular scenery or visit Durlston Country Park and National Nature Reserve where you can also visit Durlston Castle an extraordinary Victorian building with ever changing exhibitions inside. For the thrill seekers you can book trips to go out on the water including sea fishing, diving or coasteering. A great way to explore the Purbecks is by bike, Rempstone Ride offers a 12mile, off road track suitable for all the family, Cross via pool harbour ferry, there are cycle tracks all along the coast. Bikes can be stored in the courtyard or the summer house. Hikers are spoilt for choice, Ballard and the Purbeck Hills offer some of the best walks in the country. Other nearby days out include Brownsea Island, Studland Bay, Arne Nature Reserve, Monkey World, Bovington Tank Museum, The Blue Pool, Dorset Adventure Park, Farmer Palmers and so much more.£136From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
