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, 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
- 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 stay
- 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 stay
- Swanage, EnglandSweet Pea Cottage is a charming Grade II listed Purbeck stone character cottage, that dates back to the early 1800s. This semi-detached property has been renovated and thoughtfully decorated using natural local materials such as Purbeck flagstones and lime mortar for the walls. The cottage is set in the private Encombe Estate within the delightful hamlet of Kingston, opposite the historic church, and just 100 yards away from the pretty local pub and restaurant which has a large garden boasting far reaching views over the countryside to Corfe Castle and beyond.
Sweet Pea Cottage is a pretty, comfortable and cosy home, making it an ideal getaway for couples or small families, with an extensive shared lawned garden, which offers distant views of grazing cattle. The cottage has been tastefully furnished and co-ordinated with soft colours, and has an open plan living space with a feature inglenook fireplace and wood burner. There are two sumptuous bedrooms which are en-suite and enjoy splendid views over the surrounding countryside. The owner provides Cath Kidston and The White Company bed linen and towels.
This is the ideal base for exploring the Dorset Heritage Coastline and countryside. There is a wealth of attractions nearby including the National Trust Corfe Castle, Arne Nature Reserve, Lulworth Castle, The Blue Pool, Lulworth Cove, Dorset Waterpark, the Jurassic Coast and the beaches at Studland, Swanage and Kimmeridge Bay. Further afield you will find Dulston Country Park, Monkey World, Bovington Tank Museum, and Fossil Forest, which takes you back 135 million years. The market towns of Wareham and Dorchester are both within easy driving distance. Bournemouth and Poole are just 25 miles away. Shop 1 mile, pub and restaurant 100 yards.£84From price per night based on 7 night stay
- Swanage, EnglandThis large detached Edwardian House. Seven bedrooms. Perfect for families and large groups. Woodburners. Three floors. Wareham 9.7 miles; Poole 20 miles.£226From price per night based on 7 night stay
- 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 stay
- 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 stay
- 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 stay
- 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 stay
- 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 stay