Dog-friendly Hotels Dorset

Green Oak Cottage offers stylish accommodation, enjoys wonderful country views and is set in picturesque Dorset countryside. It is in the heart of what was the Royal Stud and is in a great location to explore this wonderful area, with Sherborne to the west, Shaftesbury to the east and Wincanton to the north.
Green Oak Cottage is linked to the owners’ home and is beautifully furnished with original artworks. It has a comfortable interior; on the ground floor is an open plan living space with French doors which open onto a private patio and undisturbed views. There’s also a ground floor shower room. Heading upstairs are two bedrooms: one double and one twin, and a bathroom with bath, basin and toilet.
The property sits on the edge of cider orchards and there are lovely long walks across the Blackmore Vale with several footpaths within easy reach which lead down into the village of Buckhorn Weston and the local pub for wining and dining. Within easy driving there is much to enjoy, whether taking in the lovely character towns of Sherborne, with its shops, castle and abbey, or Shaftesbury with its links to Hovis and the famous Gold Hill. You can enjoy visiting nearby attractions, such as National Trust Stourhead House and Gardens, Longleat House and Safari Park, Haynes International Motor Museum or the Yeovilton Fleet Air Arm Museum. Further afield you can venture to the city of Bath, with its Georgian architecture, Salisbury with its fascinating cathedral city and spire, and many more exciting places. Shop, pub and restaurant 1 mile.

Eton Cottage has been refurbished to the highest standard and enjoys a great mix of a ’picture postcard’ thatched cottage, with a modern and stylish interior. With stunning local walks from the door over the beautiful rolling chalk downland of the ancient Cranborne Chase, and an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

The cottage offers two double bedrooms, one of which is located on the ground floor, and a cosy sitting/dining room with stylish wood burner. A small private garden offers the perfect place to enjoy a drink or the perfect space to eat, relax and soak up this rural retreat!

Farnham is a small rural village in north Dorset and is a great starting point to explore some of the wonderful countryside with miles of footpaths to roam on the doorstep!

A little further afield is the pretty town of Shaftesbury and the iconic ’Gold Hill’ and just half an hour from West Moors Country Park, with a high ropes course, miniature railway and bike hire make this a great day out for all ages!

For peace and tranquillity yet ideally situated to explore the breathtaking landscape of Dorset, look no further than Antells Barn.
Tastefully converted in an open plan and sociable layout, you can look forward to unwinding with your loved ones in a light and spacious environment. For a cosy evening in, why not prepare a delicious meal in the well-equipped kitchen and kick back in front of the 42" TV.
Enjoy your morning coffee on the private patio and stroll across the lawn admiring your unspoilt surroundings. The garden is conveniently fenced off for security ensuring peace of mind for the little ones or furry guests. On a warm evening, you can pour yourself a chilled glass of wine, light the barbecue and relax in your peaceful surroundings.
Within walking distance of Antells Barn, The Crown Inn has been the village pub for many years and was ’The Crown’ in the book of the same name - real Ale, home cooked delights and good company are always guaranteed at this charming old Dorset pub.
Just a couple of miles away is the charming market town of Sturminster Newton at a bridging point across the River Stour. Here you can take a stroll admiring the historic features and enjoy a coffee in one of the local cafés.
For devotees of Thomas Hardy, Marnhull is ’Marlott’ in his classic novel Tess of the D’urbervilles and ’Tess’s Cottage’ is a 10 minute walk away. Shop 1¼ miles and pub serving food 1 mile.

Oak Lodge is a detached property situated in a residential area just 3 miles from the sea front with its pier and award-winning beach. Attractively furnished offering spacious holiday accommodation and a good size secluded garden. A short stroll from the lodge takes you to a local Nature Reserve of 40 acres. Bournemouth can be enjoyed by all with the Town gardens, Oceanarium, many shops, bars and restaurants. A short drive to the New Forest with its famous wild ponies, or head for the Purbecks and enjoy coastal walks and pretty villages. Shops and pubs within 350 yards.

Marshwood 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.

This delightful, period, former Coach House, set in a secluded village location, has been refurbished to a high standard. It offers spacious, detached holiday accommodation and is situated in the historic, popular village of Chideock - ½ mile from the World Heritage Coast between Bridport and Lyme Regis. The village boasts a post office, shop and two excellent pubs. Good restaurants, street markets and shops within a few minutes’ drive at Bridport, Charmouth, West Bay and Lyme Regis. Visitors can wander down to the beach at Seatown and enjoy the famous Anchor Pub, swimming, fossil hunting and superb, scenic coastal walking. Shops ¼ mile.

Sleeping four in Maltings area of Weymouth, pet friendly. Off road parking. WiFi. Garden. Close to harbour.

Near the character abbey town of Sherborne, 2 miles, these two well-presented single-storey barn conversions with rugs on polished wooden floors, offer comfortable and spacious accommodation in a peaceful location. They are delightfully situated, and yet within 2 miles guests can be in the lovely town of Sherborne, enjoying the picturesque Blackmore Vale, or visiting many historic houses, such as Montacute, Forde Abbey, Stourhead and Longleat. Within easy driving distance of many family attractions such as the popular Yeovilton Fleet Air Arm Museum and the Haynes Motor Museum, and days out exploring the World Heritage Coast from Weymouth to Lyme Regis, or inland central Somerset, Glastonbury Tor and the exquisite city of Bath. Shop 2 miles, country hotel with bar and food 110 yards. Can be booked together to accommodate up to 8 guests.

Refurbished and redecorated in 2022, this fantastic, single-storey apartment is set in the small peninsula of Sandbanks and is perfect for a visit at any time of year. There is a twin bedroom with two comfortable single beds, and there is also a master bedroom which is well-presented and makes a great place to retreat to after a long day. In the living room, there is ample spacing for four guests to sit around the TV, or enjoy a meal together in the intimate dining area. The apartment has a small patio area at the front which is accessed via the living area. There is free Wi-Fi and one allocated parking space in front of the apartment, which is secured via an electric gate.
The property is located in Sandbanks, famous for its high property values. You’ll find the beach is sandy and flat with shallow waters, making it a popular site for water sports, especially windsurfing and parasailing.
Take the chain ferry from Sandbanks to Studland, and head up to Old Harry Rocks where you’ll be greeted with amazing views of the coastline. On the way back, why not stop and quench your thirst in the local pub or even have a spot of lunch.
Poole town centre has an abundance of shops to suit all tastes and budgets. Head down to Poole Quay and you’ll find plenty to see and do, play in the amusements, catch the land train or take a boat over to Brownsea Island. The island is home to the endangered red squirrel and offers lovely walks and views of the harbour. If you fancy going further afield, you can even catch a ferry to Jersey. Poole Park offers tennis courts, a miniature railway and an indoor soft play centre for children.
The summer months see Poole come alive with weekly firework displays from the quay and Sandbanks, speedway events, weekly bike meets and evening boat trips around the harbour.
Head to Bournemouth and you’ll find cinemas, the Pavilion Theatre, Bournemouth International Centre and a variety of places to eat and drink. Head down to pier and you’ll find plenty to see and do. If you can manage to tear yourself away from the seven miles of golden sand, why not take a stroll on the pier, play in the amusements, go on an underwater adventure at the Oceanarium or even catch the land train to Boscombe. Stroll through Bournemouth gardens and you’ll come across mini golf, a bandstand, aviary and the Bournemouth Eye.
Further afield you’ll find the spectacular Jurassic coastline (a World Heritage site), Corfe Castle, the New Forest National Park, Swanage and Southampton.

Well-presented holiday cottage in the heart of Lyme Regis in Dorset. Central location. Riverside setting. WiFi. Open-plan. Lyme Regis 0.2 miles; Charmouth 2.8 miles; Bridport 9.6 miles.