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.
- Lyme Regis, EnglandThis dog-friendly hotel with its prime seaside location and pet-friendly ethos, is the perfect base for a coastal adventure with your furry companion by your side.£124Price per night from
- Lyme Regis, EnglandNestling in a tranquil location on the Devon/Dorset border, this well-presented single-storey barn conversion is set within the 40 acres of the owner’s home, which was the setting for The French Lieutenant’s Woman. It lies ½ mile from the popular medieval port of Lyme Regis with picturesque harbour known as the Cobb. Wonderful scenic walking abounds, with the South West Coastal Path just 500 yards away. Shop and pub ½ mile.£65From 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.£234From price per night based on 7 night stay
- Lyme Regis, EnglandA characterful cottage resting centrally in Lyme Regis, Dorset. Woodburning stove. Close to amenities and the beach. Family-friendly. Contemporary. Charmouth 2.9 miles; Axminster 5.4 miles; Bridport 9.7 miles; Sidmouth 15.6 miles.£98From price per night based on 7 night stay
- Lyme Regis, EnglandLess than 2 miles from the popular seaside town of Charmouth, and boasting spectacular, far-reaching panoramic views, these three properties (refs UKC3748, UKC3749 and UKC3750) are located in a superb location in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, overlooking Marshwood Vale rolling countryside. Ideal for families and couples, they are suitable for all ages and there is something for everyone! Smiths Farm is around 200 years old, and the friendly owners live on-site, ready to give their guests a warm welcome. It used to be a small farm owned by the local blacksmith. Adjoining one another, The Smithy and The Stables are cosy cottage conversions of the old stable and hayloft. The Barn is a single-storey barn renovation, situated adjacent to the owners’ farmhouse, and has a sumptuous feel and high vaulted beamed ceilings. There are two en-suite bedrooms, and an additional shower room off the living room, which is useful for any guests who wish to use the comfortable sofa bed.
The properties are close to some of the most popular seaside resorts in Dorset including Lyme Regis, West Bay, Charmouth and Bridport. Charmouth is the nearest, which also has a local supermarket, pubs, eateries and a fantastic beach! Charmouth and the Jurassic Coastline have some of the most beautiful and accessible coastline in the UK, with spectacular fossil rich beaches. The area between Charmouth and nearby Lyme Regis is the only UK entry into the National Geographic 21 Best Beaches in the world 2017! There are also rolling hills and unspoilt countryside, much of which is managed by the National Trust, as well as the South West Coast Path. The popular seaside resort of Lyme Regis is less than 10 minutes’ drive away; it is an ancient town featuring in the Domesday Book and is home to historic Cobb and bustling harbour, great gastronomy, historical landmarks and educational attractions. Axminster is also nearby, which has excellent rail links to London and Exeter, as well as a thriving artistic community and great birdwatching on the mudflats.
Outdoor enthusiasts can choose from one of the many scenic walks for keen amblers including Charmouth to Seatown, or a shorter walk from Charmouth to Fitzpaine, the Golden Cap Estate (National Trust) and The Undercliffe at Lyme Regis. You can also enjoy golf, fossil hunting, swimming, fishing, kite flying, sailing, Lyme rib boat rides, West Bay Canoes and many other water sports.
Popular attractions within easy driving distance include Pecorama, a model railway with a light railway and indoor play area, gardens and cafés; Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens and Abbotsbury Swannery; Lyme Regis Marine Aquarium; Axe Valley Wildlife, and Seaton Tramway. Also worth a visit is Corfe Castle, which has a rich and ancient history as well as the most evocative ruined castles in England. The famous cobbled Gold Hill and abbey ruins in Shaftesbury, the Iron Age hill fort of Maiden Castle in Dorchester, and the amphitheatre at Maumbury Rings are also popular attractions. Dorset also offers magnificent gardens and historic houses, as well as stately homes, and a wide range of events ranging from family fun and entertainment for all ages, interesting craft and antique fairs, village fetes, open air concerts and theatres. For more adventurous pastimes, you can take a guided walk along the coastal paths or through ancient woodlands, or enjoy treasure trails, beach games and water sports. Beach 1¾ miles. Shop, pub and restaurant 1¾ miles. These properties can be booked together to accommodate up to 13 guests.£55From price per night based on 7 night stay
- Lyme Regis, EnglandAn idyllic holiday home lying at the heart of Lyme Regis in Dorset. Expansive sea views. Character features. Close to beach. Private terrace. Axminster 5.5 miles; Bridport 9.6 miles; Sidmouth 15.5 miles.£205From price per night based on 7 night stay
- Lyme Regis, EnglandSet in a picturesque location within the 350-acre Rousdon Estate, this delightful property is the ideal base for a relaxing holiday, and has easy access to the coast, scenic walks and the surrounding counties of Dorset, Devon and Somerset. Sea View Lodge sleeps eight people, which is perfect for a family getaway or time away with friends. It has two double bedrooms on the ground floor with a shared bathroom, and two more bedrooms upstairs, both twin rooms, as well as the second bathroom. You will be spoilt for choice when it comes to bringing everyone together, since the property has a spacious living room, a large kitchen, a beautiful sun room, which spans the entire width of the property. The sun room doubles up as a dining area and also has soft relaxing chairs, making it the perfect spot in which to sit back and reflect as you gaze into the beautiful garden. Heading outside you can enjoy the large enclosed garden, with coastal views and your very own hot tub. Come nightfall, the living room is the ideal place for you to to snuggle down in front of the warming wood burner.
The grounds of the Roudson Estate are made up of woodlands, pastureland and glorious countryside. The estate even benefits from, for the more adventurous, its own private beach which is situated approximately 2 miles away, as well as the coastal path towards Lyme Regis or Seaton for the more adventurous. There are walkways around the estate - you can take a relaxing stroll, enjoy dog walks, or the quiet lanes are ideal for cycling. Being only a short distance from the Jurassic Coast, there is no shortage of stunning scenery. Take a trip to the charming cobbled streets of Lyme Regis, 4 miles, with its beach, where you can wander through the galleries and visit the historic Cobb, before testing out one of the many cafés and eateries. Also nearby is the seaside village of Beer and the towns of Seaton and Sidmouth - or why not explore one of the numerous National Trust properties that are easily accessible by car? Children will love exploring the numerous beaches along this coast, or having fun at the many attractions on offer, including Pecorama, Seaton Jurassic Experience and Trams, Dinosaurland Fossil Museum or Crealy Adventure Park, which all make for great days out. Beach 2 miles. Shops, pubs and restaurants 4 miles.£134From price per night based on 7 night stay
- Lyme Regis, EnglandCoast View is a bright and spacious ground floor apartment slightly elevated and just 100 meters from the stunning Lyme Bay, the nature of the location provides a wonderful and ever-changing view from the sea facing rooms and wonderfully bright south facing garden.
The interior has been lovingly furnished and offers beach chic styling to create a charming and relaxed holiday home. With 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and open plan living and dining room with kitchen make Coast View the perfect retreat for friends and families alike.
The south facing garden is the perfect space to sit enjoy the fresh sea air, relax with a good book or enjoy a drink with friends or family after a busy day exploring Lyme Bay.
Lyme Bay itself is a real gem of a coastal town with its many pubs and restaurants to enjoy, independent shops to explore and of course the chance to discover some prehistoric treasure and fossil hunt along this stunning part of the Jurassic Coast.£165From price per night based on 7 night stay
- Lyme Regis, EnglandLavender Cottage is a cosy and comfortable dog friendly two bedroom period house in the centre of Lyme Regis only a few minutes level walk from the beach and shops and has its own secluded garden.£140From price per night based on 7 night stay
- Lyme Regis, EnglandTeal House is a 4 bedroom period property that sleeps 8 and is perfectly located in Old Lyme close to shops and only a few minutes level walk to the beach in Lyme Regis.£169From price per night based on 7 night stay