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Find self catering and cottages with detached property in Dorset
Enjoy a South West of England fantastic holiday or short break in some superb self catering cottages and accommodation that are detached properties in Dorset.
Self catering accommodation in Dorset is great value for money and if you are after luxury then check out the cottages with hot tubs, sauna's, gyms, heated swimming pools and much more! If you want to do a fast search with less descriptions and more properties click here>
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Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £388 to £753
Self catering accommodation in Buckland Newton sleeps 4.
Features include: Short Breaks Non smoking • Detached • Open Fire or Wood Burner Stove • Easy Walk access Pets allowed sleeps 4
Accommodation overview: In an elevated setting affording the most wonderful panoramic views from almost every window this very comfortable single storey property makes an ideal base for exploring one of England's loveliest counties. Cerne Abbas with its famous chalk giant Sparkford Motor Museum the timeless thatched village of Milton Abbas and miles of golden sands along the Jurassic coast are just some of the attractions within easy reach. Excellent walking quad biking and fishing locally. Village shop and pub serving food 1½ miles.
Hall. Spacious sitting room with open fire and French doors to patio. Spacious well equipped kitchen with dining area. Utility room. Double bedroom. Twin bedded room. Bathroom/W.C.
Phone enquiries:
0844 847 1143
  
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Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £270 to £720
Self catering accommodation in Wincanton sleeps 4.
Features include: Hot Tub • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Pub nearby • Detached • Garden • Sleeps 4
Accommodation overview: 60 ACRES GRASSAND STOCKFARM, USE OF HOT TUB, DORSET/SOMERSET BORDER, SLEEPS 4 + 2This delightful detached barn conversion is set on a 60 acre grass farm in the beautiful Blackmore Vale on the Dorset/Somerset border. It has been refurbished to a good standard and offers a perfect retreat for those wanting to explore both these charming counties. The cottage garden is enclosed and up to 2well behaved dogs are welcome. The property is only a 5 minute drive from both the A30 and the A303 therefore within a 30 minutes drive there is something to suit everyone. You can visit many National Trust and Stately Homes including Stourhead, Montacute, Wilton House, Longleat House and Safari Park, Tintinhulland Lytes Cary Manor. There is also Stonehenge, Clarks shopping Village in Street and Glastonbury Tor. You are only 10 minutes from the famous Wincanton Racecourse www.wincantonracecourse.co.uk, and for keen golfers there is a choice of courses within a 10 mile radius of the property. Further afield you have the towns and cities of Bath, Bristol, Taunton, Exeter, Sailsbury, Poole and Bournemouth, the Dorset and Somerset coasts and The New Forest. Enjoy lovely countryside walks including a stroll to the Stapleton Arms public house with its award winning food and ales. Leisure facilities: spend your time relaxing in the hot tub in the walled rose garden adjacent to the cottage. Farm activities: see the pets and farm animals, you may be able to bottle feed a lamb and see the chicks and ducklings. Free range eggs are available to purchase on site. The accommodation offers TWO bedrooms: 1 king-size and 1 twin bedroom both with TVs. Bathroom: downstairs with shower, bath and WC. Separate WC upstairs. Lounge/diner: with sofa bed, TV, DVD, video and patio doors leading into the garden. Kitchen: with cooker, microwave, fridge and washing machine. Outside: enclosed cottage garden with summer house, BBQ and garden furniture. Amenities: off-road parking. Bed linen, towels, electric and central heating included. 2 well behaved dogs welcome but must not be left unattended in the property at any time. Regret no smoking allowed in the property. Location: swimming pool and leisure centre 3 miles, beach 1 hour drive, shops 3 miles and pubs 1 mile.
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Sleeps 6
Weekly price range £551 to £1515
Self catering accommodation in Athelhampton sleeps 6.
Features include: Short Breaks Non smoking • Detached Four Poster Bed Easy Walk access • Pub near by • Pets allowed sleeps 6
Accommodation overview: In the grounds of one of the finest 15th century country houses in England this charming thatched cottage offers very comfortable accommodation in lovely surroundings near the banks of the River Piddle. As well as shared use (free of charge) of the owners' 3 green 9 tee golf course which lies beside the cottage's own garden visitors to River Cottage also enjoy complementary passes to Athelhampton House and Gardens (open to the public) and access to the licensed restaurant for lunches and cream teas during opening hours (Sunday–Thursday in summer Sundays only in the winter). A village shop and pub serving food are just 1 mile away and the county town of Dorchester (5 miles) offers good shopping and a host of amenities including cycle hire for exploring the area's glorious countryside and delightful villages. Nearby attractions include the famous Cerne Abbas Giant cut into the chalk of the hillside the Abbotsbury Swannery and Weymouth's beautiful sandy beach and numerous seaside amusements.
Entrance hall. Cosy sitting room with electric 'wood burner effect' fire wooden floor and French doors to decked patio. Well equipped modern fitted kitchen with dining area. Double bedroom with TV and ensuite bathroom/W.C. (shower over bath). First floor: Twin bedded room with zip and link beds (6' double by arrangement) TV and ensuite bathroom/W.C. (shower over bath). Steep second staircase to first floor: Double bedroom with four poster bed TV and ensuite bathroom/W.C. (shower over bath).
Phone enquiries:
0844 847 1143
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Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £373 to £770
Self catering accommodation in Weymouth sleeps 4.
Features include: • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Beach nearby • Detached • Garden • Sleeps 4
Accommodation overview: WORKING FARM, 130 ACRES, CATTLE AND HORSES This converted semi-detached barn is perfectly positioned to enjoy the delights Dorset has to offer. Approached via a farm lane and overlooking the working farm, guests are welcome to roam the land and see the animals. While away the hours exploring the beautiful surrounding countryside which is dotted with small picturesque villages and is stunning in all seasons. This part of Dorset offers a superb cliff-top coastline, which is a World Heritage Site and can easily be joined from the cottage in just 1.5 miles. The surrounding coastline also provides excellent conditions for diving, snorkelling, canoeing/kayaking, windsurfing/kite surfing, fishing and sailing with the 2012 Olympic sailing venue in Portland. Discover the wealth of places to visit including Weymouth with its seafront, beaches, Sealife Centre and harbour, Abbotsbury Swannery, Monkey World, Dinosaur Museum, Lulworth Cove and Castle, Durdle Door and much more. The ground floor accommodation offers TWO bedrooms: 1 galleried double with sloping ceilings approached via a staircase and 1 twin. Shower room: and WC. Lounge/kitchen/diner: open-plan, with TV, DVD, Freeview and patio doors. Kitchen area offers electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge with ice-box and washing machine. Outside: small enclosed patio and lawn area to the front of the property with seating and BBQ. There is a pond at the back which is fenced off from the property but please take care with children. Amenities: off-road parking for 2 cars. Bed linen and electric included, additional charge for electric from November to Easter £20 per week. Night storage heating in the living areas and electric heating in the bedrooms. 1 dog welcome. Location: Weymouth’s sandy beach and shops 4.5 miles, pub 2 miles.
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Sleeps 5
Weekly price range £317 to £692
Self catering accommodation in Thorncombe sleeps 5.
Features include: Short Breaks Non smoking • Detached Pub near by sleeps 5
Accommodation overview: This delightful 17th century Grade II listed cottage recently sympathetically refurbished to a high standard retains many fine historic features including original timber stairs and beams. Set in Thorncombe village with its own garden and beautiful countryside views. Dinosaurland at Lyme Regis the fossil beach at Charmouth Cricket St Thomas wildlife park and Pilsdon Iron Age fort are within easy reach. Shop ¼ mile dining pub 1 mile.
Spacious kitchen with modern fitted units and dining area. Utility room. Comfortable sitting room. Bathroom/W.C. (shower over bath). Cloakroom/W.C. Steep stairs to first floor with sloping ceilings: Landing area with 2' 6” bed (for + 1). Double bedroom. Twin bedded room. Separate W.C.
Phone enquiries:
0844 847 1143
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Sleeps 8
Weekly price range £1500 to £2350
Self catering accommodation in Christchurch sleeps 8.
Features include: • Wheelchair access • Beach nearby • Fishing nearby • Pub nearby • Detached • Garden • Sleeps 8
Accommodation overview: IDEAL FOR 3 GENERATION FAMILY GROUPS GUESTS WITH RESTRICTED MOBILITY.400 METRES LEVEL STROLL TO SANDY BEACH SATURDAY CHANGEOVER FOR 2011, FRIDAY CHANGEOVER FOR 2012Seaways is a detached house with level access and a ground floor super- king or twin en-suite bedroom . Situated in a very sought after area to the east of Christchurch Harbour. This lovely chalet style house is 400 metres level stroll along a tree lined avenue, on an asphalt pavement, from Steamer Point and Avon Beach. The elegantly furnished property is the perfect holiday home for beach lovers, explorers of Thomas Hardy country or the New Forest/Isle of Wight area and for all 3 generation family groups or guests with restricted mobility. Close by are superb cliff top walks, National Trust properties with beautiful gardens and numerous attractions including Bucklers Hard, Beaulieu, Paulton's Park, Alice in Wonderland Family Park, and Christchurch Priory. Christchurch offers shops, restaurants, cinema and leisure facilities. In the evening you could BBQ in Seaways fully enclosed private garden with seating and summer house, or just stroll to the local pub. Seaways has FOUR bedrooms: 1 ground floor super-king-size or twin with en-suite shower room and WC and double doors opening straight onto the fully enclosed rear patio/garden. Upstairs is 1 double, 1 twin and 1 bunk bedroom. Bathroom: family size with shower over bath and WC. Separate WC off entrance hall. The lounge, dining room and kitchen/breakfast room are all on the ground floor. Lounge: with TV, DVD and Freeview, hi-fi with MP3 input and coal effect gas fire. Dining room: separate. Kitchen/breakfast room: well- equipped with hob, double oven, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, tumble dryers and microwave. Outside: enclosed garden with seating and BBQ. Amenities: ample off-road parking. Bed linen, electric and central heating included during April to September and an extra heating supplement of £100 per week during October to the end of March. Towels for hire. Regret no pets. Additional info: Security deposit of £500 for non fair wear and tear items which is returnable post departure subject to inspection. Both the heating supplement and the security deposit are payable in advance directly to the owner. Location: beaches, shops, pubs and a golf course all well within a 15 minute level walk.
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Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £320 to £685
Self catering accommodation in Shaftesbury sleeps 4.
Features include: • Open Fire or Woodburner Stove • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Pub nearby • Detached • Sleeps 4
Accommodation overview: FAR REACHING VIEWS OVER OPEN COUNTRYSIDE This large, spacious detached property nestles within the owner's8 acre site and has far reaching countryside views in most directions from the property. An ideal position for touring both Dorset and Somerset, there are a range of popular attractions to suit all tastes within a short drive and these include Longleat, Cricket St Thomas, Old Wardour Castle, Stourhead House and Gardens, Fleet Air Arm Museum, numerous National Trust properties and more. The immediate area is a must for walkers with some lovely country walks directly from the property. The Dorset coastline is a short drive and there are a wealth of sandy beaches and sheltered coves. In the evenings enjoy a BBQ on the peaceful patio area, or eat at one of the many local family pubs serving good food. The accommodation offers TWO bedrooms: upstairs offers 1 double room approached via an open staircase. Downstairs 1 twin room. Shower room: with WC. Lounge: large room with TV, DVD, Freeview, wood burner and area with books and games which is perfect for children. Kitchen/diner: well-equipped farmhouse-style with cooker, fridge, dishwasher and microwave. Utility room: with washing machine. Outside: large lawn area and patio with seating and BBQ. Amenities: ample parking. Bed linen, and under floor heating included. Electricity on £1 coin meter. 1 dog welcome. Location: beach 40 minutes, pub and shop 1 mile.
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Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £328 to £631
Self catering accommodation in West Milton sleeps 4.
Features include: Short Breaks Detached Close to the Sea sleeps 4
Accommodation overview: Standing in an area of outstanding natural beauty with the lovely Dorset hills rising steeply around this unique collection of properties is set within the grounds of the owner's working farm on the edge of the picturesque and tranquil village of West Milton. Individually designed and furnished for comfort each cottage offers delightful surroundings in which to enjoy a relaxing holiday; the owner encourages visitors to explore the farm.
Walkers can enjoy discovering a very varied landscape from high chalk hills through the winding lanes of sleepy valleys to the dramatic cliffs of Golden Cap (N.T.). The nearest beach is at West Bay just 4 miles away where rowing boats can be hired and fishing trips arranged. Along the coast is Lyme Regis whose sheltered harbour famously featured as a setting for the film The French Lieutenant's Woman. The historic market town of Dorchester is 15 miles. Weymouth (14 miles) offers everything from water sports to night clubs. Shops restaurants and pubs within 3 miles.
A comfortably furnished property enjoying a large south facing lawned garden. Sitting room with electric fire. Kitchen with fitted units and dining area. Double bedroom. Twin bedded room. Bathroom/WC. (shower over bath).
Phone enquiries:
0844 847 1143
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Sleeps 6
Weekly price range £490 to £1185
Self catering accommodation in Blandford Forum sleeps 6.
Features include: • Short Breaks • Detached • Sleeps 6
Accommodation overview: FINISHED TO THE HIGHEST OF STANDARDS OFFERINGPITCH AND PUTT GOLFAND ARRAY OF FACILITIESNOVEMBER SHORT BREAKS 4 NIGHTS FROM:25TH NOVEMBER 2011 WAS £390 NOW FROM £350This newly finished holiday property surprises you as soon as you walk in. Completed to the highest of standards and no detail left to the imagination, this semi-detached property sits in an idyllic situation reached via an extremely grand driveway. This is the ideal spot for guests who are looking to explore the local area with Dorset's array of visitor attractions all within easy reach, including Bovington Tank Museum, Monkey World, The Splashdown Waterpark, and nearby Gorcombe Farm, offering a whole host of activities including paintball, shooting, archery, fishing, quad bikes and off-road vehicle experiences. Or for those wishing to enjoy Dorset's more sedate offerings, a whole host of walks can be enjoyed from nearby the property taking in the simply beautiful rolling hills that are littered with flora and fauna, or take a trip down to the coast and experience the unique Jurassic Coastline, that has been a photographer's dream for decades. Or alternatively, simply relax within your choice of gardens, your modest enclosed front patio with garden furniture and BBQ, or the Leisure facilities: secret garden that offers children of all ages the space to let off steam on the large grass area, and that leads through to the animals that guests are invited to feed and enjoy, from the rare Kune Kune pigs, Suffolk sheep, peacocks, ducks and rabbits to name but a few, who would love your company. Play facilities: sunken trampoline, pitch and putt golf. This stunningly finished property offers THREE bedrooms: all spacious with wall mounted flat screen TV and access to Sky TV, 1 double located on the ground floor with en-suite shower room with WC. On the first floor, 1 double room with en-suite shower and WC, and 1 twin bedroom with en-suite with shower over bath and WC, both offer zip-and-link beds, which means that they can be either a twin or double upon request. Lounge/diner: offers a large wall mounted flat screen TV with DVD, Sky TV, Xbox 360 connect and Xbox. A selection of DVDs for all ages to enjoy. Kitchen: with integrated oven and hob, microwave, washing machine, dishwasher and fridge/freezer. Outside: guests have an enclosed courtyard to the rear of the property with tranquil countryside views, garden furniture and BBQ, plus the added bonus of a spacious secret garden with sunken trampoline and masses of lawn, as well as access through to the wealth of animals, that guests are invited to feed and enjoy. Amenities: off-road parking. Bed linen, electric and central heating included. Wi-Fi available. Regret no smoking within the property. Regret no pets. Location: beach 14 miles, shops and pubs 2 miles.
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Sleeps 8
Weekly price range £595 to £1395
Self catering accommodation in West Bexington sleeps 8.
Features include: • Open Fire or Woodburner Stove • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Beach nearby • Pub nearby • Detached • Garden • Sleeps 8
Accommodation overview: CHARACTER DETACHED HOUSE WITH LOVELY SEA VIEWS6 NIGHTS ARRIVING 18THNOVEMBER 2011 WAS FROM £640 NOW FROM £5504 NIGHTS ARRIVING 28TH NOVEMBER 2011 WAS FROM £512 NOW FROM £4757 NIGHTS ARRIVING 17TH DECEMBER 2011 WAS FROM £1195 NOW FROM £895Situated in the picturesque village of West Bexington, this spacious modern house offers a tranquil location for a relaxing holiday as well as being a good base for touring the region. The village itself has a beach and a pub within walking distance as well as being part of the Jurassic Coastline, perfect for nature lovers, walkers and fishermen. Other popular beaches and resorts close by include historic Lyme Regis and Weymouth. There are attractions to suit all tastes within a short drive including Monkey World, Deep Sea Adventure, Portland Castle, numerous National Trust properties and gardens and much more. There are many top restaurants close by and picturesque traditional villages to explore including the thatched village of Abbotsbury, known for its Swannery and Sub Tropical Gardens. In the evenings relax in the enclosed garden with seating, or enjoy the panoramas best viewed from the large balcony with seating. The accommodation offers THREE bedrooms: upstairs, 1 large open-plan family suite with super-king-size double, 2 singles, seating area, en-suite bathroom with roll top bath, mixer shower and WC and balcony with lovely sea views and seating. Downstairs 1 double with en-suite wet room with WC. 1 further double with en-suite shower room with WC which can also be accessed from the hallway. Lounge/kitchen: open-plan. Fireplace with wood burner, TV, video, DVD and basic Sky package. Well-equipped kitchen area with cooker, dishwasher, washer/dryer, fridge, freezer and microwave. Sunroom/dining area. Outside: enclosed garden with seating and BBQ. Amenities: parking for 4 cars. Bed linen, electric and central heating included. Pets welcome. Location: shop 1 mile, beach (not safe for swimming) and pub walking distance.
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Sleeps 6
Weekly price range £481 to £921
Self catering accommodation in Bridport sleeps 6.
Features include: Short Breaks • Multi bathrooms • Non smoking • Detached Four Poster Bed Near the Beach • Close to the Sea Easy Walk access • Pub near by sleeps 6
Accommodation overview: Delightful and very comfortable this recently built house and its attractive walled garden sit in an exclusive development just ½ mile outside the ancient town of Bridport a short drive away from several beaches. At West Bay (3 miles) visitors can take a fishing trip or hire a rowing boat Portland Harbour offers windsurfing and kite surfing and there are miles of walks along the wonderful Jurassic coastline. Weymouth's traditional seaside attractions 20 miles. Local riding and golf. Twice weekly market shops and pubs ½ mile.
Entrance hall. Spacious sitting room with gas 'coal effect' fire and glass doors to garden. Dining room. Well equipped modern fitted kitchen. Utility area. Cloakroom/W.C. First floor: Two double bedrooms one with four poster bed and ensuite shower room/W.C. Twin bedded room. Bathroom/W.C.
Phone enquiries:
0844 847 1143
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Sleeps 2
Weekly price range £271 to £523
Self catering accommodation in Compton Abbas sleeps 2.
Features include: Short Breaks Non smoking • Detached • Open Fire or Wood Burner Stove Pub near by sleeps 2
Accommodation overview: Ideally situated for exploring Hardy's Wessex and boasting wonderful walking from the doorstep these charming and comfortable cottages are perfect for a relaxing break. The Wheelwrights adjoins the owners' 18th century stone built home and both cottages share a very attractive courtyard setting beside the secluded village green and a mile from Fontmell Magna's shop and pub serving food. Delightful thatched and tiled cottages on Shaftesbury's famous Gold Hill are a mere 3 miles distant whilst Stourhead House and Garden the Fleet Air Arm Museum at Yeovilton Haynes Motor Museum Longleat and Cranbourne Chase are among easily accessible attractions. Golf and riding are nearby.
Sitting/dining room with wood burning stove. Modern fitted kitchen. Bathroom/W.C. (shower attachment). First floor galleried double bedroom.
Phone enquiries:
0844 847 1143
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