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Half Term Cottages in Dorset

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Dorset is the place to stay over the half term holidays.  Our collection of half term cottages offer unique locations, chosen as an ideal base to explore Dorset.  Come and make some memories with the children when they are off school.  Explore nature trails, enjoy an ice cream on the beach or wind down as the sun sets.  Family getaways are easy to plan when you choose the perfect base to plan your adventure.  Half term holidays are really popular so ensure to book early.

 

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Relax & Unwind

Peaceful Half Term Retreats

Dorset is the ideal location for a getaway with the kids during the half term break.  You can choose to relax on one of our many Blue Flag beaches or explore rock pools along the Jurassic Coast.  Dorset is renowned for its rural landscape, the countryside is ready for you and your family to explore.  There are hundreds of family friendly attractions to visit, historic castles, military museums – too numberous to mention.  Visit our Guide to Dorset for more information on places to visit in Dorset.

We are open all year, please visit our half term break collections:

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Dorset Farmhouse
Portesham, Nr Abbotsbury
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Markham House
Weymouth
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Sea Breeze
Swanage
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Old Orchard House
Wareham
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Little Westport
Wareham
4.9/5
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Brook Cottage
Corfe Castle
4.9/5
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Westport Cottage
Wareham
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Chestnut Cottage
Lytchett Minster
5/5
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Orchid House
Langton Matravers
4.9/5
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Forget Me Not Cottage
Dorchester
4.8/5
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Wisteria Cottage
Dorchester
5/5
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Compass Cottage
Swanage
4.9/5
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Tilshead
Langton Matravers
4.8/5
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Balcony Apartment
Swanage
5/5
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Piona
Swanage
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Beach Approach
Swanage
4.8/5
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Sea Tower
Weymouth
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Coastguard Cottage
Worth Matravers
4.6/5
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Castle View House
Corfe Castle
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Denbur Cottage
Gaunts Common
4.8/5
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Silvermere
Silverlake
5/5
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Castle Heights
Corfe Castle
5/5
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Below Decks
Swanage
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Daisy’s
Swanage
4.7/5
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Purbeck Cottage (Kings)
Swanage
4.7/5
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Stone Quay Cottage
Swanage
4.9/5
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Lilac Cottage
Dorchester
5/5
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Canaan
Worth Matravers
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Old Stone House
Swanage
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The Lookout
Silverlake
5/5
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Greenhayes
Langton Matravers
4.8/5
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The Wedge
Swanage
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Lavender Cottage
Dorchester
5/5
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Poppy Cottage
Dorchester
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Lulwind
Lulworth Cove
4.8/5
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Capstone
Swanage
4.9/5
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Bucknowle Lodge
Church Knowle
4.7/5
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Rosemary Cottage
Dorchester
5/5
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Leap House
Wareham
5/5
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White Sands
Swanage
4.9/5
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Forest Edge
Sandford
4.8/5
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Cricket Cottage
Swanage
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Harbour Vista
Weymouth
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St Marks Cottage
Swanage
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Seaspray
Swanage
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Purbeck Escape
Swanage
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Lizards Rest
Swanage
4.7/5
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Winspit View
Worth Matravers
4.8/5
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West Lodge
Church Knowle, Nr Corfe Castle
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Sweet Pea Cottage
Dorchester
5/5
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Bluebell Cottage
Dorchester
5/5
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Cherry Lodge
Wareham
4.8/5
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Littlecot
Weymouth
5/5
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Sea Reach
Swanage
4.9/5
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Mimosa House
Sandford, Wareham
5/5
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Froxfield Cottage
Langton Matravers
4.9/5
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Seashell View
Swanage
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The Aspens
Swanage
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Beachway House
Weymouth
5/5
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3 Puddledock Cottage
Sutton Poyntz, Nr Weymouth
5/5
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