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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Half-term cottage

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Hill View
Weymouth
5/5
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Holiday prices from  £330
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Mimosa House
Sandford, Wareham
5/5
4
2
1
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Holiday prices from  £666
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Denbur Cottage
Gaunts Common
4.8/5
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Bucknowle Lodge
Church Knowle
4.7/5
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2
Holiday prices from  £830
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Orchid House
Langton Matravers
4.9/5
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4
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White Sands
Swanage
4.9/5
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Castle View House
Corfe Castle
5/5
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Holiday prices from  £1,418
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Old Orchard House
Wareham
5/5
10
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Seashell View
Swanage
4.8/5
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Greenhayes
Langton Matravers
4.8/5
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2
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Daisy’s
Swanage
4.7/5
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Rose Cottage
Nr Dorchester
5/5
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Old Stone House
Swanage
4.8/5
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Tilshead
Langton Matravers
4.8/5
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Winspit View
Worth Matravers
4.8/5
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Chestnut Cottage
Lytchett Minster
5/5
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Lizards Rest
Swanage
4.7/5
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Rosemary Cottage
Nr Dorchester
5/5
4
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The Bungalow
Little Westport
Wareham
4.9/5
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Castle Heights
Corfe Castle
5/5
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Clover Cottage
Nr Dorchester
5/5
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Leap House
Wareham
5/5
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Harbour Vista
Weymouth
5/5
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Holiday prices from  £548
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The Aspens
Swanage
4.7/5
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The Old Butcher’s Cottage
Corfe Castle
4.8/5
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Froxfield Cottage
Langton Matravers
4.9/5
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Cricket Cottage
Swanage
4.6/5
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Sea Breeze
Swanage
5/5
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Markham House
Weymouth
5/5
5
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Sea Tower
Weymouth
4.8/5
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Underhill
Nr Corfe Castle
5/5
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Stone Quay Cottage
Swanage
4.9/5
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Wisteria Cottage
Dorchester
5/5
4
2
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Below Decks
Swanage
4.8/5
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Dorset Farmhouse
Portesham, Nr Abbotsbury
4.8/5
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Westport Cottage
Wareham
4.9/5
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Lulwind
Lulworth Cove
4.8/5
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The Lookout
Silverlake
5/5
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West Lodge
Church Knowle, Nr Corfe Castle
4.9/5
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Cherry Lodge
Wareham
4.8/5
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Sea Reach
Swanage
4.9/5
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3 Puddledock Cottage
Sutton Poyntz, Nr Weymouth
5/5
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Canaan
Worth Matravers
4.9/5
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Bluebell Cottage
Dorchester
5/5
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Valley View
Swanage
4.7/5
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Sweet Pea Cottage
Nr Dorchester
5/5
4
2
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Seaspray
Swanage
4.9/5
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St Marks Cottage
Swanage
5/5
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Forest Edge
Sandford
4.8/5
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Foxglove Cottage
Nr Dorchester
4.9/5
8
4
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Purbeck Escape
Swanage
4.8/5
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Beach Approach
Swanage
4.8/5
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Capstone
Swanage
4.9/5
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Coastguard Cottage
Worth Matravers
4.6/5
8
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Littlecot
Weymouth
5/5
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Brook Cottage
Corfe Castle
4.9/5
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Lilac Cottage
Nr Dorchester
5/5
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Poppy Cottage
Nr Dorchester
0/5
4
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Lavender Cottage
Dorchester
5/5
2
1
1
1
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Purbeck Cottage (Kings)
Swanage
4.7/5
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