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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Purbeck Escape
Swanage
4.7/5
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Lizards Rest
Swanage
4.7/5
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Sea Reach
Swanage
4.9/5
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Westport Cottage
Wareham
4.9/5
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Greenhayes
Langton Matravers
4.8/5
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Valley View
Swanage
4.5/5
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Orchid House
Langton Matravers
4.9/5
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Hill View
Weymouth
5/5
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Coastguard Cottage
Worth Matravers
4.6/5
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The Old Butcher’s Cottage
Corfe Castle
4.9/5
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Magnolia Cottage
Weymouth
4.9/5
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Below Decks
Swanage
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Leap House
Wareham
5/5
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Dream Cottage
Portland
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Castle Heights
Corfe Castle
5/5
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Beach Approach
Swanage
4.7/5
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Wye Knot
Swanage
4.8/5
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Brook Cottage
Corfe Castle
4.8/5
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Compass Cottage
Swanage
4.9/5
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White Sands
Swanage
4.9/5
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Froxfield Cottage
Langton Matravers
4.9/5
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Seaspray
Swanage
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3 Puddledock Cottage
Sutton Poyntz, Nr Weymouth
5/5
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Daisy’s
Swanage
4.7/5
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Piona
Swanage
4.9/5
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St Marks Cottage
Swanage
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Denbur Cottage
Gaunts Common
4.8/5
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The Aspens
Swanage
4.8/5
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The Hollies
Nr Lulworth
5/5
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Forest Edge
Sandford
4.8/5
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Bucknowle Lodge
Church Knowle
5/5
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Sea Tower
Weymouth
5/5
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West Lodge
Church Knowle, Nr Corfe Castle
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Markham House
Weymouth
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Balcony Apartment
Swanage
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Seashell View
Swanage
4.9/5
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Winspit View
Worth Matravers
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Tilshead
Langton Matravers
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Purbeck Cottage (Kings)
Swanage
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Gable Cottage
Corfe Castle
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Mimosa House
Sandford, Wareham
5/5
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The Wedge
Swanage
4.9/5
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Old Stone House
Swanage
4.8/5
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Stone Quay Cottage
Swanage
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Cricket Cottage
Swanage
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Capstone
Swanage
5/5
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Castle View House
Corfe Castle
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Dorset Farmhouse
Portesham, Nr Abbotsbury
5/5
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Cordwainer’s Cottage
Winfrith Newburgh
4.9/5
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Canaan
Worth Matravers
4.9/5
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Lulwind
Lulworth Cove
4.8/5
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Littlecot
Weymouth
5/5
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Cherry Lodge
Wareham
4.8/5
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Little Westport
Wareham
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