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Half Term Cottages in Dorset
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.
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:
- Spring: The lambs are skipping in the fields and our cottages are ready to welcome you for an Easter Half Term Break but its not long before guests can plan a May Bank Holiday Weekend of explore our range of May Half Term Cottages.
- Summer: The last week of summer ends in a glorious August Bank Holiday
- Autumn: One of the best times to visit the area as we are blessed with golden decidous woods, visit Dorset for a October Half Term Break.
- Winter: We are open for Christmas and welcome families from all over the country. January is a quieter time of year but the season really starts with the February Half Term Break
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Half-term cottage
Swanage
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Mimosa House
Sandford, Wareham
5/5
Save 15% on stays before 1st May
+3 more discounts
Daisy’s
Swanage
4.7/5
Save 20% on stays before 17th April
Save 10% on stays before 1st May
Hill View
Weymouth
5/5
Save 20% on stays before 17th April
+2 more discounts
Sea Reach
Swanage
4.9/5
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+3 more discounts
Littlecot
Weymouth
5/5
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Winspit View
Worth Matravers
4.8/5
Save 10% on stays before 1st May
Little Westport
Wareham
4.8/5
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Save 10% on stays between 1st Nov - 19th Dec
Balcony Apartment
Swanage
5/5
Old Stone House
Swanage
4.8/5
Save 20% on stays before 1st May
Save 20% on stays between 4th - 24th Apr
The Wedge
Swanage
4.9/5
Save 15% on stays before 1st May
Canaan
Worth Matravers
4.9/5
Save 10% on stays before 1st May
Save 10% on stays between 19th - 25th Apr
Lulwind
Lulworth Cove
4.8/5
Sea Tower
Weymouth
5/5
Save 15% on stays before 1st May
The Old Butcher’s Cottage
Corfe Castle
4.9/5
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Save 15% on stays before 1st May
Seashell View
Swanage
4.9/5
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Save 10% on stays between 4th - 25th Apr
Leap House
Wareham
5/5
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Save 10% on stays before 1st May
White Sands
Swanage
4.9/5
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Wye Knot
Swanage
4.8/5
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The Hollies
Nr Lulworth
5/5
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Lizards Rest
Swanage
4.7/5
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Save 10% on stays between 4th - 24th Apr
Markham House
Weymouth
5/5
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Stone Quay Cottage
Swanage
4.9/5
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Brook Cottage
Corfe Castle
4.8/5
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Froxfield Cottage
Langton Matravers
4.9/5
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Coastguard Cottage
Worth Matravers
4.6/5
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Gable Cottage
Corfe Castle
4.8/5
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Tilshead
Langton Matravers
4.8/5
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+3 more discounts
The Aspens
Swanage
4.8/5
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+2 more discounts
Valley View
Swanage
4.5/5
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Save 20% on stays before 1st May
Denbur Cottage
Gaunts Common
4.8/5
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+2 more discounts
Bucknowle Lodge
Church Knowle
5/5
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Beach Approach
Swanage
4.7/5
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+2 more discounts
Purbeck Escape
Swanage
4.7/5
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+2 more discounts
Cherry Lodge
Wareham
4.8/5
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+2 more discounts
Westport Cottage
Wareham
4.9/5
Save 20% on stays between 14th Mar - 5th Apr
Compass Cottage
Swanage
4.9/5
Save 20% on stays before 2nd July
Castle Heights
Corfe Castle
5/5
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Save 20% on stays before 2nd July
Castle View House
Corfe Castle
5/5
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+3 more discounts
Piona
Swanage
4.9/5
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Greenhayes
Langton Matravers
4.8/5
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Purbeck Cottage (Kings)
Swanage
4.7/5
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West Lodge
Church Knowle, Nr Corfe Castle
4.9/5
Save 25% on stays between 1st Nov - 19th Dec
+3 more discounts
Orchid House
Langton Matravers
4.9/5
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+2 more discounts
Below Decks
Swanage
4.8/5
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Forest Edge
Sandford
4.8/5
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+2 more discounts
St Marks Cottage
Swanage
5/5
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Cordwainer’s Cottage
Winfrith Newburgh
4.9/5
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+2 more discounts
Dream Cottage
Portland
5/5
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Cricket Cottage
Swanage
4.7/5
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+2 more discounts
Dorset Farmhouse
Portesham, Nr Abbotsbury
5/5
Magnolia Cottage
Weymouth
4.9/5
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3 Puddledock Cottage
Sutton Poyntz, Nr Weymouth
5/5
Save 15% on stays before 1st May
Seaspray
Swanage
5/5
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