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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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Canaan
Worth Matravers
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Greenhayes
Langton Matravers
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Castle View House
Corfe Castle
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White Sands
Swanage
4.9/5
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Hill View
Weymouth
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Stonehaven
Silverlake
5/5
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Cricket Cottage
Swanage
4.6/5
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Silvermere
Silverlake
5/5
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Sweet Pea Cottage
Dorchester
5/5
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Winspit View
Worth Matravers
4.8/5
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Mimosa House
Sandford, Wareham
5/5
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Bucknowle Lodge
Church Knowle
4.8/5
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Old Stone House
Swanage
4.8/5
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Valley View
Swanage
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Daisy’s
Swanage
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Sea Reach
Swanage
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Cherry Lodge
Wareham
4.8/5
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The Wedge
Swanage
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Denbur Cottage
Gaunts Common
4.8/5
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Capstone
Swanage
4.8/5
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Tilshead
Langton Matravers
4.8/5
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Markham House
Weymouth
5/5
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Dorset Farmhouse
Portesham, Nr Abbotsbury
4.8/5
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Underhill
Nr Corfe Castle
5/5
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Rose Cottage
Dorchester
5/5
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Holiday prices from  £501
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Lilac Cottage
Dorchester
5/5
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Old Orchard House
Wareham
5/5
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Seashell View
Swanage
4.8/5
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Leap House
Wareham
5/5
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Coastguard Cottage
Worth Matravers
4.6/5
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Forest Edge
Sandford
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Sandy Shores Apartment
Swanage
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Below Decks
Swanage
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The Old Butcher’s Cottage
Corfe Castle
4.8/5
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Foxglove Cottage
Dorchester
4.9/5
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Seaspray
Swanage
5/5
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3 Puddledock Cottage
Sutton Poyntz, Nr Weymouth
5/5
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Froxfield Cottage
Langton Matravers
4.9/5
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St Marks Cottage
Swanage
5/5
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Wisteria Cottage
Dorchester
5/5
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Orchid House
Langton Matravers
4.9/5
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West Lodge
Church Knowle, Nr Corfe Castle
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The Aspens
Swanage
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Stone Quay Cottage
Swanage
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Sea Tower
Weymouth
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Compass Cottage
Swanage
4.8/5
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Castle Heights
Corfe Castle
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Harbour Vista
Weymouth
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Westport Cottage
Wareham
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Lizards Rest
Swanage
4.7/5
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The Lookout
Silverlake
5/5
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Chestnut Cottage
Lytchett Minster
5/5
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Piona
Swanage
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Purbeck Escape
Swanage
4.8/5
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Sea Breeze
Swanage
5/5
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Lavender Cottage
Dorchester
5/5
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Clover Cottage
Dorchester
5/5
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Beach Approach
Swanage
4.8/5
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Brook Cottage
Corfe Castle
4.9/5
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Bluebell Cottage
Dorchester
5/5
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