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Easter Cottages in Dorset

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St Marks Cottage
Swanage
5/5
Come and stay in this beautifully appointed cottage, ideal for families and cottage in a quiet spot in the town - walk to beach and coastal path.
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6th - 9th April  £620.75 £535.89
9th - 18th April  £1,410.75 £1,209.64
8th - 15th April  £845.00 £728.75
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Greenhayes
Langton Matravers
4.8/5
Lovely, traditional cottage with stunning country views to the coast. Ideal for a romantic getaway or for small families. Pet friendly.
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4th - 7th April  £619.29 £562.86
5th - 9th April  £704.32 £639.39
6th - 11th April  £843.00 £765.70
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Hill View
Weymouth
5/5
Set in the peaceful Weymouth suburb of Preston, Hill View offers a delightful retreat for couples or small families.
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7th - 10th April  £658.75
6th - 11th April  £945.00
6th - 10th April  £755.00
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Westport Cottage
Wareham
4.9/5
3 bedrooms. A distinctive period holiday cottage to rent in Wareham, in a unique location with tastefully presented interior. This is one of only three cottages built on top of the old Saxon walls in Wareham.
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9th - 12th April  £628.05 £513.44
5th - 11th April  £855.00 £698.00
15th - 18th April  £652.40 £566.44
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Little Westport
Wareham
4.8/5
Little Westport is a charming large cottage in Wareham with four-bedroom. This former Colt House, is in a peaceful setting with a large garden overlooking the Purbeck Hills.
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4th - 11th April  £1,126.00 £1,020.40
11th - 18th April  £1,173.52 £1,067.92
4th - 18th April  £2,202.00 £1,990.80
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3 Puddledock Cottage
Sutton Poyntz, Nr Weymouth
5/5
Enjoy soaking up the Dorset sunshine in this newly renovated countryside cottage, tucked away in the quiet village of Sutton Poyntz.
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6th - 9th April  £628.05
4th - 6th April  £628.05
5th - 7th April  £628.05
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Dream Cottage
Portland
5/5
One of our dream cottages a stylish, compact cottage - ideal for friends and small families to get together to enjoy the coast, walking and watersports.
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10th - 11th April  £509.00 £416.20
7th - 9th April  £574.25 £468.40
8th - 9th April  £509.00 £416.20
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Capstone
Swanage
5/5
A beautiful Edwardian home, which is an ideal base for friends and extended family to share adventures on the South coast. Two minute flat walk from beach and town.
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13th - 16th April  £664.37
8th - 11th April  £1,073.35
16th - 17th April  £664.37
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Compass Cottage
Swanage
4.9/5
A boutique, contemporary seaside cottage, nestled in the heart of the town centre of Swanage.
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10th - 11th April  £333.00
10th - 12th April  £391.75
11th - 12th April  £349.00
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The Aspens
Swanage
4.8/5
Delightful light-filled family holiday home, situated just a stone’s throw from beautiful Swanage Pier.
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14th - 17th April  £474.20 £390.36
11th - 14th April  £533.15 £437.52
11th - 13th April  £474.20 £390.36
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The Wedge
Swanage
4.9/5
A spacious 3 bedroom bungalow, set on the cliff top in a private part of Swanage overlooking picturesque Purbeck Hills. Situated just outside of the town centre on a quiet road but with all amenities nearby, this holiday home is within a short walk of the beach. It is ideal for those wishing to explore most spectacular walks and enjoy the scenery of a pretty coastline.
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10th - 11th April  £791.00 £643.80
5th - 7th April  £894.50 £726.60
18th - 19th April  £820.44 £673.24
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Froxfield Cottage
Langton Matravers
4.9/5
3 Bedrooms. Froxfield Cottage is a cosy renovated quarryman’s cottage built in the 1850’s, sympathetically decorated in a mix of contemporary and traditional style.
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6th - 9th April  £613.45 £501.76
8th - 10th April  £613.45 £501.76
7th - 11th April  £697.60 £569.08
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Valley View
Swanage
4.5/5
A stylish, detached Edwardian home beautifully appointed with large garden, parking and spacious reception rooms.
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5th - 8th April  £982.50 £800.00
5th - 10th April  £1,320.00 £1,070.00
7th - 8th April  £982.50 £845.62
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Winspit View
Worth Matravers
4.8/5
3 Bedrooms. The bungalow is located on the edge of the village of Worth Matravers, in a rural idyll with fantastic views across open farmland to Winspit and the sea. A lovely holiday cottage to rent in Worth Matravers, an exclusive village in Dorset.
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4th - 11th April  £1,043.00 £959.60
11th - 18th April  £1,091.65
4th - 18th April  £2,036.00 £1,952.60
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Piona
Swanage
4.9/5
A seaside apartment to rent in Swanage where you can walk to the beach! Piona is set in a prime location in the heart of Swanage in Dorset.
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12th - 19th April  £869.00 £707.20
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Purbeck Escape
Swanage
4.7/5
3 Bedrooms. Super reviews for this recent addition to our holiday homes. Purbeck Escape is a spacious, newly equipped family home.
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12th - 19th April  £1,011.54 £921.44
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Markham House
Weymouth
5/5
A spacious family home with off road parking and large, enclosed garden. The house is ideal for family and friends who want to stroll through the town to the Harbour and beach.
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5th - 8th April  £814.04 £741.40
5th - 15th April  £1,868.81 £1,696.67
8th - 13th April  £1,109.78 £1,010.28
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Denbur Cottage
Gaunts Common
4.8/5
2 Bedrooms. Denbur is a lovely semi-detached cottage, with lawned garden and conservatory enjoying a superb location in a village that takes its name from John O’Gaunt, Duke of Lancaster.
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5th - 7th April  £487.16 £400.73
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Cherry Lodge
Wareham
4.8/5
Comfort and space to be enjoyed by friends and family in this large, modern home complete with bubbling hot tub. Its pet friendly and has plenty of parking. The quality of this home and the size of the garden are what attracts guests to Cherry Lodge.
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8th - 11th April  £967.50 £876.25
8th - 9th April  £967.50
10th - 11th April  £967.50
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Sea Reach
Swanage
4.9/5
2 Bedrooms. We are delighted to introduce Sea Reach, this spacious and modern ground floor apartment is in a prime place to stay in Swanage, just 3/4 minutes’ walk from the beach.
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6th - 9th April  £534.10 £436.28
6th - 8th April  £534.10 £436.28
6th - 10th April  £607.80 £495.24
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