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Easter Cottages in Dorset

Honeysuckle Cottage
Kingston, Nr Corfe Castle
4.8/5
This two-bedroom + annex Purbeck stone cottage is tucked away in the very quiet village of Kingston, near Corfe Castle. Escape the everyday, with luxury interiors and enhancing views! Pet-friendly.
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4th - 11th April  £1,367.80
4th - 18th April  £2,685.60
11th - 18th April  £1,367.80
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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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13th - 14th April  £532.20
4th - 16th April  £1,581.29 £1,557.12
11th - 12th April  £532.20
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Seacombe
Langton Matravers
4.9/5
Nestled in the sleepy village of Langton Matravers proudly stands Seacombe, an exquisite 4 bedroom family home. This stunning link detached home could easily be the set to a photoshoot for Country Living magazine. Furnished with high quality new furniture, sumptuous duck down quilts, crisp white linen and beds so comfortable you will struggle to leave them, Seacombe is the holiday home you've been searching for. ?
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5th - 12th April  £1,491.20 £1,355.20
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Orchid House
Langton Matravers
4.9/5
A delightful big cottage in Purbeck, set right on the doorstep of Dorset’s most breath-taking coastal walks, in the village of Langton Matravers.
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4th - 11th April  £1,309.00
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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  £1,178.80
11th - 18th April  £1,178.80
4th - 18th April  £2,307.60
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Below Decks
Swanage
4.8/5
Below Decks is a gorgeous, seafront holiday home that sleeps 6 guests. Situated on the Parade in the heart of Swanage with the main beach, restaurants and shops directly on your doorstep, it is perfect for a relaxing coastal getaway.
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12th - 19th April  £1,006.32 £916.72
5th - 12th April  £1,006.32 £916.72
5th - 19th April  £1,962.64 £1,783.44
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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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11th - 18th April  £873.25
4th - 11th April  £873.25
4th - 18th April  £1,696.50
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Stone Quay Cottage
Swanage
4.9/5
Stone Quay Cottage is right in the heart of the beautiful old fishing town of Swanage, just a stones throw away from the historic Stone Quay, the lovely sandy beaches, the Victorian Pier and all the amenities. This two bedroom cottage dates back to the 1850’s but has been completely renovated to provide a beautiful modern home.
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16th - 18th April  £325.00
7th - 10th April  £470.00
14th - 16th April  £325.00
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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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4th - 11th April  £754.48 £688.98
11th - 18th April  £754.48 £688.98
4th - 18th April  £1,458.95 £1,327.95
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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
17th - 19th April  £664.37
14th - 19th April  £904.75
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Newton House
Swanage
4.6/5
3 bedrooms. The owners of this spacious seaside home, which is very close to Swanage beach have stylishly furnished with a contemporary and comfortable interior.
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5th - 12th April  £857.50
12th - 19th April  £857.50
5th - 19th April  £1,665.00
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Heathlands
Studland
4.6/5
3 bedrooms. Heathlands is a modern cottage, the ideal base for family holidays in Studland. This light and airy holiday home is a short walk from Studlands long sandy beach.
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5th - 12th April  £1,070.65
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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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5th - 12th April  £1,011.54 £921.44
5th - 19th April  £1,973.09 £1,792.89
12th - 19th April  £1,011.54 £921.44
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Canaan
Worth Matravers
4.9/5
4 bedrooms. A wonderful architecturally designed, large family holiday home in Worth Matravers. Completed to the highest standard and incorporating a sumptuous interior. It’s open plan design, galleried first floor landing and very large kitchen makes this the ideal choice for the extended family, walkers and those of you who wish to relax in this stylish property set in the heart of the English coastal countryside.
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12th - 19th April  £1,757.35
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Garden Flat
Swanage
5/5
Gorgeous, ground floor flat in Swanage with parking and a garden.
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14th - 15th April  £468.70
12th - 15th April  £526.45
15th - 16th April  £468.70
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Malvern Apartment
Swanage
4.5/5
This appealing large, ground floor apartment is part of a modern conversion of a former Edwardian hotel, right in the heart of the seaside town of Swanage in a quiet residential, tree lined street, less than 5 mins walk to restaurants, pubs, shops and the beach. You can enjoy a lovely glimpse view across Swanage bay from the lounge bay window.
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5th - 12th April  £587.28 £537.78
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Ailwood Cottage
Nr Corfe Castle
4.7/5
1 Bedroom spacious holiday cottage near Corfe Castle. Nestled in the heart of the countryside within walking distance of Corfe Castle and the coast. Excellent quality detached accommodation which is highly recommended for walking and beach holidays.
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12th - 19th April  £645.88 £588.38
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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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11th - 18th April  £1,114.75
4th - 18th April  £2,159.50
4th - 11th April  £1,114.75
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Littlecot
Weymouth
5/5
A gorgeous, detached family home within stones throw of Smallmouth Bay and the Rodwell trail. Ideal for those who want a comfy base for friends or extended family.
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4th - 7th April  £905.45 £735.36
7th - 11th April  £1,033.60 £837.88
4th - 11th April  £1,220.00 £987.00
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Balcony Apartment
Swanage
5/5
2 Bedrooms. Fabulous seaside apartment in Swanage. Stunning views from the balcony across the bay to the Isle of Wight. This spacious and comfortable property is equipped with all you might need for a family get away.
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12th - 19th April  £1,146.25
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