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Holiday apartment with indoor pool in Swanage Bay
Swanage / Swanage Bay
2 6 Min stay varies
- 2 bedrooms
- Sleeps 6
- Min stay varies
- Beach / lakeside relaxation
- Nearest beach 2 km
- Swimming pool
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from £135 / night
“Had potential, but very disappointing, definitely not good value for money.”
We are writing this because if we had had the opportunity to read this before booking, we wouldn’t have! We have tried to keep it short – believe me, the first version being more like an essay! … More
As owners of Purbeck Cliffs Apartment we welcome comments and suggestions and have run the apartment very successfully for over 20 years. Each year we are visited by an independent Quality Assurance Assessor recognised by the Tourist Board to check the Apartment and we have consistently maintained our four star rating. We were sorry this contributor did not enjoy her holiday, despite the beautiful weather they experienced. The comments about the pool were particularly unfair; the pool is kept heated to 81 degrees and above. It is checked at least twice a week and there is certainly no algae growing in it. It is unrealistic to promise to keep the pool totally insect free but we are always happy to give the pool an extra clean if requested. Each year we redecorate and renew equipment and as part of this ongoing programme items such as the garden seats would clearly have been replaced, had this or some of the other points raised been brought to our attention at the time these would have been dealt with. Purbeck Cliffs Apartment with its own private swimming pool and 2 acre garden presents outstanding value for money and compares very favourably with similar types of holiday where the swimming pool, sauna and snooker room are shared with other guests.
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Holiday apartment in Swanage Bay
Swanage / Swanage Bay
1 2 Min stay varies
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 2
- Min stay varies
- Beach / lakeside relaxation
- Nearest beach 0.2 km
- Car not necessary
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from £78 / night
Holiday cottage in Corfe Castle
Isle of Purbeck / Corfe Castle
2 4 Min stay varies
- 2 bedrooms
- Sleeps 4
- Min stay varies
- Beach / lakeside relaxation
- Nearest beach 8 km
- Child friendly
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from £95 / night
“Idyllic cottage , relaxing weekend break”
Idyllic thatched cottage in the quaint village of Corfu Castle. Location fantastic, views of castle from garden, lovely quaint village , not too busy. Excellent tea rooms within five minute walk and t… More
“Fantastic cottage”
The cottage itself is a beautiful place that's well maintained and in a really handy location for the village. We went with my 7yr old daughter too and she loved the thatched roof and easy access to … More
“Perfect bit of escapism close to numerous attractions”
The cottage was lovely, and even better than we were expecting. It's very roomy, has everything you'd expect, and is in near proximity to the village and castle. The town is lovely - very quiet genera… More
Chickerell holiday caravan/mobile home rental
Weymouth / Chickerell
3 8 Min stay varies
- 3 bedrooms
- Sleeps 8
- Min stay varies
- Beach / lakeside relaxation
- Nearest beach 3 km
- Swimming pool
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from £42 / night
Holiday home in Lyme Regis
Dorset / Lyme Regis
7 14 Min stay varies
- 7 bedrooms
- Sleeps 14
- Min stay varies
- Beach / lakeside relaxation
- Nearest beach 0.5 km
- Child friendly
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from £550 / night
“Superb location, great views and lovely house”
We booked this house for the weekend for my mum's 80th birthday. The house was great for the 10 of us, well appointed, spacious and well positioned near the centre of Lyme Regis. Would definitely stay… More
David, Thank you so much for your positive review - look forward to you booking again. Best Regards. Terry
Holiday home in Bournemouth
Bournemouth / Sandbanks
4 12 Min stay varies
- 4 bedrooms
- Sleeps 12
- Min stay varies
- Nearest beach 0 km
- Child friendly
- Pet friendly
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from £217 / night
“Fabulous modern home from home stay”
Modern, fully equipped house (kitchen, fridge, wine cooler, great rooms, internet TV and hot tub) in great location near to beaches. Whats not to like. We had friends staying ... teenagers/young adult… More
“Had a lovely week?”
Had a very enjoyable week. Good weather added to our stay. I found the seating in the loung uncomfortable. But apart from that it was a lovely place to stay.… More
Swanage Bay holiday cottage accommodation
Swanage / Swanage Bay
3 6 7 nights min
- 3 bedrooms
- Sleeps 6
- 7 nights min
- Beach / lakeside relaxation
- Nearest beach 0.4 km
- Child friendly
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from £115 / night
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Holiday cottage rental
Gillingham / West Stour
2 6 2 nights min
- 2 bedrooms
- Sleeps 6
- 2 nights min
- Child friendly
- Pet friendly
- Private garden
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from £100 / night
Bridport holiday home rental
Dorset / Bridport
2 4 Min stay varies
- 2 bedrooms
- Sleeps 4
- Min stay varies
- Nearest beach 7 km
- Child friendly
- Pet friendly
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from £90 / night
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Studio rental in Dorchester with golf nearby
Dorset / Dorchester
Studio 2 2 nights min
- Studio
- Sleeps 2
- 2 nights min
- Nearest beach 10 km
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from £50 / night
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Holiday cottage accommodation
Dorset / Wimborne
1 2 Min stay varies
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 2
- Min stay varies
- Nearest beach 20 km
- Private garden
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from £50 / night
Warmwell holiday lodge rental
Weymouth / Warmwell
3 6 Min stay varies
- 3 bedrooms
- Sleeps 6
- Min stay varies
- Beach / lakeside relaxation
- Swimming pool
- Child friendly
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from £110 / night
“Superb holiday, excellent accomodation and wonderful facilities.”
After deciding to book a "private" rental this year for our annual holiday and not through a tour operator we were a little worried but from the initial enquiry right through to coming home Pam was ex… More
“144 Kingfisher Lodge - Wonderful”
We visited this lodge in September this year, Lodge was great, everything you would need and home from home, lovely decking area , with furniture to sit out, television in every room , comfy beds, al… More
“Beautiful lodge, great site, something for everyone”
Just spent a week at 144 Kingfisher Lakes(4/8-11/8) and the whole family had a great time. This was our third time and by far the best, certainly better value and better lodge than doing through Park … More
Holiday cottage in Weymouth
Dorset / Weymouth
2 5 Min stay varies
- 2 bedrooms
- Sleeps 5
- Min stay varies
- Beach / lakeside relaxation
- Nearest beach 0.1 km
- Suitable for children age 5+
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from £44 / night
“Brilliant stay at duckling cottage!”
Duckling cottage was brilliant & ideal for the 5 of us.. Everything you needed & so close to the beach/fair etc... Mark, the host, Was very hospitable.. Many thanks! Ali dobson… More
“Character cottage”
Compact cottage, full of character. Everything we needed for a weekend. Beds were really comfortable. Host very prompt with enquiries. Definitely recommend this stay.… More
“Lovely”
Lovely stay with our daughters 7-9th April cottage is so sweet & cleverly decorated throughout, so much thought gone into the décor to make it feel so homely Thank you we will 100% be back :-)… More
Holiday cottage in Sutton Poyntz
Weymouth / Sutton Poyntz
4 8 7 nights min
- 4 bedrooms
- Sleeps 8
- 7 nights min
- Child friendly
- Pet friendly
- Private garden
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from £143 / night
Bournemouth holiday apartment rental
Bournemouth / Southbourne
2 6 3 nights min
- 2 bedrooms
- Sleeps 6
- 3 nights min
- Beach / lakeside relaxation
- Child friendly
- Ask about pets
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from £130 / night
“Wonderful view. Great location”
The apartment was very clean and tidy. The owner Brian was there to meet us upon arrival. Very nice chap. Location was great just across the road from a lovely quiet beach and only a short drive into … More
“Lovely accommodation, welcoming host.”
Brian was an attentive host from the very moment of booking, his holiday let is clean and modern with one of the best sea views we’ve ever had. The neighbourhood is quiet and the bed very comfortabl… More
Caravan/mobile home rental in Mudeford
Christchurch / Mudeford
2 4 Min stay varies
- 2 bedrooms
- Sleeps 4
- Min stay varies
- Nearest beach 0.2 km
- Swimming pool
- Child friendly
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from £62 / night
Holiday cottage in Swanage Bay
Swanage / Swanage Bay
3 7 7 nights min
- 3 bedrooms
- Sleeps 7
- 7 nights min
- Beach / lakeside relaxation
- Nearest beach 0.5 km
- Child friendly
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from £115 / night
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Holiday apartment in Lyme Regis
Dorset / Lyme Regis
1 2 Min stay varies
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 2
- Min stay varies
- Child friendly
- Car not necessary
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from £70 / night
Holiday cottage in Lyme Regis
Dorset / Lyme Regis
4 10 Min stay varies
- 4 bedrooms
- Sleeps 10
- Min stay varies
- Child friendly
- Private garden
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from £120 / night
Holiday home with indoor pool in Whitchurch Canonicorum
Dorset / Whitchurch Canonicorum
1 2 2 nights min
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 2
- 2 nights min
- Swimming pool
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from £125 / night
Holiday apartment in Bournemouth
Dorset / Bournemouth
2 4 Min stay varies
- 2 bedrooms
- Sleeps 4
- Min stay varies
- Beach / lakeside relaxation
- Nearest beach 0.3 km
- Child friendly
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from £80 / night
“Excellent apartment”
Great location, easy to walk to beach & into Bournemouth and Boscombe- left car parked outside and didn't use it until we left. Apartment very clean, very comfy bed and powerful shower. We really enjo… More
Hi Sarah, thanks for the feedback, I'm glad you enjoyed your stay and I hope to welcome you back in the future. Giovanni
“Bournemouth”
Clear instructions how how to find it. Lovely apartment. Clean and plenty of room for what ee required. Close to all amenities. Just a 5 minute walk to the beach. Only slight downside we're the neighb… More
Thank you for the review Bindy. Unfortunately I have no control on guests staying in adjacent apartments and this is the first time we have received feedback regarding this issue. I guess it is just luck of the draw on the guests staying in the adjacent apartments. I hope to welcome you to stay again in the future.
“Excellent resident”
A comfortable flat with all the facilities. Central to the town and transportation services. The owner responds quickly to any maintenance requests and the weekly cleaning services is marvelous… More
Thank you Muna for taking the time to leave feedback. I'm really happy that you enjoyed your stay and I hope to welcome you back in the future.
Swanage holiday cottage rental
Isle of Purbeck / Swanage
2 6 Min stay varies
- 2 bedrooms
- Sleeps 6
- Min stay varies
- Child friendly
- Pet friendly
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from £185 / night
Holiday cottage rental
Poole / Poole Quay
3 6 Min stay varies
- 3 bedrooms
- Sleeps 6
- Min stay varies
- Beach / lakeside relaxation
- Nearest beach 0.5 km
- Child friendly
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from £185 / night
Holiday cottage in Cerne Abbas
Dorset / Cerne Abbas
4 9 Min stay varies
- 4 bedrooms
- Sleeps 9
- Min stay varies
- Nearest beach 30 km
- Child friendly
- Pet friendly
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from £135 / night
Swanage Bay holiday cottage rental
Swanage / Swanage Bay
3 6 Min stay varies
- 3 bedrooms
- Sleeps 6
- Min stay varies
- Beach / lakeside relaxation
- Nearest beach 0.1 km
- Child friendly
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from £150 / night
“Fabulous home from home”
What a find this cottage was . Close to town so walkable to shops, beach, lots of pubs. Right next to black swan where the food was gorgeous . We did wonder if there would be any noise from pub but ne… More
“Lovely cottage in heart of Swanage”
We recently spent four nights at Taunton Cottage and were really impressed with the accommodation. The cottage is lovely, and very spacious for two. It's in a fantastic location, with all local amenit… More
“Taunton Cottage a great location”
We had a lovely week's stay at this impressive cottage which is equipped with everything you could need for a family holiday. My 12 year old was especially impressed with her own floor of the house (… More
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Holiday barn in Frampton
Dorchester / Frampton
1 2 Min stay varies
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 2
- Min stay varies
- Nearest beach 20 km
- Ask owner if suitable for children
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from £60 / night
Holiday cottage in Lulworth Cove
Wareham / Lulworth Cove
5 10 Min stay varies
- 5 bedrooms
- Sleeps 10
- Min stay varies
- Beach / lakeside relaxation
- Nearest beach 0.02 km
- Child friendly
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from £135 / night
“Rise cottage”
Lovely cottage lovely location lovely landlady! Ideal for lulworth and surrounding areas. Nice sized cottage with lovely garden… More
Holiday studio in Christchurch
Dorset / Christchurch
Studio 2 7 nights min
- Studio
- Sleeps 2
- 7 nights min
- Private garden
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from £50 / night
Isle of Portland holiday home rental
Dorset / Isle of Portland
3 6 4 nights min
- 3 bedrooms
- Sleeps 6
- 4 nights min
- Beach / lakeside relaxation
- Nearest beach 1 km
- Child friendly
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from £90 / night
“Lovely house and views; problems with parking a bit of a disappointment.”
It was a bit of a problem finding an entrance to the road and we'd already been advised that parking was an issue. However, the fact that the main road was being re-surfaced meant we had to park some … More
Holiday cottage in Swanage Bay
Swanage / Swanage Bay
3 6 Min stay varies
- 3 bedrooms
- Sleeps 6
- Min stay varies
- Beach / lakeside relaxation
- Nearest beach 0.5 km
- Child friendly
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from £125 / night
“Fantastic house in great location”
A very comfortable and welcoming property, furnished to a high standard with many thoughtful little touches. After using many previous holiday rentals, this is definately the best so far. The propert… More
“Beautifully presented cottage near all the amenities - attention to detail”
This cottage surpasses any holiday let that I have ever stayed at. It was like being in a luxury, boutique hotel and at such reasonably prices. Every little detail was catered for and the owners have … More
“Great place to stay”
We had a great weekend in a lovely house within easy walking distance to beach and town. Lovely decor throughout the house with everything you could need. We highly recommend this house.… More
Holiday home in Lyme Regis
Dorset / Lyme Regis
5 9 Min stay varies
- 5 bedrooms
- Sleeps 9
- Min stay varies
- Nearest beach 0.1 km
- Suitable for children age 5+
- Car not necessary
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from £150 / night
“The most memorable holiday”
A stunning location with the beach on the doorstep. An amazing, if somewhat eccentric, building. Many memories were created around the dinning table that had the most stunning views.… More
Holiday cottage in Milton Abbas
Dorset / Milton Abbas
2 4 3 nights min
- 2 bedrooms
- Sleeps 4
- 3 nights min
- Nearest beach 27 km
- Child friendly
- Pet friendly
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from £126 / night
Holiday farmhouse rental
Weymouth / Wyke Regis
6 10 Min stay varies
- 6 bedrooms
- Sleeps 10
- Min stay varies
- Child friendly
- Ask about pets
- Private garden
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from £185 / night
Holiday farmhouse with indoor pool in Symondsbury
Bridport / Symondsbury
8 17 Min stay varies
- 8 bedrooms
- Sleeps 17
- Min stay varies
- Beach / lakeside relaxation
- Swimming pool
- Child friendly
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from £798 / night
Why Dorset?
This predominantly rural county on the South coast of England is full of the quaint charms of both the seaside and the countryside. Home to the Jurassic Coast, this really is an exceptionally beautiful area. Book your next holiday rental in Dorset for a stunning country getaway.
About Dorset
Villages and towns make up most of this county. They each have their own quirks, so you're never short of that small-town magic. Whether it's long walks through lush, green country, or fossil-hunting on the world-famous beaches, there's a lot to capture your imagination in Dorset.
With some bigger town and one major city, there are still options to get into a busier, more hectic environment, but those seeking a calm, idyllic vacation will be best served here.
What to Do
Kids and dinosaur fanatics will get a kick out of fossil hunting. Whilst you can find things just about anywhere on the Jurassic Coast, the real hotspots are Lyme Regis and Charmouth, where you'd struggle to come away empty handed.
Walk part of the South West Coast path to see some of the unusual cliffs and hills, such as Golden Cap, or head more inland to see the chalky wonder of the Cerne Abbas Giant.
Top Dorset Travel Tips
Stay safe when you're fossil hunting, as the cliff falls that make this a great site are also what makes it a little more dangerous. Stay well away from the edges - and stick to that policy when you're at the top as well as down on the beach!
For a stunning, scenic spell in this charming, quirky rural county, book your next holiday rental in Dorset and see what you can discover.
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