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Honeysuckle Cottage, a property with a garden, is situated in Dorchester, 6.9 km from Monkey World, 22 km from Corfe Castle, as well as 32 km from Poole Harbour. Boasting private check-in and check-out, this property also provides guests with a picnic area. There is a sun terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking.

Lovely cottage, we absolutely loved it. It’s cozy and calm, dog friendly, clean and a wonderful garden. Beds were very comfortable too. We will definitely return!

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9.1
Wonderful
101 reviews
Price from
$214
per night

Set within 30 km of Monkey World and 45 km of Corfe Castle in Dorchester, Gaggle of Geese Pub - Shepherd Huts & Bell Tents offers accommodation with seating area. There is a private entrance at the country house for the convenience of those who stay. There is an outdoor fireplace and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking.

A great week-end drinking, eating and chilling. Very attentive staff. Nice selection of meals offered. We loved the shepherd's hut and it was in our own secluded spot. We enjoyed sitting by the fire pit watching the stars after dark. Our dog also enjoyed himself. Such a dog-friendly place.

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9.2
Wonderful
112 reviews
Price from
$131
per night

Dating back around 350 years, Yalbury Cottage is situated in the village of Lower Bockhampton, 2 miles from the historic town of Dorchester. It offers a restaurant and free Wi-Fi.

Dorchester Train Station is just 3 miles from the cottage, Weymouth is a 20 minutes’ drive away and Poole can be reached in a 30-minute drive. Parking is free at Yalbury Cottage.

very clean. good location for what we wanted to explore. Breakfast was delicious.

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9.3
Wonderful
515 reviews
Price from
$144
per night

Offering a terrace and sea view, Fisherman's Daughter is situated in Dorchester, 26 km from Dinosaurland Fossil Museum and 27 km from Portland Castle. With free private parking, the property is 17 km from Golden Cap and 40 km from Monkey World. The property is non-smoking and is set 30 km from Portland Museum.

Couldn't fault, clean, well equipped, excellent location, definitely be back, x

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9.2
Wonderful
13 reviews
Price from
$188
per night

Located in Dorchester in the Dorset region and Monkey World reachable within 13 km, Carnotze provides accommodation with free WiFi, barbecue facilities, a garden and free private parking. The property is set 33 km from Poole Harbour, 39 km from Bournemouth International Centre and 41 km from Golden Cap. The property is non-smoking and is situated 25 km from Corfe Castle.

This holiday home is equipped with 1 bedroom, a kitchen with microwave, a TV, a seating area and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower. The accommodation offers a fireplace.

Lovely rustic and quirky "French alps style chalet" feel about it , very charming and comfortable , nice modern bathroom and shower, plenty of space inside overall , very pleasant hosts , friendly and helpful , location good , shops within walking distance , pretty location !

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9.2
Wonderful
5 reviews
Price from
$256
per night

Located in Dorchester in the Dorset region, The Old Milking Parlour at Knapp Farm provides accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. The property is around 50 km from Monkey World, 25 km from Sherborne Old Castle and 31 km from Dinosaurland Fossil Museum. The property is non-smoking and is set 25 km from Golden Cap.

Beautiful little cottage, in such a quiet and wonderful countryside, located in a farm where you wake up seeing peacocks strolling around in front of your windows. Short stay for us ( one night) but really lovely.

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9
Wonderful
48 reviews
Price from
$136
per night

Located in Dorchester, in a historic building, 30 km from Monkey World, Gamekeeper's Cottage is a holiday home with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool and garden. This property offers access to a patio, free private parking and free WiFi. The property provides a children's playground and outdoor furniture.

The grounds were gorgeous. The cottage decor was exceptional and very comfortable we all had an excellent little break and will be back. The addition of a cake, butter, bread and eggs was very thoughtful. We managed to view the others cottages and they are also amazing.

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10
Exceptional
6 reviews
Price from
$384
per night

Blueberry Cottage, a property with a garden, is located in Dorchester, 40 km from Golden Cap, 44 km from Corfe Castle, as well as 45 km from Poole Harbour. Located around 17 km from Athelhampton House, the holiday home is also 19 km away from Sherborne Old Castle. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and Monkey World is 29 km away.

A very clean and spacious cottage, a few minutes walk from the centre of Cerne Abbas. comfortable beds and the kitchen had all the things you needed to cook … the welcome pack was amazing and very generous … we would definitely stay again

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9.5
Exceptional
8 reviews

Set in Dorchester in the Dorset region, Southgate Coach House offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. The property is around 30 km from Golden Cap, 39 km from Corfe Castle and 40 km from Poole Harbour. The property is non-smoking and is situated 24 km from Monkey World.

The location was perfect - an easy walk from the station, and great access to shops and town centre. Parking on-site was a bonus.

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9.8
Exceptional
5 reviews
Price from
$247
per night

The spacious holiday home has 3 bedrooms, a TV, a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and a microwave, a washing machine, and 2 bathrooms with a walk-in shower. There is also a seating area and a fireplace.

Great location close to local amenities. Lovely size cottage, well equipped and handy to have three toilets. Good to have enclosed garden for the dog. Would definitely recommend

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9.5
Exceptional
8 reviews
Price from
$343
per night

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  • Yalbury Cottage
    Breakfast options
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 515 reviews

    Dating back around 350 years, Yalbury Cottage is in the village of Lower Bockhampton, 2 miles from the historic town of Dorchester. It offers a restaurant and free Wi-Fi.

    Great location, pleasant staff and delicious food.

  • Honeysuckle Cottage
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 101 reviews

    Honeysuckle Cottage is located in Dorchester, just 13 miles from Corfe Castle and 20 miles from Poole Harbor. Offering a garden, the property is located within 4.3 miles of Monkey World.

    Lovely cottage in a great location, comfortable beds

  • Gaggle of Geese Pub - Shepherd Huts & Bell Tents
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 112 reviews

    Offering garden views, Gaggle of Geese Pub - Shepherd Huts & Bell Tents in Dorchester offers accommodations, a garden, and a bar.

    The hut was so comfy even though it was icy out side. We were so cozy.

  • Fisherman's Daughter
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 13 reviews

    Fisherman's Daughter is located in Dorchester, just 16 miles from Dinosaurland Fossil Museum and 16 miles from Portland Castle.

    Couldn't fault, that's why we came back, xx

  • Carnotze
    Breakfast options
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 5 reviews

    Providing a garden, Carnotze features accommodations in Dorchester. This vacation home provides free private parking and free Wifi.

  • Gamekeeper's Cottage
    10.0
    Scored 10.0
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 6 reviews

    Providing a garden, Gamekeeper's Cottage offers accommodations in Dorchester. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking, and free Wifi.

    This accommodation is amazing. Fantastic hosts, a really beautiful location with a wonderful local pub. Great for couples or a family. Would 100% recommend and return. Thank you

  • Blueberry Cottage
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 8 reviews

    Blueberry Cottage is located in Dorchester, just 25 miles from Golden Cap and 27 miles from Corfe Castle.

    Very comfortable beds, clean and tidy, everything good quality (towels, hand soap, wonderful welcome tray of goodies) excellent facilities for a family stay.

  • Southgate Coach House
    9.8
    Scored 9.8
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 5 reviews

    Southgate Coach House offers accommodations in Dorchester, 15 miles from Monkey World and 19 miles from Golden Cap. Both Wifi and private parking are available at the vacation home free of charge.

    Excellent location, easy access to town centre. Off street parking.

These cottages in Dorchester have options with FREE cancellation

  • The Old Milking Parlour at Knapp Farm
    Free cancellation options available
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 48 reviews

    The Old Milking Parlour at Knapp Farm offers accommodations in Dorchester, 16 miles from Golden Cap and 31 miles from Monkey World.

    The property was beautiful, clean and well maintained

  • The Old Ship Inn
    Free cancellation options available
    7.2
    Scored 7.2
    Good
    Rated good
     · 267 reviews

    During the week, The Old Ship Inn is a picturesque traditional pub and on Friday and Saturday nights it transforms into a lively venue for karaoke, DJs, and live bands until late into the night.

    Good convenient location pleasant staff clean room

  • Kerridge
    Free cancellation options available
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 8 reviews

    Kerridge is located in Dorchester, just 25 miles from Golden Cap and 27 miles from Corfe Castle.

  • The Elbow
    Free cancellation options available
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 6 reviews

    The Elbow is located in Dorchester, just 18 miles from Golden Cap and 20 miles from Monkey World. The vacation home features both Wifi and private parking free of charge.

    Period thatched cottage, lovely setting, excellent facilities.

  • Keets at Middle Acre
    Free cancellation options available
    9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 9 reviews

    Keets at Middle Acre offers accommodations in Dorchester, 24 miles from Poole Harbor and 26 miles from Golden Cap.

    The environment, the location, the hosts. All excellent. Could not recommend more!

  • Tolpuddle Hideaway, Tolpuddle, Dorset
    Free cancellation options available
    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 37 reviews

    Tolpuddle Hideaway, Tolpuddle, Dorset is located in Dorchester, just 6.3 miles from Monkey World and 15 miles from Corfe Castle.

    quiet, clean, good base for touring, friendly welcome

  • Great Coombe, Bookham Court
    Free cancellation options available
    9.8
    Scored 9.8
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 5 reviews

    Great Coombe, Bookham Court offers accommodations in Dorchester, 28 miles from Poole Harbor and 28 miles from Golden Cap. 18 miles from Monkey World and 28 miles from Corfe Castle, the property offers...

  • Wagon House, Bookham Court
    Free cancellation options available
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 6 reviews

    Featuring a garden, Wagon House, Bookham Court features accommodations in Dorchester. This property offers access to a patio, pool at the pool table, free private parking, and free Wifi.

Traveling by car? These cottages in Dorchester offer free parking!

  • Greenwood Grange
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 83 reviews

    8.7 miles from Monkey World in Dorchester, Greenwood Grange offers accommodations with access to a hot tub. There's a private entrance at the vacation home for the convenience of those who stay.

    Friendly welcome , lovely accommodation and grounds

  • Tudor Cottage B&B Frampton
    9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 71 reviews

    Tudor Cottage B&B Frampton is located in Frampton, less than 5 mi from Dorchester and 9.9 mi from Weymouth.

    Quiet location, quaint cottage, allocated parking.

  • Piddle Puddle Cabin
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 26 reviews

    A recently renovated vacation home, Piddle Puddle Cabin offers accommodations in Dorchester. This property offers access to a patio, free private parking, and free Wifi.

    Clean and nice cabin with a lovely decking area to eat and chill on.

  • 2 Bathsheba Terrace
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 9 reviews

    Offering a garden, 2 Bathsheba Terrace features accommodations in Dorchester. The vacation home features both Wifi and private parking free of charge.

    The area was a perfect location, the house was confortable. The facilities were of good standard. Would stay there again.

  • Clematis House
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 11 reviews

    Clematis House is located in Dorchester, just 16 miles from Monkey World and 21 miles from Golden Cap.

  • 8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 34 reviews

    Escape the ordinary - Piddle Inn the Home private self cater holiday is a recently renovated vacation home in Dorchester where guests can make the most of the garden and barbecue facilities.

    Lovely big and well equipped kitchen - that was a welcome surprise

  • West Cottage, Cerne Abbas Lane
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 60 reviews

    Featuring a private pool and garden views, West Cottage, Cerne Abbas Lane is located in Piddletrenthide, 8.1 mi from Dorchester. Free WiFi is available.

    Comfortable and lovely grounds Located in a nice village

  • Bittles Cottage
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 39 reviews

    Bittles Cottage is close to Dorchester and offers a garden and barbecue facilities.

    Very much feeling at home. Cosy and amazing location.

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Cottages That Guests Love in Dorchester

  • 9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 28 reviews
    Beautiful location and cosy interior of the hut. The hot tub was already prepared by the owner, ready to use when we arrived. The fire place created a warm and elegant atmosphere.
    Constantinos
    Young couple
  • 9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 12 reviews
    Beautiful cottage, cosy, comfortable and had everything we needed. Host was very friendly and helpful. Location was perfect for exploring the area
    Josie
    Family with young children
  • 9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 2 reviews
    Beautiful peaceful location with some lovely walks directly from the cottage and a short drive to the coast and many places of interest. The owner came to meet me in person which added a lovely personal touch and lives next door which was a great comfort. The cottage is warm and beautifully set up with a touch of luxury and impeccably clean. The added bonus of a wood burner made it especially cozy in the evening.
    LUCY
    Solo traveler
  • 8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 39 reviews
    We had such a wonderful time at Bittles Cottage, everything was so homely and cosy, ideal for an Autumn stay. The village is very pretty and feels very rural however it is well connected and well placed for exploring countryside and coast. The cottage itself is like stepping back in time which was exactly what we hoped for however there is everything you need to make your stay comfortable. The beds were so comfy too! The cottage is well equipped with everything you might need and the communication with the host was excellent.
    Sarah
    Group
  • 9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 12 reviews
    Lovely cottage. Great quiet location.
    Ceri
    Travelers with friends
  • 9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 515 reviews
    Beautiful cottage in the countryside with excellent views, only 5 minute drive from Dorcester and the Tank museum in Bovington. Staff are amazing and can't do enough for you. The room was spacious and clean, with fresh towels in the bathroom. Lovely added extra are the chocolate brownies in the room and the bottles of fresh water. We did not dine at the cottage however the food smelt amazing as we passed the kitchen. Looking forward to returning again sometime on the future.
    Tamara Barnett
    Young couple
  • 8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 359 reviews
    William and Linny were exceptional hosts. Although it was a bit further out in the country than I orginally thought, it was in a beautiful village with charming cottages nearby. The chalets were amazingly peaceful and clean with everything you needed.
    Bronwyn
    Young couple
  • 8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 26 reviews
    The hosts were very friendly and accommodating, nothing was too much trouble for them. They made us feel at home. Our dog loved their dogs too. The cabin is cute and cosy and a fab location for days at the beach if you have transport. It was also very clean.
    Nadia
    Family with young children
  • 9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 112 reviews
    The Gaggle is the perfect little hideaway for a relaxing break. The shepherds hut is comfortable and cosy and a great base for enjoying the beautiful countryside.
    karen
    Family with young children
  • 9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 101 reviews
    location was perfect, the cottage was beautiful and really cosy
    michael
    Young couple

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