Dorset cottagesSelf catering holiday rental cottages in Dorset
Dorset is one of the major tourist hot spots in England and is extremely popular for cottage holidays and for good reason. Dorset is blessed with many award winning beaches at Bournemouth, Poole, Swanage, Lyme Regis and Weymouth and therefore ideal for family holidays. Away from the beaches, you will discover medieval towns and pristine countryside that includes the Dorset National Park.
Then there is the Jurassic Coast which is one of the most spectacular coastlines in England spanning 95 miles from Exmouth in East Devon to Swanage in Dorset. With its World Heritage status, the Jurassic Coast takes in dramatic cliffs, spectacular arches and sea stacks such as Lulworth Cove, Chesil Beach, Isle of Portland and Durdle Door. Along the Jurassic Coast, you will doscover a collection of picture postcard coastal villages that includes the popular resorts of Christchurch, Lyme Regis and Charmouth.
| At a glance... | |
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| Fabulous beaches | ✔ |
| Jurassic Coast | ✔ |
| Dorset National Park | ✔ |
| Castles | ✔ |
| Spectacular countryside | ✔ |
| Themeparks | ✔ |
| Airport - Southampton or Gatwick | ✔ |
| Main city - Bournemouth | ✔ |
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Things to see & do in Dorset
In addition to wandering around the fascinating and wonderful villages, wining, dining and sight seeing, there are plenty of things to see and do for the whole family throughout Dorset.
| A few suggestions.... | |
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| Explore the Dorest National Park | ✔ |
| Durdle Door - a soaring limestone arch | ✔ |
| A day on the stunning beach at Torquay | ✔ |
| Watermouth Family Theme Park & Castle | ✔ |
| Explore the fascinating Jurassic Coast | ✔ |
| Christchurch Castle and Norman House | ✔ |
| Corfe Castle near Wareham | ✔ |
Our view on holidays in Dorset
Dorset has always been a very popular tourist destination and these days, even more accessible with low cost airfares and value for money holiday rentals accommodation. In some parts of Dorset's southern coast, you would be forgiven if you thought you were on a deserted exotic island - a surreal experince with deserted beaches and warm, deep azure crystal clear sea. In a nutshell, Dorset is a top family holiday destination, full of gastronomic tradition, rich in culture, history and incredibly friendly.
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