West Dorset District Holiday Rentals, England: Private House Rentals

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A coastal landscape with white cliffs and a sandy beach.

A conference room with round tables, chairs, and a projector screen.

A bar area with a wooden counter, multiple illuminated drink dispensers, and a variety of bottles in the background.

A spa and beauty reception area with a stone wall, a chandelier, and a reception desk.

1. George Albert Hotel & Spa

Dorchester

Dean

฿3,522

฿4,226 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A stone building with a garden patio featuring a table and chairs, a door, and a window with lights.

A stone house with a thatched roof, ivy-covered walls, and a blue door.

A room with a glass door leading to a pool area, a clock on the wall, and exercise equipment.

A pathway flanked by lush greenery and vibrant flowers, leading to a rustic archway.

2. Summer Lodge Country House Hotel

Dorchester

stefania

฿10,178

฿12,214 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

A cozy room with a stone fireplace, a dining table with chairs, and a wicker basket.

A garden entrance with a pergola covered in grapevines, a pathway leading to a building, and a metal gate.

A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a wardrobe, a window, and a suitcase.

3. Greyhound Inn

Dorchester

Kathryn

฿4,441

฿5,330 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Nov - 14 Nov

A restaurant with a large copper dome, wooden tables, and potted plants.

A view through a window with a book on a windowsill.

A bar with copper tap handles, a sign reading "Fursy Fergret," and a "Seedors Gold" beer tap.

A bar area with a checkered floor, wooden staircase, and bar stools.

4. The Duchess of Cornwall Inn

Dorchester

Colin

฿2,554

฿3,065 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A room with a purple sofa, a grey sofa, and a white table with a vase of flowers.

A two-story building with a flag, windows, and a street in front.

A reception area with a fireplace, a mirror, and a bookshelf with books.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a fireplace, and a window with curtains.

5. Sleeping Bear Hotel Dorchester

Dorchester

Christopher

฿2,215

฿2,658 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A wooden table with a fruit basket, two glasses of champagne, and small white cups on a wooden board.

A dining table set with plates, glasses, and candles, with a fireplace in the background.

A traditional thatched-roof cottage with brick walls, multiple windows, and potted plants.

A well-maintained garden with neatly trimmed hedges and a traditional house with a sloped roof in the background.

6. Yalbury Cottage

Dorchester

Ardyce

฿2,831

฿3,398 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A cozy restaurant interior with a blue sofa, wooden tables, and chairs, and large windows offering a view of the city.

A bar area with a wooden herringbone floor, bar stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses on the shelves.

A room with a fireplace, a large painting, and a dog.

A hotel room with two beds, patterned pillows, a large wall mural, and bedside lamps.

7. The Bull Hotel

Bridport

paul

฿3,831

฿4,597 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

8. The Ollerod

Beaminster

Zahl

฿4,975

฿6,193 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A table with various bottles and glasses of drinks, including a raspberry liqueur, tonic water, pink grapefruit gin, and fever-tree tonic water, set outdoors with a green umbrella and a stone wall in the background.

A stone building with two banners reading "The Frampton Arms" and "FREE HOUSE." There are windows, a red door, and a small garden area with plants.

A modern bedroom with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a desk with a chair, and a wardrobe.

A bar area with a brick wall, hanging pendant lights, and a counter with various bottles and glasses.

9. The Frampton Arms

Dorchester

Robert

฿2,193

฿2,632 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a rug.

A room with a wooden desk, a chair, a lamp, a fireplace, and a large mirror.

A room with a rustic brick wall, a yellow sofa, a blue table with a yellow and red design, and a framed picture above the sofa.

A wooden bench, a wicker sofa, and a table with potted plants in a garden setting.

10. Bridge House Hotel Bridport

Bridport

฿4,664

฿5,596 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A terrace with wicker furniture and a table, overlooking a green landscape and the sea under a cloudy sky.

A coastal beach with cliffs and clear blue water.

A coastal golf course with bunkers and a view of the sea.

A large white house with multiple rooms, surrounded by green fields and a hilly landscape.

11. Eype's Mouth Country Hotel

Bridport

Narinderjit

฿4,004

฿4,804 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture and potted plants, a building with a balcony, and a clear sky.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a wardrobe, and a window with curtains.

A modern bathroom with a freestanding bathtub, a toilet, and a sink.

A hotel corridor with a red carpet, stone walls, and leather armchairs.

12. Haddon House Hotel

Bridport

Kevin

฿4,793

฿5,752 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Nov - 12 Nov

A traditional white building with a thatched roof, a signpost with directional information, and a hanging flower basket.

A cozy restaurant with brick walls, wooden tables, and a bar area with bottles and glasses.

A bedroom with a bed, two nightstands, a mirror, and a window.

A bar with multiple shelves of wine bottles.

13. The Brace of Pheasants

Dorchester

Alexandre

฿5,153

฿6,184 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

A neatly arranged bedroom with a bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a small side table, and a wardrobe.

A window with a view of a road and greenery, a bench with cushions, and a floral valance.

A white door with the number 8, a black mailbox, and a stone wall with purple flowers.

A living room with a fireplace, blue patterned sofa, wooden coffee table, and a stone wall.

14. The Heritage Bed & Breakfast

Weymouth

Carol

฿3,874

฿4,649 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

A balcony with a wicker sofa, a woven coffee table, and a large vase.

A sunlit room with large windows overlooking a beach, furnished with yellow armchairs and a wooden table.

A cozy living room with a fireplace, a chandelier, and a large portrait.

15. Moonfleet Manor

Weymouth

Andreea

฿5,182

฿6,218 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Nov - 12 Nov

A dining table with pink plates, a glass, and a spoon set. There is a window with white curtains and a view of a building outside.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a wooden countertop, and a stainless steel range hood.

16. Walkersbase Nutallergy Friendly - Sleeps3 - Petsok

Bridport

฿3,051

฿6,330 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A garden with lavender bushes, a swing set, and a gazebo.

A stone building with a large wooden door and multiple windows, surrounded by gravel and greenery.

A traditional interior with a wooden staircase, a wooden bench, a table with a vase of flowers, and a clock on the wall.

A garden with various plants and a stone wall.

17. Stoneleigh Barn B&B

Sherborne

Robin

฿3,664

฿4,397 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A traditional brick house with a large front lawn, a conservatory, and a patio with outdoor seating.

Two wicker armchairs with floral upholstery, a lamp, and a stone wall with a window and a directional sign.

A spacious bedroom with a large four-poster bed, a sitting area with a sofa, and a dining table set with tea cups and a teapot.

A cozy room with a red leather sofa, a wooden table with a teapot, cups, and books, and a chair with striped upholstery.

18. The Grange at Oborne

Sherborne

Paul

฿3,498

฿4,197 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A fireplace with a tiled surround, a shelf with books and decorative items, and a table with a vase and a bowl.

A room with a wooden table and two chairs, a white wardrobe, and a bed with a patterned bedspread.

A two-story brick house with a black front door, a small porch, and a garden with various plants.

A neatly made bed with white linens and two decorative pillows, a bedside table with a lamp, and a door in the background.

19. townhouse bridport

Bridport

Penny

฿2,591

฿3,109 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

An outdoor dining area with a table set for two, featuring plates of food, a bottle of beer, and a glass of water.

A hotel room with a green sofa, a red chair, a bed with a dark headboard, and artwork on the walls.

A modern living room with a green sofa, a small table, and a kitchen area with dark cabinets and a white countertop.

A breakfast buffet with labeled juice dispensers and a variety of food items.

20. TheHillbrookSherborne

Sherborne

Sarah

฿4,854

฿6,493 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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Holiday Rentals in West Dorset District

Cottage

A beach with a prominent cliff, sandy shore, and a few people.

A stone building with a gated entrance, a small door, and a window.

A neatly made bed with striped bedding and decorative pillows, a blue blanket folded at the foot of the bed, and a teal wall with framed landscape pictures.

A cozy living room with two sofas, a wooden coffee table, and a window with curtains.

The Old Dairy

Bridport

"Fantastic property. Esther was such a wonderful host. Really thoughtful and welcoming, and the pictures she's painted for the property are lovely. We really liked the spacious living and dining areas. And we all slept comfortably in the beds. House was lovely and clean. I didn't get check in instructions in advance which was a bit nerve wracking. The company appointed to manage the letting weren't especially responsive. But Esther was there waiting for me and gave us everything we needed....

Cabin

A wooden deck with a picnic table and a hot tub.

A tented room with a bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a sofa, and a window.

A laundry area with a washer and dryer, a stove, and a sink.

Yurt with Private Hot Tub and Bathroom

Bridport

"The yurt itself was amazing, beautiful and very clean with the added charm of your own private hot tub and fire pit, the downside for us was the private toilet/ shower was situated away from the yurt and at night no lighting & very dark the torch provided sadly didnt work. The communal kitchen are was beautiful however the induction hob didn’t work, a Pyrex oven dish that was filthy with caked on food, a couple of dirty pan and pan cupboard that needed cleaning, otherwise to a high spec finish....

Cabin

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a view of houses and trees in the background.

A narrow corridor leading to a bedroom with two single beds, a window with curtains, and a mirror on the left wall.

A view through a window with a house, a satellite dish, and a framed picture on the windowsill.

A modern living room with two sofas, a dining table, and a kitchen area.

Cabin Sleeps 8 - Pools, Parking, Pets

Weymouth

"The caravan was good however the microwave was not working and the tv reception was very poor also sky box and fire stick was not working. Lucky we were able to watch the England game in the World Cup !!"

Cottage

A narrow waterway flanked by lush greenery and a traditional building with a tiled roof.

A kitchen with a wooden countertop, a wine bottle, and a bowl of fruit. There is a window with a view of the outside.

A stone building with a teal door, outdoor seating with a table and chairs, and a bottle of wine on the table.

A rustic stone building with two green doors, a small window, and a tree growing on the wall.

The Coach House - Trinity Lodge

Dorchester

"Klein, aber fein, sehr ruhige Lage alles sehr sauber mit dem Hund ideal Zentral gelegen Umkreis von einer knappen Stunde kann man ne ganze Woche jeden Tag was anderes anschauen der Gastgeber sehr angenehm"

Cottage

A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a window with curtains, and a view of an outdoor area.

A dining area with a table set for four, a skylight, and a view of a green field.

A bedroom with two wooden beds, each with a striped bedspread and pink towels. There are bedside lamps, a small table with a lamp, and a window with a view of greenery.

A cozy loft apartment with a dining area, a sofa, and a window with a view.

Uplands

Sherborne

"Lovely, clean and tidy property - a perfect base for exploring the local area. Owner was very friendly, but generally left us to it. Description of how to find the property in documents provided was very helpful. Very small fridge in the kitchen could have been a problem, but then my Son discovered a full sized fridge in the storage cupboard. Kitchen is well equipped, which was welcome as I like to cook (including a roast dinner). Having only one shower in the property was workable, and the...

Cottage

A rustic kitchen with wooden beams, a stone wall, a sink, a stove, and a washing machine.

A cozy dining area with a wooden table set for two, surrounded by a brick wall and a window with plants.

A dining area with a brick wall, wooden ceiling beams, a window with a view, and a table set for two.

A bedroom with a sloped ceiling, a stone wall, a bed with white bedding, two bedside tables with lamps, and a wooden dresser.

Way's Forge

Dorchester

"Way's Forge is a quirky, convenient accommodation for exploring a wide variety of locations in the area and further afield. . It was a very comfortable stay and we enjoyed it very much. "

Cottage

A modern kitchen with a dining table set for a meal, including a bottle of wine, bread, and a bowl of fruit.

A stone house with a wooden fence, a gravel path, and a garden.

A kitchen with dark cabinets, a white door, a wooden table with a fruit bowl, and a window with a view.

Half Pint Cottage

Beaminster

"We stayed here for 3 nights, the property was spotlessly clean on arrival. Parking at the cottage was a blessing as the road outside was busy with residents cars. An ideal base to explore Dorset, and several pubs within easy walking distance. Would stay here again."

Cottage

A stone house with a red door, white windows, and a paved driveway.

A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a black countertop, a kettle, and teapots.

A neatly made bed with white linens, a folded towel, and a bedside lamp.

A cozy kitchen with a stone fireplace, wooden cabinets, and a small island.

Candy Cottage

Sherborne

"had a great time at candy cottage, everything was done to help us whilst we were there, cosy little cottage great for one or two people, would happily stay there again, many thanks "

Cottage

A stone building with a hot tub in the foreground.

A stone house with a garden, a large urn, and a wooden fence.

A bedroom with a bed, a wardrobe, a window, and a lamp.

Pomme Blushe House

Bridport

"Fabulous!………………………………………"

Cottage

A traditional stone building with a thatched roof, a small window, and a sign prohibiting parking on the grass.

A marina with multiple boats docked, a wooden pier, and a lifebuoy.

A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, a wooden staircase, a wicker rocking chair, and a patterned rug.

A beach with waves, pebbles, and distant hills.

Badgers Cottage

Weymouth

"Nice"

Cottage

A stone house with a tiled roof, a wooden table, and white plastic chairs in the garden.

A kitchen with a dining table, chairs, a microwave, and a refrigerator.

A garden pathway leading to a wooden archway, surrounded by lush greenery and a stone wall.

A kitchen with a wooden table, white cabinets, a washing machine, and a stove.

Pendennis

Sherborne

"Good location. Self contained and reasonable price"

Cottage

A living room with a blue sofa, a glass dining table, and a view of the sea through large windows.

A building with multiple floors, outdoor seating, and a visible restaurant sign.

A neatly made bed with white linens and striped pillows, a bedside lamp, and a painting of a coastal scene on the wall.

A dining area with a glass table, white plates, bowls, and wine glasses. There is a view of the sea through large windows.

Sea Fever

Lyme Regis

"We stayed here for a couple of nights on a short tour of the Jurassic Coast. The location is spectacular and you can almost step out onto the beach. There is a lovely bay window which you can sit in and watch the world go by listening to the sound of the waves. If only this had been a nice padded seat, I might not have wanted to leave. Parking is a bit of a problem in Lyme Regis but there was no noise from the restaurants below, which I thought might be a problem"

Cottage

A coastal beach with a prominent rock arch formation, sandy shores, and cliffs.

A modern kitchen with a marble countertop, black chairs, and a central island with a bottle and glasses.

A modern kitchen with a marble island, dining area with wooden chairs, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A traditional building with a thatched roof, a sign reading "The Suggier Inn," and a patio area with benches and potted plants.

Agua de Plata, 26 Wakeling Island, Silverlake

Dorchester

"It was amazing Anyone who travels to this part of the country needs to stay here It was beyond our expectation"

Cottage

A stone house with a wooden bench and a table with a book and a lantern.

A living room with a sofa, a television, a dining table, and chairs.

A row of two-story houses with a wooden fence, a paved driveway, and a hillside backdrop.

36 Fernhill Heights

Bridport

"Convenient location and great accommodation"

Cottage

A beach with people, tents, and a lifebuoy.

A dining table set with plates, glasses, and a bottle, overlooking a coastal town with houses and cliffs.

A modern kitchen with a dining area, a view through the glass door, and a small balcony.

A row of colorful beach huts with numbered doors, a staircase leading to an upper level, and a clear sky.

5 Victoria House

Lyme Regis

"An excellent property in very good condition with all the facilities that our small family required for a brilliant week in Lyme Regis. Thanks"

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Hotels recommended for families in West Dorset District

The Duchess of Cornwall Inn

Dorchester

฿2,554

฿3,065 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

George Albert Hotel & Spa

Dorchester

฿3,522

฿4,226 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

Greyhound Inn

Dorchester

฿4,441

฿5,330 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Nov - 14 Nov

The Ollerod

Beaminster

฿4,975

฿6,193 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

Eype's Mouth Country Hotel

Bridport

฿4,004

฿4,804 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

The Bull Hotel

Bridport

฿3,831

฿4,597 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

Sleeping Bear Hotel Dorchester

Dorchester

฿2,215

฿2,658 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

Summer Lodge Country House Hotel

Dorchester

฿10,178

฿12,214 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

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Stay near popular West Dorset District attractions

A nest with four ducklings and a white bird, likely their mother, surrounded by straw and feathers.

Abbotsbury Swannery

8.8/10 (28 reviews)

Admire the stunning countryside and the lake in this unique swannery initially set up by Benedictine Monks in the 11th century.

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A large, intricate grass art installation featuring abstract figures.

Cerne Abbas Giant

9.0/10 (28 reviews)

Towering over the countryside and shrouded in mystery, Britain's largest chalk drawing is a curious and compelling destination.

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A historic building with a large stained glass window and a sign for the Tutankhamun exhibition.

Tutankhamun: The Exhibition

8.4/10 (5 reviews)

Travel back in time to ancient Egypt and discover the secrets of the pharaohs in Dorchester's celebrated mummy museum.

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A lush garden with various plants and trees, a pathway, and a person standing by the fence.

Abbotsbury Sub-Tropical Gardens

9.0/10 (52 reviews)

Wander through these luxurious gardens, where the exotic and unusual flowers are reminiscent of the tropics.

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Golden Cap

9.6/10 (20 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Golden Cap, a lovely green space in Stanton St. Gabriel. While in this relaxing area, you can savour the lively bars.

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Mapperton Gardens

8.0/10 (1 review)

Explore the great outdoors at Mapperton Gardens, a lovely green space in Mapperton. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this quaint area.

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Warmwell Holiday Park Ski Slope

9.0/10 (2 reviews)

Hit the slopes in Crossways with a visit to Warmwell Holiday Park Ski Slope. Stroll along the area's seaside or simply savour its cosy cafes.

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Sherborne Abbey

9.6/10 (32 reviews)

Find out about the history of Sherborne with a stop at Sherborne Abbey. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this quaint area.

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Learn more about West Dorset District

Head to sights like Cerne Abbas Giant and Tutankhamun: The Exhibition as you discover West Dorset District.

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