Beach Holidays in Dorset: find your perfect rental from just £43 per night!
If you aren't familiar with the county's coastline, here is a quick shortlist of the finest beaches in Dorset. With a nice mix of secluded spots and exciting resorts, there'll be something for you whatever your seaside preference.
Located in western Dorset, Lyme Regis is an elegant Victorian resort with a fine beach and plenty of charm. Famous for its fossil-rich cliffs, which produced some vital dinosaur finds, it also hosts a restored 14th century mill and an excellent aquarium.
Horseshoe-shaped, with a narrow entrance, Lulworth Cove is one of the prettiest beaches in England. The protected bay offers safe swimming, and there's the added attraction of the Durdle Door arch.
Situated on the Isle of Purbeck, this beach is really tucked away, but well worth discovering. It's just as fossil-laden as Lyme Regis, so palaeontologists will be in their element, and the rounded bay is perfect for both summer snorkelling and lazing around.
One of the UK's favourite resorts, Swanage has buckets of old world charm. There are beach huts to provide a bit of extra privacy, and a wonderful town beach. There are amusements on the promenade, and the Isle of Purbeck Steam Line is the perfect diversion for rainy days.
Close to Bridport, Burton Bradstock beach mixes fine views of Weymouth with acres of sand and safe swimming conditions. The cliffs are a great place to walk and the car park is very accessible as well.
| 😎 Quietest month | March |
|---|---|
| 🥳 Busiest month | November |
| 🛏️ Popular accommodation types | Cottage and House rentals |
| 🌡️ Warmest weather | July and August |
| 🥶 Coldest weather | 3 °C in February and January |
| 🌧️ Rainiest months | 15 rainy days in December and March |
Holiday lettings in Dorset cost between £152 and £323 per night.
In most cases, every Cottage is about 117 m² and average capacity is 5 guests - ideal for medium-sized groups and families.
The most popular types of holiday homes for Beach Holidays in Dorset are Cottage and House rentals.
On average 5 people can comfortably fit in a Cottage in Dorset.
There are 4,183 pet friendly holiday homes in Dorset.
