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Family Holidays in Dorset

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  • Price per night

    • Up to £100
    • £100 - £199
    • From £200

  • Accommodation types

    • House
    • Camping
    • Holiday park

  • Rating

    • 4.5+
    • 4+

  • Services

    • Pool
    • Parking
    • WiFi
    • Garden
    • Hot tub
    • TV
    • Kitchen
    • Washing machine
    • Dishwasher
    • Balcony/patio
    • Fireplace
    • Microwave
    • Cot
    • Sauna
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  • Accommodation type

    • Pet-friendly
    • No smoking
    • No pets
    • Wheelchair access

  • Activities

    • Grill
    • Fishing

Family Holidays in Dorset: Recommended holiday rentals

Family Holidays in Dorset: find your perfect rental from just £47 per night!

Cottage Whitecross
Cottage ∙ 2 guests ∙ 1 bedroom

Cottage with garden

Whitecross, Netherbury, Dorset
This Whitecross cottage features a kitchen, garden, and event space, making it perfect for a memorable getaway with loved ones.
from £66
per night
Excellent(9 ratings)
from £66
per night
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Cottage Weymouth
Cottage ∙ 7 guests ∙ 3 bedrooms

Cottage with garden | Beach view

Weymouth, Weymouth and Portland District, Dorset
This family-friendly cottage in Weymouth features a garden, kitchen, and parking, welcoming up to 7 guests and pets.
from £95
per night
Outstanding(21 ratings)
from £95
per night
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Cottage West Lulworth
Cottage ∙ 5 guests ∙ 3 bedrooms

Family-oriented nice cottage with garden | Beach view | Pets are welcome

West Lulworth, Purbeck District, Dorset
This cottage in West Lulworth offers a garden, kitchen, and parking, making it perfect for families and pets alike.
from £115
per night
Very good(44 ratings)
from £115
per night
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Cottage Swyre
Cottage ∙ 8 guests ∙ 5 bedrooms

Children-friendly lovely cottage with garden | Dogs allowed

Swyre, West Dorset District, Dorset
This Swyre cottage offers a garden, fireplace, and kitchen, perfect for families and pets, accommodating up to eight guests.
from £114
per night
Very good(34 ratings)
from £114
per night
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Cottage Swanage
Cottage ∙ 6 guests ∙ 4 bedrooms

Family-oriented nice cottage with barbecue & garden

Swanage, Purbeck District, Dorset
This Swanage cottage features a kitchen, fireplace, and garden, perfect for family getaways with space for six guests.
from £88
per night
from £88
per night
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Cottage Weymouth
Cottage ∙ 6 guests ∙ 3 bedrooms

Cottage with garden | Beach view

Weymouth, Weymouth and Portland District, Dorset
This cottage in Weymouth features a kitchen, garden, and parking, making it ideal for families seeking a relaxing getaway.
from £134
per night
Outstanding(21 ratings)
from £134
per night
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Cottage Owermoigne
Cottage ∙ 6 guests ∙ 3 bedrooms

Cottage with garden | Next to the beach | Pet-friendly

Owermoigne, West Dorset District, Dorset
This cottage in Owermoigne features a kitchen, garden, and parking, welcoming up to six guests and their pets for a memorable stay.
from £121
per night
Excellent(98 ratings)
from £121
per night
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Apartment Swanage
Apartment ∙ 6 guests ∙ 3 bedrooms

Family-friendly beautiful holiday apartment | Close to the beach

Swanage, Purbeck District, Dorset
This apartment rental in Swanage accommodates six, featuring a kitchen, family-friendly layout, and convenient parking.
from £102
per night
Outstanding(89 ratings)
from £102
per night
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Cottage Corfe Castle
Cottage ∙ 3 guests ∙ 2 bedrooms

Family-oriented charming cottage with garden, barbecue & terrace | Pets allowed

Corfe Castle, Purbeck District, Dorset
This cottage near Corfe Castle offers a fireplace, garden, and kitchen, perfect for a family getaway with pets.
from £76
per night
Outstanding(176 ratings)
from £76
per night
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Cottage Lyme Regis
Cottage ∙ 4 guests ∙ 2 bedrooms

Cottage with garden | Beach view

Lyme Regis, West Dorset District, Dorset
This cottage in Lyme Regis offers a garden, kitchen, and parking, perfect for families and pets, accommodating up to four guests.
from £74
per night
Outstanding(1 rating)
from £74
per night
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Cottage Whitchurch Canonicorum
Cottage ∙ 6 guests ∙ 3 bedrooms

Cottage with garden | Beach view

Whitchurch Canonicorum, West Dorset District, Dorset
This cottage in Whitchurch Canonicorum offers a fireplace, garden, and kitchen, perfect for families and pets alike.
from £100
per night
from £100
per night
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Cottage Lyme Regis
Cottage ∙ 5 guests ∙ 3 bedrooms

Cottage with garden | Beach view

Lyme Regis, West Dorset District, Dorset
This cottage in Lyme Regis features a garden, fireplace, and kitchen, making it perfect for family stays with pets welcome.
from £101
per night
from £101
per night
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Cottage Folke
Cottage ∙ 6 guests ∙ 3 bedrooms

Cottage with pool

Folke, West Dorset District, Dorset
This cottage in Folke offers a pool, fireplace, kitchen, and family-friendly amenities, perfect for a memorable getaway with pets.
from £107
per night
from £107
per night
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Cottage Portland
Cottage ∙ 7 guests ∙ 3 bedrooms

Cottage | Beach view

Portland, Weymouth and Portland District, Dorset
This Portland cottage offers a kitchen and family-friendly space, perfect for accommodating up to seven guests on your getaway.
from £88
per night
Very good(7 ratings)
from £88
per night
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Cottage Uploders
Cottage ∙ 6 guests ∙ 3 bedrooms

Cottage with private pool & garden | River view

Uploders, Loders, Dorset
This cottage in Uploders features a private pool, garden, and kitchen, making it perfect for family gatherings and events.
from £101
per night
Excellent(18 ratings)
from £101
per night
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Family Holidays in Dorset are Fun for Everyone!

The south coast of England has always been popular with holidaymakers. What's more, warmer summers and longer hours of daylight ensure vacationing in the UK remains one of the best ways to entertain the entire family. And, of all of the south coast's lovely beaches, Dorset has to be home to some of the finest.
Must-See Family Attractions in Dorset

Must-See Family Attractions in Dorset

Kids will adore family holidays to explore Dorset's amazing Jurassic coastline, and rolling Thomas Hardy countryside. Whether you hike some of the scenic coastal pathways or venture into the country to enjoy traditional English activities, Dorset has so very much to offer. Weymouth and Bournemouth may be the most popular Dorset holiday resorts for all-round family fun, yet this pretty English county has so much more than traditional bucket and spade entertainments on offer. Just some of the most popular family attractions the unique county of Dorset has to offer include:

  1. Ringwood, Moors Valley Country Park and Forest

    Take the kids for an active day out at the Moors Valley Country Park and enjoy adventures galore in the forests and treetop trail. Finish up the day with a cold drink in a quaint local pub.

  2. Lulworth Cove

    You can even take the dog along to Lulworth Cove, and the kids will adore trawling the rock pools to discover their own sea creatures and tiny fish.

  3. Lulworth Outdoors

    No visit to the Lulworth area is complete without a trip to the outdoor pursuits heaven at Lulworth Outdoors, alongside a ramble through the past at the historic castle. Hire some bikes for your day out to explore the bridle paths and tracks of this extensive estate!

  4. Adventure Wonderland

    Take an action-packed trip near Christchurch to the Adventure Wonderland theme park and water park for a real day of fun for all of the family. Create lifelong memories for your kids and enjoy all the thrills of the rides in the Dorset countryside.

  5. Poole Splashdown

    No matter what time of year you visit, the Poole Splashdown park offers kids the ultimate in water park adventures. Your holiday to Dorset will give the entire family even greater appreciation of Thomas Hardy's beloved county, along with traditional joys experienced on English country holidays.

  6. Dorchester

    Don't forget to take a trip to historic Dorchester during your Dorset holiday. Alongside brilliant shopping, dining, and cultural activities, this market town is home to the Tutankhamun Exhibition. You can also take the kids along to enjoy quad biking thrills and spills at nearby Buckland Newton.

Best Places to Stay for Family Holidays in Dorset

Cottage Wareham
from £91 per night
Cottage ∙ 6 guests ∙ 3 bedrooms

Child-friendly lovely cottage with pool, garden & BBQ | Pet-friendly

3.9
Good(12 ratings)
Wareham, Wareham Town, Dorset
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Cottage Affpuddle
from £160 per night
Cottage ∙ 8 guests ∙ 5 bedrooms

Family-oriented cottage with garden | Pet-friendly

4.6
Excellent(13 ratings)
Affpuddle, Purbeck District, Dorset
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Cottage Weymouth
from £49 per night
Cottage ∙ 2 guests ∙ 1 bedroom

Pleasant cottage with garden

Weymouth, Weymouth and Portland District, Dorset
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Information about Family Holidays in Dorset

📏 Average size of a holiday home 114 m²
💳 Highest rates in August
🛏️ Popular accommodation types House rentals and Cottage
🌡️ Warmest weather July and August
🥶 Coldest weather January and February
🌧️ Rainiest months December and March
30 reviews
Dorset holiday rentals have an average rating of 4/5 across 30 reviews left by travellers.

Family Holidays in Dorset: frequently asked questions

Family Holidays in Dorset: what's the average price for holiday accommodation?

Vacation homes cost around £47 per night in Dorset.

Can I find holiday lettings for Family Holidays in Dorset that's suitable for a family or large group?

When plannin a trip for a big family it's great to know that average Cottage in Dorset can fit in 5 people and costs around £263 per night.

Are there any family holiday homes available to rent in Dorset?

There are more than 11,374 family lettings in Dorset, with nightly prices starting from £47.

What types of holiday rentals are available for Family Holidays in Dorset?

There are a lot of options available when it comes to holiday homes for Family Holidays in Dorset, with 3,173 Cottage and 581 House rentals on offer.

Do many family lettings in Dorset feature a pool?

Sure, over 7% of family-sized accommodations in Dorset come with a pool.

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