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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
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    • Holiday park

  • Rating

    • 4.5+
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  • Services

    • Pool
    • Parking
    • WiFi
    • Garden
    • Hot tub
    • TV
    • Kitchen
    • Washing machine
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    • 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 £54 per night!

Cottage Uploders
Cottage ∙ 6 guests ∙ 3 bedrooms

Cottage with private pool & garden | Lake view

Uploders, Loders, Dorset
This Uploders cottage features a private pool, garden, kitchen, and parking, perfect for a relaxing getaway for six.
from £109
per night
Excellent(18 ratings)
from £109
per night
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Accommodation Weymouth
Accommodation ∙ 2 guests ∙ 1 bedroom

Letting with terrace

Weymouth, Weymouth and Portland District, Dorset
This accommodation in Weymouth offers beach access, parking, and is pet-friendly, perfect for a memorable getaway for two.
from £59
per night
Very good(103 ratings)
from £59
per night
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Apartment Swanage
Apartment ∙ 6 guests ∙ 2 bedrooms

Flat with barbecue

Swanage, Purbeck District, Dorset
This waterside apartment in Swanage accommodates up to six guests, featuring a kitchen, pet-friendly policy, and parking.
from £150
per night
Outstanding(58 ratings)
from £150
per night
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Apartment Weymouth
Apartment ∙ 2 guests ∙ 1 bedroom

Holiday apartment with terrace

Weymouth, Weymouth and Portland District, Dorset
This Weymouth apartment rental for two features a kitchen and is just moments from stunning beaches and vibrant local attractions.
from £75
per night
from £75
per night
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Cottage Owermoigne
Cottage ∙ 2 guests ∙ 1 bedroom

Cottage with garden & terrace | Pet-friendly

Owermoigne, West Dorset District, Dorset
This cottage in Owermoigne offers a garden, kitchen, and parking, perfect for a relaxing getaway with your pet.
from £71
per night
Excellent(12 ratings)
from £71
per night
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Cottage Crossways
Cottage ∙ 8 guests ∙ 4 bedrooms

Cottage with private pool, sauna & barbeque | Nature view

Crossways, West Dorset District, Dorset
This inviting cottage in Crossways features a private pool, sauna, garden, and space for eight, making it perfect for family getaways.
from £238
per night
Outstanding(4 ratings)
from £238
per night
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Apartment Swanage
Apartment ∙ 6 guests ∙ 2 bedrooms

Holiday apartment with barbeque, sauna & private pool | Nature view

Swanage, Purbeck District, Dorset
This apartment in Swanage features a private heated pool, spa, and garden, perfect for a memorable family getaway.
from £226
per night
Outstanding(91 ratings)
from £226
per night
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Apartment Weymouth
Apartment ∙ 4 guests ∙ 2 bedrooms

Apartment with 2 bedrooms for 4 persons

Weymouth, Weymouth and Portland District, Dorset
This Weymouth apartment rental welcomes pets, features a kitchen and parking, and is perfect for a family of four.
from £54
per night
Excellent(71 ratings)
from £54
per night
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Cottage Weymouth
Cottage ∙ 7 guests ∙ 3 bedrooms

Cottage with garden

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 £86
per night
Outstanding(21 ratings)
from £86
per night
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Cottage Wareham
Cottage ∙ 6 guests ∙ 3 bedrooms

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

Wareham, Wareham Town, Dorset
This cottage in Wareham features a pool, fireplace, and garden, perfect for family gatherings and events with pets welcome.
from £79
per night
Very good(13 ratings)
from £79
per night
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Cottage Weymouth
Cottage ∙ 6 guests ∙ 3 bedrooms

Cottage with garden

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 £135
per night
Outstanding(21 ratings)
from £135
per night
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Apartment Swanage
Apartment ∙ 8 guests ∙ 3 bedrooms

Fully equipped beautiful flat with garden | Next to the beach

Swanage, Purbeck District, Dorset
This apartment in Swanage offers beach access, a kitchen, parking, and space for eight, perfect for a memorable getaway.
from £86
per night
from £86
per night
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Cottage Lyme Regis
Cottage ∙ 4 guests ∙ 2 bedrooms

Cottage with garden

Lyme Regis, West Dorset District, Dorset
This cottage in Lyme Regis offers a kitchen, garden, parking, and pet-friendly space, perfect for family getaways with 4 guests.
from £87
per night
from £87
per night
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Cottage Portland
Cottage ∙ 6 guests ∙ 3 bedrooms

Cottage with 3 bedrooms for 6 persons

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 £101
per night
Very good(7 ratings)
from £101
per night
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Cottage Whitchurch Canonicorum
Cottage ∙ 6 guests ∙ 3 bedrooms

Cottage with garden

Whitchurch Canonicorum, West Dorset District, Dorset
This cottage in Whitchurch Canonicorum offers a fireplace, garden, and kitchen, perfect for families and pets alike.
from £98
per night
from £98
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 Swanage
from £81 per night
Cottage ∙ 6 guests ∙ 3 bedrooms

Cottage with garden | Beach view

4.6
Excellent(22 ratings)
Swanage, Purbeck District, Dorset
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Cottage Uploders
from £108 per night
Cottage ∙ 6 guests ∙ 3 bedrooms

Cottage with private pool & garden | River view

4.6
Excellent(18 ratings)
Uploders, Loders, Dorset
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Accommodation Weymouth
from £69 per night
Accommodation ∙ 2 guests ∙ 1 bedroom

Letting with terrace

4.0
Very good(103 ratings)
Weymouth, Weymouth and Portland District, Dorset
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Information about Family Holidays in Dorset

😎 Quietest month August
🥳 Busiest month January
🛏️ Popular accommodation types House rentals and Cottage
🌡️ Warmest weather 21 °C in July and August
🥶 Coldest weather 3 °C in January and February
🌧️ Rainiest months 15 rainy days in December and March
22 reviews
Dorset holiday rentals have an average rating of 4.2/5 across 22 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 £54 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 £275 per night.

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

There are more than 12,193 family lettings in Dorset, with nightly prices starting from £54.

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 3,481 Cottage and 624 House rentals on offer.

Do many family lettings in Dorset feature a pool?

Sure, over 6% of family-sized accommodations in Dorset come with a pool.

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