White Lackington, Dorchester
3 guests• 2 bedrooms • 1 bathroom
Dewlish, Dorchester
8 guests• 4 bedrooms • 2 bathrooms
Shepton Montague, Wincanton
10 guests• 5 bedrooms • 4 bathrooms
Hinton St Mary, Bridge
4 guests• 2 bedrooms • 1 bathroom
Wimborne Saint Giles, Wimborne
2 guests• 1 bedroom • 1 bathroom
England, United Kingdom
8 guests• 4 bedrooms • 2 bathrooms
Hammoon, Sturminster Newton
8 guests• 4 bedrooms • 4 bathrooms
Hinton St Mary, Bridge
4 guests• 2 bedrooms • 1 bathroom
Winfrith Newburgh, Dorchester
6 guests• 3 bedrooms • 2 bathrooms
Swanage, Dorset
2 guests• 1 bedroom • 1 bathroom
Weymouth, Dorset
6 guests• 3 bedrooms • 2 bathrooms
Lyme Regis, Dorset
2 guests• 1 bedroom • 1 bathroom
Seeking the finest holiday cottages in Dorset? You're in the right place.
At Plum Guide, we only feature the very best holiday cottages in Devon. Our team of local experts vet every holiday cottage available to rent, ensuring your next Dorset stay is exceptional.
Wimborne Saint Giles
2 guests • 1 bedroom • 1 bathroom
England
8 guests • 4 bedrooms • 2 bathrooms
Hammoon
8 guests • 4 bedrooms • 4 bathrooms
Winfrith Newburgh
6 guests • 3 bedrooms • 2 bathrooms
Weymouth
6 guests • 3 bedrooms • 2 bathrooms
Burton Bradstock
6 guests • 3 bedrooms • 2 bathrooms
Wimborne Saint Giles
4 guests • 2 bedrooms • 2 bathrooms
Weymouth
6 guests • 3 bedrooms • 2 bathrooms
Winsham
22 guests • 8 bedrooms • 9 bathrooms
Lyme Regis
8 guests • 3 bedrooms • 3 bathrooms
Uplyme
14 guests • 6 bedrooms • 4 bathrooms
Burton Bradstock
7 guests • 3 bedrooms • 2 bathrooms
Buckland Newton
6 guests • 3 bedrooms • 3 bathrooms
Wimborne Saint Giles
2 guests • 1 bedroom • 1 bathroom
Hammoon
8 guests • 4 bedrooms • 4 bathrooms
Hinton St Mary
4 guests • 2 bedrooms • 1 bathroom
Winfrith Newburgh
6 guests • 3 bedrooms • 2 bathrooms
Weymouth
6 guests • 3 bedrooms • 2 bathrooms
Langton Long Blandford
2 guests • 1 bedroom • 1 bathroom
Bratton Seymour
4 guests • 2 bedrooms • 2 bathrooms
Swanage
2 guests • 1 bedroom • 1 bathroom
Blandford Forum
2 guests • 1 bedroom • 1 bathroom
Wimborne Saint Giles
2 guests • 1 bedroom • 1 bathroom
Wimborne Saint Giles
4 guests • 2 bedrooms • 2 bathrooms
Weymouth
6 guests • 3 bedrooms • 2 bathrooms
Long Bredy
4 guests • 2 bedrooms • 2 bathrooms
Burton Bradstock
7 guests • 3 bedrooms • 2 bathrooms
Bridport
4 guests • 3 bedrooms • 1 bathroom
Langton Long Blandford
2 guests • 1 bedroom • 1 bathroom
Mappowder
4 guests • 2 bedrooms • 1 bathroom
Deciding on the best area to stay in Dorset can feel overwhelming. Each area provides a unique experience from the rugged Jurassic Coast to the quaint villages in North Dorset. That's where we step in, with a guide to our experts recommended areas for a country cottage stay in Dorset.
Explore 185 million years of Earth's history along the beautiful Jurassic Coast, which stretches across 95 miles of Dorset and East Devon. Recognised by UNESCO for its incredible geology, you'll fall in love with the natural beauty of this place.
For another dose of splendid nature, consider exploring the expansive Cranborne Chase. This nationally designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty spans 380 square miles of countryside overlapping Wiltshire, Dorset, Hampshire and Somerset. There's a richly diverse landscape to explore here, from ancient woodlands to chalk hills. Learn your bird calls alongside your mini-yous and make memories with a photoshoot worthy of next year's Christmas card.
If you're craving that down-home feeling after too many years spent commuting to the city, theres 1 thing you must do - visit North Dorst & The Blackmore Vale. Quaint villages gently dot the unspoilt countryside, and country pubs with delicious grub entice you in with their cosy charm. Between meals, enjoy family walks in the countryside.
This area of southern Dorset offers a welcome contrast of chilled famiy beach days with a good dose of unapologetic nature. In Weymouth, you can partake in classic British seaside fun with three miles of sandy beach, crazy golf, a fairground and everyone's favourite: donkey rides.
For a more rugged vibe, Portland is famous for its Olympic sailing waters and adventure sport. There is a lighthouse to climb and there are castles to be explored. Take note that the best photo opportunity in Dorset is probably the view of Chesil Beach and the Fleet Lagoon from the top of the island.
Add Bournemouht to your Dorset itenerary and you can spend your days on its seven miles of beach. With great restaurants, bars and shopping, this will be just the dose of cosmopolitan you need after a few days out in the wild. From there it's easy to visit Poole, home to a picturesque harbour and award-winning beaches, where you and the family can enjoy water sports or a fishing trip.
Poole
4 guests • 2 bedrooms • 2 bathrooms
Westbourne
6 guests • 3 bedrooms • 2 bathrooms
Westbourne
4 guests • 2 bedrooms • 2 bathrooms
Poole
16 guests • 7 bedrooms • 7 bathrooms
Poole
16 guests • 7 bedrooms • 5 bathrooms
Bournemouth
2 guests • 1 bedroom • 1 bathroom
Town Centre
20 guests • 7 bedrooms • 7 bathrooms
Southbourne
6 guests • 3 bedrooms • 2 bathrooms
Bournemouth
24 guests • 12 bedrooms • 12 bathrooms
Poole
4 guests • 2 bedrooms • 2 bathrooms
Poole
10 guests • 5 bedrooms • 4 bathrooms
Poole
6 guests • 2 bedrooms • 2 bathrooms
Poole
10 guests • 5 bedrooms • 4 bathrooms
Town Centre
12 guests • 5 bedrooms • 4 bathrooms
Southbourne
10 guests • 5 bedrooms • 4 bathrooms
Poole
4 guests • 2 bedrooms • 2 bathrooms
Poole
12 guests • 6 bedrooms • 3 bathrooms
Poole
4 guests • 2 bedrooms • 2 bathrooms
Poole
4 guests • 2 bedrooms • 2 bathrooms
Poole
4 guests • 2 bedrooms • 2 bathrooms
Wimborne
6 guests • 3 bedrooms • 2 bathrooms
England
8 guests • 4 bedrooms • 2 bathrooms
Swanage
2 guests • 1 bedroom • 1 bathroom
Lyme Regis
2 guests • 1 bedroom • 1 bathroom
Budleigh Salterton
6 guests • 3 bedrooms • 2 bathrooms
Poole
4 guests • 2 bedrooms • 2 bathrooms
Swanage
2 guests • 1 bedroom • 1 bathroom
Lyme Regis
3 guests • 1 bedroom • 1 bathroom
Burton Bradstock
6 guests • 3 bedrooms • 2 bathrooms
Lyme Regis
2 guests • 1 bedroom • 1 bathroom
Long Bredy
4 guests • 2 bedrooms • 2 bathrooms
Lyme Regis
8 guests • 3 bedrooms • 3 bathrooms
Burton Bradstock
7 guests • 3 bedrooms • 2 bathrooms
Weymouth
2 guests • 1 bedroom • 1 bathroom
Lyme Regis
6 guests • 3 bedrooms • 3 bathrooms
Weymouth
2 guests • 1 bedroom • 1 bathroom
Crossways
4 guests • 2 bedrooms • 2 bathrooms
Burton Bradstock
4 guests • 2 bedrooms • 2 bathrooms
Poole
4 guests • 2 bedrooms • 2 bathrooms
Loders
4 guests • 2 bedrooms • 2 bathrooms
Furzebrook
10 guests • 4 bedrooms • 3 bathrooms
Weymouth
4 guests • 2 bedrooms • 1 bathroom
Poole
4 guests • 2 bedrooms • 2 bathrooms
Weymouth
2 guests • 1 bedroom • 1 bathroom
Weymouth
2 guests • 1 bedroom • 1 bathroom
Weymouth
4 guests • 2 bedrooms • 1 bathroom
Weymouth
4 guests • 2 bedrooms • 1 bathroom
Weymouth
2 guests • 1 bedroom • 1 bathroom
Weymouth
2 guests • 1 bedroom • 1 bathroom
Weymouth
6 guests • 3 bedrooms • 2 bathrooms
Weymouth
4 guests • 2 bedrooms • 2 bathrooms
Weymouth
4 guests • 2 bedrooms • 2 bathrooms
Preston
7 guests • 4 bedrooms • 2 bathrooms
Weymouth
2 guests • 1 bedroom • 1 bathroom
Weymouth
9 guests • 4 bedrooms • 2 bathrooms
Weymouth
2 guests • 1 bedroom • 1 bathroom
Weymouth
10 guests • 5 bedrooms • 3 bathrooms
Weymouth
4 guests • 2 bedrooms • 1 bathroom
Weymouth
4 guests • 2 bedrooms • 2 bathrooms
Weymouth
9 guests • 4 bedrooms • 3 bathrooms
Weymouth
4 guests • 2 bedrooms • 1 bathroom
Weymouth
14 guests • 7 bedrooms • 6 bathrooms
Weymouth
4 guests • 2 bedrooms • 2 bathrooms
Nottington
2 guests • 1 bedroom • 1 bathroom
Weymouth
4 guests • 2 bedrooms • 2 bathrooms
Weymouth
12 guests • 6 bedrooms • 7 bathrooms
Weymouth
5 guests • 3 bedrooms • 2 bathrooms
There are so many graet things to do in Dorset, and here at Plum Guide, we've put our expert heads together and curated this guide to outline the best of them just for you. So read this list and make the decision on how to spend your time that little bit easier.
Take a trip to Tyneham Ghost Village For a bit of spooky history, Tyneham Ghost Village is worth seeing. Until 1943, this eas a normal village, bustling with life. Then it was taken over by the military for what was supposed to be a 28 day training period, on the orders of Wiston Churchilll, in the preparation for D-Day. But the villagers were never allowed to return, and even today Tyneham is under military control in the middle of an area which is used for training with live ammunication. The village is only open at certain times of the year and some of it has been destroyed. The school and church, however are well-preserved, and offer a chance to see life exactly as it as in 1943.
Visit the famous Old Harry Rocks One of the area’s most famous sights, Old Harry Rocks should definitely be on your list of things to do in Dorset. Formed over millions of years by the erosion of the sea, this group of impressive sea stacks are approximately 65 million years old. And you thought that you were getting slightly grey around the edges. Supposedly, their name comes from the legend that the devil used to use the rocks to nap on (Old Harry being a euphemism for the devil).
Head out to Lyme Regis Lyme Regis is one of Dorset's most popular towns - and for good reason. Nicknamed the ‘pearl of Dorset’, it’s one of the region's fossil-hunting hotspots, with the town’s beaches and cliffs dating from the Jurassic era. There’s even a yearly Lyme Regis Fossil Festival. The kids will love hunting for fossils on the beach (when they're not practising TikTok dances). The food and shopping scene here is also top-notch, if you’re missing the amenities of the city. We’re big on the ice cream at Frank & Beans. Renowned foodie hotspot River Cottage HQ is also nearby if you want to learn how to make something to impress people at your next dinner party.
Explore Durdle Door & Lulworth Cove Near chi-chi town of Poole is the famous landmark of Durdle Door. As one of the area’s most photogenic landmarks, it should be top on your list of things to do in Dorset. Found on the Lulworth Estate, Durdle Door is a huge limestone arch that has formed naturally due to erosion from the sea. This is one of our favourite spots to go for a sunset picnic. You can park your car and enjoy a walk over the equally photogenic Lulworth Cove before settling in for some evening rosé and posh crisps while the sun sinks over the horizon.Then when you’re home, you can boast to your friends about the fact that you’ve seen England’s first designated (in 2001) natural World Heritage Site by UNESCO, in the same category as the Grand Canyon and Great Barrier Reef.
Poole, Dorset
4 guests• 2 bedrooms • 2 bathrooms
Swanage, Dorset
2 guests• 1 bedroom • 1 bathroom
Lyme Regis, Dorset
3 guests• 1 bedroom • 1 bathroom
Lyme Regis, Dorset
2 guests• 1 bedroom • 1 bathroom
Lyme Regis, Dorset
8 guests• 3 bedrooms • 3 bathrooms
Uplyme, Lyme Regis
14 guests• 6 bedrooms • 4 bathrooms
Burton Bradstock, Bridport
7 guests• 3 bedrooms • 2 bathrooms
Weymouth, Dorset
2 guests• 1 bedroom • 1 bathroom
Lyme Regis, Dorset
6 guests• 3 bedrooms • 3 bathrooms
Weymouth, Dorset
2 guests• 1 bedroom • 1 bathroom
Crossways, Dorchester
4 guests• 2 bedrooms • 2 bathrooms
Burton Bradstock, Bridport
4 guests• 2 bedrooms • 2 bathrooms
Poole, Dorset
4 guests• 2 bedrooms • 2 bathrooms
Weymouth, Dorset
4 guests• 2 bedrooms • 1 bathroom
Poole, Dorset
4 guests• 2 bedrooms • 2 bathrooms
Westbourne, Bournemouth
6 guests• 3 bedrooms • 2 bathrooms
Lyme Regis, Dorset
4 guests• 2 bedrooms • 2 bathrooms
Weymouth, Dorset
4 guests• 2 bedrooms • 1 bathroom
Charmouth, Bridport
6 guests• 3 bedrooms • 2 bathrooms
Weymouth, Dorset
2 guests• 1 bedroom • 1 bathroom
Poole, Dorset
4 guests• 2 bedrooms • 2 bathrooms
Westbourne, Bournemouth
4 guests• 2 bedrooms • 2 bathrooms
Poole, Dorset
4 guests• 2 bedrooms • 2 bathrooms
Poole, Dorset
16 guests• 7 bedrooms • 7 bathrooms
Weymouth, Dorset
6 guests• 3 bedrooms • 2 bathrooms
Hinton St Mary, Bridge
4 guests• 2 bedrooms • 1 bathroom
Bratton Seymour, Wincanton
4 guests• 2 bedrooms • 2 bathrooms
Wimborne Saint Giles, Wimborne
4 guests• 2 bedrooms • 2 bathrooms
Wimborne Saint Giles, Wimborne
2 guests• 1 bedroom • 1 bathroom
Lyme Regis, Dorset
8 guests• 3 bedrooms • 3 bathrooms
Uplyme, Lyme Regis
14 guests• 6 bedrooms • 4 bathrooms
Burton Bradstock, Bridport
7 guests• 3 bedrooms • 2 bathrooms
Bridport, Dorset
4 guests• 3 bedrooms • 1 bathroom
Langton Long Blandford, Blandford Forum
2 guests• 1 bedroom • 1 bathroom
Mappowder, Sturminster Newton
4 guests• 2 bedrooms • 1 bathroom
Lyme Regis, Dorset
6 guests• 3 bedrooms • 3 bathrooms
Crossways, Dorchester
4 guests• 2 bedrooms • 2 bathrooms
Melbury Abbas, Shaftesbury
2 guests• 1 bedroom • 1 bathroom
Sparkford, Yeovil
36 guests• 15 bedrooms • 9 bathrooms
Rockbourne, Fordingbridge
2 guests• 1 bedroom • 1 bathroom
Winterborne St. Martin, Dorset
6 guests• 3 bedrooms • 3 bathrooms
Lyme Regis, Dorset
4 guests• 2 bedrooms • 2 bathrooms
Weymouth, Dorset
4 guests• 2 bedrooms • 1 bathroom
Dorchester, Dorset
10 guests• 5 bedrooms • 4 bathrooms
Dorchester, Dorset
7 guests• 3 bedrooms • 2 bathrooms
Hooke, Beaminster
20 guests• 10 bedrooms • 8 bathrooms
Trent, Sherborne
8 guests• 4 bedrooms • 3 bathrooms
Weymouth, Dorset
2 guests• 1 bedroom • 1 bathroom
Corscombe, Dorchester
4 guests• 3 bedrooms • 1 bathroom
Shillingstone, Blandford Forum
4 guests• 2 bedrooms • 1 bathroom
Langton Long Blandford, Blandford Forum
16 guests• 8 bedrooms • 5 bathrooms
Poole, Dorset
16 guests• 7 bedrooms • 7 bathrooms
Wimborne Saint Giles, Wimborne
18 guests• 8 bedrooms • 8 bathrooms
Weymouth, Dorset
6 guests• 3 bedrooms • 2 bathrooms
Whitchurch Canonicorum, Bridport
6 guests• 3 bedrooms • 2 bathrooms
Langton Long Blandford, Blandford Forum
2 guests• 1 bedroom • 1 bathroom
Furzebrook, Wareham
10 guests• 4 bedrooms • 3 bathrooms
Sparkford, Yeovil
36 guests• 15 bedrooms • 9 bathrooms
Dorchester, Dorset
10 guests• 4 bedrooms • 3 bathrooms
Trent, Sherborne
8 guests• 4 bedrooms • 3 bathrooms
Langton Long Blandford, Blandford Forum
16 guests• 8 bedrooms • 5 bathrooms
Poole, Dorset
16 guests• 7 bedrooms • 7 bathrooms
Langton Long Blandford, Blandford Forum
2 guests• 1 bedroom • 1 bathroom
Lytchett Matravers, Dorset
6 guests• 2 bedrooms • 2 bathrooms
Hawkchurch, Axminster
2 guests• 1 bedroom • 1 bathroom
Dorchester, Dorset
6 guests• 3 bedrooms • 2 bathrooms
Bournemouth, England
24 guests• 12 bedrooms • 12 bathrooms
Winsham, Chard
21 guests• 8 bedrooms • 10 bathrooms
Blandford Forum, Dorset
2 guests• 1 bedroom • 1 bathroom
Poole, Dorset
10 guests• 5 bedrooms • 4 bathrooms
Salisbury, Wiltshire
12 guests• 5 bedrooms • 5 bathrooms
Broadmayne, Dorchester
5 guests• 3 bedrooms • 1 bathroom
Lyme Regis, Dorset
2 guests• 1 bedroom • 1 bathroom
Yarlington, Wincanton
16 guests• 8 bedrooms • 4 bathrooms
Dorchester, Dorset
8 guests• 4 bedrooms • 3 bathrooms
Town Centre, Bournemouth
12 guests• 5 bedrooms • 4 bathrooms
Dorchester, Dorset
12 guests• 5 bedrooms • 4 bathrooms
Yeovil, Somerset
4 guests• 2 bedrooms • 3 bathrooms
Dorchester, Dorset
10 guests• 5 bedrooms • 4 bathrooms
Wimborne, Dorset
16 guests• 7 bedrooms • 4 bathrooms
Dorchester, Dorset
7 guests• 3 bedrooms • 2 bathrooms
Sturminster Marshall, Wimborne
16 guests• 8 bedrooms • 4 bathrooms
Lyme Regis, Dorset
2 guests• 1 bedroom • 1 bathroom
Poole, Dorset
14 guests• 5 bedrooms • 4 bathrooms
Sturminster Newton, Dorset
4 guests• 2 bedrooms • 2 bathrooms
Trent, Sherborne
8 guests• 4 bedrooms • 2 bathrooms
Corfe Mullen, Dorset
13 guests• 5 bedrooms • 4 bathrooms
Broadstone, England
10 guests• 5 bedrooms • 4 bathrooms
Poole, Dorset
16 guests• 6 bedrooms • 6 bathrooms
Poole, Dorset
12 guests• 4 bedrooms • 3 bathrooms
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A lovely, family-run restaurant offering delicious food, friendly service, and a great dining experience. Sit and chat in the lovely atmosphere while enjoying tasty, well-presented dishes from their nicely priced menu.
With acres of gardens and woodland to explore, the impressive grounds of the Newt estate also include restaurants, a farm shop and exhibitions.
Indulge in an offbeat culinary experience at Offbeet New Forest, a unique restaurant and bar that serves delicious food in a cozy and relaxed atmosphere.
Originally built to house local villagers, Milton Abbas is now a boarding school. Stroll around the picturesque gardens and check out the nearby artificial lake.
Serving up traditional pub fare and a range of coffees during the day, the Hambro Arms is a classic local haunt.
Stretching out for ninety-five miles, the Jurassic Coast was England’s first World Heritage Site. The rugged landscape offers ample opportunity for walks.
The former home of writer Thomas Hardy, who lived there until his death in 1928, the grounds and interior of Max Gate are now open to visitors.
With a focus on local and seasonal produce, Sienna offers up modern British food with a twist.
Maiden Castle is an Iron Age hill fort, built around the 1st century BC. You're free to wander around the maze of its ramparts.
Immerse yourself in the English countryside at Perry's Cider Mills. Discover the cider pit, local farmer's store, and indulge in boutique ciders and craft gins. Don't miss their delicious pork and apple sausage rolls!
Restored, unfurnished Tudor mansion with colourful gardens, walled orchard, pleasant tea room, and a variety of artisan shops including a tempting goldsmith.
With sweeping views of the Blackmore Vale, a weekly farmers' market and boutique shops Shaftesbury has a lot to offer. The town's highlight is the iconic cobbled Gold Hil.
A quintessentially Georgian pub, in a rural setting with gently rolling hills. The menu reflects the agricultural landscape but ads a level of sophistication.
An area of outstanding natural beauty, Cranborne Chase covers everything from rolling chalk grassland and ancient woodland to downland hillsides and chalk river valleys.
For many years, Kingston Lacy was the seat of the Bankes family. Today, it's a Grade I listed building that's open to the public. The Grade II listed gardens are particularly stunning.
At Rawston Farm Butchery & Farm Shop, you can find a range of locally reared meats from Rawston Farm, along with lots of high-quality, locally sourced products.
Owned and run by Barbara and James (who also own Rawston Farm just down the road), The Langton Arms is worth a visit if you're looking for award-winning food in charming surroundings.
Blandford Forum is definitely worth a visit if you're in the area. Set on the banks of the River Stour, it's full of independent shops and cute restaurants.
Bournemouth Bay enjoys its own micro-climate, some of the warmest sea temperatures in all of the UK. Explore one of the four blue flag beaches, all nestled beneath a magnificent cliff line.
Owned and run by a former Michelin starred chef, The Three Lions is worth a visit. A hidden retreat in the New Forest National Park, it's also known for its cosy bar and open log fire.
Fordingbridge is known as the northern gateway to The New Forest. A small riverside tow (built on the banks of the River Avon), Fordingbridge was recorded in the Domesday Book under the name ‘Forde’.
Ringwood Brewery, a small brewery on the edge of the New Forest, has been creating quality craft beers since 1978 in beautiful surroundings.
A small farm shop offering a range of delicious buffalo meats, ice cream, milk, and cheeses. Friendly service and a great stop on your way to Sherborne.
Visit this working Somerset apple farm and free cider brandy distillery. Wander through the orchard, taste their range of spirits, and learn about cider making. A great day out for the whole family.
Enjoy fantastic food, a superb cheese ploughman’s and mixed fish salad in a lovely, relaxing, quiet location. The staff are amazing and attentive, making it the perfect place for a bite to eat.
Polished rooms in a stylish country pub offering free breakfast & modern British dining. Enjoy the beautiful garden and outside areas on a sunny summer evening.
A beautiful forest with lovely views and dog-friendly paths. Enjoy a walk through ancient hardwoods and commercial conifers, ending with incredible vistas. Free parking and picnic-friendly. Toilets and shops are not nearby.
This natural feature boasts a picturesque bay with crystal-clear waters, scenic walks, clean facilities, and delightful ice cream options. Don't miss the breathtaking walk to Durdle Door!
This iconic limestone arch on Dorset's Jurassic Coast offers mesmerizing views of the scenic coastline. Enjoy a mini hike to the beautiful pebble beach and bask in the immaculate beaches. A sustainable and picturesque destination for nature lovers.
Compact, clean, and well-designed lodges with amazing views and a nice outdoor seating area. Excellent customer service and thoughtful touches like biscuits and tea/coffee. Highly recommended for a beach getaway.
Explore the Victorian pier with its amusement arcade, variety theatre, and cafe. Enjoy breathtaking views and take a boat trip along the coast. A perfect spot to relax and soak in the beauty of nature.
A challenging climb with stunning views of the coast, rolling hills, and a chance to find fossils along the way. Perfect for nature lovers and hikers.
Immerse yourself in the rich history of Corfe Castle, located in a charming locality. This captivating landmark offers a glimpse into the political struggles and battles of the past.
Get up close with rescued primates at this natural and well-designed animal park. Watch orangutans play with towels and see chimps use their hands to reach broccoli. A lovely place for a day out with the family.
Step into the birthplace of English author Thomas Hardy and immerse yourself in the quaint charm of this historic premise. Wander through the garden and visit the visitor centre for a delightful literary experience.
Immerse yourself in the rich history and political significance of Abbotsbury. Discover its quaint streets, traditional architecture, and local charm that will leave you captivated.
An expansive iron age hillfort with multiple ramparts, offering fantastic views and paths for a tranquil walk. Free parking available.
A beautiful monument to an amazing woman, the Thomas Hardy Statue is a must-see point of interest in the city. Take a moment to appreciate this well-maintained statue during your visit.
Step back in time at this Tudor mansion from 1485, with beautifully landscaped gardens and a charming cafe. Discover the fascinating history of each room and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere.
Indulge in soul-pleasing food served in a cosy, 17th-century cottage. Enjoy top-quality meals and excellent service in a beautiful setting. A treat not to be missed.
Explore the mysterious, age-old naked figure carved into the chalk hillside. Take a walk through scenic trails and support the local village.
Step into this castle-style armory turned museum to discover the history of the Dorchester regiment and their heroic service. Climb to the top for stunning countryside views.
Take in the charm of Poundbury, an unconventional urban development influenced by Prince Charles. Wander through its streets to see the blend of traditional and contemporary architecture.
Curving, sheltered beach with clean sand, family-friendly facilities, and a vibrant atmosphere. Enjoy boat trips, explore the town's shops, and dine at local restaurants.
Step into history at Nothe Fort, a lovingly restored Victorian coastal fort turned open museum. Discover labyrinthine tunnels, film displays, and dioramas while enjoying stunning views of Weymouth and Portland. With knowledgeable volunteers and a decent cafe on-site, it's an educational experience worth your time.
Enjoy a picturesque cove with a pebbly beach, stunning views, and a small stream. Relax on the beach or grab lunch at a local cafe. Perfect for families and nature lovers.
Unpretentious, cosy bistro specialising in an array of fresh seafood plates with a French influence. Superb food, friendly staff, and exceptional seafood. A must-visit establishment.
Escape to this friendly cafe for locally sourced coffee, tempting food options, and a cosy atmosphere. Catering to various dietary preferences, it's a great spot to relax and indulge.
A peaceful oasis in the heart of Bournemouth, the Lower Gardens offer lush greenery, a tranquil canal, and a giant bird cage with a variety of birds. Perfect for a restful break or leisurely stroll.
Immerse yourself in the eccentric Art Nouveau-style setting and vast private Victorian art collection. Take your time to view each piece and don't miss the preserved rooms with their historical furniture. A cool experience with breathtaking sea views.
At Plum Guide, we don’t just list homes. We scrutinise them. Our team of local experts vet every home available in Dorset, only accepting the top 3% and rejecting those that don’t meet our stringent standards. Why? To save you from a disappointing stay in Dorset.
We have an in-house care team - efficient and empowered home experts, whose sole task is to make your stay in Dorset exceptional.
Our cancellation policies are unrivalled. In the very rare event that your host cancels 48 hours after your booking, we will do all we can to find you a Plum home up to 20% more expensive than the original. Within 5 days of check-in, it’s up to 50%.
We believe in total transparency. At Plum Guide we refuse to hide anything from our guests, preventing any unwanted surprises. We offer honest snippets of information that will help you find the best home for your requirements. Located on a noisy street above a pub in Dorset? Patchy wifi? It’s mentioned in our home truths.
First time visiting Dorset? We've got you covered with a handy list of temperature to help you decide the best time to visit and, more importantly, what to pack for your cottage stay.
JANUARY High 9°C/48°F Low 2°C/36°F
FEBRUARY High 9°C/48°F Low 2°C/36°F
MARCH High 11°C/52°F Low 3°C/37°F
APRIL High 13°C/55°F Low 5°C/41°F
MAY High 16°C/61°F Low 8°C/46°F
JUNE High 19°C/66°F Low 11°C/52°F
JULY High 21°C/70°F Low 13°C/55°F
AUGUST High 21°C/70°F Low 13°C/55°F
SEPTEMBER High 19°C/66°F Low 11°C/52°F
OCTOBER High 15°C/59°F Low 8°C/46°F
NOVEMBER High 11°C/52°F Low 5°C/41°F
DECEMBER High 9°C/48°F Low 3°C/37°F
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