The picturesque county of Dorset is awash with pretty little towns, beaches and coastline, making it a perfect holiday destination. With no motorways or cities, Dorset is a truly rural county made up of small villages, towns, countryside and coast. Holiday cottages in Dorset are perfectly situated to enjoy many of the delights on offer in this part of South West England, such as the Monkey World monkey sanctuary and the Roman temple ruin at Jordan Hill. With a variety of attractions and things to do to suit all ages and interests, the county of Dorset is the perfect destination for family holidays, romantic getaways and breaks for groups of friends alike.
Travelling along the coast of Dorset uncovers the popular seaside town of Bournemouth. This town is the perfect location for a coastal break at holiday cottages in Dorset, with many attractions and things to do nearby. Take a leisurely stroll along the scenic coastline and enjoy an ice cream or indulge in a range of watersports such as surfing and swimming. There are also many activities and attractions situated away from the coast. The Bournemouth Eye is the town’s highest observation point, offering visitors panoramic views of the surrounding area and the English Channel.
Dorset is famous for the Jurassic Coast, a World Heritage Site located on the south coast of England that stretches from Dorset to Devon.
The 95 miles of dramatic coastline provide plenty of scenic views and can be accessed by many of the towns and villages that lie beside the coast. Lyme Regis, Swanage and Weymouth are some of the most well known places with attractions such as Chesil Beach and Durdle Door, which is a natural limestone arch, also adorning the Jurassic Coast. Holiday cottages in Dorset provide the perfect base to explore at your own pace.
The county of Dorset is incredibly scenic with many historic buildings dotted amongst the landscape, which can be explored from your base at a holiday cottage in Dorset. Not far from Christchurch lies the majestic Highcliffe Castle, a Grade 1 listed building that was built in 1831. Exhibitions feature at the castle along with a gift shop and you can visit the vast and beautiful grounds all year round. The ruins of Corfe Castle can be seen in Dorset which date back to the 11th century and have a rich and varied history. There are many places of interest that you can explore whilst renting holiday cottages in Dorset, including Thomas Hardy’s Cottage which was the birthplace and home of the author until he was 34. St Peter’s Parish Church is also in the county and is the resting place of Mary Shelley and other members of her family, including the heart of her husband; the famous poet Percy Bysshe Shelley. When you stay at holiday cottages in Dorset there are so many fascinating places to explore.
