Large holiday homes and cottages to rent in Dorset
On the South Coast of England, Dorset is famed for its stunning Jurassic Coast, a stretch which showcases an extraordinary geological history. With so much to see and discover together, set yourself in the heart of the area with your friends and family and choose somewhere to stay from our collection of large cottages in Dorset for your big group holiday. Our Dorset collection offers a variety of group accommodation from large holiday homes with swimming pools or hot tubs to big houses on the Dorset coast or hidden away in rural Dorset countryside. If you’re celebrating a special occasion such as a milestone birthday or hen or stag do, take a look at our party houses in Dorset.
Plan a group holiday in Dorset
Intriguing and captivating, the coast has much to offer visitors, from the iconic Durdle Door to the striking Old Harry Rocks. Find your own piece of history at the fossil hunting hotspots of Lyme Regis and Charmouth, follow in dinosaurs’ footsteps at Keates Quarry and find out more about these terrifying creatures at the Dinosaur Museum in Dorchester. Family-friendly seaside resorts include Weymouth, Bournemouth and Lyme Regis while Christchurch has the best of all worlds, with beautiful beaches, two rivers and a charming town centre.
Head to the countryside and ramble through rolling hills and valleys, stumble upon sleepy villages and imagine battles gone by at the hill top forts. The iconic Cerne Giant at Cerne Abbas is an intriguing place, while other man-made attractions include Monkey World, the Tank Museum and Farmer Palmers Farm Park. Dorset also serves up a stunning collection of heritage attractions, including Kingston Lacy, Sherborne Castle, Lulworth Castle, Kingston Marward, Forde Abbey and Mapperton House and Gardens.
Head for Verwood to explore the New Forest, Puddletown to relive scenes from Far from the Madding Crowd, Wareham for a relaxing day by the river, Sturminster Newton for history and delicious cheese and many other quaint towns and villages across Dorset. For shopping and sightseeing combined, Dorchester is the place to go; discover the city’s links to Thomas Hardy and shop ‘til you drop up the high street and adjoining side streets.
Book a large luxury holiday cottage in Dorset
Choose one of our impressive large holiday cottages in Dorset and enjoy spending time with your loved ones as you experience this mesmerising region. For more tips and ideas on planning a group holiday in Dorset, check out our guide or dive into the full collection and book your large holiday cottage in Dorset.