Dog-friendly Hotels Dorset
Dorset is a pawsome holiday destination for furry family members all year round. The famous Jurassic coast, Durdle Door, Poole harbour, rolling countryside and the surrounding countryside make the Dorset coast super dog friendly for a British break.
- Wareham, EnglandA superb five-bedroom detached house resting in Arne, Dorset. Pet-friendly. Off-road parking. Woodburning stove. Poole 13.4 miles; Bournemouth 18.3 miles; Weymouth 23.5 miles.£469From price per night based on 7 night stay
- Nottington, EnglandA quaint stone-built cottage resting on the outskirts of Weymouth. Open-plan living. Off-road parking. WiFi. Dorchester 6.4 miles; Fortuneswell 8.2 miles.£74From price per night based on 7 night stay
- Bridport, EnglandThis superbly spacious dwelling rests on the outskirts of Bridport in Dorset. Ideal for large family gatherings. Pet-friendly. Hot tub. Quirky layout. WiFi. Bridport centre 0.8 miles; Weymouth 18.4 miles.£171From price per night based on 7 night stay
- Dorchester, EnglandWonderfully appointed barn conversion residing in the sleepy village of Dewlish in Dorset. Dog-friendly. Off-road parking. Shared outdoor heated pool. Dorchester 7 miles.£484From price per night based on 7 night stay
- Dorchester, EnglandStunning Grade II listed house, located in the Maiden Newton area of Dorchester. Open fireplaces. WiFi. Mill views. Dorchester 8 miles.£163From price per night based on 7 night stay
- Bridport, EnglandA pleasantly converted farmhouse situated 3 miles from Charmouth in Dorset. Countryside views. Hot tub. En-suite. Near Jurassic Coast. Games barn.£262From price per night based on 7 night stay
- Swanage, EnglandThis large detached Edwardian House. Seven bedrooms. Perfect for families and large groups. Woodburners. Three floors. Wareham 9.7 miles; Poole 20 miles.£344From price per night based on 7 night stay
- Swanage, EnglandImpressive barn conversion in rural Dorset location, close to beaches and Corfe Castle. Converted to an exceptionally high standard. Lovely doorstep walks. Swanage Steam Railway nearby. Swanage 2.5 miles.£104From price per night based on 7 night stay
- Plush, EnglandThe Stables is a detached stable conversion and benefits from a large, open-plan kitchen/dining-room with a high ceiling and beams, a living room with a wood-burning stove and also has its own garden with great views over the surrounding countryside. The holiday property stands in the grounds of the owners’ 650-acre organic dairy farm; there are lovely walks from the doorstep amid the farmland. The Dorset Gap is nearby for walks amid stunning scenery, while sandy bays and nature reserves can be found along the World Heritage Coastline just 18 miles away. Dorchester (Thomas Hardy’s Casterbridge) is within driving distance for a wide range of attractions, including a lively weekly market with the beautiful Maiden Castle sure to be a highlight. A trip to the charming town of Cerne Abbas with its Tudor architecture, tea rooms and the nearby Cerne Giant is also a must on any itinerary.
The seaside town of Weymouth with splendid harbour, Georgian seafront and long sandy beach makes a great day out and the ferry for day trips to the Channel Islands also leaves from the town. Just a few of the pretty Dorset villages to explore are Abbotsbury with its sub-tropical garden and swannery, Milton Abbas (the first planned settlement in England) with whitewashed thatched cottages and the 14th-century abbey, NT Corfe Castle and Lulworth with famous natural cove and over the hill to Durdle Door. There are RSPB reserves at Arne near Wareham and two at Weymouth. With good golf courses in the vicinity and a selection of excellent inns and restaurants within 7 miles, this truly is an ideal location to suit a variety of holiday needs. Shop 5 miles, pub 1 mile.
The Stables (DXS) and Armswell House (DQT) can be booked together to accommodate up to 32 guests.£197From price per night based on 7 night stay
- Whitchurch Canonicorum, EnglandIn the heart of West Dorset, on a working farm, situated in the beautiful Marshwood Vale only 2½ miles from the famous World Heritage Jurassic Coast between Lyme Regis to the west and Bridport and West Bay to the east, this large, semi-detached farmhouse for twelve guests and offers a great holiday location to escape from the pressures of life and unwind in this wonderful area. Purcombe Farmhouse offers spacious accommodation for two to three families. Outside one can sit undercover and enjoy a barbecue or al fresco meal with some wine, and families can relax in the large garden with its lawn and lovely views over the Marshwood Vale. Within easy driving there is much to do; exploring the seaside resorts along this scenic coast, taking in Lyme Regis, Charmouth, Eype, West Bay, Abbotsbury and on to Weymouth and Portland Bill. Perhaps some coastal walking, maybe up to the top of Golden Cap with its fantastic views over Lyme Bay, followed by a hearty meal and refreshment in Chideock. There is swimming, fossil hunting, boating, fishing and golf along the coast or inland attractions such as Forde Abbey and Gardens, Broadwindsor Craft Centre, Yeovil Fleet Air Arm Museum, Haynes Motor Museum and so much more to have a memorable gathering, be it family or friends. Shop 3 miles, pub and restaurant 1½ miles.£174From price per night based on 7 night stay