As a traditional rural county, holiday cottages in Dorset normally conjur up images of thatched dwellings nestling in idyllic countryside with the sounds of nature close by. But while self catering in dorset the traditional way remains popular, holiday cottages are continuing to evolve as public tastes change and adapt. More and more families are looking for the ambience and convenience of the ‘cottage’ holiday aligned with the benefits of contemporary facilities and proximity to a town. While the thatched cottage has romantic connotations and pastoral surroundings, the level of comfort is not always matched with a visitors expectations. Sometimes, the familiarity of ‘home from home’ convenience is more suited to what a holidaymaker looks for when booking a break.
Weymouth is home to a number of contemporary town cottages. Some of these cottages have benefitted from a full refurbishment to raise the level and standard of comfort for holidaymakers. One such dwelling is Quay Cottage near Brewer’s Quay where the interior has been lovingly restored and updated in a tasteful way that matches the cottage, and its location near the old harbour, perfectly.
Stables Cottage in Long Bredy, near Weymouth is a cottage that has been cleverly designed and created from a stable conversion to give the flavour of a traditional rural property with benefits such as Level 3 mobility access for wheelchairs, wood burning stove, parking for two cars and modern conveniences such as a dishwasher and washer/dryer. Also, the breathtaking views and proximity to Weymouth make it appeal to a range of visitors.
In addition to cottages that have benefitted from internal renovation and external conversion, we also provide cottages that have been purpose built for holiday visitors with the benefit of replicating layout features such as oak beams as well as offering the charm of a cottage garden and attractive patio for seating. One such cottage is Lovers Knot which is located in the tiny hamlet of East Knighton near Wool. Lovers Knot is the sister cottage to Dairy House and is perfect for a couple looking to get away from it all or elderly visitors (being entirely on one level). With a railway station close by and popular attractions such as Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door nearby, the property is ideally situated.
These are just a few examples of the range of holiday cottages we have available and to see our full range of properties which also include townhouses, apartments and chalets, see here:
You can book online or telephone us on 01305 789000 and we will be happy to help you.
This summer promises to be a busy one with Dorset looking forward to an extra swell of visitors thank to the continual rise in interest for holidaying at home combined with Olympic sailing events taking place in Weymouth and Portland. If you are looking for a peaceful location to enjoy your summer holiday away from the bustling crowds then we have plenty of properties to suit your requirements. Dorset is blessed with a variety of peaceful rural villages which are well suited to a slower type of holiday where you kick back and enjoy a truly relaxing experience. 
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Comfort – This is a key ingredient of most holidays, not just cottage holidays and when it comes down to it, who doesn’t want comfort to be a key part of their holiday. We pride ourselves on carefully selecting all the properties in our portfolio and that includes advising owners on the importance of making sure guests are as comfortable as possible. This doesn’t just apply to the importance of comfortable, attractive decor and furnishings for their property but also providing the finer touches such as welcome packs for guests, which really make a good impression when you first arrive at a property.
Local Attractions – Holidaymakers have different expectations when it comes to planning their trip. For some it is important to be in close proximity to a wealth of family attractions so being in the centre of a town like Weymouth would be high up on their list of priorities. For others, it is more important to be away from the hubbub of noise and crowds so a peaceful rural location would fit the bill; somewhere where you can take in a country pub or enjoy walking in the local area. Whatever your requirements, we have properties to suit all tastes and interests.
Pet friendly properties – It seems every year we notice an increased interest in customers wanting to book a dog friendly cottage holiday. We have over 120 properties suitable for pets and they can all be viewed via our specialist website: 
