Dorset

Charming bolthole in rural Dorset. Smart, comfy country-style decor, with quiet villages, bustling towns and the coast all within easy reach

Wooded, lakeside retreat for 1 or 2 – big windows, huge terrace, wood-burner, wide screen. The Jurassic coast a cross-country walk away

Once a pub, now a friendly home, with all you need for a market town break. Park the car (or leave at home) – everything is on the doorstep

By a lake, enclosed by woodland - a contemporary house and barn, full of handmade furniture – laze in a hammock, walk the Jurassic Coast

This warm and friendly little hotel is on a mission - to give you really good food, excellent wine and a very comfortable night's sleep

Adorable cottages in pastoral peace with views to Wimborne Minster; cook organic veg in country kitchens. Blue flag beaches are close

Convivial B&B in Lyme with books, magazines, games, walking maps and the daily papers. Honesty bar and delicious, healthy home cooking too

Breathtaking views, coastal walks, wildflowers and pretty beaches. Return to a garden with a tropical feel, helpful hosts and sunny rooms

An immaculate cottage in estate gardens – stroll across to the local pub; climb Corton Hill for fine views over Dorset/Somerset countryside

There’s a calm feel to this three-storey cottage, close to the centre of Bridport and the beach. Great for families, walkers and dogs

A stylish hotel on Chesil beach with views of sea and sky - expect smart rooms, a bar for cocktails and some lovely local food

Furniture from home-grown wood, reclaimed tiles - beautiful. The Jurassic Coast is near, Bridport's antiques, too. Cycle, walk, spot birds

An attractive, seaside hotel with an airy, contemporary feel – chic interiors, a couple of restaurants and big sea views wait

A traditional country house experience with plenty of space for big family get-togethers, on a very old estate with fascinating gardens

Once an ancient priory, now a smart riverside hotel with gorgeous rooms, beautiful gardens and a terrace for afternoon tea in summer

A restaurant with rooms in a small country house that’s hidden away in rural Dorset - it’s quirky, relaxed and the food is a treat

A super old place for those who love history and Thomas Hardy. Come for enjoyable gastropub food and comfortable, traditional bedrooms

Masses of space, light and comfort at this restored old mill house with acres of stunning gardens and the river Brit running through it