Dorset

Cosy cottage with a river running through wild gardens and a pool; stroll to the local pub, drive to the Jurassic coast in half an hour

A very pleasant and cosy end of terrace cottage with your own small private garden just a hop from the comforts of the hotel and its spa

A beautifully restored old coaching inn with a vibrant, bustling atmosphere, great food, friendly staff and super-swish bedrooms

Perfect for lovers of the quintessentially English cottage - carefully renovated and classily stylish - a ramble to nearest pub

A charming, artistic family home in a valley deep in the Dorset Downs. Come here to relax, lap up the peace, join footpaths from the door

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

Fresh sea air, drowsy afternoons and nights of warmth and company against the backdrop of the sea in this big old house on Lyme Bay

Foodies and sociable souls will enjoy this lively B&B in a pretty honey-coloured stone cottage with a garden and a very friendly owner

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

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

Light-and-colour filled cottage with gardens and sea views on the UNESCO World Heritage Jurassic Coast, a short stroll from Chesil Beach

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

All the benefits of a beautifully run B&B but with total independence and a full English in your pyjamas if you don't want to socialise

A Georgian townhouse in the heart of historic Sherborne with a friendly team of staff, delicious food, walled garden & a spoiling mini spa

You'll feel glamorous inhabiting these apartments with everything well thought out and attractive. Bridport, and the coast, at your feet

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

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

A nicely priced inn on Shaftesbury’s high street with a warm contemporary style and some excellent bistro food – fine local walking waits