Dorset

A family-friendly farmhouse in the wilds of Dorset, full of character and unfussy charm. Lyme Regis and the Jurassic Coast are close

An open-plan conversion full of creative flourishes. An orchard garden and sun-trap patio are calming. 8 miles to the Jurassic Coast

Tudor house full of colour and stories, a hop from stunning Lyme Bay. French country style rooms, fruity breakfasts and generous hosts

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

Generous, fun house, perfect for family gatherings. Head down the hill for sandy beaches or let kids and dogs run wild on the Purbeck coast

Delicious country food, an old-school feel, dog-friendly rooms and a fine terrace for afternoon tea - a comfortable family-run hotel

There's a lovely relaxed feel to this rather grand house, garden, ponds and orangery. Ashley and Amanda are easy-going hosts

A traditional holiday house and utterly delightful. Roam in two acres of garden, play lawn games, soak up the views - fabulous for all ages

Food is the focus at this informal Georgian farmhouse – sign up for a cookery course or just come to enjoy great AGA-cooked feasts

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

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

Calming and free of fuss, this sunny farmhouse annexe for 6 is two fields from the Jurassic Coast with amazing views to clifftops and sea

Take the whole barn for 10 – very child, pet, walker and cyclist-friendly - in quintessentially English countryside

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

An elegant home with an easy atmosphere – Andrea is a great host. Comfortable bedrooms with window seats overlook the pretty walled gardens

Spectacular gardens and glorious views of the Devon/Dorset border from this old vicarage - it’s wonderful for old-fashioned family holidays