Dorset

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

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

Two minutes from north Swanage beach and easy walking to Old Harry Rocks, a bright cottage annexe for couples on a private estate

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

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

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

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

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 short stroll from the centre of historic Wimborne, a big Georgian house with beautiful interiors, original features and a lovely garden

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

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

You have your own entrance to a private wing with a garden and an elegant sitting room. Bedrooms are beautiful and breakfast scrumptious

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

Weymouth Bay and Portland views, the sound of breaking waves… this wild remote place will blow your cobwebs away and restore your psyche

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

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

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

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