Family-friendly vacation rentals in Dorset

Me and my partner have just finished our stay with alpine grove and would highly recommend visiting. We stayed in the woodpecker lodge and from the log burner to the hot tub everything about this lodge was perfect, Kieth and Serena service is amazing and we can’t wait to visit again soon. Thank you again for such an amazing stay.

Fantastic place to stay. Comfortable and clean with great amenities. Friendly and helpful hosts, located in a peaceful village.

We booked Mistletoe Farm for a stag do, and it couldn’t have been better! The location is fantastic—secluded enough to enjoy ourselves without worrying about disturbing anyone, but still close enough to Chard and surrounding areas for pubs and activities. The accommodation was spotless, spacious, and had everything we needed. The hosts were welcoming and gave us great recommendations for local spots. The hot tub were absolute highlights—perfect for relaxing during the day and unwinding in the evening after a big night out. If you're looking for a unique and memorable place to host a stag weekend with a mix of fun and relaxation, this is the place! Would definitely recommend and return!

Had a lovely stay here, the coach house is cosy and very clean. The hot tub area is really nice, it’s very private and easy to use. Had a great weekend

What a wonderful place to stay. The peace I sought was found, the relaxation that was so much needed was there and very much welcomed. Days spent walking in the New Forest were finished with a chilled glass of wine in the hot tub that was tended daily by a really lovely chap. The lodge was spacious, clean and comfortable with the basics of equipment there for your use, which is helpful. The whole experience is one I shall repeat and have already begun to tell others to check it out too

We found the property easily and we were met by Allan the host. We were shown all the amenities and outlay of the property including Hot Tub , with precise and helpful instructions. The beds were extremely comfortable with spotless linen. The property was spotless clean and boasted every amenity you can imagine. It was the perfect property and location for our family Christmas. Highly recommended.

Had a fantastic time. We had everything we need, the scenery was beautiful, facilities perfect for us and the hosts easy to get in touch with and completely accommodating. We would highly recommend to all and will most certainly be back. Thank you for a lovely trip

Really beautiful scenery in a tranquil countryside , the hot tub was perfect for watching the sunset , cabin bed was so comfy & also we loved the 2 dogs who visited us for dinner & breakfast 😂

Had a fantastic stay at Mike’s studio flat and first floor bedroom for a long weekend. The flat is situated on the top floor of the house and was absolutely spotless. The bed was super comfy and the flat had everything we needed for a comfortable weekend. My friend stayed on the first floor and had a lovely, spacious bedroom with own bathroom. Mike is a wonderful host, very friendly and welcoming. Would highly recommend staying here if in the Bridgend area. We would love to stay again :) thank you Mike.

We had a wonderful stay. Jo is such a lovely host, our 5 year old has a wonderful time feeding the chickens and playing with ruby the dog. When we left he said ‘I miss Jo’. Looking forward to our next visit already.

We stayed at Crin's over Xmas whilst visiting relatives nearby and it was exactly what we needed. Communication was great with Crin, she was warm and welcoming. The property was great for a walk around with our 4 year old to burn off some energy.

Richard and Mo were great hosts and provided us with all the information required to meet our expectations. Richard met us on arrival and it was lovely to have the basics for breakfast provided for each morning, which was an added surprise and very welcomed. This facility was perfect for my wife as she has mobility issues, and the Airbnb is all on one level with walk-in shower, so made moving around was made so much easier. We would highly recommend staying here, and will look to rebook for our next visit to Devon.

Didn't stay at the listed property but Rubi was the most gracious host to swiftly offer a better alternative and make the arrangement for that. Deeply appreciateher prompt action - was stressed about it initially but didn't distrupt my holiday plans in the end so I'm grateful!

The airbnb was a home from home, beautifully decorated, had literally everything you can imagine. The host was so helpful throughout our stay, the Dorset Cream Tea with homemade scones was such a lovely touch. spotless definitely stay here again.

We had a lovely time staying at the cottage. The cottage was a great base for our exploring round the Isle of Wight. I can imagine the decking area is lovely in the summertime. Lots of space out the back for our dog to run around outside. The rooms were good size and clean and the kitchen well stocked with utensils and cooking items. Gail was very helpful and responsive and we are very grateful!

We had a wonderful family weekend for a special birthday. The house was extremely warm and comfortable and the location was great and accessible for everything in Lyme Regis. It’s very well equipped and the pizza oven is an extra bonus. Our ages ranged from 7 to 80 and we had two dogs with us. Avyn seems to have thought of everything. The open fire was lovely and the glass panel in the floor to the river below very special. Parking was a little difficult as we had 4 vehicles because we were all travelling from different parts of the country and the space is very tight but this is pointed out in the details. We overcame it. Difficulty parking and accessing the house was exacerbated by road closures and road works in the town which, of course, are out of everyone’s hands. A great weekend and we all said we would like to come back.

Had a lovely stay, we were very happy

Just come back from a two night stay in the Haybarn. It was very relaxing and comfortable and warm. Pippa was very communicative and responded to questions very quickly. Check-in was extremely easy and the location directions very easy to find. There was everything you needed in the property with some little added extras ie milk tea coffee sugar shampoo and things like that. Having the pool right next door to the living room was amazing although heated it was still a tad cold but you can’t please everyone not a complaint but personal choice. The bed was extremely comfortable and bed linen of a high standard. You would need to drive to local shops for provisions as too far to walk.

My wife and I had the most relaxing time at the "Condo" it was a great location to explore, the property was just perfect for the two of us and had everything we wanted for the weekend. It was clean and tidy with a wonderful log burner which was wonderful to sit in front of and listen to the wind and the rain on an evening. Jacqui was very responsive and helpful. The black dog just down the hill was welcoming and does the best Sunday lunch. A great find!!

This is our second time staying in this lovely caravan. It’s always pristine and lovely. I always felt like a home away from home there. The bedrooms are a good size and the extra full bathroom is a definite plus! I’d highly recommend staying here.

Iona and Paul were really welcoming and very accommodating hosts. The property is beautifully situated in a pretty village - walkable to the sea, with two good pubs nearby. Lovely gardens and use of a pool (with a sea view). Clean and comfortable beds. We will be back ! Thank you.

Just had a wonderful 2 night stay with our 3 young children. It was a cosy and homely base for our exploring, and we thought the added extras of tea/coffee/biscuits were lovely. We hope to return in future :) thank you!

Lois and Paul were the perfect hosts and the eco house had a lovely vibe and home from home feel. The space worked really well for the four of us who could each have our own room/space to sleep. Lois left a generous amount of provisions that covered both breakfasts for us all! Use of their pool was an added bonus. The things we wanted to see were all walkable but we did do a lot of steps! Great memories made and would definitely recommend. Thank you for a wonderful stay.

Catharine's place is lovely. An incredible view, lovely social space, and everything you could need. Catharine was very responsive and we felt very looked after. We'll be back.