Family-friendly holiday rentals in East Dorset District

The Sheppards Hut is a fabulous place to visit to get away from it all! So peaceful relaxing and comfortable. The hut was warm and compact which made it more cosier. Fiona has thought of everything to make the stay even more amazing. The bed is large and sooo comfortable, had a couple of the best nights sleep I have had in a long time.. For someone who is active and always on the go, I seriously did not want to get out of bed. The little kitchen is perfect with the little touches of coffee tea milk orange juice butter Jam etc left and the homemade bread was delicious. The hot tub was fantastic and all in all this place was the get away from it all that was much needed. batteries fully recharged. I would highly recommend a stay here. Thank you sooo much for a fabulous weekend 🥰

The Orchard Barn is located in a lovely area in the New Forest. Plenty of nice walks and restaurants all around. Everything inside is as described. The spa was a great addition and we really enjoyed both the sauna and the hot tub. Chris was very proactive and made sure we were allright every day. Definitely recommend it and surely we shall return. Andrei.

The place is very peaceful and best for relaxation. Edward is very responsive, helpful and considerate with our requests. The place is easy to reach from the station and he also suggests taxi service if you aren't driving.Huge grocery stores are literally just outside the Warminster station so it's very handy too! The pod looks the same as the photo shows however it will benefit from repainting so it will look more clean and cozy. The hot tub and the sauna are perfect! The linens (towels,bedsheets) smell clean and fresh which is important for us. The bed is really comfortable too. We had a lovely weekend and will definitely comeback. ☺️ Thank you Edward!

Beautiful property. Rooms were very spacious and well equipped. Rooms are conveniently arranged around a central courtyard making it very easy to move between them. Several log burners throughout the property with logs and kindling provided, which really added to the cosiness - not to mention the wood-fired hot tub and pizza oven! Sofabeds also large (doubles) and comfortable with bedding provided. Plenty of outside space to enjoy. A fantastic stay.

What an utterly beautiful place to stay with friends. We couldn’t have asked for a better stay than what we had at Frogmore House. Rosemary was such a great host and made sure our stay was perfect. Loads of little touches that made us feel right at home. There was everything you needed from coal to dishwasher tablets and even some fizz in the fridge!! Such a memorable weekend! Thank you again Rosemary, your house is wonderful. We would definitely stay again and recommend to others 🌟

Prior to our arrival Donna gave us helpful information and was incredibly quick to reply to any questions or queries. The house itself is absolutely beautiful with everything you could need. It was super clean, warm, cosy, comfortable and the hot tub was amazing with lovely views. Thank you so much for the lovely cake Donna and we will e back next year.

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

Mark and Maria’s place was an absolute dream to stay in. We booked it very last minute on the day due to our previous booking cancellation. They were very responsive and understanding about what happened to our previous booking. The place is very good for families. It is spacious and clean and a peaceful area. There is a close Sainsbury’s and KFC so quite convenient for quick food shopping. The best part of the place is the amazing hot tub. It’s very good for winter and for friends to chill with. We are very thankful for Mark and Maria as the angels who rescued our almost disastrous minibreak. Thanks and definitely highly recommended.

Great dog friendly little cottage. Great location for Dorset coast attractions. Good value and extra touches which were nice! Thank you!

This was absolutely the best experience to our family, the place was very clean, the owners are very nice and kind people, strongly recommend

We enjoyed a very beautiful and peaceful few nights in this wonderful location. The cottage itself was amazing both in the finishes and the historic charm. We walked around the ground and checked out all of the horses, alongside feeding the very friendly birds - my 4 year old daughter really liked it. During the evenings we had a roaring fire in the living room, and greatly enjoyed cooking with the Aga. Hilary is a great communicator and very responsive, I would absolutely recommend this place and we look forward to returning

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.

Lovely few days, the house felt spacious even with 4 adults & 4 kids in the house. Kitchen well equipped, enough washing up liquid for the rest of the decade!! lol Was lovely & warm for such a large, older property. Easy enough to find & despite not having dedicated parking it wasn’t difficult to park on the road outside.

We absolutely loved our stay and would love to visit again. The cabin is very well equipped, the scenery is breathtaking and our daughter loved interacting with George the cat, and all the horses. Thank you!

What a special place this is. We all thoroughly enjoyed our stay here and felt right at home. Annie provided everything we needed and was welcoming and responsive. Location was just perfect with the beach just 5 minutes walk down the road. After a tough year this was exactly the getaway that the family needed. Would love to come and stay again soon.

What a fantastic oasis of tranquility to visit. Terry and Jenny are excellent hosts and could not do more for you. The huts were all styled beautifully and were spotlessly clean. The attention to detail is fantastic and Jenny has thought of everything. Sitting by the firepit at night, with a glass in hand listening to the owls was priceless. Florence, Hector and the dogs were just an added bonus. We will definitely return.

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 lodge truly is a gem, hidden away near the top of the holiday park such that when you're looking out you barely realise you on the park. The views are spectacular looking across Swanage and the Purbecks and you can regularly see the steam train heading up and down the valley. Close to the beach as well as many other local attractions the location is again spot on. The lodge itself felt like a ski chalet, way more space then the photos suggest and also extremely cozy with very comfortable beds and some fantastic original beach themed art on display. To add to all of this is the loverly Judith, our host, who provided some very clear instructions to get to the accommodation and was then very helpful on things to do in the area as well as quick to respond; we felt very welcome! Truly a Gem tucked away, thank you again Judith!

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.

We had a wonderful stay with all our family to celebrate a special birthday - we loved the house, all able to eat together around the table was wonderful, enjoying chatting and drinking in the beautiful lounge and the younger ones loved the hot tub and braver ones the swimming pool. Great position for all the lovely New Forest areas and walks

Fantastic location for walking & exploring. The barn is beautifully presented and stylishly furnished. Very spacious. Loved seeing the Llamas on our morning walk with our dog - on our doorstep. The New Inn pub down the road - Victoria’s tip - awesome, friendly, great food at a sensible price - try the venison or brill filets! Our only regret was that we didn’t stay for longer. Thank you team Shalfleet Farm.

The view was beautiful, and there was so much to do around the house. We spent one day at Durdle Door and the surrounding area, and on other days, we explored the Jurassic Coast region. There were some lovely restaurants in the Weymouth Old Harbour area. Our daughter also joined some Halloween activities in the Chesil Beach Resort. We had a fantastic holiday.

This was our second visit and we absolutely loved it. Wonderful location, brilliant pool and gardens, and Fiona is very helpful and communicative host. Thank you for our stay :)

We had a lovely mini break at Susie &Jay-Jaye’s caravan. It was exactly as described - spacious, clean and well equipped with all the essentials. The lemon drizzle cake and Prosecco on arrival were a real treat. We chose it as we wanted to be near coastal walks, but also near a town with cafes and restaurants. This place was exactly what we were looking for. Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door are only 45min away by car and Weymouth is on the doorstep with plenty of cafes, restaurants, a beautiful harbour and a wide sandy beach. Definitely recommend!