Family-friendly holiday rentals in Chickerell

Artist’s Creative Hideaway & Sauna

Beautiful, inspiring, and peaceful, Arthouse is a place to escape. This converted art studio in West Dorset is close to Chesil Beach and the Jurassic Coast. It is surrounded by wildflowers and features contemporary art and sculptures by artists Rouwen and Reeve. The space is complemented by mid-century modern furnishings, high ceilings, and exposed beams. All doors open to a private patio and a naturalistic garden. The Sauna, located in the gravel garden looks out onto sculptures and plants.

Palm Cottage

A good sized modern One bedroom garden annex only a short walking distance to local pub, take away, convenience store & hairdressers with a 20 minute walk into the Town Centre and Beach (£6 - £7 taxi ride) Weymouth is a very popular tourist attraction with numerous high end eating establishments, a superb beach and harbour which are particularly vibrant during the Spring and Summer months, a golf course and a railway station. Only 13 miles from the picturesque Lulworth Cove & Durdle Door

A luxurious modern 3-bedroom Swift Bordeaux

A luxurious modern 3-bedroom Swift Bordeaux Silver Prestige. This fabulous caravan is situated at Haven Littlesea Holiday Park in Weymouth in a spacious plot with views of the Fleet Lagoon and Chesil Beach. Sleeps up to 6 people. 1.5 bathrooms Linen and towels supplied. Parking spaces for 2 cars. Outside decking and seating area. Onsite restaurant, laundrette and local shop. For use of swimming pool, entertainment venue and booking activities you can purchase Play Passes from Haven

“Rex the Bus” Quirky and fun bus conversion.

"Rex the Bus" is unique, fun and just a little bit quirky. This double decker bus has been converted to the highest standard and connected to mains electricity, water and drainage. Enjoy panoramic views of the countryside from the windows, watch the sunrise from your double bed or cabin bunk bed. Heating and a wood-burner will keep you warm and snug, whilst the kitchen area provides plenty of space to cook up a delicious meal. There is a shower downstairs and a loo and basin upstairs.

Fun Bus family playground woodburner dogs nr beach

Escape to a beautiful vintage bus, set in the enchanting grounds of a 13th-century moated manor house. Fully equipped with kitchen, wood burner, solar power, and private shower & compost toilet nearby. Enjoy a private garden with fire pit, plus access to a huge shared garden, treehouse, trampoline & fire pit. Just 10 mins from the Jurassic Coast & 15 mins from Weymouth Beach. A perfect family getaway, and well-behaved pets are welcome! Also available: vintage horsebox, woodland hut & yurt.

Strawberry Cottage

Lovingly restored and modernised by Harry in 2011, Strawberry Cottage is nestled by the river Wey in the village of Upwey, Dorset. This quaint property is close to the famous Jurassic Coast, within 4 miles of the seaside town of Weymouth and Dorchester town.Durdle Door / Lulworth Cove is an approximate 29 minute drive,and the main supermarket is 8 minutes away by car. Upwey has two pubs a busy tearoom,garden nursery and Tesco Express all within 5 to 10 minutes walk. Relax inside or out.

Townhouse Flat

A lovely one bed first floor flat within family home. The flat sleeps 4, max 5 with z bed. The flat is self-contained, but is accessed via the family home front door, hallway and stairs. The flat is on the first floor of a period townhouse on Dorchester Road, and is close to local amenities (Tesco Express, pub, Post Office and chip shop). The beach is a 10 min walk away and the town centre is a 20 min walk. Free on street parking is available. See additional charges for Z bed hire.

Sunnyside Lodge

Sunnyside Lodge is a fully self-contained property with a private entrance and off-road parking located 1.4 miles from Weymouth town centre. The property has been converted to a holiday let, decorated to a crisp, clean and comfortable finish. The property comes with access to high speed WiFi, Sky Q and is fully fitted with fire alarms and a CO2 alarm. The location provides excellent transport links to surrounding local attractions including The Jurassic Coast - a World Heritage Site.

Marwells Farm Cottage

Beautiful countryside Cottage, located in a rural setting on the river Wey. Local walks from your doorstep, Short car journey to Weymouth sea front. Self contained annexe with private entrance. Fully fitted galley kitchen. One bedroom with a double and single bed+ sofa bed in the sitting room. Children of all ages welcome. I am pet friendly, with felines of my own. Wi-Fi is available but very limited due to rural location. Free on site parking. All photographs taken in January 2026

Seaview Self-Catering-Fossils Reach

Modern double bed studio with bath/shower room and open plan kitchen/lounge situated on a working farm. Beautiful seaviews over the fleet and jurassic coast. Only 2 miles from Weymouth beach and a few strides from the south west coastal footpath. We are in walking distance of 5 public houses and restaurants and have ample parking. If your here for the breathtaking seaview walks or the attractions that weymouth has to offer you have found the right place.

Thatched Cottage by the Beach

The Stables is a charming thatched cottage nestled in the sort after village of Preston, Dorset. It is located a short walk to the beach and village amenities. It is perfectly located to access nearby famous Weymouth Beach, Weymouth Harbour and the beautiful Jurassic Coast. A romantic stable conversion with a recently re-designed Kitchen and Bathroom. It is perfect for an active summer beach holiday or a cozy winter holiday in front of the fire.

Cosy Sail Loft on the harbour.

This special place is close to everything, making it easy to plan your visit. With your own parking space, own entrance, bedroom / lounge, own kitchen and Bathroom, you can be fully self sufficient or enjoy all the local pubs and restaurants on your door step. Literally right on the harbour front and only a minute away from the beach, this cosy property allows you to enjoy all of this seaside town within a few minutes.