Family-friendly holiday rentals in West Dorset District

the pod@springwater

The Pod at Springwater is a unique, handcrafted property set up amongst the trees. It has two bedrooms: one double, with a large window and a view into the trees and the smaller, twin room, with offset bunk beds. The living room has a smart tv. There's also a well equipped bathroom with a great shower. Downstairs is accessed through a trapdoor in the floor to the kitchen or the fun way via the tube slide. Double doors open onto the backyard, which has an outdoor fireplace, pizza oven and bbq.

Log Cabin/Hot Tub on Private Lake Jurassic Coast

This very charming, cosy and rustic log cabin is located on a private lake on the outskirts of a quiet family farm in North Chideock, just 5 minutes drive from the Jurassic Coast. The tranquil surroundings make this place the perfect romantic getaway for couples and an amazing place to spend a holiday as a family. Various wildlife and lifestock are frequent visitors of the cabin including our resident heron. Enjoy a drink on the sun deck and watch the sunset over the fields from the hot tub.

Luxurious rural retreat

The Lodge at Willen Farm is a beautiful single level converted barn on the outskirts of the quiet village of Leigh, just 4 miles from the town of Sherborne in Dorset. The Lodge provides the perfect location for a relaxing escape to the rural countryside, yet just 40 minutes from the fabulous Jurassic coastline. Spacious accommodation with two double bedrooms, one with en-suite shower/toilet and a separate bathroom. Contemporary style with an outside patio area. Parking and a small garden area.

Beautiful 2 bedroom cottage in glorious Dorset

Nestled in the picturesque Dorset countryside, this charming Portland stone cottage offers a quintessential English retreat. Set within the grounds of a historic Old Rectory, the property is surrounded by rolling hills, lush meadows, and the tranquil River Frome, providing an idyllic spot for a holiday. It is all on one level,we are able to rent out the whole cottage also which creates an additional 2 bedrooms for extended family - we rarely rent this out to another party and is mostly empty.

Parsons Pen - stay in beautiful isolation

Parsons Pen offers different type of camping. Set in a copse, with a flat grassed clearing, nestled on a sheltered hill on a working family farm. You rent the entire site, which is yours alone, ideal for families and groups of friends. There will be no other guests unless you decide to invite them to join you. Located in West Dorset near the Jurassic coast, Bridport & Beaminster. The site has extensive views of rolling valleys and deciduous woodlands, a short walk gives glimpses of the sea.

Stargazer, off grid shepherds hut in cider orchard

Our bespoke, self contained shepherds hut is sat looking over our beautiful cider orchard in the heart of Dorset complete with its own outdoor fire pit/bbq and exclusive wood fired hot tub. We have a range of produce to offer guests to cook in the hut or on the bbq outside and a farm shop selling our ciders, meat and local produce. There are great pubs, breweries and restaurants in the locality to enjoy plus cycle routes and walks for all abilities with stunning views of the Dorset countryside

Yurt family playground wood burner BBQ nr beach

Escape to a 20ft Magical Yurt nestled in the grounds of a Historic Manor! Perfect for families, it features an shared adventure play garden with fire pit, mud kitchen, sandpit, climbing frames and nets. Enjoy a private cozy undercover seating area, a private kitchen, exclusive use of a compost toilet, and gas-heated shower. Also 2 sockets for charging phones etc Sleeps up to 6 with three convertible sofas beds that can turn into 6 single beds, 3 kingsize beds or any combination of those.

“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.

No Snakes on this Plane!

Tired of economy class? Charter a stay in a first class fuselage with wood fired hot tub situated in tranquil woodland. Welcome onboard your own private aircraft, step inside to the sleek contemporary interior of first class. Outside, unwind in seclusion in private woodland, a short walk away from the West Somerset Railway and the AONB of the Quantock Hills. An ideal getaway for two in first class, for families there is a bunk bed in the living room area. Dogs at additional cost.

Berry Farm Cottage

Berry Farm Cottage nestles in a private area of the grounds of Berry Farm, which dates back to the 16th century. It is located in the charming Conservation Village of Walditch, within walking distance of Bridport. The Cottage itself has 2 bedrooms and two bathrooms with an open-plan living space and is set away from the main house in its own private grounds, with 1,200sqm (0.3acres) of orchard garden, as well as an outside patio with table and chairs, with country views.

Kingfisher Countryside Bell Tent

Enjoy the lovely setting of this romantic spot in nature. On a family run farm, have a peaceful and relaxing stay in the Dorset countryside. Our pop-up site for the summer. You will have your own private toilet, shower, and washing facilities. There is also a scenic pond available for fishing You will be in a field shared with 1 fellow bell tent Small shared swing set in field Check in 2pm and check out 10am.

Wooden pod in the orchard of a 17th-C farmhouse

Cosy, compact, timber pod (as featured in George Clarke's Amazing Spaces) in a secluded spot in the orchard of our 17th-century farmhouse. Rural farm location in Dorset's Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, with plentiful peace and quiet, surrounded by rolling hills, fields, and hedgerows. Immediately adjacent is your own big, heated, private and well-appointed shower-room & loo. Jurassic Coast 9 miles closest.