Dog-friendly cottages on the Dorset Coast

Pet-friendly accommodation near the beach on the Dorset coast

Dogs love Dorset, especially the coast, and our dog-friendly holidays on the Dorset Coast certainly don't disappoint. From Hengistbury Head to Golden Cap, the cliffs rise and fall at the sea’s edge. It's home to the eastern end of the UNESCO Jurassic Coast, Poole Bay, the Isle of Purbeck, Bournemouth Beach, bustling Christchurch, the fossil capital of Lyme Regis and miles of sand and pebble beach. 

The coast is also a geologist's and palaeontologist's heaven as you can discover fossils and amazing rock formations along its length. The most eye-catching natural landmark on the Dorset coast is Durdle Door, which is high above the peculiar and dazzling Lulworth Cove; a must-visit while staying at our dog-friendly Dorset Coast cottages. Elsewhere is the intriguing Hengistbury Head, the former site of an iron-age fortification and now home to the world’s most expensive beach huts – a beautiful place to watch yachts and boats at play. 

Your dog will love the open beaches and the scope for play in Dorset, lying on the doorstep of our Dorset dog-friendly cottages near the beach. The unspoiled and quiet beaches on the Studland Peninsula are a wonderful spot to head to with your dog. Some sections are a nature reserve but there’s room for everybody there. Follow the coast path to Swanage past Old Harry Rocks for one of the best clifftop walks in the area. Here you can also catch a steam train inland to Corfe Castle (dogs are welcome aboard). Another great walk is the trail between Charmouth and Bridport over the peak of Golden Cap – at 191 metres, it is the highest point on the south coast of England. Have a read of our Canine guide to Dorset for even more great suggestions for how to spend your dog-friendly getaway.

Stay in a pet-friendly cottage on the Dorset Coast with your loved ones, there’s absolutely no need to leave your dog in a kennel or left with a neighbour. Visit our collection of dog-friendly Dorset Coast accommodation today and choose your dream place to stay on your dog-friendly Dorset holiday. Choose from dog-friendly cottages with sea views, dog-friendly cottages near the Jurassic Coast and much, much more, or explore all of our dog-friendly coastal cottages across the UK.