Family-friendly vacation rentals in East Dorset District

What an absolute gem of a little getaway, Fiona is a great host and the shepherds hut is absolutely perfect for what we needed. The addition of homemade bread, milk, butter and jam in the fridge is such a lovely and thoughtful touch. Nothing will prepare you for how big and relaxing the hot tub is, we absolutely loved sitting in it and listening to the wildlife. The hut is really private and has its own little garden, we had breakfast lunch and dinner outside as we were so lucky with the weather! We will absolutely be back, thank you for having us!

We had a lovely week at Chris’! The spa barn was amazing. Lots of wildlife and lovely walks not far away. Chris was friendly and helpful. The flowers and birthday cake were very thoughtful :)

We stayed at Ed’s place for two nights over the weekend and it was everything we needed and more. Set in an idyllic peaceful location, we had a huge field to ourselves which was extremely quiet where we heard nothing but birds and nature during our stay. The dog loved it! We asked for the hot tub to be lit for arrival which was a perfect end to the afternoon of travel. We stopped off at Waitrose on the way to stock up for the weekend and on the Saturday drove 30mins to bath which had beautiful restaurants and pubs. The cabin was fully equipped with everything needed, the robes were a great touch. The bed was extremely comfortable, keep windows closed to keep spiders out! Thank you to Edward and Carleen for a lovely and relaxing stay.

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

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 🌟

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

Adam and I had a lovely weekend at the Lazy Lodge. The lodge is very spacious yet feels really cosy and has everything you need, both inside (particularly the hot tub!) and in the nearby area. Mark was super friendly on our arrival and gave some great recommendations for places to go. We would definitely recommend as a place to stay 😊

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.

We had a lovely 2 night stay. The location was easy to find, very peaceful, cosy and quiet. Check in was very well explained and instructions for during our stay were clear. So lovely to have found somewhere perfect to get away with a friend and my big GSD. Tesco superstore 20 minute drive away so we got in what we needed. We did not meet our host (which is a shame as she sounds to be a lovely person) but we took this as a compliment on our part :) We visited Lulworth Cove, Durdle Door and Tyneham Village. So many more places to explore! I will certainly be back. I’ll even be happy to come on my own with the dog as felt very safe and relaxed. Tips for future visitors would be - take some slippers. There is space to leave shoes and coats by the door (we had slippers with us) it was very bad wet weather when we arrived and was nice to keep everything soggy on the mat by the door and hang coats up. The Countryman Inn pub we visited, food was very overpriced and disappointing!!

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 loved our stay at manor farm. the house was a treasure trove of beautiful old beams, and architectural features and fun stuff for kids and adults alike. I loved cooking on the aga and playing the piano! way bigger than expected and such a lovely peaceful location. we didn't want to leave

Great stay in a beautifully restored old building with big comfy beds. 5 minutes walk from the beach and a pub serving delicious food (worth booking ahead). Very friendly volunteers at the nearby DD centre/war museum, well worth a visit to see the history of the Isle of Portland and fun for the children, they get to climb inside a tank!

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!

We loved our stay at Annie’s place! The location was amazing - just a 1 minute walk into the town and super close to the beach. It was also very family friendly with lots of toys and books for children. Cosy and clean! Oh and the beds were v comfy too!

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.

We had a wonderful weekend at Valerie's lovely flat. The place was spotless and in a great location. Lovely thoughtful touches throughout. We would recommend the Black Swan and the Parade fish and chips - both fabulous. The dog was well catered for as well!

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 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.

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 :)

My family and I have just returned from a 4 night stay at The Oaks and we all wished we could have stayed longer. The house is well equipped, clean and tidy. There was plenty of room for 7 adults and 1 infant. The bedrooms were comfortable with fresh linen. I particularly booked this accommodation for the outside pool and this didn't disappoint. A perfect size pool for us and we enjoyed sitting around the garden and pool area. Beautiful Sobo beach is walking distance from the house and there are many good places to eat and drink nearby. We enjoyed a birthday celebration lunch at The Captains club restaurant which we would highly recommend, great food and attentive staff. A big thank you to Maggie And Peter for a great airbnb property.