Top Pet Friendly Holiday Attractions in Dorset - what to do, where to go and what to see

Find some great pet friendly attractions in Dorset below. Whether you are looking for some family fun, visit relaxing and peaceful gardens or immerse yourself in the history and culture of Dorset then take a look at some great dog friendly ideas below.

And, if you are still looking to book your self catering accommodation we have listed some great Dorsetpet friendly cottages and apartments close to the attractions and available direct from independent owners and leading holiday operators.

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Corfe Castle, Wareham

Pet friendly Attractions in DorsetSouth West England

Explore this ruined castle with a long and fascinating history as a fortress, prison and home. The Castle View Visitor Centre has hands-on displays and children are encourages to touch castle artefacts and try on replica medieval clothing.


Disabled/Wheelchair Access Pet friendly Sunny days Restaurant or cafe Space for eating own food


Durlston Counrty Park, Swanage

Pet friendly Attractions in DorsetSouth West England

A country park with wildflower meadows; downland; cliffs; sea and a wealth of wildlife. There is also a visitor centre for local information.


Disabled/Wheelchair Access Pet friendly All weather Sunny days Restaurant or cafe Space for eating own food


The Dinosaur Museum, Dorchester

Pet friendly Attractions in DorsetSouth West England

The award-winning Dinosaur Museum combines fossils, skeletons and life-size dinosaur reconstructions with video, hands-on and computer displays. This is fascinating fun for all the family.


Disabled/Wheelchair Access Pet friendly All weather Sunny days


Studland Beach and Nature Reserve, Studland

Pet friendly Attractions in DorsetSouth West England

This beautiful area is well known for its long sandy beaches and shallow water ideal for playing. The heathland close by is a National Nature Reserve and is the perfect place to spot birds and wildlife.


Disabled/Wheelchair Access Pet friendly All weather Sunny days Restaurant or cafe Space for eating own food


Lulworth Castle, Wareham

Pet friendly Attractions in DorsetSouth West England

Lulworth Castle which is 400-years-old is now a museum that offers tours, family days and special events from early spring to late autumn. The castle is often referred to as a "mock" castle, as it was actually built as a hunting lodge. There is plenty to entertain children at this historic building. After viewing the house, which has lots of exhibitions, take a woodland walk and feed the animals at a nearby farm.


Disabled/Wheelchair Access Pet friendly All weather Sunny days Restaurant or cafe Space for eating own food


Upton Counrty Park, Poole

Pet friendly Attractions in DorsetSouth West England

Upton House has pretty, formal gardens that lead into woodland, meadow and a saltmarsh teeming with wildlife on the edge of Poole Harbour.


Disabled/Wheelchair Access Pet friendly All weather Sunny days Restaurant or cafe Space for eating own food


Avon Heath Country Park, St Leonards

Pet friendly Attractions in DorsetSouth West England

Enjoy a day at Dorset's largest country park, walking or cycling in the beautiful heathland and woods. Special events include pond dipping; Easter egg trails; bug hunts; den building; orienteering; animal tracks and signs and dawn-chorus walks.


Disabled/Wheelchair Access Pet friendly All weather Restaurant or cafe Space for eating own food


Swanage Railway, Swanage

Pet friendly Attractions in DorsetSouth West England

Enjoy a nostalgic steam-train journey through magnificent countryside and the village of Corfe Castle, offering good views of the historic ruins. Pass through the eastern gateway to the World Heritage Jurassic Coast.


Disabled/Wheelchair Access Pet friendly All weather Sunny days Restaurant or cafe Space for eating own food

 

Dorset Pet Friendly Cottage and Self Catering Holidays close to Top Attractions

As you can see, there are plenty of dog friendly things to keep you fully amused on your time in Dorset whether you are there with your partner, family or friends. Why not extend your stay in Dorset further with a pet friendly self catering short break or cottage holiday? There is a great choice of holiday accommodation available from luxury apartments to holiday cottages and we have some thing suitable whether you are travelling as a couple or a party of 12.

Take a look at a few suggestions dog friendly Dorset self catering suggestions below:

6 bedroom holiday home in Beaminster, Dorset, South West England

6 bedroom holiday home, Beaminster

Dog friendly Self catering in DorsetSouth West England

6 bedroom holiday home in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 12. This 6 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. 6 bedroom holiday home does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 6 bedroom holiday home start from £1140 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ...more about 6 bedroom holiday home


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

Pleasant Cottage in Corscombe, Dorset, South West England

Pleasant Cottage, Corscombe

Dog friendly Self catering in DorsetSouth West England

Pleasant Cottage self catering accommodation in Corscombe, Dorset sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Pleasant Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Pleasant Cottage start from £293 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ...more about Pleasant Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Free Parking Open fire or wood burner

Lerryn Apartment in Pimperne, Dorset, South West England

Lerryn Apartment, Pimperne

Dog friendly Self catering in DorsetSouth West England

Lerryn Apartment self catering accommodation in Pimperne, Dorset sleeps 3. This 1 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Lerryn Apartment does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Lerryn Apartment start from £240 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ...more about Lerryn Apartment


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Free Parking

1 The Courtyard in Alderholt, Dorset, South West England

1 The Courtyard, Alderholt

Dog friendly Self catering in DorsetSouth West England

1 The Courtyard self catering accommodation in Alderholt, Dorset sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . 1 The Courtyard does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 1 The Courtyard start from £235 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ...more about 1 The Courtyard


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Free Parking

1 bedroom apartment in Bridport, Dorset, South West England

1 bedroom apartment, Bridport

Dog friendly Self catering in DorsetSouth West England

1 bedroom apartment in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 2. This 1 bedroom apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. 1 bedroom apartment does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 1 bedroom apartment start from £300 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ...more about 1 bedroom apartment


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break

 

 

 

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