Last-minute family friendly hotel deals in Dorset

This Traditional, Family ran Hotel is set in the heart of Ilchester, Somerset, with 17 En-suite Bedrooms including Ground floor Disabled access, Family and our newest room 'The Cottage'.
The Hotel has a cosy Lounge, Garden, 2 function rooms, Bar and Restaurant. Serving Classic British Style Food using local, fresh ingredients for Lunch and Dinner Service.

The Hotel has lots of character including traditional windows and beams, with hints of nautical ornaments to fit in with Ilchester's Fleet Air Arms and Navy Base just a few minutes up the road in Yeovilton.
The Ilchester Arms Hotel, Ilchester Somerset has a wide range of drinks from its outstanding wine collection from Berkmann's Cellar to west country ciders and Costal Real Ales. A guaranteed something for everyone.

When you stay at The Avon Causeway Hotel in Christchurch, you'll be near the airport, within a 15-minute drive of New Forest National Park and Bournemouth Pier. This family-friendly inn is 11.6 mi (18.7 km) from Poole Harbour and 7.1 mi (11.4 km) from Bournemouth Beach.

Situated in Ringwood, 15 km from Bournemouth International Centre, Jasmine Corner - entertainment passes included - message for longer stays features accommodation with a fitness room, a steam room and an indoor pool. This property offers access to a balcony, darts, free private parking and free WiFi. Guests have access to a sauna, hot tub and can also attend fitness classes.

The apartment with a terrace and garden views has 3 bedrooms, a living room, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and 2 bathrooms with a shower. Guests can take in the ambience of the surroundings from an outdoor dining area or keep themselves warm by the fireplace on colder days. For added privacy, the accommodation has a private entrance and is protected by full-day security.

At the apartment, the family-friendly restaurant is open for dinner, lunch and brunch and specialises in Chinese cuisine.

For guests with children, Jasmine Corner - entertainment passes included - message for longer stays provides a kids' club. A water park and outdoor play equipment are available at the accommodation, while guests can also relax in the garden.

Poole Harbour is 17 km from Jasmine Corner - entertainment passes included - message for longer stays, while Sandbanks is 20 km from the property. Bournemouth Airport is 10 km away.

Located in Sherborne, The Grange at Oborne is in a rural location, within a 5-minute drive of Sherborne Steam and Waterwheel Centre and Sherborne Old Castle. This family-friendly hotel is 1.9 mi (3 km) from Sherborne Museum and 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Global Images Gallery.

Ashleys is situated in Colyton, 31 km from Sandy Park Rugby Stadium, 12 km from Dinosaurland Fossil Museum, as well as 42 km from Powderham Castle. The holiday home is 44 km from Woodlands Castle. The property is non-smoking and is set 24 km from Golden Cap.

The holiday home features 2 bedrooms, a TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and kitchenware, a washing machine, and 3 bathrooms with a shower. Offering free private parking, this 4-star holiday home also features free WiFi. The accommodation offers a fireplace.

A children's playground is also available at Ashleys, while guests can also relax in the garden.

Exeter International Airport is 29 km away.

Located 31 km from Sandy Park Rugby Stadium, 12 km from Dinosaurland Fossil Museum and 42 km from Powderham Castle, Brandys provides accommodation set in Colyton. The property is non-smoking and is situated 24 km from Golden Cap.

The holiday home has 1 bedroom, a TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and kitchenware, a washing machine, and 1 bathroom with a shower. Featuring free private parking, this 4-star holiday home also features free WiFi. The accommodation offers a fireplace.

For guests with children, the holiday home features a children's playground.

Woodlands Castle is 44 km from Brandys. Exeter International Airport is 29 km from the property.

Set in Saint Leonards, 20 km from Sandbanks, The Burrow at Forest Edge offers accommodation with a sauna, a hot tub and a fitness room. Guests staying at this holiday home have access to a terrace. There is a children's playground and guests can make use of free WiFi, free private parking and an electric vehicle charging station.

This holiday home is fitted with 3 bedrooms, a kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, a flat-screen TV, a seating area and 1 bathroom fitted with a hot tub. The accommodation offers a fireplace.

Guests can dine in the in-house family-friendly restaurant, which specialises in British cuisine and also offers vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options.

You can play mini-golf at the holiday home. A kids' club is also available at The Burrow at Forest Edge, while guests can also relax in the garden.

Bournemouth International Centre is 21 km from the accommodation, while Poole Harbour is 21 km from the property. Bournemouth Airport is 10 km away.

Featuring accommodation with a heated pool, Finest Retreats - The Barkley is set in Wimborne Minster. Both free WiFi and parking on-site are available at the holiday home free of charge. The property is non-smoking and is located 15 km from Poole Harbour.

The holiday home features 2 bedrooms, a TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, a washing machine, and 2 bathrooms with a shower. Towels and bed linen are provided in the holiday home. There is also a seating area and a fireplace.

A minimarket is available at the holiday home.

For guests with children, Finest Retreats - The Barkley provides outdoor play equipment. Kids pool is also available at the accommodation, while guests can also relax on the sun terrace.

Sandbanks is 19 km from Finest Retreats - The Barkley, while Bournemouth International Centre is 19 km away. Bournemouth Airport is 11 km from the property.

Admiral's Cottage, a property with a garden, is situated in Bridport, 15 km from Golden Cap, 47 km from Weymouth Harbour, as well as 21 km from Dinosaurland Fossil Museum. The property is around 37 km from Sherborne Old Castle, 43 km from Woodlands Castle and 44 km from Portland Castle. There is a sun terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking.

The holiday home has 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a patio with garden views. Guests can take in the ambience of the surroundings from an outdoor dining area. The accommodation is non-smoking.

The holiday home has a children's playground and a picnic area.

Athelhampton House is 45 km from Admiral's Cottage, while Portland Museum is 47 km from the property. Exeter International Airport is 54 km away.

Chapel View Cottage is located in Beaminster, 46 km from Weymouth Harbour, 25 km from Dinosaurland Fossil Museum, and 34 km from Sherborne Old Castle. Guests can benefit from a patio and a children's playground. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and Golden Cap is 16 km away.

The holiday home is equipped with 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a terrace with quiet street views. Guests can take in the ambience of the surroundings from an outdoor dining area or keep themselves warm by the fireplace on colder days. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.

A baby safety gate is also available at the holiday home, while guests can also relax in the garden.

Woodlands Castle is 39 km from Chapel View Cottage, while Portland Castle is 43 km away. Exeter International Airport is 57 km from the property.

Featuring accommodation with a private pool, quiet street view and a balcony, New 2 bed holiday home with decking in Rockley Park Dorset near the sea is located in Lytchett Minster. There is an on-site restaurant, plus free private parking and free WiFi are available. The holiday home provides an indoor pool with a fence, as well as a public bath and a 24-hour front desk.

The spacious holiday home comes with 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchenette, and a terrace with garden views. Guests can take in the ambience of the surroundings from an outdoor dining area or keep themselves warm by the fireplace on colder days. For added privacy, the accommodation has a private entrance and is protected by full-day security.

There is a snack bar, and a minimarket is also available.

For guests with children, the holiday home offers an indoor play area and outdoor play equipment. If you would like to discover the area, cycling, fishing and hiking are possible in the surroundings.

Lake North Beach is 700 metres from New 2 bed holiday home with decking in Rockley Park Dorset near the sea, while Poole Harbour is 4.1 km away. Bournemouth Airport is 20 km from the property.

Situated 400 metres from Lake North Beach, Turlin Valley offers 5-star accommodation in Poole and has a casino, a garden and a bar. There is an in-house restaurant and free private parking. Boasting family rooms, this property also provides guests with a children's playground.

At the holiday home, some units have a private entrance, dining area, fireplace and microwave. Some of the units have a cable flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchenette with an oven, and a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hair dryer. In some units there is a dressing room for guests to change in.

There is a coffee shop, and a minimarket is also available.

A variety of wellness packages are available for guests to get rejuvenated on-site. Activities such as skiing, cycling, fishing can be enjoyed in the surroundings, and guests can relax along the beachfront. A ski equipment rental service is available at the holiday home, while hiking can be enjoyed nearby.

Poole Harbour is 4.1 km from Turlin Valley, while Sandbanks is 12 km from the property. Bournemouth Airport is 20 km away.

Featuring garden views, Rose Cottage features accommodation with a garden and a terrace, around 2.3 km from Swanage Bay. There is an in-house restaurant, plus free private parking and free WiFi are available. The holiday home has a children's playground and a hot tub.

Boasting a Blu-ray player, the holiday home has a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, an oven and a microwave, a living room with a seating area and a dining area, 2 bedrooms, and 1 bathroom with a hot tub and a bath. The non-smoking unit is comprised of a fireplace, shower and flat-screen TV with DVD player. The property has an outdoor dining area.

Guests are welcome to unwind in the on-site bar, while a minimarket is also available.

Guests at the holiday home will be able to enjoy activities in and around Swanage, like snorkelling, cycling and fishing. The holiday home has a picnic area where you can spend a day out in the open.

Corfe Castle is 6.5 km from Rose Cottage, while Monkey World is 21 km from the property. Bournemouth Airport is 25 km away.

A stay at The Nici places you in the heart of Bournemouth, within a 15-minute walk of Bournemouth International Centre and Bournemouth Beach. This beach hotel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Bournemouth Pier and 5.4 mi (8.7 km) from Poole Harbour.

Stable Cottage, Whitebridge Farm, a property with a garden and barbecue facilities, is located in Shaftesbury, 25 km from Longleat House, 33 km from Salisbury Train Station, as well as 33 km from Salisbury Racecourse. The property features garden and inner courtyard views, and is 24 km from Longleat Safari Park. The apartment also provides free WiFi, free private parking and facilities for disabled guests.

Featuring a DVD player, the apartment has a fully equipped kitchen with an oven, a microwave and a toaster, a living room, a dining area, 1 bedroom, and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower. Towels and bed linen are provided in the apartment. The property has an outdoor dining area.

The apartment has a children's playground and a picnic area.

Stonehenge is 34 km from Stable Cottage, Whitebridge Farm, while Salisbury Cathedral is 34 km away. Bournemouth Airport is 48 km from the property.

16 km from Bournemouth International Centre in Ferndown, Bluebell provides accommodation with access to a fitness room and indoor pool. This campground features a heated pool, a garden and barbecue facilities. There is a restaurant serving British cuisine, free private parking and an electric vehicle charging station.

The campground is equipped with 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a terrace with garden views. Guests can take in the ambience of the surroundings from an outdoor dining area or keep themselves warm by the fireplace on colder days. For added privacy, the accommodation has a private entrance and is protected by full-day security.

There is a coffee shop, and a minimarket is also available.

You can play mini-golf at the campground. Bluebell has a children's playground and a picnic area.

Sandbanks is 21 km from the accommodation, while Poole Harbour is 22 km away. Bournemouth Airport is 11 km from the property.

Fallow Cabin, a property with a garden, is situated in Pilsdon, 11 km from Golden Cap, 43 km from Weymouth Harbour, as well as 21 km from Dinosaurland Fossil Museum. This property offers access to a balcony and free private parking. The campground has a sun terrace and a hot tub.

This campground with garden views has carpeted floor, 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms with a hot tub, shower and a hair dryer. Towels and bed linen are available in the campground. The property has an outdoor dining area.

The campground features a children's playground and a picnic area.

Portland Castle is 40 km from Fallow Cabin, while Sherborne Old Castle is 41 km from the property. Exeter International Airport is 60 km away.

Situated in Lytchett Minster and only less than 1 km from Lake North Beach, Cosy Caravan, 500 metres from beach, sea view - 57 Pine Ridge features accommodation with sea views, free WiFi and free private parking. This campground also features a heated pool. The property is non-smoking and is set 4.5 km from Poole Harbour.

The 2-bedroom campground has a living room with a flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and a microwave, and 1 bathroom with free toiletries. Towels and bed linen are offered in the campground. There is also a seating area and a fireplace.

A bar can be found on-site.

The campground has a children's playground and a picnic area.

Bournemouth International Centre is 14 km from Cosy Caravan, 500 metres from beach, sea view - 57 Pine Ridge, while Corfe Castle is 23 km from the property. Bournemouth Airport is 19 km away.

Situated in Lytchett Minster in the Dorset region, 2 Bed, 2 Bathroom, modern Caravan with Sea views! has a balcony. There is an on-site restaurant and free private parking. The property is non-smoking and is located less than 1 km from Lake North Beach.

The campground with a terrace and sea views features 2 bedrooms, a living room, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with an oven and a microwave, and 2 bathrooms with a shower. Towels and bed linen are featured in the campground. The property has an outdoor dining area.

Guests can chill out in the in-house bar, while a minimarket is also available.

You can play darts at the campground. In addition to an outdoor pool, 2 Bed, 2 Bathroom, modern Caravan with Sea views! also provides outdoor play equipment.

Poole Harbour is 4.5 km from the accommodation, while Bournemouth International Centre is 14 km away. Bournemouth Airport is 19 km from the property.

Offering a garden and garden view, Granary Cottage is set in Bridport, 15 km from Golden Cap and 47 km from Weymouth Harbour. It is situated 21 km from Dinosaurland Fossil Museum and offers private check-in and check-out. There is a sun terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking.

The holiday home is composed of 2 bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen, and 2 bathrooms. A flat-screen TV is offered. The accommodation is non-smoking.

Guests can take advantage of the warm weather with the property's barbecue facilities.

The holiday home has a children's playground and a picnic area.

Sherborne Old Castle is 37 km from Granary Cottage, while Woodlands Castle is 43 km from the property. Exeter International Airport is 54 km away.