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Superb Farmhouse with pool, hot tub and fast wifi
What a beautiful home to spend some time with family and friends. The pool, hot tub and trampoline were absolutely amazing. We had perfect weather for outdoor entertainment. The kitchen was so full of everything you’d ever need! They really have thought of everything. It was like home from home Super comfortable beds We would highly recommend to a any family wanting a weekend doing nothing but pool fun with the kids x

Cosy barn conversion with connecting indoor pool
amazing place, couldn't ask for a better location, host and facilities

Luxury villa with swimming pool, close to beaches
We had a really lovely time in this beautiful home. The pools (swimming and table!) were a real hit with all of us. The little ones loved running in the garden and playing football as well as swimming. We had a very relaxing time celebrating a big event.

Coastal, New Forest 3 Bed Home Facilities Included
Very homely and very well stocked caravan. Nice and quiet when we stayed. Parking space at the side big enough for 2 cars. Samantha was very helpful and very responsive to messages. Activity passes included making this a very reasonably priced place to stay.

The Pool House
We had a very chilled 4 days at Clare’s lovely pool house. Clare and her husband are great host very friendly and helpful, the village is beautiful and quiet and the sounds of the church bell ringers practising on Thursday night was lush, the pool house is warm and cozy.

Arnewood Rise, a holiday home in New Forest & pool
We regularly holiday in England as a large family group; seven adults, five children and two dogs. Arnewood Rise is one of the best, if not the best place we have stayed. The house is generously equipped. The garden is large and beautifuly maintained and the location si excellent. Lots do do, plenty of variety and all within easy driving distance. Arabella replied quickly and helpfully to our questions. We plan to come agian.

Heated Pool, Hot Tub, Sauna, Games - Upton Bourn
This place covers all the bases for a great stay for a big family get together! Excellent communications, nice welcome and then all the things to keep three families from ages 3-16 entertained. Private pool great, Games Room great, Hot Tub was spot on and actually hot (unlike so many that aren't)! Sauna probably needs some renovation love. Bedrooms great, enough space. Devonshire Arms nice food, Halfway House nice beer and vibes. All the ingredients for a place to kick back and have some much needed family time. Highly recommend!

Modern inner city 3 bed eco house
We had a lovely stay at Lois place. It's a uniquely tranquil location in the city, perfect for our young kids who could play in the playground outside the house. The house was spacious (large enough for 4 adults and 2 kids) and had absolutely everything you needed. Very helpful, friendly and warm hosts. We felt very lucky to have stayed here.
Weekly house rentals

Purbeck Escape - 5 bedroom detached
comfortable, clean and spacious. good comms and perfect location as a group of us were doing a local hiking event. fabulous scenery nearby as well

Fabulous & Relaxing Holiday. Sand, Beach and Sun
Lovely property, everything was clean and spotless would definitely recommend staying there . Host was brilliant and really helpful 👌

East Street Beach House - a luxury home by the sea
Travelled to Island for my wife’s aunts 80th birthday and 60th wedding anniversary celebrations. House was just as described, clean, spacious, comfortable and ideally located for seafront and high street. Extremely well equipped kitchen plus welcoming items including sourdough , butter, preservatives , milk, orange juice and shortbread. Spacious lounge with planting of seating. My wife and daughter loved the soaps, shower gels and fresh smells in the bathrooms. I thoroughly recommend this property and would re book if returning to the Island Tips: Grab the double room on 3rd floor if you prefer medium to soft mattress and watching tv in bed! We felt the middle bedroom mattresses were a bit on the hard side for us personally but this would not stop me from rating this property 10/10.

Highlands - sleeps 8 - home from home
We had a lovely stay at Highlands, we felt right at home and relaxed with beautiful sea views to look at. The bedrooms and bathrooms were very clean, comfortable and spacious. The living spaces and kitchen were well equipped and spacious too. We did drive past the house when finding it, mostly because of road closures in the area and being unsure which ones you were allowed to drive down, you have to go down one labelled as 'closed ahead' in order to get to it. We could easily explore the Island from here with our car, and had a lot of fun doing so. Ventnor espalande is walkable but very steep coming back and if you have any ailments it might be tricky. We were so lucky with the weather and made use of the garden area, even saw a sand lizard! Overall a lovely stay and we would definitely come back. Thank you!

3 bedroom cottage, indoor pool, sauna
A Peaceful Countryside Retreat We had a lovely welcome on arrival, setting the tone for a perfect stay. The cottage is clean, tidy, and well-organized, with everything you need for a comfortable getaway. Surrounded by the heart of nature, the views are absolutely stunning. It’s quiet, peaceful, and the perfect place to relax and recharge. Highly recommended!

Cowes Detached House 3 mins walk from town
We stayed here as a group of friends. The house was perfect, plenty of room for us all. We loved the inside/outside layout, enjoyed cooking on the BBQ and lighting the outside fire in the evenings. Five minutes walk into town. Tristan was helpful and quick to respond. All good!

Higgihaus 3b Sleeps 4 Monday - Friday
Very pleasant house. Had everything we needed. Close to the city centre. Very clean! Would definitely stay again.

3 bedroom apartment with open plan living area
We loved our stay here, perfect for a break away from city life! Big shout out to Alex and Rob for being great hosts, they were friendly, responsive and helped us with any difficulties we had. I loved that they had a chimnea, which allowed us to enjoy the beauty of a fire pit and the night sky. There is a river behind the house, which we loved exploring the area of. Would definitely recommend if you want a peaceful getaway, around nature.
Private house rentals

Large Luxury home in Bournemouth - Sleeps 12+
A great place for a group gathering - 12 single beds! And the living spaces are well laid out and spacious. Outdoor area good too. It's a bit lacking character but made up for by the practicalities. It's very near the beach and convenient for access to boscombe and central bournemouth. Can recommend.

Lyme Regis Holiday home close to beach
Tom’s place is so lovely. Our family had a great stay at his place. It was a short walk to the beach, which was an added bonus. Plenty of room, very clean and just as described. We would definitely stay again!

Keep Cottages - Ventnor Park, Family Holiday Home
A very nice house in a great location. The house is located close to the town/park/beach. The hosts surprised us by decorating the house for Christmas. which was a lovely touch making the whole trip wonderful. I'd definitely recommend this AirBnB for a comfy trip to the Isle of Wight

Family house Bournemouth - spa, garden, parking
Excellent host, really good and clear communication. We booked this the day before so didn't get time to read all the instructions so had a few questions and got the answers from the host. House is very clean and plenty of beds so ideal for big groups. Main reason we booked this place was the hot tub, hot tub was great we used a it a couple of times, its in the garden and has a cover so even if its raining you can use it. Over all good place, value for money.

4 large bedrooms 6 beds 3 bathrooms 6 - 8 guests
Had a lovely stay, the home is beautiful! Very futuristic and has everything you need! Angus and Maria were extremely helpful and kind, even gave local recommendations!

Glebe House, a beautiful country home
Staying in Victoria's home was amazing. It is a beautiful home, perfect for a group setting and we all thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Every room matched the pictures and descriptions, and the surrounding area was lovely too. Veronica was extremely responsive and answered all of our queries in a timely manner. I would definitely visit again!

Central Town-House. Parking. Walk to beach!
Great space, exceeded expectations. Had a great stay. Will defo be coming back!

Pet Friendly 5 bed Boutique House in Wimborne Town
3 nights booked for a family weeding mid-week locally , house perfect for our 3 generations of family to visit relax and prepare and recover from the celebrations. Comfortably furnished with a very family friendly garden space. 10 minute stroll into the centre of Wimborne for its nice shops and restaurants - perfect for our needs
Quick stats about house rentals in Dorset
Total rentals
3.5K properties
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Family-friendly rentals
2.5K properties are a good fit for families
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1.5K properties allow pets
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200 properties have a pool
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