Self Catering Holiday Homes in Dorset, Exmoor and Somerset

This area of England which comprises Dorset, Exmoor and Somerset is a wonderful blend of moor and coastline, historic market towns and pretty fishing villages, offering glorious landscapes at every turn. Trident Holiday Homes have an excellent selection of holiday cottages in the Dorset, Exmoor and Somerset area.

An attractive backdrop of beaches and beautiful coastline coupled with a fascinating history and heritage make Dorset a great holiday destination.

• Poole with its beautiful harbour and busy quay offers some incredible beaches in the surrounding area.
• Weymouth has a lovely safe sandy beach which is popular with families.
• Go fossil hunting in Lyme Regis, which was the setting for the filming of ‘The French Lieutenant's Woman’.
• Visit Dorchester with its roman relics or Blandford Forum which is a beautiful Georgian market town with interesting architecture and some fine museums.
• Take the Swanage stream railway to visit the ruins of Corfe Castle which is a very popular tourist attraction.
• The 7 acres of Weymouth Sea Life Park and Marine Sanctuary offers a wonderful opportunity to see penguins, otters, seals and seahorses. Or visit Brownsea Island wildlife sanctuary which is owned by the National trust. General Baden-Powell began his Boy Scout movement here.
• Visit Sherborne Castle built by Sir Walter Raleigh in 1594. The castle is a mix of many decorative styles including Tudor, Jacobean, Georgian and Victorian and has beautiful collections of art, furniture and porcelain. The castle is surrounded by 30 acres of gardens and parks.

• The market town of Dulverton is located at the south edge of the Moor. The pretty town boasts a beautiful three-arched bridge over the River Barle.
• The Quantock Hills is a designated area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and offers panoramic views over beautiful coastline, deep wooden glens and heath covered summits.
• The ancient harbour town of Watchet lies in West Somerset. Sip a locally produced cider and enjoy the view over the quaint houses and busy marina.

On the North Coast of Somerset lies the seaside resort of Minehead. Stroll along the promenade down to the harbour and to the lovely beach or pop into Blenheim Gardens to see its model village.

A few miles west of Minehead are the beautiful little hamlet of Porlock Weir.  Some of the loveliest cottages in this pretty little harbour village date back to the 17th century.

Discover the delights of this most beautiful part of England by staying in a holiday home in the area of Dorset, Exmoor and Somerset.