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House rentals with a pool

Cosy barn conversion with connecting indoor pool
Private & peaceful location, beautiful surroundings and friendly hosts. Great experience overall👍

Superb Farmhouse with pool, hot tub and fast wifi
Ann's place is incredible- stayed for two nights and there is everything you could possibly need or anticipate in the house. We had a great time - the pool and hot tub were very clean and the house was perfect! Ann was extremely responsive and helpful. Would absolutely book again!

NewForest Cottage alongside Limewood Lyndhurst
We were looking for somewhere in the New Forest area to celebrate our wedding anniversary with family. This house was perfect for us all, 8 adults and 5 grandchildren. The house is in a beautiful, quiet location which is exactly what we wanted. The house has everything you need and more, fully fitted kitchen with massive island and dinning table. All rooms were spotless as well as the many toilets and bathrooms. We stayed in the master bedroom which is very tastefully decorated. The swimming pool was a big bonus, perfect size and depth for our Grandchildren and very warm. It also had a padlocked gate to keep the little ones out when playing in the garden. Our host Katie was brilliant from start to finish keeping us updated on the stay and very responsive to messages. She provided a welcome food pack of sausages, bacon, bread and essentials which was really appreciated. Katie even took the time to let our grandchildren help her feed her horses. Can’t wait to return!

Arnewood Rise, a holiday home in New Forest & pool
We hired this for a few days with family to celebrate my nans 70th birthday. Absolutely beautiful house and gardens and the facilities are amazing. We live locally so knew about the area but loved having a swimming pool, tennis courts and snooker table for all of us to enjoy. The lounge was bigger than we thought and comfortably sat all of us. We also received a helpful guide a few days before our stay which gave us all the information we needed. Overall a really lovely stay, thank you!

Spacious Caravan near sea Weymouth Bay Haven
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.

Country House - Pool Jacuzzi Escape Room Karaoke
I booked this wonderful property for my best friend's hen do. 10 of us stayed here and hired the property for the weekend. We paid for the garden games, escape room, wine tasting and bbq use for one day. We had the most amazing weekend, we had an entire packed itinerary for almost every hour of the whole weekend from everything available on site and had the best time, we almost didn't have enough time to enjoy every amenity. Not only was the property expansive and full of activities ,even if we didn't pay for extras, but the hosts were incredibly welcoming. From taking time out of their own weekends to check we had everything we needed to setting up games, awarding prizes and giving the bride keepsakes for her wedding they couldn't have made us felt more welcome. Waking up in the morning there were horses, sausage dogs and incredible views paired with a kareoke room and a swimming pool. A site that can accommodate a plethora of activities, we would definitely revisit.

Country House & Own 34ft Private Heated Pool
Absolutely stunning place. Louise was the perfect host answering every question I asked. The pool was a great hit with us adults and of course the children. The farm tour was lovely and Louise was very understanding when my little boy had a nose bleed whilst feeding the calves. I would highly recommend a stay at The Grange!

Country cottage, indoor pool, sauna
Amazing stay! The place was clean, cozy, and exactly as described. Great location and super easy check-in. The host was friendly and responsive—would definitely book again!
Weekly house rentals

The Snug at Caphays: cosy family retreat in nature
Kay was a very responsive host with great communication and plenty of instructions of the local area on places to eat and things to do during our stay. Very comfortable beds, great shower and nice little touches like fresh raspberries and Local apple juice laid out for us upon arrival. Would definitely recommend and stay again

Cobweb Cottage, Winfrith Newburgh
It was great experience staying at The Cobweb cottage as it is very beautiful, nice and clean. We enjoyed our time there. I also would like say special thanks to Celia who was very proactive and responsive to our request.

Luxurious & rustic renovated Dorset Coach House
This place was absolutely perfect for us. The grounds are huge and full of wildflowers, and with the children’s play area it kept everyone happy for a whole day. And the playroom and toys were much enjoyed. The main bedroom has a very comfortable bed, which was appreciated. The kitchen area is clean and compact, with enough equipment for our needs. Overall an excellent choice.

Tenantrees Stable
Great cosy place to stay in, felt comfortable and homely and clean. Thank you Moira

East Creek + beach side + pool, dog Ringstead Bay
location was absolutely perfect for a relax and a decent walk everyday, we paddle boarded up the coast both ways and the scenery was stunning and finished most days with a swim in the pool. if you're after a close too everything place too stay this isn't the place for you but if you're looking for a break away from the world then this will tick all your boxes 🤗

Spacious Woodland Lodge in Dorset
My husband and I stayed here with my parents (and my Cockapoo!) We had the best time, the house was beautiful! The interior was gorgeous, it was actually better than the photos. The location is super quiet and in the middle of no where so make sure you take what you need as there is no such thing as 'nipping out'. The driveway itself takes 3.5 minutes by car :) We visited The Fox Pub for Fathers Dy and they do a lovey Sunday Roast. I would totally recommend this stay, Laura was great also, very quick to respond to any messages and really helpful.

The Little Dairy
Great host, easy to communicate with. Very kind and caring. Lovely place, the pictures don't do it justice as it is in fact a lot bigger in persan than it seems in pictures. Beautifully maintained and a lovely big garden. We had everything we could have possible needed for a weekend away. Would recommend and book it again.

Luxury lodge in idyllic riverside setting
wow wow...what a wonderful place. we were welcomed by Sara who was full of local information and Flo the cocker spaniel who greeted us like we were old friends. John filled in the gaps with the history of the house and surrounding landscape. we were very lucky with the weather and were able to fully appreciate swimming in the river and sitting out enjoying watching mo the lawnmower weaving across the immaculate garden. We enjoyed walks from the door and visiting Stonehenge and Salisbury via the local bus service. we couldn't have asked for a better holiday than this. it was truly amazing and we felt totally chilled by the end of it. Thank you Sara and John for making us feel so welcome and sharing your home and garden with us. We cannot fault anything and will most definately be back.
Private house rentals

The cottage @ Highview
For us it was a real home from home. We were visiting lots of family and friends in the area and it was an ideal base location.

Jurassic coast (2 bedroom, 2 bathroom cottage
Beautiful cottage and garden close to the beach Penny and David were great hosts

A Striking Architectural House
An absolutely beautiful home with outstanding facilities - our stay was perfect from start to finish. Gemma was incredibly helpful and attentive in the lead up. We couldn’t have asked for anything more!

Iconic Beach Front Stay | The Watch House, Lepe
Echoing other reviews, this is an absolutely stunning place. I totally fell in love with it - so unique, full of character, beautifully done up, and with everything needed for a stay. Such fun being lulled to sleep by the sounds of the sea. Thanks for a truly fab stay.

Flint Cottage for two with indoor pool & sauna
We had a blissful few days at Flint cottage. Wonderful kitchen to cook in, and multiple fabulous farm shops nearby. We ordered a heat and eat pie and a DIY breakfast pack for our first night, which made the start of the holiday so much more chilled out. The outdoor bath was also really special. We were so comfortable throughout we just relaxed completely. Can’t wait to come back!

Little Coombe, a luxury rural cottage with Hot tub
We had a very lovely stay. Nicola provided a high chair and travel cot to accommodate for our 10 month old baby. The hot tub was lovely and private and the views were stunning.

The Old Rectory near Sherborne
Claire has taken the time to create a beautiful, welcoming and peaceful space. Everything in the place has been carefully chosen and makes you feel comfortable immediately you arrive. Claire was incredibly generous with her time, her interest in us having a good stay, as well as supplying very special personalised goodies. Nothing was too much trouble. The property is in an idyllic setting yet close to many things in the area. Comfortable beds, gorgeous kitchen and bathroom and easy parking make this one of the best Airbnbs I’ve stayed in. We would hope this is the first of many visits.

'The Barn' @ Pitts Farm
Jenny’s cottage was absolutely perfect – beautifully decorated, cosy, and spotlessly clean. It had such a warm, welcoming feel that made us feel at home straight away. Jenny was a wonderful host – so thoughtful and friendly. She left us a lovely hamper with treats and essentials, checked in to make sure everything was going smoothly, and even invited us out to the local pub, which was such a nice touch! Everything was spot-on, and we honestly couldn’t have asked for a better stay. We had such a special weekend and would 100% love to come back. Highly recommended!
Quick stats about house rentals in Dorset
Total rentals
3.5K properties
Total number of reviews
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Family-friendly rentals
2.5K properties are a good fit for families
Pet-friendly rentals
1.5K properties allow pets
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200 properties have a pool
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1.2K properties have a dedicated workspace
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- New Forest national park
- Bournemouth Beach
- Weymouth Beach
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