Dorset is one of the counties in the region known as The West Country. Dorset has a long coastline and to the North it borders Somerset. The coastline has a lot of clean sandy beaches. Dorset has rolling countryside and many ancient market towns and small villages. It is a mainly agricultural county. Although the county town is Dorchester, Bournemouth has the largest population and the majority of the county’s industries are also based around Bournemouth.
Why not look for Dorset Cottages for your holiday? Dorset Cottages are a very popular form of accommodation, especially for family groups. These can provide a more affordable and often more personal form of holiday than bed and breakfast or hotels. But choosing to stay in Dorset Cottages is essentially a question of individual choice.
Self catering properties such as Dorset Cottages are more usually found outside of the major towns where a B&B or hotel may be the more usual type of accommodation although self catering properties can be found in the towns as well. In many localities, especially in the hills, coastal locations and around the major seaside resorts, Campsites and Caravan sites are a popular alternative to Dorset Cottages.
Tourism is an important factor in the economy, especially along the coasts and as a result, there are a number of seaside resorts and a large range of attractions to suit all tastes and requirements. Bournemouth is one of the major resort towns and Bournemouth also has many popular tourist attractions such as the Bournemouth Aquarium which is also known as the Oceanarium. No holiday in Dorset would be complete with a visit to Bournemouth and all the facilities that Bournemouth has to offer.
In the peak holiday season all Dorset Cottages could be fully booked. If you are prepared to book early enough then Dorset Cottages are certainly a wonderful way to holiday in Dorset and Bournemouth.
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