Holiday lettings and rentals in Durdle Door

Come away to the Durdle Door coastal area in the remarkably lovely East Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and discover beautiful, peaceful, seaside towns with wonderful pebble or golden sand beaches along England's famous Jurassic Coast! Here the classic English seaside experience awaits in stunning surroundings with plenty of opportunities for quintessential fish and chips and ice creams on the beach!

With the entirety of the spectacular East Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty that extends inland, right on your doorstep there are so many reasons to have a wonderful holiday near Durdle Door! Find a stunning, fully equipped, upmarket holiday rental or letting from a selection of lovely options dotted about in the Durdle Door region. Most of these spacious, refurbished rentals with fully furnished, fully equipped, contemporary interiors are close to the beach and feature a lovely garden for relaxing. Browse a selection of properties and find a perfect holiday getaway for 2, 4, or 6 or 8 guests or size up for a big group of up to 18 guests!

You will find the tranquil, stunningly beautiful coastal region of Durdle Door halfway between Weymouth and Swanage on the coast of the East Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The area´s lovely beaches are backed by dramatic Triassic Age sandstone cliffs. Here you are perfectly located to discover the stunning golden sand beaches along the beautiful Jurassic Coastline headed east. Just 30 minutes east lies the idyllic, quintessential seaside town of Weymouth known as one of the top ten beach destinations in Europe where you can enjoy sublime views, fantastic swimming and wonderful local eateries.

Driving times of under 3 hours from London and 1 hour and 30 minutes from Portsmouth make this a fabulous destination for a tranquil bank holiday getaway or a longer summer holiday. Although the East Devon Jurassic Coast is a very popular destination for holidaymakers, there are plenty of off the beaten track, secluded spots to find where you can have peace and quiet and get away from it all. The Durdle Door area is a wonderful base for families seeking easy access to safe, quiet beaches with golden sand perfect for paddling and building sandcastles!

The Durdle Door location offers you breathtaking days out along the Jurassic Coast of England where extraordinary fossils and dinosaur footprints can be observed along spectacular walks near plunging cliffs overlooking quaint coves. Inland the wooded combes, vast tracts of stunning heathland, lush river valleys and dramatic cliff tops of the East Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty are yours to explore on foot, by bike or on a scenic drive through the countryside!

Here you can lace up your walking shoes and head out on a nature trail like no other! All 114km of Dorset´s stunning Jurassic Coast can be explored on foot via the East Devon section of The South West Coast Path! In the East Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty you will find 55 km of coastal paths and an expansive network of bridleways and trails through woodland, open heath and river valleys! If you are very adventurous you can tackle the famous hike from Lyme Regis to Durdle Door!.

Visit one of the world´s most splendid UNESCO World Heritage Sites right on your doorstep! Durdle Door is just a half hour west of Weymouth along the coast. Be amazed by this colossal, eroded limestone doorway that forms a majestic and imposing structure beside a stunning bay with glistening blue waters and a gorgeous beach replete with dazzling white pebbles nearby at the famous Lulworth Cove!

Just 40 minutes north, inland you are in for a strange yet striking sight! A 180 foot naked male figure is etched in chalk into the Hillside above the village of Cerne Abbas! Historians are unsure of the exact age of this mysterious relic! The village of Cerne Abbas is a lovely place to stroll about and is definitely one of the prettiest villages in Dorset with its clusters of gorgeous, thatch, flint and half timbered houses near the River Cerne.

Be an amateur history sleuth for the day and immerse yourself in the ancient history of this beautiful 17th century castle that is set amidst acres of magnificent sprawling parkland with sea views, a beautiful old church and a charming tearoom. There is a spectacular 5km walking route from Lulworth Castle to Lulworth Cove for rambling enthusiasts!

Spend the day at this renowned, quiet, picturesque beach spot perfect for rock pooling, snorkelling and surfing! The rock formations here are replete with easy to spot fossils and you may well find fossil treasure on the ground! The views are stunning and the water is quiet and warm! Be sure to check the tide times so that you can spend time here at low tide to explore the rock pools and swim.

Walk along a quiet path high above the sea along Tyneham Cap, a prominent, 167 metre grassy elevation that offers you some of the most splendid views possible of England´s spectacular Jurassic Coast and a sublime place to stop for a picnic! Here you can gaze out over dramatic seascapes on a splendid 8km hike that begins in Kimmeridge Bay and explore the World War II abandoned village of Tyneham en route!