HOLIDAY lettings agency Dorset Hideaways has opened its doors at Dorchester’s Brewery Square.

The agency is an extension of the Hideaways Group, part of Quality Holidays Assured Limited, with partner agencies in Norfolk, Suffolk and the Cotswolds, as well as Rural Retreats, Cornwall Hideaways and Lantern & Larks.

Dorset Hideaways has a portfolio of 32 marketed properties, from cosy cottages to luxury coastal retreats.

James Boyce, director of the Hideaways Group, commented: “The success of Norfolk Hideaways has inspired us to create a similar business in Dorset. It’s a hugely diverse county offering something for everyone, be that a couple after a weekend escape from the stress of city life, or a family looking for a bucket and spade summer holiday. The fact that Dorset is within two hours from London and Bristol merely increases this beautiful county’s appeal.”

Dorset Hideaways aims to have over 100 properties in its portfolio in time for the 2020 season, from Bournemouth to Lyme Regis to Shaftesbury. Many of the properties are dog-friendly, suitable for young children or perfectly located for a range of activities such as sailing, cycling, bird watching or walking.

Charlotte Spracklen, centre manager at Brewery Square, added: “We’re thrilled to have Dorset Hideaways join the offering at the Square. The company has such a lovely selection of properties that we’re sure there will be something for everyone. With the agency being located right off the main rail line from Waterloo, we hope that they will inspire people to spend more time in Dorset and make the most of everything the county has to offer.”