Top-Performing Airbnb Listings in Dorset, United Kingdom

Updated October 2026 · Data period: Sep 2025–Sep 2026

Compare 30 leading Airbnb listings in Dorset, ranked by the Airbtics Listing Score, a score out of 100 based on guest reviews, Guest Favorite status, and occupancy compared with the market median over the same period. See guest ratings, occupancy, average daily rates, and estimated annual revenue for each property.

Listings are ranked by the Airbtics Listing Score, a score out of 100 based on guest reviews, Guest Favorite status, and occupancy over the last 12 months.

How the score works

Factor Maximum points
Guest rating (vs. a 4.3 floor)30
Guest Favorite badge30
Occupancy (last 12 months)30
Operating scale (listing-months)10

When listings tie on the same score, the listing with more guest reviews ranks higher — a larger review history gives stronger evidence of sustained performance.

Revenue and nightly rate are shown separately so you can compare commercial performance alongside the score. This leaderboard highlights strong guest experience and booking performance — not the market’s highest earners by revenue alone.

Dorset Airbnb market at a glance

Listings tracked Median occupancy Median daily rate Median annual revenue
3,946 59% £145 £32,188

Market figures cover Sep 2025–Sep 2026 and provide context for the leaderboard below. See the full Dorset Market Overview →

Top 30 Airbnb listings in Dorset

Ranked by Listing Score among the 3,946 active Airbnb listings Airbtics tracks in Dorset. When listings tie on the same score, the one with more guest reviews ranks higher.

Rank Listing Scoreout of 100 Airbnb listing Guest rating Occupancy Average daily rate Estimated annual revenue Listing Insights
#1 90
Rowsley - sunny apartment with views in Lyme Regis
1 BR · Entire rental unit · Dorset
5.0
547 reviews
81% £73 £21,372 View listing
#2 90 5.0
547 reviews
85–100% £66 £19,341 View listing
#3 90
Stanton garden apartment with sunny terrace, Lyme.
1 BR · Entire rental unit · Dorset
4.9
437 reviews
80% £67 £17,820 View listing
#4 90
Peaceful cottage in Uplyme with far reaching views
1 BR · Entire cottage · Dorset
5.0
431 reviews
82% £117 £34,277 View listing
#5 90
Cosy Friendly Cottage by the Seaside in Lyme Regis
2 BR · Entire rental unit · Dorset
5.0
420 reviews
82% £140 £40,441 View listing
#6 90
Grand Cosy Stay by the Seaside in Lyme Regis
2 BR · Entire home · Dorset
5.0
319 reviews
81% £179 £54,811 View listing
#7 90 5.0
288 reviews
83% £143 £44,470 View listing
#8 90
34 Monmouth Beach
2 BR · Entire guesthouse · Dorset
5.0
266 reviews
85–100% £102 £20,572 View listing
#9 90
Aurora by the sea -Lyme Regis - free parking
1 BR · Entire condo · Dorset
4.8
244 reviews
85% £88 £28,400 View listing
#10 90
Maison Petite, Lovely river walk to the sea.
1 BR · Entire rental unit · Dorset
4.9
244 reviews
85–100% £86 £14,652 View listing
#11 90
Riverside Cottage in Lyme Regis
1 BR · Entire home · Dorset
5.0
202 reviews
80% £132 £40,344 View listing
#12 90
Stylish Beach House moments from the beach
4 BR · Entire home · Dorset
5.0
189 reviews
83% £375 £86,004 View listing
#13 90
Fern Studio
1 BR · Entire condo · Dorset
4.9
184 reviews
85–100% £73 £24,413 View listing
#14 90 5.0
167 reviews
85% £71 £10,053 View listing
#15 90
Joyful Panoramic Coastal Stay in Lyme Regis
1 BR · Entire condo · Dorset
5.0
162 reviews
85–100% £187 £64,645 View listing
#16 90 5.0
161 reviews
81% £209 £40,170 View listing
#17 90
2 The Old Canteen. Two Minute Walk To Beach.
1 BR · Entire condo · Dorset
5.0
159 reviews
85–100% £141 £46,309 View listing
#18 90
Central, Cosy, Log Fire, Sea View, Character House
3 BR · Entire cottage · Dorset
5.0
152 reviews
85–100% £238 £44,238 View listing
#19 90
Headland Hideaway Shepherd's Hut in Lyme Regis
1 BR · Shepherd’s hut · Dorset
5.0
145 reviews
85–100% £246 £60,900 View listing
#20 90
Chalet 31 Monmouth Beach Lyme Regis
Studio BR · Entire chalet · Dorset
5.0
140 reviews
85–100% £117 £21,555 View listing
#21 90
Waterway Mill House in Lyme Regis
3 BR · Entire home · Dorset
5.0
122 reviews
81% £301 £74,241 View listing
#22 90
Luxury Riverlodge & Sauna by Lyme Regis
1 BR · Entire chalet · Dorset
5.0
73 reviews
85–100% £157 £52,145 View listing
#23 90
Central Lyme seaside retreat
2 BR · Entire home · Dorset
5.0
43 reviews
85–100% £234 £45,288 View listing
#24 90
Stunning apartment, with sea view & garden
1 BR · Entire rental unit · Dorset
4.9
41 reviews
85–100% £93 £8,531 View listing
#25 90
Stunning little house by the sea
1 BR · Entire home · Dorset
4.8
35 reviews
85% £162 £50,355 View listing
#26 90
Rustic 'cosy' little cottage
2 BR · Entire home · Dorset
5.0
29 reviews
85–100% £127 £22,787 View listing
#27 90
Exquisite location; rare parking; 2 Bed cottage
2 BR · Entire home · Dorset
5.0
25 reviews
85–100% £159 £15,990 View listing
#28 90 5.0
18 reviews
84% £242 £66,948 View listing
#29 90
Lyme Regis Seafront House | Parking | Views
3 BR · Entire home · Dorset
5.0
16 reviews
85–100% £402 £66,507 View listing
#30 90 5.0
16 reviews
85–100% £273 £25,190 View listing

Data note: Every featured listing held Airbnb’s Guest Favorite badge as of 2026-10-30. Occupancy above 85% is shown as 85–100%. Revenue, occupancy and daily rates are Airbtics estimates for the stated data period.

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Dorset Airbnb listing FAQs

  • Which are the top-performing Airbnb listings in Dorset?

    Rowsley - sunny apartment with views in Lyme Regis ranks first on this leaderboard with a Listing Score of 90 out of 100. It has a 5.0 guest rating from 547 reviews and an estimated occupancy rate 81% during Sep 2025–Sep 2026. The table shows how it compares with the other featured listings.

  • How are the listings ranked?

    Listings are ranked by the Airbtics Listing Score, which considers guest reviews, Guest Favorite status, and occupancy compared with similar local properties. When listings tie on the same score, the listing with more guest reviews ranks higher. To qualify, a listing must meet Airbnb rating data, at least 90 active days in the last 12 months, and occupancy data available.

    The score evaluates the combination of guest experience and booking performance. Revenue and nightly rate are shown separately so you can compare commercial performance alongside the score.

    Read the full scoring methodology →

  • How much do these Airbnb listings earn?

    Among the 30 featured listings with revenue estimates, estimated annual revenue ranges from £8,531 to £86,004, with a median of £40,257, during Sep 2025–Sep 2026.

    These figures describe the listings featured on this leaderboard. For a broader view, see Airbnb revenue across Dorset.

  • How does their occupancy compare with the market?

    The featured listings with occupancy estimates have a median occupancy rate above 85%, compared with 59% across Dorset during Sep 2025–Sep 2026.

    Listing occupancy above 85% is shown as a band (85–100%) rather than an exact figure.

  • What does Guest Favorite mean?

    Guest Favorite is an Airbnb badge identifying homes that stand out based on ratings, reviews and reliability. It applies to an individual listing.

    Every listing featured on this leaderboard held the Guest Favorite badge as of 2026-10-30. Learn how Airbnb identifies Guest Favorites →

  • Can I use these listings as Airbnb comps?

    Use the leaderboard to discover properties worth investigating, then choose comps that match your property’s location, bedrooms, property type and amenities. Include a wider range of comparable properties when estimating expected revenue, because this leaderboard highlights leading listings.

    You can filter listings and build your own comp set in the Airbtics app.

  • Can I see the historical data behind a listing?

    Open Listing Insights to review the property’s historical revenue, occupancy and nightly rates. You can also inspect calendar snapshots showing the availability and prices recorded over time.

    Explore listing-level data in Dorset →

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See up to three years of estimated monthly revenue, occupancy and nightly rates for an individual listing. Investigate how its performance changes through the seasons and how it compares with the wider market. If you have an address in mind, use our calculator to estimate income for a specific property.

Monthly revenue, occupancy and average daily rate for an individual Airbnb listing in Airbtics.
Monthly revenue, occupancy and nightly rate for one listing.

Inspect the calendar observations behind the estimates

Review calendar snapshots from the last 12 months to see which nights were available or unavailable when Airbtics checked, along with the prices recorded for available nights.

An unavailable night can reflect a booking or an owner block. The snapshots give you a record of the observed calendar, so you can inspect the evidence alongside the estimated performance.

Historical coverage varies by listing.

Historical Airbnb calendar snapshots showing observed availability and nightly prices in Airbtics.
Calendar snapshots: observed availability and nightly prices.