Knoll House

Hotels
8 (1554 reviews)
Ferry road Studland Bay , Studland , gb

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Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Terrace
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Luggage storage
Fax/photocopying
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Relaxed atmosphere
Cons:
Spa cleanliness
Room drabness
Evening meal quality

Categories

Cleanliness
7
Some reviews indicated that the indoor spa and pool cleanliness could be improved.
Service
9
Staff were consistently described as friendly and welcoming.
Location
9
Numerous mentions of excellent location near the beach and good access to walks.
Room Quality
7.5
Rooms were described as comfortable, but some mentioned wear and drabness.
Amenities
7.5
Amenities such as the spa received mixed reviews, impacting the overall score.
Value for Money
8
Generally favorable, though some felt the dining options could be better for the price.
Food and Beverage
8
Breakfasts were praised, but some meals for dinner were considered overpriced.
Overall Experience
8
Positive, with many guests expressing intent to return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 02:30

Property Description

Luxurious Amenities
Knoll House in Studland offers a range of luxurious amenities, including a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, tennis court, and hot tub access in select rooms.

Culinary Delights
Guests can indulge in a delicious full English/Irish breakfast and savor European, French, and British cuisine at the in-house restaurant. Take advantage of the special Dinner, Bed, and Breakfast rate for a delightful dining experience.

Convenient Location
Located just 9 km from Bournemouth and 48 km from Southampton, Knoll House provides a convenient base for exploring the coastal beauty of Studland.

Experience the epitome of luxury and comfort at Knoll House - book your stay now for an unforgettable getaway!

Important information:

The dinner fee is only applicable for adults.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
Swimming pool: Closed from Sun, Nov 1, 2026 until Wed, Mar 31, 2027
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 16 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

Location

Guest Reviews

8
Based on 1554 reviews
Cleanliness: 7
Service: 9
Location: 9
Room Quality: 7.5
Amenities: 7.5
Value for Money: 8
Food and Beverage: 8
Overall Experience: 8
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Peter • family_with_children • gb
3
Very disappointing
Pros:

Swimming pool.
Games room.
Shower in my room

Cons:

Unbelievably shabby furniture throughout the property. Bedroom balcony was filthy - green moss on the floor and didn’t look as if it had been cleaned in a long time. Balcony chairs were old and dirty. Bed uncomfortable.
Dinner menu poor. £34 for 2 courses but the hotel wouldn’t let you eat one course. What happens if you only want one course? When I tried to discuss this with reception staff they were rude and dismissive.
Limited breakfast choices.
Grounds not properly maintained - weeds everywhere.
Made to pay to use the swimming pool - outrageous. I am already paying to stay there.
Plate left in the corridor for a day. Dead fly left on a windowsill in the corridor for 3 days.

2026-05-30 • via Nuitee
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Anthony • couple • gb
2
A trip back in time to a place where nothing has changed but it is time for a change.
Pros:

Great location

Cons:

Apparently Enid Blyton stayed there regularly, nothing has changed since then.
At breakfast, they ran out of cups, milk, hot water and many other things.

2026-05-29 • via Nuitee
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JOHN • couple • gb
8
no time
Pros:

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Cons:

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2026-05-28 • via Nuitee
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Chad • family_with_children • au
6
Pros:

Great location, quirkiness, breakfast

Cons:

Pool was dirty and green, expensive for value

2026-05-28 • via Nuitee
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Jonathan • couple • gb
6
2026-05-27 • via Nuitee
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Mark • family_with_children • gb
6
Great location but a bit dated
Pros:

Location great, good bar with lovely garden view, lovely breakfast

Cons:

Pool area very weedy and also £10 extra per person to use it not mentioned at time of booking. Was very disappointed with this on top of an already expensive stay

2026-05-27 • via Nuitee
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Suzanne • couple • gb
9
2026-05-26 • via Nuitee
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Rudee • couple • gb
5
Weather was really good but disappointed with hotel for the price paid..
Pros:

Good location and great breakfast

Cons:

Woken up 3 times by noisy radiator which staff knew about but obviously not fixed!
Radiator in bathroom red hot and unable to turn off.
Rooms made to look much bigger on site.
Pool and Spa facilities very tired and in need of updating.

2026-05-26 • via Nuitee
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Jane • family_with_children • gb
2
Great location, very poor quality hotel.
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Staff, pictures are not a true reflection, very dated and falling apart. Having to pay additional fee to use the swimming pool

2026-05-26 • via Nuitee
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Ben • couple • gb
5
Good but staff rude in restaurant. Very expensive when there’s been no renovation for probably about 35 years since I la
Pros:

Location, setting, charming

Cons:

Tired, pool was dirty as filter was broken

2026-05-26 • via Nuitee
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leigh • couple • au
10
Comfortable “old worldly” holiday spot.
Pros:

Interesting historical old style hotel in a great location to explore the Jurassic coast.

Cons:

Disappointed that no housekeeping was offered during our 4 night stay.

2026-05-25 • via Nuitee
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David • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Staff, atmosphere, situation. Near coast

Cons:

Wifi could have been better

2026-05-25 • via Nuitee
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Andrew Hughes • solo_traveller • gb
7
Pros:

Lovely 30s decor, location with sea views

Cons:

Dinner was poor, old style British stodge

2026-05-22 • via Nuitee
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Nicolaus • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-05-22 • via Nuitee
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Lintern • solo_traveller • gb
4
Poor value for money
Pros:

The location is excellent. The breakfasts were also excellent. The hotel was very dog friendly.

Cons:

Our room in particular (nr 123) and the hotel in general felt very dated and in need of a major refurbishment.
The cost of our stay felt very overpriced given the quality of our room.
£20 per dog per night is extortionately expensive.
Choice of evening meals are limited to a two course menu which at £34 per head (excluding drinks) again felt too limited and too expensive.

2026-05-21 • via Nuitee
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Glenn • couple • gb
7
Pros:

Location good. Nice surroundings. Nice staff.

Cons:

A bit dated in some areas.

2026-05-20 • via Nuitee
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Natalie • couple • gb
6
2026-05-20 • via Nuitee
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Alan • couple • gb
7
Would visit again
Pros:

VG breakfast out door pool good but the wind made it too cold to swim

Cons:

Evening meal very good and dinning room over looks the bay

2026-05-19 • via Nuitee
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Lynette • solo_traveller • gb
8
see above
Pros:

Breakfast was really good. The games room was very good gor the grand children. Evening meals were really good, the staff organised a special meal for two vegan guests.

2026-05-17 • via Nuitee
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Allman • couple • gb
10
Wonderful, peaceful, great night sleep, would like to live there.
Pros:

You found something interesting to look at around every corner, amazing rooms , everywhere very clean .
Beautiful views.
Quite

Cons:

Can’t think of anything negative to say.

2026-05-16 • via Nuitee