Knoll House

Hotels
8 (1609 reviews)
Ferry road Studland Bay , Studland , gb

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Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Heating
Terrace
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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 1609 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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Jennifer • family_with_children • gb
10
A truly relaxing place, in a brilliant location
Pros:

The location is stunning. The hotel is a short walk from beautiful Knoll beach. It is a welcoming place. Not chic or smart, a little faded, but comfortable. The staff are excellent, they go out of their way to provide a good service in every department. Housekeeping keep the rooms immaculate. Reception are very helpful. The breakfast is buffet style, well thought out. Dinner at the hotel restaurant was very good the service friendly and professional, making sure everyone was catered for including children.

Cons:

The style is dated, but that is part of its charm.

2026-07-11 • via Nuitee
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Gavin • couple • gb
10
Absolutely blissful week spent at Knoll House. Scorching weather, beautiful beach minutes away just across the road. Foo
Pros:

Location and property was so comfortable, food excellent

Cons:

Nothing

2026-07-11 • via Nuitee
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Sarah • solo_traveller • gb
10
Fab beach hotel.
Pros:

Just love this hotel , we will be back !

Cons:

Nothing

2026-07-10 • via Nuitee
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Ali • solo_traveller • gb
3
2026-07-10 • via Nuitee
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Danni • couple • gb
3
Dire, food and staff awful except for Adam
Pros:

Location if you like crowded beaches but that not the hotels fault.

Cons:

Everything except the gardens and building itself which I’ve seen poor reviews of.

2026-07-10 • via Nuitee
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Roger • couple • gb
3
Cons:

Room was awful and too many dogs also dogs can stay in any bedroom not certain ones.

2026-07-10 • via Nuitee
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John N • couple • gb
8
Pretty much as hoped for - intending to come back again, but with a better room!
Pros:

Breakfast was excellent. Room 12 was not very comfortable for people of our age (84 & 85). The sloping internal ceiling was a surprise and caused me a couple of bangs on my head.

Cons:

See above - bedroom!

2026-07-10 • via Nuitee
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Sarah • family_with_children • gb
7
Pros:

Location and views

Cons:

Slightly dated but that’s reflected in the price

2026-07-09 • via Nuitee
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Cat • solo_traveller • gb
9
Beautiful place to stay
Pros:

Large spacious rooms, great location. Everything was clean and tidy. Friendly people. Breakfast buffet was perfect.
The house and grounds were beautiful.

Cons:

Signal was terrible, wifi was provided but everytime you signed in using the QR code at reception it kicked you off after a few moments. The beds were uncomfortable. Parking was also a bit weird it was sort of a carpark but more of a just park where you can situation

Everything else was lovely.

2026-07-09 • via Nuitee
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Michelle • couple • gb
4
It’s a shame because the location is great but the hotel is dated and tired
Pros:

The location was great

Cons:

The chalet was very tired .. the toilet didn’t flush properly and the Roman blinds weren’t working properly

2026-07-08 • via Nuitee
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Bernadine • solo_traveller • gb
7
Mesmerising Charm
Pros:

Knoll House has a mesmerising charm. Old and a little worn in places is part of that charm that you get completely drawn into. Nearly all the guests we spoke to visit several times a year. Staff are fab and clearly happy as a lot of them have been there years if not tens of years. The food was delicious and piping hot. The location and views would be hard to beat.

Cons:

We did have a few concerns with our room initially but these were greeted with complete understanding and were professionally and graciously dealt with. Alex, one of the managers was exceptionally warm and friendly. Her keeness to please was so refreshing. Did it meet expectations? It's best not to have any expectations. Just go with the flow and you are sure to fall under the spell of Knoll House. Like everyone else, we will return.

2026-07-08 • via Nuitee
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Andy • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-07-08 • via Nuitee
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sheila • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

I think this is one of the nicest hotel rooms I’ve ever occupied. Simple decor, lovely double bed (single occupancy), balcony overlooking beautiful gardens and with a view to the sea. Plenty of wardrobe space and excellent bathroom with huge bottles of Elemis toiletries. A really lovely room. Excellent meals with local produce, the breakfast buffet is superb, extensive range of hot food with fresh fruit and pastries, cafetière of coffee on request. A great start to the day.

Cons:

Could perhaps offer bottled water and mini fridge,

2026-07-07 • via Nuitee
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Pat • couple • gb
9
2026-07-07 • via Nuitee
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Del • solo_traveller • gb
8
Knoll has a charm
Pros:

Location is terrific and staff are lovely.

Cons:

It’s a bit rundown. Our large balcony had old furniture and broken planters - but a beautiful view to the sea.

2026-07-06 • via Nuitee
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Liz • couple • gb
10
Charming hotel, perfect location
Pros:

Location and charm

Cons:

No fried bread at breakfast as was served a couple of years ago!

2026-07-05 • via Nuitee
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Sharon • solo_traveller • gb
6
Great expectations turned Oliver Twist
Pros:

The location, the old world charm

Cons:

The fact that I had to pay £10 per person to use the pool because I booked with booking.com and not directly with them. For a family of 4 staying 2 days that is an outrage !

2026-07-05 • via Nuitee
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Tracey • extended_group • gb
6
Beautiful location, the rest is tired
Pros:

The view/location is awesome

Cons:

It’s very tired. Chalets are very old and cobwebbed. Yea and coffee only in 1 room. No fans available. The staff, especially at breakfast were literally running around and being openly rebuked by the manager.
Very expensive for what it is.

2026-07-01 • via Nuitee
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Natasha • solo_traveller • gb
5
Great location but in need of a serious facelift
Pros:

The staff were friendly and location great.
Pet friendly.

Cons:

There was not enough staff - Had to wait at inhouse and pool bar for staff to be available.
The hotel generally needs maintaining and a facelift.
My room did not have air-conditioning, was very basic and dated and the bathroom is about 50 years out of date.
The pool area needs maintaining, clean the patio, new furniture.
Did not get to use the indoor spa or swimming pool as my bedroom was so hot I did not want to leave my dog in the room

2026-07-01 • via Nuitee
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Jac • couple • gb
10
Return trip- love this place!
Pros:

Relaxed atmosphere, superb location. Great facilities

Cons:

All good

2026-06-30 • via Nuitee