Knoll House

Hotels
8 (1473 reviews)
Ferry road Studland Bay , Studland , gb

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Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Terrace
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Luggage storage
Fax/photocopying
Hot tub/Jacuzzi
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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.

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 1473 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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Ian • couple • gb
1
Hmmmmm staff friendly place is not worth the money I paid.
Pros:

Location

Cons:

This property is very very old and is in need of significant modernisation. It feels like it stopped in time 50years ago and no maintenance work has been done- room door did not local, TV did not work etc etc..

2026-04-10 • via Nuitee
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janet • couple • gb
8
2026-04-10 • via Nuitee
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Nicky • couple • gb
9
The hotel is charming, the dinner in the restaurant was excellent and the staff were extremely friendly.
Pros:

The property has a quirky feel to it: it was clearly a very upmarket hotel in the past and, although is now in need of some renewed decoration, retains a quaint charm of the past.

Cons:

Some things really do need updating - the spa facilities, for example.

2026-04-10 • via Nuitee
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pamela • couple • gb
8
A glorious location for a recuperative stay.
Pros:

Wonderful location. Pleasant, friendly staff. Nicely informal. Lovely clean, crisp sheets.

Cons:

Water system challenging when taking a shower. Newspaper not delivered to my room and I wasn’t informed that it was there.
Pricing for dinner different to that on the website/ in publicity information.

2026-04-09 • via Nuitee
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Stephanie • family_with_children • gb
7
Very relaxed and enjoyable stay
Pros:

The hotel is very relaxed and homely. The breakfast is of a very good standard. Quality ingredients and cooked very well. The atmosphere in the hotel very welcoming.

Cons:

The bathroom was quite small, but it is an older hotel and so you accept these issues. The hotel is very dated, but for me, this added to the charm. This may not be for everyone.

2026-04-09 • via Nuitee
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paola • family_with_children • it
5
2026-04-09 • via Nuitee
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Vicky • family_with_children • gb
5
2026-04-08 • via Nuitee
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Deborah • couple • gb
9
Lovely staff and great location make this hotel worth returning annually.
Pros:

Character. Location. Spa. Food.

Cons:

Jacuzzi was closed.

2026-04-07 • via Nuitee
• couple • gb
7
2026-04-07 • via Nuitee
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Nicole • family_with_children • de
4
Cons:

Das Hotel ist extrem in die Jahre gekommen und dafür völlig überteuert. Wir waren einfach schockiert!

2026-04-06 • via Nuitee
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Alec • couple • gb
4
Door to balcony in our room could not be locked! I reported this but no apology or follow up - Sad
Pros:

Room was ready and clean on arrival - Staff polite

Cons:

Breakfast - Since the previous owners who sold the hotel on, the standard of breakfast is poor and disappointing.
Lack of fresh fruit - Lids on hot food often left off reducing the heat of the cooked food on display.
TV in room very small and remote VERY worn.

2026-04-04 • via Nuitee
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Matthew • solo_traveller • gb
8
A quirky hotel in a fantastic area
Pros:

This is a quirky hotel which in certain respects sends you back in time, in a good way. The location is fantastic. It's a short walk away from beautiful beaches and a short drive from Swanage. We loved the family friendly atmosphere. The comfortable and informal feel of the place. There seemed to be a lot of history associated with the place. Staff were friendly and everything was clean. Breakfast was excellent. We would definitely return.

Cons:

Nothing to add here. Enjoyed everything.

2026-04-02 • via Nuitee
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Gillian • couple • gb
7
Lovely location, lovely staff - we’ll be back!
Pros:

Its location and it was clean and comfortable

Cons:

It was a bit ‘tired’ and needed decorating

2026-03-31 • via Nuitee
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Scarlett • couple • gb
8
Better then i expected and worth the money
Pros:

The breakfast buffet was nice with a good selection of food. The jacuzzi and steam/ sauna rooms were decent as well, lovely for relaxing

Cons:

Breakfast finished at 9:30 which i think is too early

2026-03-30 • via Nuitee
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Minh • family_with_children • gb
8
Very enjoyable would like to come back
Pros:

Location was perfect

Cons:

No room service

2026-03-23 • via Nuitee
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Kieron • couple • gb
8
Warm and comfortable
Pros:

Fantastic location, lovely “old fashioned” style hotel. For a mid February break we had glorious weather. We will definitely stay again

2026-03-17 • via Nuitee
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Kerry • solo_traveller • gb
9
Last minute booking,nicely Suprised by quality of stay .Will be revisiting with family.
Pros:

Great location,close to the beach and further walking routes ,immediately from the hotel.Felt homely and comfortable.
Staff pleasant and professional .Swimming pool and also dogs welcome.Family friendly.

Good breakfast and plenty options available for dining .

2026-03-17 • via Nuitee
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Emily • couple • gb
5
A fabulous area of Purbeck where there's limited choice with regards to places to stay.
Pros:

Lovely view - but we paid extra for that. Room was spacious but dated. Beds comfortable. Lots of friendly and helpful staff. Lots of comfortable communal spaces. We were there in winter, but I imagine that the big outdoor pool is lovely in the summer - probably a great place for a family holiday as the beach is a short walk away and there are lots of activities to enjoy when the weather gets better.

Cons:

Little extras that cost money that are not apparent on initial booking - e.g. to use the Jacuzzi was extra and overall very disappointing as not particularly hot and also the jacuzzi and plunge pool area are not very well maintained. Games room sounded fun on booking but when you get there you realise you have to pay extra to play air hockey or pool and although - the ping pong table was free there were bats but no balls! Hotel definitely in need of a revamp - very tired.

2026-03-13 • via Nuitee
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Lucy • couple • gb
8
2026-03-11 • via Nuitee
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todd • couple • gb
9
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay I'm sure we'll be back.
Pros:

There was plenty of variety to suit everyone's tastes, the breakfast staff were excellent nothing was too much trouble.

Cons:

The mattress I found it too hard!

2026-03-10 • via Nuitee