Knoll House

Hotels
8 (1585 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 1585 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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Jane • couple • gb
9
Very pleasant stay, lovely location, great food and lovely atmosphere in hotel. Wished it was a bit
Pros:

Wonderful location, friendly helpful staff . Great that bus stopped outside the hotel, no need for car. Excellent food, good selection and help yourself breakfast and dinner had a great selection and very tasty with efficient service.

Cons:

Stayed in heatwave and no air con or fans available. Guests having to pay service charge when having dinner. More outdoor furniture in the shade.

2026-06-27 • via Nuitee
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Dirk • solo_traveller • gb
7
Good stay, could make some improvements for better comfort
Pros:

Breakfast was great. The grounds and location are lovely.

2026-06-27 • via Nuitee
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Gillian • couple • gb
6
Enjoyed our stay despite the above as weather was good and we like the location
Pros:

Location wonderful. The whole place needed refurbishing - gardens untidy and full of weeds pool dirty . Room adequate but overpriced. Staff lovely

Cons:

It could have been looked after better - untidy gardens, parking inadequate the whole place needed refurbishing

2026-06-27 • via Nuitee
J
Jonathan • solo_traveller • gb
3
Faded glory
Pros:

The position.

Cons:

The old fashioned room

2026-06-26 • via Nuitee
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Christopher • couple • gb
10
Beautiful luxury from a bygone age.
Pros:

This is an absolutely delightful hotel which with its old world charm provides a perfect relaxing break from busy lives. The views of the bay from the hotel main rooms are stunning and being only 5 mins walk to the beach a pre breakfast swim in the bay makes a great start to the day. I need a gluten and dairy free diet and I was spoilt for choice.

Cons:

We arrived late afternoon and had to hunt for a parking space so maybe some redesign work in the car park would benefit during busy times. We did find a space .

2026-06-25 • via Nuitee
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Louise • family_with_children • gb
10
2026-06-24 • via Nuitee
J
Judith • couple • gb
7
Lovely location and we enjoyed our stay - just wonder if the hotel needs a bit of a refurb?
2026-06-23 • via Nuitee
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Adrian • couple • gb
7
Great location and staff, dated hotel but wonderfully relaxing none the less.
Pros:

This hotel is set in the most fantastic location and I can image in its hey day was superb. Sadly it is in need of serious investment to bring it up to modern standards. I understand that the owners are trying to secure planning to completely demolish, rebuild and renovate so it is entirely understandable that current investment would be minimal. The hotel is clean and the staff excellent, but the rooms are dated with thin walls! Breakfast was very good and our meal in the restaurant very pleasant.

Cons:

I felt the price was a little on the high side considering the investment needed.

2026-06-22 • via Nuitee
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Evelyn • solo_traveller • gb
7
Quirky hotel but beware of hidden charges.
Pros:

We liked the quirkiness & character of the hotel. We enjoyed the games rooms in the evening & the pitch & putt course during the day. Nice to be able to walk to the beach. The food was a very good standard & the receptionists were friendly & helpful.

Cons:

We had booked a twin room but were given a very small double. Poor standard of facilities too. No other room was available that first night so we spent an uncomfortable night trying to sleep. Thankfully a twin room was available for the remaining 2 nights. The TV in the room had been tuned by a previous occupant so we had to retune it.
We didn't know until we got the bill on checkout that gratuities were charged on the evening meals & drinks from the bar, which was a shock.

2026-06-19 • via Nuitee
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Karen • family_with_children • gb
6
Lovely time with friends in a great spot but room wasn’t worth the money.
Pros:

Amazing spot near the beach. Several nice public rooms inc. a library, games room, lounge and bar

Cons:

Courtyard room had no sound insulation was woken up really early each morning by television in next door room and also disturbed by birds nesting on the roof. Few things out of order, could do with some investment.

2026-06-19 • via Nuitee
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paul • couple • gb
5
generally disapointed but the weather did not help
Pros:

breakfast was very good, location was good.

Cons:

room was tired as was the whole hotel and the car parking was very hit and miss

2026-06-19 • via Nuitee
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Barrie • solo_traveller • gb
6
Great location but disappointing
Pros:

Location was excellent.
Breakfast was very good

Cons:

Car parking was chaotic
Never had to elect room cleaning before, always done automatically at any hotel we've stayed at before. Having asked for room cleaning this didn't happen and we had to ask reception to ensure it was done on the last full day of a 4 night stay as we were out of toilet rolls and low on complimentary items such as tea etc.

2026-06-17 • via Nuitee
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Gill • couple • gb
7
Lovely location and friendly staff. Menu management needs improvement
Pros:

Location and room arrangement- family ensuite

Cons:

No Fan or window in bathroom
Half the items on menu were available when we booked a meal for 8.15 pm

2026-06-16 • via Nuitee
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Marinella • couple • gb
4
Good location, noticeably run down.
Pros:

We liked the old fashion feed, the history of it but it could be better shown and maintained. We liked the beach and surrounding area. Need to renovate the property while preserving its historic heritage.

Cons:

Considering the cost of staying, the breakfast very basic and impersonal, they need to improve quality and service. It reminds us of a boarding house. The room was not the twin room with the same specification/layout and quality as shown on the Booking website when we booked. Also the pool area needs refurbishment as it is not maintained.

2026-06-16 • via Nuitee
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Nicholas • couple • gb
3
Disappointing
Pros:

Restaurant good

Cons:

Booked a sea room but this was misrepresented as main view was a wall.
Did request a change of room, was told not possible as full

2026-06-15 • via Nuitee
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Alex • couple • gb
7
Good fun, characterful hotel that could do with a bit of upgrading and more staff..
Pros:

Excellent location, clean room, some staff very friendly

Cons:

Bit tired, not enough staff on reception and in the bar…

2026-06-15 • via Nuitee
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Kristin • solo_traveller • gb
5
Overpriced hotel which has seen far better days.
Pros:

Excellent location. Friendly reception staff. Elemis products.

Cons:

Desperately needs a refurb. Everything felt shabby around the edges, especially considering the cost.
Breakfast was Premiere Inn-style, no special touches. Even the bread for toast was very cheap, pre-sliced.
No WiFi in the Garden “Suites”
A very, very rude staff member who bit my head off when I asked to come in to breakfast a few minutes early.

2026-06-14 • via Nuitee
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Patricia • extended_group • gb
8
Wonderful weekend all round.
Pros:

Excellently doggy friendly. Fabulous breakfast. Tasty dinner. Wonderful location. Comfortable room.

Cons:

Walk in shower in room 124 probably needs upgrading...tiles rather manky in places and i imagine very difficult to clean pristinely.
Otherwise the bathroom was great.

2026-06-14 • via Nuitee
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Lynne • couple • gb
8
Fabulous location showing its age
Pros:

Fabulous location but dated

Cons:

Very dated need some maintenance and modernisation

2026-06-14 • via Nuitee
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Nicola • family_with_children • gb
9
2026-06-14 • via Nuitee