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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Roland • solo_traveller • de
10
Werde das Hotel beim nächsten Urlaub in dieser Gegend wieder buchen.
Pros:

Sehr schönes Hotel mit englischem Flair. Sowie ein sehr freundliches Personal.

Cons:

Es gab nichts auszusetzen.

2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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Paul • couple • gb
5
It’s a shame as such a beautiful location!!
Pros:

Location and views

Cons:

It was run down ,and not clean , rubbish Tv . Our bin hadn’t been empty from the previous occupants!! We had to pay to use the swimming pool cos we booked with you🥴

2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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Hilary • family_with_children • gb
9
Pros:

The family room arrangement is ideal. Love the familiarity. I have been coming to knoll house for 60 years. Breakfast was excellent and activities available for families fantastic

2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
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Arpana • solo_traveller • gb
8
1930's nostalgic lovely sea view hotel
Pros:

I loved the 1930's feel of this hotel and grounds and the location is a 5 minute walk from the beach. We were in one of the shalet type rooms that was smaller than expected, but it had what we needed and lovely Elemis toiletries. Next time I would like to try staying in the main part of the building. We are there on the first night which was expensive, parts of the food like the beef roast was tender, but a little over priced. The breakfast had a good amount of choice. The staff were great and very accommodating and friendly and never rushed us. I would love to see them do a 1930's themed night, or an Agatha Christie weekend - that would be so fab to be there for! Loved my stay and will look to go back (usually I don't go back to the same place twice, but it really was so charming). Thank-you! 🩷

Cons:

I would have liked to have had more healthy choices like avacadoes and the coffee could be better. I would have liked the housemaids to clean the bathroom everyday.

2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
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Christiane • solo_traveller • de
6
Pros:

Lage ist sehr gut.

Cons:

Preis-Leistung stimmt nicht überein.

2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
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Alexandra • family_with_children • fr
9
2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
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Helen • solo_traveller • gb
5
2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
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Tracy • solo_traveller • gb
8
Charming hotel with great location for the beach and top quality restaurant food.
Pros:

Great location, short walk to beach. Lovely gardens and terrace and view. The food for the dinner menu was excellent. Great choice, beautifully presented and delicious. Breakfast was very good too. Friendly staff and rooms clean and comfortable. Nice outdoor pool.
The hotel decor is old fashioned, but we liked the charm and history of it. Nice bar and lots of sitting areas. Quintessentialy British.

2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
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Felicity • family_with_children • gb
7
Great family holiday with teens, will definitely be coming back next year!
Pros:

Loved the location. Perfect!
Great to have use of an outdoor pool
Ideal 2 bedroom suite when travelling with teens.

Reception staff very friendly and supportive

Cons:

Bathroom was very small. No window or fan. Very poor power shower. Soaked the whole floor as insufficient shower screen.
Not enough power sockets in the rooms.
Restaurant staff not very talkative, friendly which was disappointing.

2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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Dawn • couple • gb
7
A very typical sea side hotel
Pros:

It’s a little sad… needs updating in places. It’s in a fantastic location.
The staff were lovely
Dinner was really good

Cons:

The spa & swimming pool were very old & a bit neglected.

2026-07-21 • via Nuitee
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Sara • couple • gb
10
Fab, will return in August or September
Pros:

Breakfast was really generous ..lots ofcfruit, pastries, cooked food

Cons:

I enjoyed my Salmon at Dinber, the Lamb roast dinner my partner had was only adequate

2026-07-21 • via Nuitee
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Poulain • extended_group • gb
5
Disappointing and not good value for money
Pros:

Beautiful location next to Knoll beach, Studland Park

Cons:

We stayed in the 2 and 3 bedroomed apartment- 7 friends on a charity walk. The quality of the accommodation was poor and we had to ask for the rooms to be cleaned.

2026-07-19 • via Nuitee
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Angel • couple • gb
10
Relaxing night
Pros:

Very good range of food etc

2026-07-19 • via Nuitee
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Nicky • couple • gb
6
A very friendly, relaxed and enjoyable stay.
Pros:

Stunning location, walkable to a stunning beach, country walks, pub and restaurant. Gorgeous shaded front terrace to enjoy a drink and chat looking out to the sea. Tennis courts, mini golf and pool and spa available. We didn’t use the spa as we’re at the beach every day. Exceptional helpful staff. Our room was great as we had our dog with us. It looked like a hut from the outside but was ok inside, simple, basic but clean. In terms of the space we got for our money it was good. The breakfast was very simple typical English style cooked option, cereals and toast, yogurts and some fruit. The whole place had a faded glory feel, which does have some appeal and it has masses of potential as an amazing hotel due to its location and friendly helpful staff. It was perfect for our stay with the dog he was made very welcome and we had a very enjoyable stay.

Cons:

The entrance to our accommodation was scruffy around the entrance and patio lots of spiders webs and weeds. The room had very few electrical points and we had to ask staff for extra extension cables which they tried hard to accommodate. The plug in the second bedroom didn’t work and there was only one available. The breakfast was very typical English style but with no variation, there was choice but it would have been nice to see more variety in fruit offering on different mornings, style of bread (only sliced on offer) and alternative yogurts (all were fat free) Greek yogurt would have been nice. We stayed 4 nights and I didn’t really enjoy the breakfast experience. Everywhere needs a good weeding the patio areas and footpaths looked scruffy as did around the pool.

2026-07-18 • via Nuitee
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Ian • solo_traveller • gb
6
2026-07-17 • via Nuitee
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PETER • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

Superb location with sea views. Charming ambience

Cons:

Car parking tight

2026-07-15 • via Nuitee
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Sheila • couple • gb
5
We had a very nice upgraded room but the food etc was pretty rubbish.
Pros:

I thought the breakfast for those who like muesli was very poor. No nuts or dried fruit. Fresh fruit very boring
Apples pears and bananas. It was July and there is masses of lovely fruit in the shops.

Cons:

Waited 1 hour between starter and main course one evening so then decided to eat elsewherewe

2026-07-15 • via Nuitee
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Paula • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Location, staff, room s, breakfast, dog friendly,

Cons:

All good

2026-07-15 • via Nuitee
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Rowena • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Location, shade in front garden from tall pine trees. We did not use the facilities as the beach was just across the road and we were there in the heatwave. Breakfast excellent.Evening meal very good size helping and fish dishes lovely.

Cons:

The garden was not well tended and the outside of the buildings were in need of maintenance and repainting.

2026-07-14 • via Nuitee
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Peter • couple • gb
9
2026-07-14 • via Nuitee