The Knoll House

3.5 star property
VIP Access

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Indoor pool, outdoor pool
View from property
Lounge
Front of property
Bicycling

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Laundry

Explore the area

Map
Ferry Road, Studland, Dorset, Swanage, England, BH19 3AH
  • Studland Beach and Nature Reserve
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Knoll Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Studland South Beach
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.)
    ‪42 min drive‬
VIP Access
Curated for quality and service, VIP Access stays consistently receive our highest guest ratings.
  • Expect exceptional service
  • Extra savings and perks for BONUS+ members

Room options

3 Bedroom Suite

  • Sleeps 5
  • 3 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed

Suite, 3 Bedrooms

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Single Beds and 2 Double Beds

Standard Double or Twin Room, 1 Double or 2 Single Beds

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Sea View

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Balcony, Sea View

  • 25 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Suite, 2 Bedrooms (with interconnecting Single Room)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

Suite, 2 Bedrooms (with Interconnecting Twin Room)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Balcony (with Single Room)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Sea View (with Twin Room)

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Sea View (with Single Room)

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

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About this property

The Knoll House

Beach hotel with outdoor pool
Guests of this beach hotel will appreciate convenient on-site amenities such as a steam room or a playground.
The Knoll House offers 70 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

This Swanage hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include free toiletries and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

An indoor pool and an outdoor pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include an outdoor tennis court and a sauna.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the free breakfast at The Knoll House. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Studland Beach and Nature Reserve. Free WiFi in public areas, free self-parking and an indoor pool are available.
  • Free full breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Take a swim in the indoor and outdoor pools
  • Amenities include a meeting room, conference space and laundry facilities
  • On-site recreation includes an outdoor tennis court, a steam room and a sauna
  • Guests really like the accommodation for the cleanliness and overall comfort
  • Steps from Studland Beach and Nature Reserve and 8 minutes on foot from Knoll Beach
  • Dogs welcome for a fee
The Knoll House offers its guests an indoor pool, an outdoor pool, an outdoor tennis court, and a sauna. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A library, a terrace, and an arcade/games room are also featured at The Knoll House. Free self parking is available.

This 3.5-star Swanage hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served a free full breakfast daily from 8 AM to 10 AM.
On-site venue – This restaurant specialises in British cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. A children's menu is available.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8 AM to 10 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Indoor pool
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Conference space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Heating
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from 1 January 2025 to 31 January 2025 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 20 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: GBP 20 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM

Property is also known as

Knoll House Hotel Swanage
Knoll House Swanage
The Knoll House Hotel
The Knoll House Swanage
The Knoll House Hotel Swanage

The Knoll House Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 462 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 359 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 120 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 44 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 1000 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Home from home
We stay here twice a year and love it.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness
Knoll House is like a weird time warp of a hotel. It’s very reminiscent of the 1950’s/1960’s vibe with a 1980’s interior so don’t stay if you looking for modern facilities. But it has a certain charm. The highlight has got to be the outdoor pool and the front lawn plus the setting on Studland. The food, cocktails and other features were not great tbh but we enjoyed our stay nonetheless.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

James, Cobham

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Lovely character hotel. We unfortunately ended up in the garden room next to the carpark not the main house. Old feather bed cover and pillows quite scratchy I needed baby lotion at 2am in order to seal my skin and relax. Not a good night's sleep lovely food
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Melody

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dave

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love coming to the Knoll House, it’s so quirky and relaxing with so much history attached to it, and the surrounding countryside is amazing plus we can bring our dog . Food good can’t wait to come back 👍🐾
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Travelled with partner
Excellent food and wonderful ambience.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Trudy

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic place for dog owners. Very friendly staff, spotlessly clean. Only downside was the furniture is a bit ild and worn, but very minor quibble, will definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Juliet

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katrina

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quaint with great service
The property is rather quaint, but the service is excellent and nothing is too much trouble. Some areas are pretty dated, but it kind of adds to the charm of the place. An extremely good and friendly atmosphere with lots of repeat visitors. Short, easy walk to a lovely long beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A lovely place to stay
We had a very enjoyable time at Knoll House Hotel. The setting is beautiful, very close to Studland beach. Every member of staff was friendly, cheerful and very helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Helen

Lovely setting and you feel like you step back in time. WiFi non existent in garden rooms . Lovely breakfast and polite staff
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mrs D A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I love this hotel it’s so friendly clean and the staff are extremely polite
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Trevor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Holiday
Just a little time to relax and enjoy
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
1930s character but up to date facilities. Excellent food. Efficient check out.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room with balcony. Very helpfull recetionist .comfy bed too, nice breakfast. Great for short walks including to knoll beach.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Evelyn

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Anthony

Liked: Staff & service
The location was excellent and the food was good. However, the standard of internal and external decor was below standard.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Mike

Iconic old Hotel in great location. Staff helpful and food good. Place just needs huge refurbishment. For example had to use towels to dry condensation from window sills inside each morning as old metal windows.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Denise

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Loved the quirkiness and history associated with this hotel. It is a fabulous location and swimming in the (heated) outdoor pool before breakfast was such a treat. Great breakfast too! The staff are friendly and helpful. It is a shame that the owners are allowing the fabric of the property to deteriorate as they want to knock it down and build something huge and modern. I think the main building should be listed and hope to return to this lovely spot before the developers get their way.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024