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The Knoll House

3.5 star property
Beach hotel with outdoor pool

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Indoor pool, outdoor pool
View from property
Lounge
Front of property
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; British cuisine
The Knoll House, seaside, offers a full breakfast and peaceful terrace with gardens. Guests can rejuvenate in the sauna and steam room or enjoy the tennis court and arcade. Indoor and outdoor pools provide swimming options, while attentive staff ensures a pleasant stay.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar

Room options

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Sea View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(61 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Balcony, Sea View | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

7.6 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 25 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Suite, 2 Bedrooms (with interconnecting Single Room)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Blackout drapes/curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Suite, 2 Bedrooms (with Interconnecting Twin Room)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Blackout drapes/curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Blackout drapes/curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Blackout drapes/curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Balcony (with Single Room)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Heating
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Blackout drapes/curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Suite, 3 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
3 bedrooms
Blackout drapes/curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed and 4 Twin Beds

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

3 Bedroom Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
3 bedrooms
Blackout drapes/curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 3 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

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Premium Double Room | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premium Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Ferry Road, Studland, Dorset, Swanage, England, BH19 3AH

What's nearby

  • Studland Beach and Nature Reserve - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Swanage Beach - 6 min drive - 3.6 miles
  • Shell Bay Beach - 7 min drive - 3.0 miles
  • Sandbanks Beach - 9 min drive - 4.0 miles
  • Old Harry Rocks - 12 min drive - 1.7 miles

Getting around

  • Swanage Herston Halt Station - 14 min drive
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Greggs - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Down The Beach Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Bankes Arms - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Ocean Bay Beach Bar & Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Coastal Crust Pizzeria - ‬7 min drive

About this property

The Knoll House

Hotel near Corfe Castle
You can look forward to free full breakfast, a terrace, and a garden at The Knoll House. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna or the steam room. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. In addition to a playground and an arcade/game room, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • An indoor pool and an outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • An outdoor tennis court, a 24-hour front desk, and a banquet hall
  • Smoke-free premises, 1 meeting room, and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews say great things the breakfast, beach locale, and helpful staff
Room features
All 70 rooms have amenities such as free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the clean, comfortable rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Rainfall showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Electric kettles, heating, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 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 elevator

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • 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 available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 20 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: GBP 20 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Spa fee: GBP 10 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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

Frequently asked questions

Does The Knoll House have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool and an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 8:00 AM–6:00 PM.

Is The Knoll House pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 20 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at The Knoll House?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Knoll House?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Knoll House?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Knoll House located?

Situated in Swanage, this beach hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Studland Beach and Nature Reserve and Knoll Beach. Studland South Beach and Dorset and East Devon Coast are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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The Knoll House Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 484 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 339 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 118 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 37 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 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

8/10 Good

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely quiet traditional hotel in a beautiful location
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

STUART

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Iconic location
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love the location and have stayed here on a few occasions. We love how the hotel is so pet friendly. It’s accessible to Bournemouth and Swanage, plenty of walks from the hotel and close to the beach (especially for an early morning/ evening swim). Our dinner was lovely and the breakfast is plentiful.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Maggie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The only reason I didnt give 5 stars was that The food was a bit too expensive for 4 of us to afford each day, so we had to go into Swanage to eat dinner most of the time.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Richard

Location, carpark could do with more spaces, outside paintwork needs updating as does parts of the inside
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristine

We had a little belt stay - beautiful
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The only problem was the bed is far too hard, The staff was very good to partly solve the problem
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay

Lovely old world hotel in a fabulous location. Staff all wonderful, helpful and courteous, will definitely return.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was fine, but the public rooms could do with an update. The plaice on Saturday evening was overcooked, tasteless and poorly presented.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Great Location

Peaceful and relatively quiet stay in a stunningly beautiful area.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Knoll House has an enviable position overlooking Studland Bay. We stayed in a garden room for 2 nights which we found a bit cramped and had no wi-fi signal. Our tea tray kettle had to be plugged in on the floor. The food was good quality. The staff were helpful and friendly. Car parking was on a come first basis and we were lucky to get the last obvious place about 6pm on Sunday. The hotel feels comfortable, if a little tired, it is family friendly. The hotel we found clean. We are happy to return but next time opt for a room in the main hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is 1920's property. Old fashioned and quirky. Quiet and genteel. The bedroom was excellent. An old hotel of its time charming and peaceful
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mr Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Hotel, lovely staff. Wonderful location.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

dylan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exceptionally dog friendly and really great walks nearby
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very easy comfortable stay
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness
Interesting and rewarding hotel to stay in - in a beautiful park of the UK. Unbearably hot - my goodness they could save so much money by turning the heating down a degree or two. Staff were surly, but then again they are British! Dubious levels of decor and organisation, but good enough. Mostly, I rated this hotel - I'd come again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely dog friendly quirky hotel with fantastic facilities. Great breakfast, comfy beds.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed our stay. Friendly staff, excellent food and a good location made our holiday.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Knoll House Hotel has a lot of character and some charming communal rooms (a bar, lounge and games room). From the front loan you have an amazing view of the sea. There are also other facilities, such as the outdoor swimming pool that is a plus, especially on a warm, sunny day. It is situated in a lovely, quiet area by the Studland coast and just a short walk from the beach. We stayed in a room in an annex at the back of the main building and it was quiet and pleasant. The breakfast in the morning is good quality and the restaurant area is very spacious with large windows to enjoy the view outside. This hotel is a time capsule, a nostalgic trip to the English seaside.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The dining staff were excellent, friendly and helpful. The price for these facilities was excellent. Only gripe at this dog friendly place is that some of them smelled really bad. The room was really clean and spacious
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Terence

We have been to this hotel many times before and it never disappoints us
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Staff & service
Location
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Clive

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Adequate but dated.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great facilities, outdoor pool was excellent, staff all very warm & welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The pool is excellent, breakfast was very good . It’s just the outside of the building that needs to be refurbished
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

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