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The Knoll House

3.5 star property
Beachfront relaxation awaits at this coastal retreat where guests can unwind in beautiful gardens or choose between two refreshing swimming pools

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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.
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8.6 out of 10
Excellent

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  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Sea View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(62 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

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

7.8 out of 10
Good
(10 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Suite, 2 Bedrooms (with interconnecting Single Room)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
Coffee/tea maker
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Suite, 2 Bedrooms (with Interconnecting Twin Room)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
Coffee/tea maker
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed

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Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

Highlights

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

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Blackout curtains, 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 curtains
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Blackout curtains, 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 curtains
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
Coffee/tea maker
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Suite, 3 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

3 Bedroom Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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

Premium Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

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

What's nearby

  • Studland Beach and Nature Reserve - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Knoll Beach - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Studland South Beach - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Dorset and East Devon Coast - 5 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Swanage Beach - 6 min drive - 5.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Ocean Bay Beach Bar & Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Bankes Arms - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Coastal Crust Pizzeria - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Greggs - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Cellar Bar - ‬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/games 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 luggage storage
  • Smoke-free property, a banquet hall and 1 meeting room
  • Guest reviews say great things about the breakfast, beach locale and helpful staff
Room features
All 70 rooms include amenities such as free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness, overall comfort rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Rainfall showers, free toiletries and hairdryers
  • 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 transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

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

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

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 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are 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.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
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 to 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?

Checkout 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 mile (2 km).

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Reviews

The Knoll House Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.6

Cleanliness

8.4

Amenities

9.0

Staff & service

7.6

Eco-friendliness

7.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 489 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 335 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 123 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 36 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 1005 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay calm and peaceful environment Clean room
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love coming to the knoll house, it is clean and quirky and has a lot of history attached to it. The food is lovely. It’s very dog friendly beautiful Studland beach is across the road. It has a small pool and Swanage is five minutes drive down the road. It’s a very relaxing place to be.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

NICOLA

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
excellent room, took our dog, bed and breakfast only. Great location which is why we keep coming back - hotel quirky and a faint whiff of 'fawlty towers' about it - but in a good way. fabulous.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

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

NICOLA

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
2 bed suite - excellent facilities - used the spa, bed and breakfast, close to beach, bar and restaurant on site. Quirky. Great staff who go the extra mile.
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

Elizabeth

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

Lovely stay

We had a very comfortable stay here. The staff were friendly and helpful. Our room was very comfortable and the shower was good. We enjoyed a good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night 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

10/10 Excellent

Kristine

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

6/10 Okay

Kerry

Dated
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Sonya Bennett

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Afraid bed was uncomfortable, so bad night's sleep. Hotel in need of upgrade inside and outside. We thought we were lucky getting a good deal but price reflected condition of hotel. Luckily we didn't eat dinner as we heard other guests complaining at breakfast. Positive points- close to beach.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Michael

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Great Location

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

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

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 traveller

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

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

Graham

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

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

8/10 Good

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Great staff and location

Had a lovely stay at the Knoll House. The location is perfect and the staff were dedicated. The bedroom was comfortable although the decor was a little shabby. Dinner was wonderful but breakfast left a lot to be desired compared to other hotels I visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025