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The Knoll House

3.5 star property
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

Photo gallery for The Knoll House

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

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

Room options

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Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

3 Bedroom Suite

  • Sleeps 5
  • 3 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

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Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Suite, 3 Bedrooms

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Twin Beds and 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Standard Double or Twin Room, 1 Double or 2 Single Beds

Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

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

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Sea View

Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Sea View

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

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

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

View all photos for Suite, 2 Bedrooms (with interconnecting Single Room)

Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Suite, 2 Bedrooms (with interconnecting Single Room)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Suite, 2 Bedrooms (with Interconnecting Twin Room)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Balcony (with Single Room)

Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Balcony (with Single Room)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Sea View (with Twin Room)

Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

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

View all photos for Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Sea View (with Single Room)

Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

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

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About the area

Swanage

With a stay at The Knoll House in Swanage, you'll be by the sea, within a 10-minute drive of Corfe Castle and Studland Beach and Nature Reserve. .This beach hotel is 16.7 mi (26.9 km) from New Forest National Park and 8.1 mi (13 km) from Bournemouth Beach.

What's nearby

  • Studland Beach and Nature Reserve - 1 min walk
  • Old Harry Rocks - 7 min drive
  • Swanage Beach - 16 min drive
  • Sandbanks Beach - 18 min drive
  • Poole Harbour - 19 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Knoll Beach - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Grand Hotel Swanage - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Funworld Arcade - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Bankes Arms - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪The Salt Pig Too - ‬7 min drive

About this property

The Knoll House

Beach hotel with outdoor pool
The Knoll House offers 70 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

This Swanage hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include complimentary toiletries and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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.

Stay in one of 70 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as coffee/tea makers and blackout drapes/curtains.
Enjoy a range of recreational amenities, including an outdoor pool, an indoor pool, and an outdoor tennis court. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, an arcade/game room, and a banquet hall.
At The Knoll House, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 8 AM to 10 AM.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Event facilities at this hotel consist of conference space and a meeting room. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary full breakfast is served each morning between 8 AM and 10 AM.
Onsite venue - This restaurant specializes 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 public transport

  • Free self-parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8 AM–10 AM
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar

Things to do

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

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • Banquet hall
  • Library

Guest services

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

Business services

  • Conference space
  • A meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • This property does not have any lifts

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Digital channels
  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • 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
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Renovations and closures

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

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

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

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

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

The Knoll House Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 461 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 360 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

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely quirky hotel has so much history. Staff were wonderful and location couldn't be better. All round perfect for a quiet break just to get away from it all.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel, bit dated but that is more than made up by the service and food. The view is to be seen. The food packages are well worth the cost, the food is excellent and portions are huge.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Jean Jones

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very disappointing. Staff not friendly no nice atmosphere. Room not as good as a premier inn and it cost me twice as much. Will not be visiting again. Jean jones.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel with helpful staff, the outdoor areas are great as is the heated outdoor pool.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fiona

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Maureen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, parking is a nightmare. Main areas are a little dated and tired and the walls are very thin between rooms but actually this is the most welcoming little hotel I have ever stayed at. I will definite be coming back… as do most of the guests who stay here.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Jude

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Fab hotel but very out dated which is Shame as it is in an amazing location with stunning views, Taxi service wasn’t very obliging.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Janet

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Delightful old charming hotel with lovely staff
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Ivan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It had a quiet friendly relaxed atmosphere with good facilities. Food was good but unspectacular. Staff were very helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darrell

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Surprisingly good overall
We arrived not quite knowing what to expect after reading mixed reviews. First impression was the buildings were dated and a bit shabby. However we got a warm welcome and early check in to our room which, although not huge, had clearly been well refurbished not too long ago. As we started to settle in we became more accepting of the artexed walls and dated feel of the public areas and appreciated the stunning location, very freindly staff throughout and great food. We slept well thanks to a good quality mattress and the absence of howling dogs, which had been one of our concerns. We swam in the cold September sea, followed by the outdoor pool, which at 26' wasn't hot, but certainty a huge improvement on the 16' sea! We loved the steamroom, sauna and hot tub, which we had to ourselves and I don't think I've ever had a better full english breakfast despite numerous stays in 5 star accommodation. The Enid Blyton and other memorabilia was very interesting and we took one of the recommended walks through lovely moorland with stunning views. We did find it a bit pricey for a 3 star hotel, but taking into account the location and everything else, including the endless choice of both indoor outside places to sit and relax, we had a great 2 night stay and would recommend.
Short walk from hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sonya

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Hotel was as I imagined Quaint but dated in need of a good spruce up. Inside pool very small No robe in bedroom for spa use ( sea view room ) Dinner first night was excellent. Second night not so food was cold and not what ordered meat really tough struggled to cut it Deserts amazing. As was breakfast Staff very pleasant Loved the ambience of the hotel. Will go back again
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Old and qwerky, in need of care and attention, friendly helpful staff, good leisure facilties, perfect location, doorstep public transport, nice evening meals, far too many dogs!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard and Patricia

Liked: Amenities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Robert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Very good breakfast, pleasant staff,the room we had was a bit tired,and faced north was quite dark.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Bath top is always blocked & towel looks dirty
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

julia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had unique and wonderful stay. Whilst it’s dated in places, it’s got real character and is well looked after. The pools, and spa facilities were all the right temperatures and very well cleaned, staffed and maintained. There was a slight issue with the room, but the staff rehoused us with no issue. The walks behind the hotel was utterly stunning- a very tranquil yet accessible spot.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

mary

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

8/10 Good

Kathryn

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

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Don’t visit this hotel. Hidden charges.
Booked dinner, bed and breakfast for one adult and two kids. Was charged an outrageous amount for the children’s meals. They tried to charge me for my adult meals. They had done this to other guests. It’s a rip off hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eileen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location for a peaceful stay and to visit Bournemouth, Poole and Swanage.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024