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Reviews of Knoll House

Ferry road Studland Bay, Studland, BH19 3AH, United Kingdom

#2 of 3 hotels in Studland

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Review score

Based on 1247 hotel reviews

7.8

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.3

  • Comfort

    8.3

  • Location

    9.6

  • Facilities

    7.9

  • Staff

    8.8

  • Value for money

    7.7

  • Free WiFi

    6.2

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  • Reviewed: 23 April 2024

    9.0
    Charmingly dated
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Too many owners of dogs, though to be fair their dogs were pretty well behaved.

    Really friendly staff lovely big room. Superb location and breakfast and evening meal were superb. Great facilities...including indoor and outdoor pool .

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 April 2024

    9.0
    A beautiful traditional English seaside hotel offering a great breakfast.
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double or Twin Room with Inland View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Old fashioned charm in a great location. It has a beautiful outdoor pool that was immaculately kept and 26 degrees (in April!). We were delighted to be able to swim.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 April 2024

    9.0
    Perfect weekend break
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Two-Bedroom Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lovely spacious hotel with stunning views. Staff really helpful and friendly.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A separate area for dining with table and chairs for dog owners

    Having to eat on a sofa because of having a dog was not ideal

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 April 2024

    9.0
    We had a comfortable stay and would like to return
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Inland View
    • Stayed 1 night

    Poor wifi in bedroom

    Welcome. Comfortable bed. Excellent breakfast. Close proximity to the beach.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Inland View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    No heating in room until two requests when it eventually put on.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 April 2024

    8.0
    Lovely location and comfortable room.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Inland View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lots of dogs however it is to be expected.

    Nice old building, characterful.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 April 2024

    9.0
    A place where time stands still
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Suite
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Wonderful location, such a relaxed atmosphere, loved the lounge and papers

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 April 2024

    7.0
    1st weekend in April
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Three-Bedroom Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The hotel is very very dated. Some will enjoy it's charm, others will see the huge investment required to bring it up to date. Our family was split on the quality of the hotel. It certainly helped to have the sun shining!!

    The location is superb and the hotels number 1 selling point

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 April 2024

    7.0
    Could have been worse!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very much in need of a major facelift. Run down and tatty. And far too many dogs for my liking

    It was not as bad as the reviews might lead you to believe!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 April 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The noise of dripping on the wall keep wakes me up at night

    The location

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Three-Bedroom Suite
    • Stayed 4 nights

    We have been holidaying at Knoll house for many years and accept the place is tired, out of date, grubby and dusty in places But it is an outstanding location and they accept dogs which is truly a bonus. Therefor we close our eyes to a lot and accept it is as it is and enjoy our holiday and evening meal which is usually served and cooked well.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 March 2024

    8.0
    Relaxing , enjoyable and memorable .
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room with Inland View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    While it’s still unmodernized there’s nothing to dislike but I’d be reluctant to come if it lost its traditional character

    I love the old world charm , delicious food , friendly staff and proximity to a wonderful dog friendly beach

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 March 2024

    9.0
    Knoll House is one of those rare places that is like stepping back in time. I think this adds to its appeal.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Balcony and Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lovely hotel in an amazing location

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 March 2024

    9.0
    You couldn’t ask for a nicer hotel to stay at. The location is top.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Balcony and Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I just think certain things about the building need updating. Eg, the bathrooms and the exterior of the buildings, the exterior from the car park entrance is a bit shabby. . Otherwise I love the place and I hope it doesn’t change that much.

    I live the fact dogs are very welcome. The bed sheets are really good, fresh and clean. The location is perfect.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 March 2024

    7.0
    Good for a short break in a stunning location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Whilst we liked the quirky interiors some of the facilities were shabby I.e. indoor pool and bathroom.

    Location, room with sea view.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 March 2024

    8.0
    A good short break
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Inland View
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Our room had a connecting door to the next room, so we could hear our neighbours' conversations and their TV. On one evening we got sufficiently tired of this that we went to the lounge to get some peace and quiet. Also knowing that our neighbours could probably hear us (when they did not have the TV on) made our room seem less private. On two of the three nights we were there, the vegetarian option was different types of wild mushroom pasta: this was good, but not much variety. The set-price meals may have been appropriate for the meat dishes, but to someone having the vegetarian options they seemed a bit over-priced. The pasta and sauce was good, but for the price we felt that there could have been a bit more accompanying it - even a bit of salad or something else to add a little more variety to the dish. Maybe we'd have reacted differently on different nights but, although they were perfectly acceptable, the vegetarian options seemed a bit of an afterthought compared with meat and fish dishes on the menu.

    Nice location, plenty of space and availability of communal rooms. The tables in the dining room were nicely spaced out and not over-crowded. There were many facilities that we might have used if we had been there for longer, such as the pool.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 March 2024

    8.0
    the room and staff were good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double or Twin Room with Inland View
    • Stayed 1 night

    the check in was very poor. My room wasn't ready until 30 minutes after the check in time of 4.00pm. After a very long drive it eas very frustrating to have to sit in the lobby waiting. No complimentary offers made to compensate.

    the stay went well, breakfast was good, flexible use of facilities before and after check in /check out

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 March 2024

    9.0
    Will definitely go there again
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Inland View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was a ‘proper’ welcoming hotel. Even had log fires. Good excellent

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 March 2024

    8.0
    We have been going to Knoll House for years and have great memories of the place.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Looking a little tired !

    Great Location

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 March 2024

    8.0
    Very satisfied with the hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Inland View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Drinks were a little over priced

    Great breakfast, good location, very clean and tidy

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 March 2024

    9.0
    Beautiful location, short walk to the beach.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location is outstanding and the food in the restaurant very good.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 March 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room with Inland View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Staff and food amazing!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 March 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We like the quirkiness of Knoll House, it is a time capsule that still works for all generations

    Stayed in March 2024

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