Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Luxury Hotel in Studland, Dorset
Established in 1931, Knoll House is a family-run hotel offering traditional hospitality in a stunning coastal setting. Our property combines historical charm with modern comforts, featuring individually decorated rooms, extensive leisure facilities, and award-winning dining. With direct access to Studland Beach and the Jurassic Coast, we provide an ideal base for exploring Dorset's natural beauty. Our team prioritises guest comfort through attentive service, seasonal events, and curated experiences for families, couples, and business visitors. As a dog-friendly establishment, we welcome pets while maintaining high standards of cleanliness and accessibility.The hotel's recent renovations preserve its heritage while introducing contemporary amenities such as upgraded leisure facilities and event spaces. Our culinary team specialises in Anglo-French cuisine using locally sourced ingredients, complemented by panoramic sea views in our main restaurant. Regularly featured in regional travel guides, we maintain strong community ties through initiatives like our Ambassador's Club loyalty programme.
Services
Accommodation
Dining
Leisure Facilities
Event Hire
Dog-Friendly Services
Details
- Year established: 1931
Highlights and features
- Family-run heritage hotel with 90+ years of local expertise
- Award-winning Anglo-French cuisine with sea view dining
- Comprehensive leisure facilities including indoor pool and golf course
- Official Jurassic Coast accommodation partner with direct beach access
- Dog-friendly policy with dedicated amenities for pets
Services
Luxury Accommodation
Our individually decorated rooms combine traditional charm with modern comforts, featuring sea view options, balcony access, and family-friendly configurations. All rooms include complimentary amenities and are maintained to high cleanliness standards. Located within a historic building, our accommodation offers uninterrupted coastal vistas and easy access to local attractions.
Fine Dining
The main restaurant serves Anglo-French cuisine using locally sourced ingredients, with menus changing seasonally to reflect regional produce. Guests enjoy breakfast, lunch, and dinner options while overlooking Studland Bay. Afternoon tea service includes freshly baked scones and specialty blends in a formal setting.
Leisure Facilities
On-site amenities include indoor and outdoor swimming pools, tennis courts, a golf course, steam room, and sauna. Families benefit from dedicated play areas featuring an adventure playground and indoor games room. Seasonal activities include Saturday BBQs and film festival screenings in our Garden Room venue.
Event Hosting
We provide two dedicated event spaces suitable for private dining, celebrations, and business meetings. The Garden Room accommodates up to 100 guests with its own bar and dancefloor, while the Wardroom offers intimate settings for smaller groups. Our team assists with catering, entertainment, and room configurations.
Dog-Friendly Services
We offer pet-friendly rooms with easy access to coastal walking routes, providing dog beds, waste disposal stations, and water bowls. Our staff maintains strict cleaning protocols between pet-occupied rooms, and designated areas ensure pets can enjoy the beach and gardens safely under owner supervision.
Questions
What room types are available at Knoll House?
We offer inland and sea view rooms, twin rooms, and multi-bedroom suites accommodating families and groups up to six guests.
Is Knoll House pet-friendly?
Yes, we welcome dogs in designated rooms and common areas, with pet beds and waste disposal facilities provided.
What dining options exist for non-residents?
Our restaurant accepts bookings from non-residents for breakfast, lunch, and dinner with seasonal menus featuring local produce.
Are there special facilities for children?
We provide an adventure playground, indoor games room, cinema room, and family-friendly dining options with children's menus.
Can I host events at Knoll House?
Yes, we offer two event spaces - the Garden Room for up to 100 guests and the Wardroom for intimate gatherings of 12 people.
Reviews (6)
Kate Renton
Dec 24, 2021
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Was so looking forward to our little break away after a long hard year...the hotel was very dated . Single glazed metal windows that the wind howled though .shower in the bath that my husband had to stoop down to use.. the bed was clean and comfortable...but very high..the food for the evening meal was minuscule so if you have a hearty appetite maybe eat elsewhere. My pork tenderloin was rubbery .
Red cabbage was bitter. And if the potatoes were supposed to be Christy roasted . They were definitely not.more like tined and flashed fried ..not value for money..they also charge for table water..and
Red cabbage was bitter. And if the potatoes were supposed to be Christy roasted . They were definitely not.more like tined and flashed fried ..not value for money..they also charge for table water..and
Matt Peskett
Dec 12, 2021
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Starting with what's good about Knoll House Hotel - very friendly staff, comfy beds, a great cooked breakfast, some very relaxing seating areas with open fires and an accessible baby grand piano (which my daughter spent hours on). There's no doubt the buildings themselves are tired - flaking external paint on windowsills, threadbare carpets in hallways, our bathroom looked like my Dad fitted it in 1992 and I'd liken our bedrooms to the standard on offer at a Travelodge. However, the venue's quirkiness, which is a mixture of the movie Dirty Dancing, the BBC series Hi-de-hi! and Enid Blyton's Magic
Glenn Cox
Dec 12, 2021
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Lovely stay and looked after by some busy staff. We stayed in Enid Blyton's favourite room with the lovely view across Poole Bay. There were some small shortcomings, but everything was sorted out to our satisfaction. (No charge for the late veg.) We have recommended you to friends already (booking soon) and we will return in the warmer weather.
Kevin Gilling
Dec 04, 2021
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Lovely stay, busy hotel but well run and organised. Nice room with smashing countryside view, quiet clean and comfortable. Nice cosy lounge areas with log fire, great after a long walk on the beach. All the food we had was flavoursome well presented and plenty, good choices each night. Gonzo and Alex are lovely people, looking after you in a efficient helpful and friendly way. We would recommend Knoll House for a relaxing stay.
Irina Springate
Nov 29, 2021
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We absolutely loved staying at Knoll hotel for our weekend away. It is located in picturesque place near the beach with lots of tourists attractions near by. The staff is very professional, polite, knowledgeable and friendly, who wants to make your stay very comfortable, welcoming and unforgettable. They have continental breakfast there with vegetarian choices. Great selection of dinner meals in the restaurant and cooked very well. Very comfortable beds and big bathrooms, the kids room with selection of movies, the library, the sauna and swimming pool. The whole atmosphere there make you
Angela Bryans
Nov 06, 2021
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We have stayed here a few times as it's in a lovely location. The hotel is very good and comfortable. This is the first time we didn't enjoy the breakfast, it was not up to the standards we had on previous visits. However, it wouldn't put me off staying again. It is just minutes from Knoll beach which is lovely
