Ultra-relaxing Dorset stay near scenic Studland Bay

Knoll House, Studland

Time-limited

Old Harry Rocks
Two Bedroom suite
Swanage
Sea View Double room
Sea View Double room
Inland Double room
Poole Harbour
Old Harry Rocks
Two Bedroom suite

Property details

A cosy beach bolthole sitting pretty on Dorset's Studland Bay, just steps from the coastline and a nature reserve - includes breakfast, dinner credit, and a suite option
  • Stunning location: A glorious sliver of golden coastline in Dorset, the Isle of Purbeck peninsula is dotted with caramel beaches, sandy dunes and crumbly cliffs. A stone’s throw from Studland Bay - a soft golden arc edged by a rugged nature reserve - you’ll discover Knoll House, a blue-shuttered gem with trailing plants tumbling down its white facade.

  • Dinner with a view: With idyllic views stretching across the bay, the restaurant serves up traditional British-Continental plates, rustled up using the freshest of locally and sustainably-sourced ingredients and served in an elegant but laid-back setting. You could also treat yourself to a traditional Dorset cream tea with homemade scones, served Friday to Sunday. 

  • Relaxing facilities: When the sun is shining in the warmer months, you can swim alfresco in the heated outdoor pool, or take a dip in the indoor plunge pool during winter. The wellness area also includes a sauna, steam room and jacuzzi, perfect for spending a few relaxing hours. Golfers will love the nine-hole, par-three pitch-and-putt course on site, whilst two tennis courts are at the disposal of those who enjoy a more active game. 

How to get there

A 45-minute drive from Bournemouth, the hotel sits in the very south of England. It is also accessible from Southampton and Portsmouth via the M27 in under two hours; on-site parking is available. The nearest train station is Wareham, a 20-minute drive away.

Good to know

Please note that some of the hotel's guest rooms are located in the courtyard, which is detached from the main building.

Please also note that the seasonal outdoor pool is closed in the colder months and opens in April. Guests are welcome to use the indoor pool.

Please also note that the dress code for the restaurant is smart casual. Afternoon teas and cream teas are chargeable; pre-booking is required. 

Entry requirements


The passport, visa and health requirements at the time of booking can be viewed on the Foreign and Commonwealth Office website for UK citizens, and on the Department of Foreign Affairs website for IE citizens. It is your responsibility to ensure that you and all members of your party are in possession of all necessary travel and health documents, and in compliance with any other immigration/entry requirements before you travel, including whether your passport must be machine readable or which visas/waivers may be required for entry, such as ESTA for USA travel and/or ETIAS for EU travel. Please also be sure to check the validity of your passport and allow up to 10 weeks for passport renewals.

  • Stunning location: A glorious sliver of golden coastline in Dorset, the Isle of Purbeck peninsula is dotted with caramel beaches, sandy dunes and crumbly cliffs. A stone’s throw from Studland Bay - a soft golden arc edged by a rugged nature reserve - you’ll discover Knoll House, a blue-shuttered gem with trailing plants tumbling down its white facade.

  • Dinner with a view: With idyllic views stretching across the bay, the restaurant serves up traditional British-Continental plates, rustled up using the freshest of locally and sustainably-sourced ingredients and served in an elegant but laid-back setting. You could also treat yourself to a traditional Dorset cream tea with homemade scones, served Friday to Sunday. 

  • Relaxing facilities: When the sun is shining in the warmer months, you can swim alfresco in the heated outdoor pool, or take a dip in the indoor plunge pool during winter. The wellness area also includes a sauna, steam room and jacuzzi, perfect for spending a few relaxing hours. Golfers will love the nine-hole, par-three pitch-and-putt course on site, whilst two tennis courts are at the disposal of those who enjoy a more active game. 

How to get there

A 45-minute drive from Bournemouth, the hotel sits in the very south of England. It is also accessible from Southampton and Portsmouth via the M27 in under two hours; on-site parking is available. The nearest train station is Wareham, a 20-minute drive away.

Good to know

Please note that some of the hotel's guest rooms are located in the courtyard, which is detached from the main building.

Please also note that the seasonal outdoor pool is closed in the colder months and opens in April. Guests are welcome to use the indoor pool.

Please also note that the dress code for the restaurant is smart casual. Afternoon teas and cream teas are chargeable; pre-booking is required. 

Entry requirements


The passport, visa and health requirements at the time of booking can be viewed on the Foreign and Commonwealth Office website for UK citizens, and on the Department of Foreign Affairs website for IE citizens. It is your responsibility to ensure that you and all members of your party are in possession of all necessary travel and health documents, and in compliance with any other immigration/entry requirements before you travel, including whether your passport must be machine readable or which visas/waivers may be required for entry, such as ESTA for USA travel and/or ETIAS for EU travel. Please also be sure to check the validity of your passport and allow up to 10 weeks for passport renewals.

Location and what's nearby

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Ferry Rd, Studland, Swanage BH19 3AH

It’s all about the picturesque walks in this glorious coastal pocket of Dorset: you’re an hour’s clifftop walk from Swanage, while a four-mile amble will take you to the chalky Old Harry Rocks. A little closer to home is a tangle of trails weaving through the dunes of Studland National Nature Reserve, the deer-speckled National Trust Woodland and the rugged terrain of Godlingston Heath. Alternatively, stroll down to Studland Bay to sink your toes into the golden sand or try some water sports.