The Knoll House  

On Dorset’s coast in Swanage, this beach hotel sits by the sea and is a short drive from Corfe Castle and Studland Beach and Nature Reserve. It’s a pet-friendly, family-friendly base for coastal walks, shelling and quick trips to Poole Harbour and Bournemouth Beach.

Seventy guestrooms keep things simple and stylish with flat-screen TVs, coffee/tea makers, blackout drapes and private bathrooms with rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries. The hotel has a relaxed, romantic vibe with indoor and outdoor spaces that catch sea-breeze mornings and coastal light.

Enjoy an indoor pool and outdoor pool, sauna and steam bath, plus an outdoor tennis court and table tennis area. Family-friendly extras include a children’s playroom and arcade/game room, while a library, on-site restaurant and bar round out the social spaces; free Wi‑Fi and free self-parking are available.

Event-ready with conference space and a meeting room, plus a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage. Complimentary wireless internet keeps you connected during meetings and downtime.

An on-site restaurant serves local cuisine and there’s a bar/lounge for evening drinks. A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 8 AM to 10 AM, and notable nearby seafood spots like Shell Bay Seafood Restaurant and Middle Beach Cafe are within easy reach.