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The Bay Colwell

3.5 star property
Hotel in Freshwater with free parking

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Beach nearby
Indoor pool
Terrace/patio
Bed sheets
Flat-screen TV

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
    Pool
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Parking included
    Parking included

Room options

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In-room dining

4 Berth Luxury Cottage Pet Free

Highlights

Separate dining area
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

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In-room dining

4 Berth Luxury Cottage Hot Tub Pet Free

Highlights

Separate dining area
Private outdoor hot tub
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

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In-room dining

4 Berth Luxury Cottage (Pet Friendly)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

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In-room dining

4 Berth Cottage Hot Tub Pet Friendly

Highlights

Separate dining area
Private outdoor hot tub
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

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6 Berth Luxury Cottage Hot Tub Pet Free

Highlights

Separate dining area
Private outdoor hot tub
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed, 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Beach Lodge 4 Berth (Pet Friendly)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Bed sheets

Beach Lodge 4 Berth Pet Free

Highlights

Separate dining area
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

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In-room dining

6 Berth Luxury Cottage Hot Tub (Pet)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed, 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the area

Map
Fort Warden Rd, Freshwater, Freshwater, England, PO39 0DA

What's nearby

  • Colwell Bay Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Totland Bay Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Hurst Castle - 4 min drive - 2.2 km
  • The Needles Landmark Attraction - 4 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Yarmouth Isle-of-Wight Ferry Terminal - 6 min drive - 4.5 km

Getting around

  • Yarmouth Station - 5 min drive
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 92 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪End of the Line Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Highdown Inn - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Smugglers Inn - ‬53 min drive
  • ‪Yarmouth Harbour - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Off the Rails - ‬9 min drive

About this property

The Bay Colwell

Property highlights
The Bay Colwell provides a snack bar/deli and more.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • An indoor pool
  • Free self-parking
  • Smoke-free property
Room features
All 50 rooms have comforts, such as separate dining areas.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with baths or showers
  • Separate dining areas, kitchens and fridges

Languages

English

Property amenities

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Living room
  • Separate in-room dining area
  • Snack bar/deli

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Separate dining area
  • Toaster

More

  • Heating
  • Living room

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Saturday (9:00 AM - 5:00 PM) and Saturday - Sunday (9:00 AM - 4:00 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from 11 December to 10 February:
  • Swimming pool

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 60.00 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: GBP 60.00 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Towels available for a fee (or guests may bring their own)

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, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

The Bay Colwell
The Bay Colwell Hotel
The Bay Colwell Freshwater
The Bay Colwell Hotel Freshwater

Frequently asked questions

Does The Bay Colwell have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. The swimming pool is closed seasonally each year from December 11 until February 10.

Is The Bay Colwell pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of GBP 60.00 per accommodation, per week. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at The Bay Colwell?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Bay Colwell?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Bay Colwell?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Bay Colwell located?

Situated near the beach, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Colwell Bay Beach, Totland Bay Beach and Golden Hill Fort Country Park. Fort Victoria Country Park and The Needles Battery are also within 2 miles (3 km).

The Bay Colwell Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 42 out of 68 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 68 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 68 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 68 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 68 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

J

Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We just arrived home after a four night stay here and couldn’t say a bad word about the place! From the greeting at guest services, to locating our cottage and sadly having to check out; the whole stay was excellent. We had cottage 8 with a hot tub, it was incredibly quiet despite other cottages seemingly occupied around us. The place was immaculate and although we have a dog and booked this due to being dog friendly, others have also had their dogs there but there was no evidence of this. It is in a great location with some really good eateries around; especially The Cow! Warren Farm towards the needles is also excellent, with incredible cakes and expertly made coffee. If I had to find a negative, it would be the mosquitoes, but the venue cannot legislate for this and is no fault of theirs. Be sure to pack washing up liquid/dishwasher tabs, hand wash and toilet rolls.. Everything else is on hand!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Hannah

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
We’ve stayed at The Bay before and had a great time. Unfortunately, this stay was not as nice. The floors were incredibly dirty - not ideal with an 8 month old who wanted to crawl around. The blinds in the bathroom were thick with dust. Some of the furniture was stained. Additionally, there was no hand soap provided which you’d assume was an essential item! Whilst it is a great location and has some great amenities (pool, soft play etc), cleanliness let it down massively and this is not something that can be overlooked, especially with a baby.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Weekend break
Great stay, reasonable price. Hot tub water smelt a bit odd but I think they treated the water during our stay as it improved.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Andrew

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dominic

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a lovely stay in a luxury cottage. It was beautifully decorated and had everything we needed. The hot tub was an added bonus.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michaela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
So nice
The cottage was beautiful, much better than i expected being dog friendly you very often get the lower end of the quality but this was exceptional. Cant wait for next December when we come back.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent, lush accommodation, didn't want to leave, definitely coming back
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved it very clean and tidy. Would stay again. We are booking for next year
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent for a short break
The bungalow was very well equipped and modern. The doggie welcome pack was a very nice touch. We liked the convenience of access to the beach and the little garden made looking after our pet very convenient. We were easy driving distance to the places we wanted to visit on the island.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

duane

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Autumn break
Warm comfortable and hot tub was checked daily.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Impressed by the service
Excellent service from every one of the Away Resorts staff that we met.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Raimonda

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just a small thing of hitting my head on the light fitting in the two single bedroom . A little on the low side.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

david

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Superb location. Beautiful beach. Well appointed bungalow
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Gavin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice break
The cottage had was lovely although broken shower head and leaking hose. Without a car this place is a long bus ride to get to the middle and east side of the island. At least an hour each way. The place is dog friendly and each morning we were woken up by yapping dogs that never seemed to stop. My partner made use of the pool which he loved. There is a path to the beach via a coded gate but we were given the wrong code at check-in. Overall it was a nice place to stay and the cottage was kitted out with everything you'd need.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

4/10 Poor

Darren

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Superb stay
We got moved from freshwater to Rookley lakes prior to our stay due to a required repair, Rookley lakes was Superb !! Clean , modern and convenient very friendly staff. Was given a free night and bottle of Prosecco!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Travelled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Incredible location and hottubs
Loved the appartments and hot tub! Amazing location too. On the downside there was water leaking on the floor when you stepped on a certain panel. Also the checkout is very early and checkin very late. I sent a question about the late checkin but didn’t receive a response.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ena

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ive never stayed in a place like this before it was lovely didnt want to go home
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

MRS E M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay-planning to return
Lovely accommodation, very spacious with a deck and garden furniture to enjoy if you go during decent weather-we unfortunately went during the monsoon season apparently! Reception very efficient, everything explained; there is a small indoor swimming pool, a bar/coffee shop and a path to the beach off the site. In the kitchen there was an eco friendly welcome kit containing a j cloth, scouring pad, tea towel, dishwasher tablet and a tube of washing up liquid. There was a dishwasher and a washing machine. The only fault was that there was no frying pan, so no bacon butties, but we survived somehow. Colwell Bay and Totland Bay short drives away, or there is a coastal path if you are feeling energetic.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Travelled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
The cottage was new clean and very comfortable with outside patio furniture and very accessible to the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Brian

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Away Resorts ,Colwell Bay
Our cottage was very clean and the dinner table laid out for four ,bed was a little on the hard side but didn't stop me sleeping, everything was spotless very helpful check in staff, not far to the beach with private gated entrance ,overall a good place to stay ,our second visit and probably not our last
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Natasha

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good for families of 4 or less!
Nice accommodation fairly close to the beach. However, it was not suitable for a family of 5. Good double and twin rooms, but the fifth bed was in the kitchen / lounge on a sofa “bed” that was really not fit for purpose. Very, very uncomfortable. Asked at reception for a spare mattress and didn’t get anything. In the end after two nights on the other actual sofa (which was preferable to the sofa bed) went out and bought a blow up air bed!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023