The Bay Colwell

Property class: 4
Freshwater hotel with indoor pool

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The Bay Colwell is a great choice for a stay in Freshwater. An indoor pool and a snack bar/deli are offered, and in-room conveniences include fridges and microwaves.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (3)

  • Near the beach
  • Indoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Feel at home (6)

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Kitchen
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate dining area
  • Living room
  • Bath or shower

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  • Sleeps 4
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4 Berth Luxury Cottage Hot Tub Pet Free

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  • Sleeps 4
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  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

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  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed, 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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A dining area with a round table, wooden chairs, and a wall-mounted clock.

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  • Sleeps 4
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6 Berth Luxury Cottage Hot Tub (Pet)

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed, 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Beach Lodge 4 Berth (Pet Friendly)

  • Partial ocean view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Beach Lodge 4 Berth Pet Free

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

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About the area

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

What's nearby

  • Colwell Bay Beach - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Totland Bay Beach - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Golden Hill Fort Country Park - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Fort Victoria Country Park - 7 min drive - 3.1 km
  • New Forest National Park - 50 min drive - 12.3 km

Getting around

  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 92 min drive
  • Southampton (SOU) - 116 min drive
  • Yarmouth Station - 13 min drive
  • Smallbrook Junction Station - 27 min drive
  • Sandown Brading Station - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Captain's Cabin - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Beach House - ‬55 min drive
  • ‪The Freshwater Coffee House - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪The Piano Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Waterfront - ‬13 min walk

About this property

The Bay Colwell

  • The Bay Colwell is a great choice for a stay in Freshwater. An indoor pool and a snack bar/deli are offered, and in-room conveniences include fridges and microwaves.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 50 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 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 at the property
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs only, 2 total)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on the number on the booking confirmation*

Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Snack bar/deli

What to do

  • Beach nearby

Facilities

  • An indoor pool

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Electric kettle

Sleep well

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Separate dining area
  • Separate living room

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Bath or shower

Food and drink

  • Fridge
  • Microwave
  • Kitchen
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Toaster
  • Cookware, dishes and utensils

Fees & policies

Renovations and closures

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

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 45.00 per pet (may vary based on length of stay)

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit on-site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property class

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitEngland, the National Tourist Board for England.

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 offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Bay Colwell does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at The Bay Colwell?

Yes, there's an indoor pool.

Are pets allowed at The Bay Colwell?

Yes, dogs are welcome, with a limit of 2 total. There's a charge of GBP 45.00 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

Is parking offered on site at The Bay Colwell?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Bay Colwell?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

What is there to do at The Bay Colwell and nearby?

The Bay Colwell has an indoor pool.

Does The Bay Colwell have self-catered rooms fitted with kitchens or kitchenettes?

Yes, a kitchen is available in every room, and also includes a toaster, cookware and a fridge.

What's the area around The Bay Colwell like?

The Bay Colwell is a short 5-minute walk from Colwell Bay Beach and 10 minutes' walk from Totland Bay Beach.

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Reviews

The Bay Colwell Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

8.6

Cleanliness

8.4

Amenities

9.0

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • The beach is within a short walk from the property, offering easy access to a lovely location for a relaxing stay. (15 reviews)
  • The pool was great, lovely and clean, and a nice treat for guests. (9 reviews)
  • The hot tub was a lovely treat, clean and well-maintained, a great addition to the property. (10 reviews)
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Popular mentions

Hot Tub
Beach
Location
Accomodation Type
Cottage
Service staff
Wifi
Dishwasher
Indoor pools
Lobby

Reviews

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10/10 Exceptional

We had an excellent stay . Very clean and comfortable accommodation. Highly recommend
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean room and hot tub was amazing
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6/10 Good

The cottage needed extra cleaning when we arrived, but staff were fantastic to try and help. Some of the furniture was tired for a cottage claiming to be a luxury accommodation. But the hot tub, pool, staff and colwell bay made the trip lovely.
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10/10 Exceptional

Yes room very clean and staff great
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8/10 Very good

Lovely place to stay.

Excellent stay in very pleasant accommodation in a lovely area. Superb walking and the beach within very easy reach.
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10/10 Exceptional

Nice and relaxing, with Hot Tub.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great short break

Just so relaxing great area near to all amenities
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10/10 Exceptional

Really great spot so close to the beach and walk to the local pub/restaurant. Pool on site looked great though I didn't use. Everything I needed in my cottage with lovely bonus of a hot tub after a long walk. Got there by public transport and didn't need a car as bus stop right near the entrance.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great place

Very clean, comfortable and well equipped. Hot tub was amazing. Nice quiet part of the island
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8/10 Very good

Rooms were spotless and in really good condition. Had everything you needed with a nice outdoor slace. Wasnt a surprise as we had already read that there is zero internet. But this is a real shame in this day and age. Not sure how practical it would be, but would have been nice to purchase basic items like bread and milk. No a show stopper as there is a Tesco only 5min drive. Overall would definitely recommend it.
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10/10 Exceptional

Superb location. Beautiful beach. Well appointed bungalow
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
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10/10 Exceptional

The cottage was new clean and very comfortable with outside patio furniture and very accessible to the beach.
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8/10 Very good

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
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8/10 Very good

Autumn break

Warm comfortable and hot tub was checked daily.
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10/10 Exceptional

IOW wedding 2025

Came to the island for a wedding with 2 other friends. The location was perfect and the hot tub was a great addition. Would definitely recommend and 100% would stay here again in the future!
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10/10 Exceptional

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!
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
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10/10 Exceptional

The stay on the whole was excellent. The staff were very friendly and helpful. We had a slight issue with the back door in regard to the locking but this was only a minor inconvenience. We will be back again.
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8/10 Very good

Although the resort was clean and had excellent activities for children. Gate was missing from patio area of the lodge leading out onto the road, with hard gavel standings on the lodge outside area so not suitable for young children.
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
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6/10 Good

Some areas in 3 rooms had mould also the toilet brush was absolutely disgusting so cleaning standards need improving Staff at reception were great and rectified the toilet brush issue also no shop or bar/restaurant onsite
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8/10 Very good

Pleasant

It’s a really lovely chalet arrangement. Staff are friendly and welcoming. There was no Wi-Fi in the chalet and the cleanliness average but not as well equipped as we are use to. Just a few extra wouldn’t go unnoticed such as a couple of blankets a couple of extra glasses and cutlery maybe. But to finish on a positive the Hot tub was well maintained as well as the pool an overall nice place to stay close to the beach and many other attractions.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great property in a great location.

The property was very spacious with two good size bedrooms and a good amount of storage space for clothes etc. The kitchen is well appointed with oven, microwave and a large fridge/freezer. There are 4 sets of plates, bowls, glasses and cutlery. The living room was spacious but the seating is limited with a small sofa and one separate chair other than the 4 dining chairs. We also had a hot tub which was checked twice daily by the site staff and was set at a good temperature. Overall this is a great property in a great location near to the bay and a short drive from the Needles.