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The Bay Colwell

3.5 star property
Comfortable hotel in Freshwater with free parking

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Beach nearby
Cafe
Superior Beach House 2 Bedroom | Bed sheets
Flat-screen TV
Towels
Reviews
9.0

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendlyPet friendlyPet friendly
  • PoolPoolPool
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen

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Fort Warden Rd, Freshwater, Freshwater, England, PO39 0DA
  • Popular LocationColwell Bay Beach5 min walk
  • Popular LocationThe Needles Landmark Attraction4 min drive
  • Popular LocationYarmouth Isle-of-Wight Ferry Terminal6 min drive
  • AirportSouthampton (SOU)115 min drive

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10/10 Excellent

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Jul 23, 2022
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In-room dining

Premium Cottage, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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In-room dining

Premium Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Hot Tub

7.5/10 Good

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Private spa tub
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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In-room dining

Premium Cottage, 2 Bedrooms (Pet Friendly)

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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In-room dining

Premium Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Hot Tub (Pet Friendly)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Private spa tub
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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In-room dining

Premium Cottage, Hot Tub (Sofa Bed)

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Private spa tub
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Luxury Chalet, 2 Bedrooms, Sea View

Highlights

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

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Bed sheets

Luxury Chalet, 2 Bedrooms, Sea View

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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In-room dining

Premium Cottage, Hot Tub (Sofa Bed)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Freshwater

Located in Freshwater, The Bay Colwell is near the beach. Yarmouth Isle-of-Wight Ferry Terminal and Lymington Pier Ferry Port are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore New Forest National Park. The Needles Landmark Attraction and Lymington Sea Water Baths are also worth visiting.
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What's nearby

  • Colwell Bay Beach - 5 min walk
  • Totland Bay Beach - 10 min walk
  • The Needles Landmark Attraction - 4 min drive
  • Yarmouth Isle-of-Wight Ferry Terminal - 6 min drive
  • Alum Bay Beach - 16 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • End of the Line Cafe - 3 min drive
  • Yarmouth Harbour - 5 min drive
  • The Vine Inn - 15 min walk
  • The Gun Inn - 56 min drive
  • The Highdown Inn - 4 min drive

About this property

The Bay Colwell

Property highlights
At The Bay Colwell, you can look forward to a free daily manager's reception, a terrace, and a snack bar/deli.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • An indoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Smoke-free premises and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • Guest reviews say great things about the beach locale
Room features
All 50 rooms boast comforts such as separate sitting areas and separate dining areas. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers
  • Separate sitting areas, separate dining areas, and kitchens

Languages

English

Property amenities

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Indoor pool
  • Spa tub

Family friendly

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

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

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

More

  • Heating
  • Living room
  • Separate sitting area

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 December 11 to February 10:
  • Swimming pool

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets 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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: GBP 60.00 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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 elevators

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 pool is closed seasonally each year from December 11 to February 10.

Is The Bay Colwell pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. 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?

Check-out 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 mi (3 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 62 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 62 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 62 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 62 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 62 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

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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

10/10 Excellent

Imelda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great short break
Just so relaxing great area near to all amenities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Clare

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Accommodation was great and had lots of potential, just felt it needed a deep clean - especially the floors.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Hazel

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Asked for travel cot to be ready on arrival, it wasn’t. Huge urine stain over one of the sofas which took a whole day for someone to come to sort it out. Accommodation felt dirty in places. Bed was I comfy - mentioned this but nothing done. Hot tub wasn’t on the decking area but instead around the back which isn’t handy when the children are wanting to go in it. Indoor pool very cold, children were shivering and we couldn’t stay in it longer then 20 minutes. Was very disappointed with the staff, they didn’t seem to care and the place felt neglected compared to the other site of Whitecliff bay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

KEVIN

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Property was not very clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023