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The Bay Colwell

3.5 star property
Freshwater hotel with indoor pool

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Escape to The Bay Colwell, where the warm atmosphere and inviting amenities come together. Unwind on the sun-kissed terrace or indulge in a refreshing snack from the deli. With an indoor pool and coffee/tea in the lobby, you'll feel right at home.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • 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
  • Bathtub or shower

Room options

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In-room dining

4 Berth Luxury Cottage Pet Free

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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In-room dining

4 Berth Luxury Cottage Hot Tub Pet Free

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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In-room dining

4 Berth Cottage Hot Tub Pet Friendly

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

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In-room dining

6 Berth Luxury Cottage Hot Tub Pet Free

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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In-room dining

4 Berth Luxury Cottage (Pet Friendly)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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In-room dining

6 Berth Luxury Cottage Hot Tub (Pet)

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

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2 bedrooms, bed sheets

Beach Lodge 4 Berth (Pet Friendly)

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

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2 bedrooms, bed sheets

Beach Lodge 4 Berth Pet Free

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

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About the neighborhood

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
  • Tennyson Down - 4 min drive - 2.4 km
  • The Needles Battery - 4 min drive - 2.0 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

  • ‪The Piano Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Freshwater Coffee House - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Needles Eye Café - ‬54 min drive
  • ‪Delicia - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Terrace - ‬5 min drive

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 refrigerators and microwaves.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 50 rooms
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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
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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
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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
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs only, 2 total)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Specific rooms only*
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Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
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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
  • Bathtub or shower

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • 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 December 11 to February 10:
  • 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 does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing 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

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 to 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 refrigerator.

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

8.2

Amenities

9.0

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • The hot tub was a lovely treat, very clean and well maintained. (18 reviews)
  • The beach was within walking distance and a lovely spot for coastal walks and relaxation. (11 reviews)
  • The hot tub was a lovely treat and a great addition to the property. (8 reviews)
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Popular mentions

Hot Tub
Beach
Location
Accomodation Type
Cottage
Service staff
Lobby
Wifi
Dishwasher
Family friendly

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Clean room and hot tub was amazing
pranay, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Yes room very clean and staff great
John, 4-night trip
Verified

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.
Anita, 4-night trip
Verified

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.
Sarah, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Nice and relaxing, with Hot Tub.
Jeffery, 6-night trip
Verified

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.
William, 7-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great short break

Just so relaxing great area near to all amenities
Imelda, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great place

Very clean, comfortable and well equipped. Hot tub was amazing. Nice quiet part of the island
t, 3-night trip
Verified

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.
Dominic, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Superb location. Beautiful beach. Well appointed bungalow
david, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

The cottage was new clean and very comfortable with outside patio furniture and very accessible to the beach.
Vanessa, 2-night trip
Verified

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!
Thomas, 3-night trip
Verified

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
Brian, 4-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Autumn break

Warm comfortable and hot tub was checked daily.
duane, 4-night trip
Verified

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!
Sarah, 2-night trip
Verified

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.
Michaela, 7-night trip
Verified

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.
Tom, 3-night trip
Verified

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.
David, 3-night trip
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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.
David, 4-night trip
Verified

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
3-night trip
Verified

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.
Thomas, 2-night trip
Verified

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.
4-night trip
Verified

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.
4-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

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!
Natasha, 5-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

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.
MRS E M, 4-night trip