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The Bay Colwell

3.5 star property
Hotel in Freshwater with free parking

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Beach nearby
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Superior Beach House 2 Bedroom
Terrace/patio
Superior Beach House 2 Bedroom | Living area

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Fort Warden Rd, Freshwater, Freshwater, England, PO39 0DA
  • Place, Hurst Castle
  • Place, The Needles Landmark Attraction
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Yarmouth Isle-of-Wight Ferry Terminal
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Southampton (SOU)
    ‪81 min drive‬

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
  • 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)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Private outdoor hot tub
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
  • 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

Highlights

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

View all photos for 6 Berth Luxury Cottage Hot Tub Pet Free

In-room dining

6 Berth Luxury Cottage Hot Tub Pet Free

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Private outdoor hot tub
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
  • 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)

Highlights

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

View all photos for 6 Berth Luxury Cottage Hot Tub (Pet)

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
  • 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)

Highlights

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

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2 bedrooms, bed sheets

Beach Lodge 4 Berth Pet Free

Highlights

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

About the area

Freshwater

At The Bay Colwell you'll be within just a 5-minute stroll of Colwell Bay Beach and within 15 minutes of Totland Bay Beach. Highlights at this hotel include an indoor swimming pool, free self-parking and in-room kitchens. .With a stay at this 3.5-property class Freshwater hotel, you'll be 11.4 km (7.1 mi) from New Forest National Park.

What's nearby

  • Colwell Bay Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Totland Bay Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Golden Hill Fort Country Park - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Tennyson Down - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Fort Victoria Country Park - 3 min drive - 2.0 km

Getting around

  • Yarmouth Station - 13 min drive
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 92 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Saltwater Cafe - ‬54 min drive
  • ‪End Of The Line Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Piano Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Smugglers Inn - ‬54 min drive
  • ‪Wheatsheaf Inn - ‬5 min drive

About this property

The Bay Colwell

Hotel in Freshwater with free parking
There's a snack bar/deli on site. Self parking is free.

This 3.5-star Freshwater hotel is smoke free.

  • 50 guestrooms or units
  • Deli
  • No smoking on site
The Bay Colwell offers 50 accommodations. Accommodation at this 3.5-star hotel has kitchens with fridges, stovetops, microwaves and separate dining areas.

Bathrooms include baths or showers. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

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Property amenities

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool

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 at the property

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: GBP 60.00 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Bay Colwell?

The Bay Colwell offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at The Bay Colwell?

Yep, The Bay Colwell has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to The Bay Colwell?

Yep, The Bay Colwell is a short 5-minute walk from Colwell Bay Beach.

Does The Bay Colwell have a pool?

The Bay Colwell has an indoor pool.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Bay Colwell?

No, The Bay Colwell does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Bay Colwell?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

The Bay Colwell Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 50 out of 81 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 81 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 81 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 81 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 81 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was there
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Karen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
No WiFi no where to use hairdryer with mirror needs licenced bar
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

David

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The only down side was the floor was filthy We had to clean it before we let our toddler play
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Michelle

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service

It was OK.

The cleanliness could be improved. The sofa was covered in pet hair and the floors were filthy.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

t

Travelled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place

Very clean, comfortable and well equipped. Hot tub was amazing. Nice quiet part of the island
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

David

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Amenities
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

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

Jenny

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
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
Stayed 3 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

8/10 Good

William

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely place to stay.

Excellent stay in very pleasant accommodation in a lovely area. Superb walking and the beach within very easy reach.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 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