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The Bay Colwell

3.5 star property
Freshwater hotel with indoor pool

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Beach nearby
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Superior Beach House 2 Bedroom | Living area | Flat-screen TV
Superior Beach House 2 Bedroom | 2 bedrooms, bed sheets
Terrace/patio
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

Highlights

Separate dining area
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
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
Refrigerator
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
Refrigerator
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

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
Refrigerator
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
Refrigerator
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

6 Berth Luxury Cottage Hot Tub (Pet)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
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
Refrigerator
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
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 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 - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • The Needles Landmark Attraction - 3 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Yarmouth Isle-of-Wight Ferry Terminal - 5 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Lymington Pier Ferry Port - 44 min drive - 10.9 km
  • Milford on Sea Beach - 54 min drive - 19.6 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

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

About this property

The Bay Colwell

The Bay Colwell puts you within a 10-minute drive of Yarmouth Isle-of-Wight Ferry Terminal. 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
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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

Optional extras

  • Towels are available for an extra charge (or guests may bring their own)

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 60.00 per accommodation (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 60.00 per accommodation, per week. 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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The Bay Colwell Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

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

What guests liked

  • The hot tub was consistently described as excellent, clean, and a lovely treat, with many guests enjoying it daily. (15 reviews)
  • The hot tub was a lovely treat and a great addition to the property. (6 reviews)
  • The beach was within walking distance and a lovely spot to visit. (9 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Great short break

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

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice location, lovely accomodation. Maybe a shop on site would be handy
Andrew, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Impressed by the service

Excellent service from every one of the Away Resorts staff that we met.
Steve, 2-night trip

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

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

8/10 Very good

Accommodation was great and had lots of potential, just felt it needed a deep clean - especially the floors.
Clare, 3-night trip

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

10/10 Exceptional

Great Family Stay

Great accommodation, clean, modern. Little starter pack of supplies (washing up liquid, dishwasher tablet, black bag) was a nice touch, hot tub for each unit a great addition. Nice location with beach walking distance and nearby towns for everything else. All staff we came across were friendly and accommodating. Only criticism was indoor pool was too cold for our 2 year old so we only used it the once but understandable seeing as it is out of season and not in constant use.
3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely stay at IOW

We stayed in the two bedroom cottage with sofa bed and hot tub. The cottage had everything we needed, was super clean, modern looking and cosy. It even had a dishwasher. We had to wait to the next day to use the hot tub, which was excellent, lovely and warm! The only thing we found was the rooms were hot at night, even with the heating off. I would recommend taking a fan with you as this was in October. Lovely location. We would return.
Abbey, 3-night trip

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

10/10 Exceptional

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!
J, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

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.
Gavin, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Everything was there
scott, 3-night trip

6/10 Good

No WiFi no where to use hairdryer with mirror needs licenced bar
Karen, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

The only down side was the floor was filthy We had to clean it before we let our toddler play
David, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

It was OK.

The cleanliness could be improved. The sofa was covered in pet hair and the floors were filthy.
Michelle, 3-night trip

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

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

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

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

6/10 Good

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.
Hannah, 3-night trip

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

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Charlotte, 3-night trip

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

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