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The Bay Colwell

3.5 star property
Hotel in Freshwater with free parking

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The Bay Colwell offers a genuinely warm atmosphere where travelers can relax on the sunny terrace or grab something fresh from the deli. The indoor pool provides a place to swim regardless of weather, while coffee and tea await in the lobby whenever guests need a pick-me-up.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Kitchen

Room options

View all photos for 4 Berth Luxury Cottage Pet Free

In-room dining

4 Berth Luxury Cottage Pet Free

Highlights

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

View all photos for 4 Berth Cottage Hot Tub Pet Friendly

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

View all photos for 4 Berth Luxury Cottage (Pet Friendly)

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

View all photos for Beach Lodge 4 Berth (Pet Friendly)

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
Separate dining area
Heating
Private bathroom
Kitchen
Microwave
Refrigerator
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Beach Lodge 4 Berth Pet Free

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
Separate dining area
Heating
Private bathroom
Kitchen
Microwave
Refrigerator
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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

  • 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 near Yarmouth Isle-of-Wight Ferry Terminal
The Bay Colwell provides a snack bar/deli and more.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • An indoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Smoke-free premises
Room features
All 50 rooms boast comforts such as separate dining areas.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers
  • Separate dining areas, kitchens, and refrigerators

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Property amenities

Parking and transportation

  • 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 elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Separate dining area
  • Stovetop
  • 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 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
2 total pets
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

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
  • Towels available for a fee (or guests may bring their own)

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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, 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, this hotel allows dogs (limit 2 total). 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).

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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

Jeffery

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice and relaxing, with Hot Tub.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice location, lovely accomodation. Maybe a shop on site would be handy
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

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

8/10 Good

David

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

Clare

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Verified traveler

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

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Abbey

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

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

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

J

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

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

scott

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

6/10 Okay

Karen

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

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

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

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

Charlotte

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

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