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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

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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

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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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 - 2.0 km
  • Fort Victoria Country Park - 4 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

Property highlights
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?

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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Reviews

The Bay Colwell Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

8.6

Cleanliness

8.4

Amenities

8.8

Staff & service

8.4

Eco-friendliness

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 51 out of 82 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 82 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 82 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 82 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 82 reviews

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

scott

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

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

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful location and accommodation Great swimming pool
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

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

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely property with everything you need for a self catering stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 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

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

Glen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A well appointed accommodation modern and clean and located close to beaches and walking trails
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

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

10/10 Excellent

Ena

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

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

Samantha

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

great Island stay

Great location so close to the water and plenty of room for the two of us. Don’t think they have wifi but wasn’t a big issue for us.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

david

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Superb location. Beautiful beach. Well appointed bungalow
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

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

Richard

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Colwell Bay getaway

Great stay and location. Fab dog-friendly lodge. Shame wifi was advertised on the website but in reality was only available at reception.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

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

8/10 Good

Justin

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

Relaxing self catering option

Nice relaxing base to explore Iow from. Colwell Bay short walk with decent bayside restaurant
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 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

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

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

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

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

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