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The Bay Colwell

Property class: 4

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A cozy room with a kitchen, dining area, and a balcony with a view of the sea.
A pool with three people, one standing and two sitting, in a clear indoor setting with a view of greenery outside.
A dining area with a round table, wooden chairs, and a wall-mounted clock.
A beach with a wooden pier extending into the water, a sandy shore, and a clear blue sky.
A dining area with a round table set for four, a sofa, and a kitchen in the background.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Kitchen

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Fort Warden Rd, Freshwater, Freshwater, England, PO39 0DA
  • Place, Colwell Bay Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Totland Bay Beach
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Golden Hill Fort Country Park
    ‪14 min walk‬

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A dining area with a round table, wooden chairs, and a wall-mounted clock.

4 Berth Luxury Cottage Pet Free

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Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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A dining area with a round table, wooden chairs, and a wall-mounted clock.

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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4 Berth Cottage Hot Tub Pet Friendly

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

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A dining area with a round table, wooden chairs, and a wall-mounted clock.

6 Berth Luxury Cottage Hot Tub Pet Free

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

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A dining area with a round table, wooden chairs, and a wall-mounted clock.

4 Berth Luxury Cottage (Pet Friendly)

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

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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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A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a nightstand, a radiator, and a wardrobe.

Beach Lodge 4 Berth (Pet Friendly)

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

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Beach Lodge 4 Berth Pet Free

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

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About the neighborhood

Freshwater

With a stay at The Bay Colwell in Freshwater, you'll be near the beach, just a 5-minute walk from Colwell Bay Beach and 10 minutes by foot from Totland Bay Beach. .This hotel is 7.1 mi (11.4 km) from New Forest National Park and 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Golden Hill Fort Country Park.

What's nearby

  • Colwell Bay Beach - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Totland Bay Beach - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Golden Hill Fort Country Park - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Tennyson Down - 4 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • The Needles Battery - 4 min drive - 1.3 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Monkey Brewhouse - ‬47 min drive
  • ‪The White Hart - ‬48 min drive
  • ‪East End Arms - ‬49 min drive
  • ‪Chequers Inn - ‬49 min drive
  • ‪Muffins Galore - ‬52 min drive

About this property

The Bay Colwell

The Bay Colwell offers 50 accommodations. Accommodations at this 4-star hotel have kitchens with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and separate dining areas.

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

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool.
Make yourself at home in one of the 50 guestrooms, featuring kitchens with refrigerators and ovens. Flat-screen televisions are provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include microwaves and electric kettles.
Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli serving guests of The Bay Colwell.
Free self parking is available onsite.

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 45.00 per pet (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 45.00 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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 class

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitEngland, the National Tourist Board for England.

Property is also known as

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

The Bay Colwell Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 66 out of 104 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 104 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 104 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 104 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 104 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

pranay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and hot tub was amazing
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is great - especially for getting to the nearby beaches and costal walks. We loved the accommodation. The only downside to the park is that there's no WiFi except in the reception/café area. Would go again despite this as, for us, it wasn't a deal breaker.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Yes room very clean and staff great
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

pejman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay, everything was great, especially the hot tub, which we really enjoyed. The kitchen was fully equipped with everything needed. We stayed 3 nights and had an amazing experience overall. Vanessa at the reception was very nice and helpful and guided us well. The only small point was the pool hours until 5 PM, which we wish it had been open longer.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeffery

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

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just what we needed. A bath would have been nice.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Anita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

David

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Cigarette butts
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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