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The Bay Colwell

3.5 star property

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Flat-screen TV
Beach nearby
In-room dining
Superior Beach House 2 Bedroom
Exterior

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, Colwell Bay Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Totland Bay Beach
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, The Needles Battery
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Southampton (SOU)
    ‪103 min drive‬

Room options

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4 Berth Luxury Cottage Pet Free

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

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In-room dining

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 Single Beds

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4 Berth Cottage Hot Tub Pet Friendly

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single 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)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed, 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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4 Berth Luxury Cottage (Pet Friendly)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

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6 Berth Luxury Cottage Hot Tub (Pet)

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed, 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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2 bedrooms, bed sheets

Beach Lodge 4 Berth (Pet Friendly)

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

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2 bedrooms, bed sheets

Beach Lodge 4 Berth Pet Free

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single 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 - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Totland Bay Beach - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Golden Hill Fort Country Park - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Tennyson Down - 4 min drive - 2.4 km
  • The Needles Battery - 4 min drive - 2.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Piano Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Freshwater Coffee House - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Needles Eye Café - ‬54 min drive
  • ‪Delicia - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Terrace - ‬5 min drive

About this property

The Bay Colwell

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
  • Limited on-site self parking

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
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 11 December to 10 February:
  • Swimming pool

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

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

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. 62 out of 97 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 97 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 97 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 97 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 97 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Jeffery

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

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

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

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

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

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

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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

scott

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

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

Wonderful family stay

Wonderful stay, super clean and like new luxury cottage. Perfect for family get away. Wanted for nothing in terms of equipment for cooking etc… very clean hot tub too. Friendly and helpful staff. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

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
Verified

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