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The Bay Colwell

3.5 star property
Freshwater hotel with indoor pool

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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

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

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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Isle of Wight Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty - 4 min drive - 2.4 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
  • ‪Smugglers Inn - ‬54 min drive
  • ‪The Piano Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Wheatsheaf Inn - ‬5 min drive

About this property

The Bay Colwell

Enjoy your visit to Freshwater with a stay at The Bay Colwell. 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
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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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

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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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

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 beach was within walking distance and a lovely spot to visit. (9 reviews)
  • The hot tub was a lovely treat and a great addition to the property. (6 reviews)
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Popular mentions

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

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Yes room very clean and staff great
John, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Everything was there
scott, 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

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

Beautiful location and accommodation Great swimming pool
Jason, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent, lush accommodation, didn't want to leave, definitely coming back
Jennifer, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely property with everything you need for a self catering stay.
Dawn, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great short break

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

10/10 Exceptional

A well appointed accommodation modern and clean and located close to beaches and walking trails
Glen, 2-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

Ive never stayed in a place like this before it was lovely didnt want to go home
Ena, 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

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.
Samantha, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Superb location. Beautiful beach. Well appointed bungalow
david, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The cottage was new clean and very comfortable with outside patio furniture and very accessible to the beach.
Vanessa, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

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.
Richard, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Relaxing self catering option

Nice relaxing base to explore Iow from. Colwell Bay short walk with decent bayside restaurant
Justin, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

Loved it very clean and tidy. Would stay again. We are booking for next year
Claire, 3-night trip

6/10 Good

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

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

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.
Catherine, 3-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

8/10 Very good

Away Resorts ,Colwell Bay

Our cottage was very clean and the dinner table laid out for four ,bed was a little on the hard side but didn't stop me sleeping, everything was spotless very helpful check in staff, not far to the beach with private gated entrance ,overall a good place to stay ,our second visit and probably not our last
Brian, 4-night trip