Title: The Bay Colwell Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=6144834&destination=Freshwater%2C+England%2C+United+Kingdom&selected=35226937&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # The Bay Colwell Guests find a warm welcome at the manager's reception with complimentary treats and an array of snacks to enjoy throughout their stay ## Photo gallery for The Bay Colwell ![Flat-screen TV - The Bay Colwell (Freshwater)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35230000/35227000/35226937/1f7d33cd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Indoor pool - The Bay Colwell (Freshwater)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35230000/35227000/35226937/4dae6714.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Beach nearby - The Bay Colwell (Freshwater)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35230000/35227000/35226937/4374f947.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - The Bay Colwell (Freshwater)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35230000/35227000/35226937/ab913633.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Superior Beach House 2 Bedroom | 2 bedrooms, bed sheets - The Bay Colwell (Freshwater)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35230000/35227000/35226937/dfafaf15.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies The Bay Colwell offers a genuinely warm atmosphere where travelers can relax on the sunny terrace or grab something fresh from the deli. 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[Visit our Freshwater travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Freshwater.dx6144834) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C50.68740%2C-1.53838&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=IKWmgaNxowUZLXbr_bxEg2aHdaE=) Fort Warden Rd, Freshwater, Freshwater, England, PO39 0DA ### What's nearby - ![Picture taken a very short walk up the cliffs from the beach.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182521/f2eea72d-107d-48fb-a6bb-28e4226b85d4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Isle of Wight Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty 4 min drive \- 1.5 miles - Colwell Bay Beach 5 min walk \- 0.3 miles - Totland Bay Beach 10 min walk \- 0.6 miles - Golden Hill Fort Country Park 12 min walk \- 0.7 miles - The Needles Battery 3 min drive \- 1.3 miles ### Getting around - Yarmouth Station 13 min drive - Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) 92 min drive ### Restaurants - Saltwater Cafe 54 min drive - Smugglers Inn 54 min drive - The Piano Cafe 4 min drive - End Of The Line Cafe 3 min drive - Needles Eye Café 54 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 property Room features All 50 rooms have comforts, such as separate dining areas. 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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 are 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 on the number on the booking confirmation ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Payment types at the property ## Important information ### Optional extras - Pet fee: GBP 60.00 per accommodation (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 This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts ### 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? ### Is The Bay Colwell pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at The Bay Colwell? ### What time is check-in at The Bay Colwell? ### What time is check-out at The Bay Colwell? ### Where is The Bay Colwell located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## The Bay Colwell Reviews 9.0 ### Wonderful All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 8.6 Cleanliness ### 8.4 Amenities ### 9.0 Staff & service ### 8.8 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 55 8 - Good 18 6 - Okay 11 4 - Poor 3 2 - Terrible 0 ## Reviews Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### John 19 Nov 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities Yes room very clean and staff great ##### John Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jeffery 25 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Nice and relaxing, with Hot Tub. ##### Jeffery Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### William 7 Sept 2024 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. ##### William Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### t 20 Apr 2025 Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Great place Very clean, comfortable and well equipped. Hot tub was amazing. Nice quiet part of the island ##### t Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Imelda 13 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Great short break Just so relaxing great area near to all amenities ##### Imelda Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dominic 24 Feb 2024 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. ##### Dominic Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### david 18 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Superb location. Beautiful beach. Well appointed bungalow ##### david Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Vanessa 21 Sept 2023 Liked: Property conditions & facilities The cottage was new clean and very comfortable with outside patio furniture and very accessible to the beach. ##### Vanessa Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Thomas 10 Mar 2025 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! ##### Thomas Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Brian 1 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities #### 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 Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### duane 16 Nov 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Autumn break Warm comfortable and hot tub was checked daily. ##### duane Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tom 1 Dec 2024 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. ##### Tom Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michaela 8 Dec 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### So nice The cottage was beautiful, much better than i expected being dog friendly you very often get the lower end of the quality but this was exceptional. Cant wait for next December when we come back. ##### Michaela Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sarah 2 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Superb stay We got moved from freshwater to Rookley lakes prior to our stay due to a required repair, Rookley lakes was Superb !! Clean , modern and convenient very friendly staff. Was given a free night and bottle of Prosecco! ##### Sarah Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### David 19 Nov 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Excellent for a short break The bungalow was very well equipped and modern. The doggie welcome pack was a very nice touch. We liked the convenience of access to the beach and the little garden made looking after our pet very convenient. We were easy driving distance to the places we wanted to visit on the island. ##### David Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### David 7 Mar 2025 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. ##### David Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025 Verified ### 6/10 Okay #### Verified traveller 21 Oct 2024 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 ##### Verified traveller Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller 21 Feb 2025 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. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Thomas 2 Oct 2023 Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Incredible location and hottubs Loved the appartments and hot tub! Amazing location too. On the downside there was water leaking on the floor when you stepped on a certain panel. Also the checkout is very early and checkin very late. I sent a question about the late checkin but didn’t receive a response. ##### Thomas Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 10 Jan 2025 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. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024 Verified ### 6/10 Okay #### Natasha 29 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities #### Good for families of 4 or less! Nice accommodation fairly close to the beach. However, it was not suitable for a family of 5\. Good double and twin rooms, but the fifth bed was in the kitchen / lounge on a sofa “bed” that was really not fit for purpose. Very, very uncomfortable. Asked at reception for a spare mattress and didn’t get anything. In the end after two nights on the other actual sofa (which was preferable to the sofa bed) went out and bought a blow up air bed! ##### Natasha Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### MRS E M 24 Sept 2023 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. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/1375D869F12325CF13542838CC07D87F35A4F7311695565152234.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/FDB69F4140B3BEBABAF32618FDE4B0DF32F999381695565155599.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/FC9DF76B034486CC10D473F516482E0B6702E0631695565153587.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/8A9DCA14A2146B874E7F32F08153B0CBB77DE8E11695565153438.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### MRS E M Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023 Verified ### 6/10 Okay #### Hannah 21 Oct 2024 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. ##### Hannah Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Gavin 15 Oct 2023 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. ##### Gavin Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### J 25 Oct 2024 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.. 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