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Reviews of The Bay Colwell

The Bay Colwell Fort Warden Road, Freshwater, PO39 0DA, United Kingdom

#21 of 37 hotels in Freshwater

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Review score

Based on 605 hotel reviews

8.4

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.5

  • Comfort

    8.5

  • Location

    9.0

  • Facilities

    8.3

  • Staff

    8.7

  • Value for money

    8.5

  • Free WiFi

    4.8

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  • Reviewed: 22 April 2024

    9.0
    Very nice place to stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • 4 Berth Luxury Cottage Pet Free
    • Stayed 3 nights

    No toiletries in bathroom ie no soap for washing hands and only one toilet roll you had to buy two for£1 I have been on many holidays all over Europe never had to purchase toilet rolls . Coffee shop on the one occasion I went in there had no cake or biscuits you could buy to have with a coffee .

    Very clean ,staff helpful,good location and easy for Colwell Bay, Freshwater village and Bay also Yarmouth

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 April 2024

    8.0
    Will definitely stay again
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • 4 Berth Luxury Cottage Pet Free
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Parking was a bit awkward

    Clean, well equipped and comfortable

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • 4 Berth Luxury Cottage Pet Free
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No WiFi - to be fair, not advertised as having it, but I would expect it to be available, and if not, that should be made clear. Only 4 items of crockery / cutlery so constantly washing up.

    Great location and staff were brilliant.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 April 2024

    7.0
    Not luxury but good for short break
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • 4 Berth Luxury Cottage with Hot Tub Pet Free
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Weather was awful! The swimming pool was open only until 4pm (website says 5pm), no food or coffee in the main customer service hall (that was supposed to be according to the description on the website). 1 towel for each person and if you want more, you need to pay extra. Bedding very cheap, so thin I felt like I slept under the piece of paper (even 2 pillows didn't do the trick!).Jacuzzi button 2&3 didn't work. Extra fee for towels, toilet paper (they supplied you with 1roll for 3people over 4days!)Extra fee for everything but they supplied you with 1 for 3 people! Lights in the bathroom not good, very dim. Sink in the kitchen and bathroom needs a proper scrub!

    Location was great, the cabin was fine and the staff was friendly.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 April 2024

    7.0
    Nice but no WiFi anywhere on site even the reception!!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Chalet
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Ants on the dining table. Strange electrics in the bedroom to the TV.

    The beach chalet had a lovely view & nice decking.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 March 2024

    9.0
    Excellent time, great value and friendly staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • 6 Berth Luxury Cottage with Hot Tub Pet Free
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing.

    Clean, comfortable, modern, great hot tub..

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 March 2024

    9.0
    We were very impressed with the bungalow it exceeded expectations
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • 4 Berth Luxury Cottage Pet Free
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Parking a little tight

    Very well laid and fitted out very high standard plenty of room

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 March 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • 4 Berth Luxury Cottage with Hot Tub Pet Free
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I really liked the ambience. We visited in the off peak times and wasn't busy or loud. I can't think of any such downsides. The staff were very polite and welcoming too. Ps: Some of the properties have hot tub towards the front which in my opinion is a privacy issue.

    It was good to have the hot tub. However, some properties have hot tub in the front and doesnt have great privacy.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 February 2024

    9.0
    Value for money
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • 4 Berth Luxury Cottage Pet Free
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Internet access would have made it better

    Location very good, quiet and easy to get everywhere with car

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 February 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • 4 Berth Luxury Cottage Pet Free
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The double bed was a little small and the base board was a little wobbly

    The accommodation was great value for money , it really was a home away from home , it was well furnished and warm and a great place to set up base , the shower was amazing and even allowed you to choose from a stand in shower or a hand held shower if you needed to rise of swim wear. The beds were comfortable enough and the duvets were comfy and warm

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 February 2024

    9.0
    Great little place
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • 4 Berth Luxury Cottage Pet Free
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It would have been good if the pool opening times could be extended into the evening so the children can make use of it after a day trip.

    Very comfortable accommodation- clean and well equipped

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 February 2024

    8.0
    peaceful and quite
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • 4 Berth Luxury Cottage with Hot Tub Pet Free
    • Stayed 3 nights

    hot tub was cold first night

    location was perfect

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 January 2024

    9.0
    A lovely home from home - I've already booked my second visit!
    • With a pet
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Chalet
    • Stayed 3 nights

    I would have liked to have had WiFi in the cottage, but that was the only thing! Parking would be a little tight if the resort was full, but due to the time of year I went it wasn't an issue.

    I booked 3 nights here for a short break away and had a lovely time. The plan was to relax and switch off from the world, and this was a very comfortable and cosy place to do this! Very clean cottage, it was a home from home.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 December 2023

    8.0
    spectacular
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • 6 Berth Luxury Cottage with Hot Tub Pet Free
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The accommodation was spacious and bright exactly what we were looking for. it was a good centre hub for us to go exploring and fine all of the amazing parts of the island.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 December 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • 4 Berth Luxury Cottage Pet Free
    • Stayed 5 nights

    The property and location was really good. However, our visit timing & weather were perhaps not good.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 December 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • 6 Berth Luxury Cottage with Hot Tub Pet Free
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was no internet anywhere inside or outside. The sofa bed was uncomfortable to sit on and the beds were uncomfortable. The hot tub wasn't used as the garden was very muddy. Would be great in summer but winter not good. Maybe pave the area.

    It was clean and nicely decorated.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 November 2023

    8.0
    Nice little getaway but needs some fine tuning
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • 6 Berth Luxury Cottage with Hot Tub Pet Free
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We found an old sock and bits of food under one of the beds. Couldn't have the windows open as the doors kept knocking in the cross breeze, even with 1 window open. Beds were not the most comfortable, including the sofa bed which was very very uncomfortable. Did not seem like the floors had been cleaned before we arrived

    The hot tub was brilliant, even in the 4 degree weather. Dishwasher always a bonus. Double bedroom was a good size, we even managed to fit a travel cot in there. Shower was also very good.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 November 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • 4 Berth Luxury Cottage Pet Free
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bed and sofa comfort. Double Bed little to no support. And the sofas are very low so as someone with spine issue had to sit at the dining table for our stay.

    Very spacious well presented close to beach and good indoor pool if the weathers bad

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 November 2023

    9.0
    Was a perfect few days away
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • 4 Berth Luxury Cottage Pet Free
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Was the perfect set up for myself and my wife

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 November 2023

    9.0
    We all had a lovely stay and the bits that weren’t so good didn’t impact our stay
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • 6 Berth Luxury Cottage with Hot Tub Pet Free
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Needed a proper clean, oven wasn’t working

    Everything you need, good location, comfortable.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 November 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • 4 Berth Luxury Cottage with Hot Tub
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Only set back or little niggles No mirror in bedroom to do hair and lack of Internet .

    Such a lovely place a very warm clean and comfy place 😊

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 November 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • 4 Berth Luxury Cottage Pet Free
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nil

    Excellent accommodation. Clean ànd tidy

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 November 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • 4 Berth Luxury Cottage Pet Free
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Cleanliness was poor, especially the kitchen surfaces & floor throughout. No advise on how to control heating.

    Location

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 November 2023

    9.0
    Loved the stay, will go again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • 6 Berth Luxury Cottage with Hot Tub Pet Free
    • Stayed 6 nights

    There wasn't much to dislike! Minor things like no remote for bedroom tv, one lamp not working, however, I am sure if we had reported this they would have been corrected.

    Staff pleasant and friendly. Nice, modern rooms and well decorated. Some lovely touches inc. cleaning products. Clean and very warm hot tub, covered and ready to use. Plenty of towels supplied. We were lucky to have the last bungalow in the row, so very private. Lovely warm bungalow.

    Stayed in November 2023

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