The Bay Colwell Fort Warden Road, Freshwater, PO39 0DA, United Kingdom
#21 of 37 hotels in Freshwater
Guests' ChoiceBased on 605 hotel reviews
8.4Cleanliness
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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End of dialog contentReviewed: 11 May 2023
Tong
United Kingdom1. Unfortunately, the bar does not serve food. 2. Room cleaning and towel replacement are not included during your stay. If you would like your towels changed, there is a fee of £10 for 2 towels. 3. Check-in time is 4 pm, however, please be advised that staff may be delayed. Check-out time is 10 am, and late check-outs may be subject to additional charges.
We had a wonderful experience at this accommodation! It's easy to walk to the beach, and the indoor swimming pool is huge. There's even a small soft play area near the lounge. The rooms are nice and cozy.
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 2 May 2023
Bowden
United KingdomNo staff check in, wasn't told the number for the side gate. No tea/coffee available.
Great cottage, nice and clean. Everything to hand.
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 29 April 2023
Christne
United KingdomLodge didn't provide all facilities it said it would, no toiletries or hairdryer, no hooks on bathroom door. Enclosed garden advertised but not fully enclosed and dog able to wander off down path. Unable to use WiFi in guest services as advertised yet staff have Internet on theirs? Not very helpful, cafe and onsite restaurant closed, no advanced notice, other restaurant nearby only open Thurs to Sun?? Suggest u check in advance. On dropping key off at check out , no staff asked if we'd had a nice time or thanks for coming, hope to see you again? Asked to empty own bins.
Spacious, clean Lodge, lovely location near beach.
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 9 April 2023
Calvin
United KingdomThe weather, mud all around the hot tube.
The space and layout. It was home away from home.
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 8 April 2023
Kirsty
United KingdomNot as clean as we would like Bed in main bedroom was very uncomfortable Parking was difficult as spaces were extremely tight
Hot tub and pool Friendly staff that helped when we asked Great location
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 5 April 2023
James
United KingdomMinor niggles with kitchen equipment but rectified immediately with great courtesy so totally satisfied.
Great accommodation. Lovely staff.
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 2 April 2023
Julie
United Kingdomthe tv came on randomly and the remote did not work
very clean and tidy and warm
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 26 March 2023
Stuart
United KingdomThe TV signal wasnt great and Internet was non existent, however there was a dvd player...remember them? Lol we did buy some second hand dvds in a near by town but realised the dvd player wasn't even plugged into the tv! After letting reception know we went out for the day and there was a fully working dvd player waiting for us on our return ready for a cosy night in! So all in all amazing service!
The hot tub was amazing, and the beach was a stone throw away from the park! Clean accommodation with a dishwasher washing machine lovely clean oven and microwave! Would highly recommended!
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 20 March 2023
Fruity92
United KingdomThere was nothing wrong with this, but there wifi was down on the days we stayed so we couldn't go in the pool. Which was a shame.
It was very modern, very clean and very stylish Loved how they design it. ❤️
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 28 February 2023
Jennifer
United KingdomOnly issue was security light in garden area stayed on for so long and was very sensitive so woke me up a lot at night
Great location, lodge had everything we needed, staff were friendly, beds were comfortable and hot tub was clean. Out of hours support was very responsive when we needed them too.
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 20 February 2023
Mark
United KingdomClean and quiet
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 17 February 2023
Karen
United KingdomParking bays were too small
Accommodation was excellent
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 14 February 2023
Dean
United Kingdomthe double bed was really uncomfortable! it was very hard and gave me and my partner stuff backs. everything else with the property was spot on! shame the resteraunt on the front was being refurbished but that can’t be helped.
the property was immaculately clean, well done all cleaners! especially considering everything was white! hot tub was great all kitchen appliances and utilities were great so we could cook when we wanted to.
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 30 December 2022
Nicola
United KingdomWas well equipped clean and great size for the 3 of us, nice little swimming pool and staff friendly and helpful
Stayed in December 2022
Reviewed: 12 December 2022
Goss
United KingdomThere were no toiletries in the bathroom, which wasnt a major problem as we had fortunately bought some with us, but we would have been quite stuck if we hadnt. The site says that toiletries are included
The hot tub and the cottage were very clean
Stayed in December 2022
Reviewed: 11 December 2022
Paula
United KingdomNot keen on check out at 10am, error code on boiler, leaky shower head and no privacy on front door.
Very spacious, comfy beds, comfy sofas, very well equipped kitchen and a decent bathroom.
Stayed in December 2022
Reviewed: 29 November 2022
Michael
United KingdomSize of beds has been commented on before but think they've missed the crux of the problem. Bed is big enough as a double but feels smaller as sagging so both roll into the middle a bit. Suggest double beds need bracing short term, then rolling replacement to more sag resisting Kings. Next doors light shines into the hall of #41 and the glass isn't frosted so a curtain on the front door would be good! No light by the hot tub, but we got by leaving the bedroom curtains open. Water marks from some previous leak on the kitchen ceiling could do with painting over. There's only wi-fi in the reception but we had no problems downloading normal stuff from phone data. Only 2 bed-side lights and no toilet roll holder is liveable with but seems a bit weird.
Hot tub was brilliant. Bungalow and contents generally brilliant. Huge TV very welcome as World Cup was on! Good toilet roll and the tub of useful stuff (inc 2 DW tabs) very useful! Everything was extremely clean (except when we swapped the sofas to get the comfy one in front of the TV - nobody had been under there for a good while!). Shower is really good. Pool was open and looked nice even though we visited in November but didn't use as we'd paid the bit extra for a hot tub - well worth it! Only 2 of us for 3 nights so we didn't need it, but the fridge freezer is HUGE! For a family the narrow DW would only do one meal. There's a really good and very cheap Chinese take-away in walking distance, or the Indian will deliver. All the staff were polite, friendly and helpful at all times. Walk up to the fort, then take the footpath either way for a nice circular walk around the headland via the beaches either side. The Totland beach has a lovely variety of tiny coloured pebbles.
Stayed in November 2022
Reviewed: 22 November 2022
Amy
United KingdomWe arrived in the dark and on foot. Found it very hard to find the guest services and our cottage in the dark. There are no lights around the park at all and some of the signs pointed the wrong way, or cottages weren't advertised. (We weren't the only ones walking round in the dark with phone torches) we also weren't told in advance that guest services shut at 6pm. Unfortunately the swimming pool wasn't open on time for 3 of the days we were there meaning a disappointed little one. The coffee shop was also shut on the morning we wanted to grab a coffee from there. Also the cottage has nothing in there in terms of consumables... No handsoap or any tea/ coffee making facilities. I thought it did so we're a bit disappointed when we arrived that we couldn't have a hot drink. I think the addition of some basics (cleaning spray, hand soap, extra loo rolls etc) should be included and the option of a welcome basket really beneficial for a lot of guests. There was also a few other little things that weren't quite right / we're overlooked such as A Bedroom lamp but where to plug it in, a Broken shower, the TV turned itself on at random times throughout the night and was set to change channels. There was a Dvd player with no dvds. There was a loud Leaf blower going all day, the Garden was not enclosed which wasn't ideal with a little one. It was also advertised in their brochure that late checkout was an option only to be told no and that it was for other parks....? Nothing major, and we did enjoy our stay but a lot of little niggles add up! Some simple changes and better staff training would make a world of difference!
The hot tub was amazing... We spent most of our stay in there... It was on and ready to go when we arrived. We liked the fact that it was close to the beach, the cottage was clean and quite lovely and the swimming pool and soft play were a good addition for our little boy.
Stayed in November 2022
Reviewed: 18 November 2022
Arron
United KingdomCan't fault anything the stay was enjoyable will definitely stay again
Location was perfect for us and was quiet and secluded. The hot tub was great all preheated for us and the bungalow was all nice and warm.
Stayed in November 2022
Reviewed: 6 November 2022
John
United KingdomGood accommodation but some room for improvement. In. Overall care of the place no battery in t v in bedroom no coffee making facility cooking equipment not all clean these are minor issues but detract from the total experience.
Stayed in November 2022
Reviewed: 27 October 2022
Emma
United KingdomNo real issues other than one evening could not use hot tub as clips were broken on cover and cover had flipped over so hot tub was colder than required.
Perfect facilities for a 2 year old, loved the pool, the soft play and distance to seafront.
Stayed in September 2022
Reviewed: 25 October 2022
Neil
United KingdomSticky floors in accomodation
Location Facilities
Stayed in October 2022
Reviewed: 21 October 2022
Sarah
United KingdomThe double bed in the main bedroom was far too small for two reasonably sized adults. Would have also liked to have had a couple of spare towels.
The lodge looked just like the ones advertised, we were really impressed. The hot tub was on the patio as we had asked for one like that. The lodge was roomy bright and clean and the area was lovely and quiet.
Stayed in October 2022
Reviewed: 21 October 2022
Polly
United Kingdombeds a bit narrow. no Wi-Fi
Great location nice size 2 bed bungalow. pool lovely! warm and clean. We had a lovely time.
Stayed in October 2022
Reviewed: 20 October 2022
Meredith
United KingdomSadly no wifi in the accommodation and the twin beds were really narrow- ok for small kids but not ideal. We had to go and ask for a cafetière and baking tray, but staff were really helpful in providing them. Sadly no outside play area for kids, just rows of chalets and parking, but only a 5 minute walk to a lovely beach!
Clean and modern holiday chalets close to beach with friendly and helpful staff who were kind a enough to let us in a bit early and sort out a few issues we had with lack of equipment in the kitchen. Pool very popular with our kids!
Stayed in October 2022
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