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The Bay Colwell

  • 4.0 Visitor Rating
  • Sleeps up to 6
  • Pets 2
  • Hot Tub

Discover the enchantment of The Bay Colwell, where luxurious seaside living awaits. Nestled on the Isle of Wight's scenic western coast, this idyllic retreat is a stone's throw from the sandy embrace of Colwell Bay.

Each two-bedroom beach house is a testament to elegance, offering a high standard of comfort with a nautical flair. The accommodation, perfect for both families and couples, sleeps up to six people, ensuring a cosy stay for all.

Indulge in the added luxury of an outdoor hot tub with select cottages, ideal for unwinding under the stars. The interiors boast a flat screen TV, a fully-equipped kitchen, and all the essentials for a home away from home.

Experience a slice of island life with holiday lodges that blend modern amenities with the charm of beachside living. The Bay Colwell is the perfect setting for creating cherished holiday memories.

The Bay Colwell Features

Lodge Facilities
  • Indoor heated pool * (closed until February Half Term 2024)
  • Children’s soft play area
  • Coffee Lounge open 9am-5pm
  • Wi-Fi in communal areas only
  • Ferry crossing about 40 minutes
  • Charges apply for ferry arrangements
  • No pets
Accommodation features
  • Outdoor hot tub (in specific accommodations only)
  • Flat screen TV with Freeview/DVD
  • Kitchen including microwave, dishwasher, fridge/freezer and washing machine
  • Shower
  • Bed linen, duvets and towels
  • Beds made up for your arrival
  • Garden furniture
  • Double glazed and centrally heated
  • Gas and electricity included
  • Travel cots and highchairs £15pw each
  • Pets £60pw each per week and £45 each per short break (max 2) (in specific accommodations only
  • All non-smoking accommodation
  • Indoor pool closed until February Half Term 2024Coffee Lounge is open 9am-5pm

Other Lodges At The Bay Colwell

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4 Berth Luxury Cottage

  • Sleeps 4

These open plan spacious and luxurious cottages are furnished to a sleek and contemporary standard throughout, with one double and one twin (double by arrangement). Stylish shower room. Spacious living and dining area, tastefully decorated with superior quality furniture and fresh nautical theme. Double glazed and central heating. Decking or patio with outdoor furniture. No pets.Images are representative and may not be the specific accommodation assigned on booking.

From £209.60 for 7 nights
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4 Berth Luxury Cottage with Hot Tub

  • Sleeps 4
  • Hot Tub

These open plan spacious and luxurious cottages are furnished to a sleek and contemporary standard throughout, with one double and one twin (double by arrangement). Stylish shower room. Spacious living and dining area, tastefully decorated with superior quality furniture and fresh nautical theme. Double glazed and central heating. Outdoor hot tub. Decking or patio with outdoor furniture. No pets.Images are representative and may not be the specific accommodation assigned on booking.

From £294.40 for 7 nights
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6 Berth Luxury Cottage with Hot Tub

  • Sleeps 6
  • Hot Tub

These open plan spacious and luxurious cottages are furnished to a sleek and contemporary standard throughout, with one double and one twin (double by arrangement). Stylish shower room. Additional sleeping for two in the lounge area. Spacious living and dining area, tastefully decorated with superior quality furniture and fresh nautical theme. Double glazed and central heating. Decking or patio, outdoor furniture and bath and hand towels. Outdoor hot tub. No pets.Images are representative and may not be the specific accommodation assigned on booking.

From £304.80 for 7 nights
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4 Berth Luxury Cottage with Hot Tub (Pet)

  • Sleeps 4
  • Pets 2
  • Hot Tub

These open plan spacious and luxurious cottages are furnished to a sleek and contemporary standard throughout, with one double and one twin (double by arrangement). Stylish shower room. Spacious living and dining area, tastefully decorated with superior quality furniture and fresh nautical theme. Double glazed and central heating. Decking or patio with outdoor furniture. Outdoor hot tub.Images are representative and may not be the specific accommodation assigned on booking.

From £328 for 7 nights
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Beach Lodge 4 Berth

  • Sleeps 4

Beautifully designed detached New England style single storey beach house with wonderful sea views. Master double with en suite rainfall shower and one twin (double by request only). Family shower room. Elegant open plan lounge/kitchen/dining area with wood burning stove and doors leading to decking with garden furniture. No pets.Images are representative and may not be the specific accommodation assigned on booking.

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4 Berth Luxury Cottage (Pet)

  • Sleeps 4
  • Pets 2

These open plan spacious and luxurious cottages are furnished to a sleek and contemporary standard throughout, with one double and one twin (double by arrangement). Stylish shower room. Spacious living and dining area, tastefully decorated with superior quality furniture and fresh nautical theme. Double glazed and central heating. Decking or patio with outdoor furniture.Images are representative and may not be the specific accommodation assigned on booking.

From £206.40 for 7 nights
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6 Berth Luxury Cottage with Hot Tub (Pet)

  • Sleeps 6
  • Pets 2
  • Hot Tub

These open plan spacious and luxurious cottages are furnished to a sleek and contemporary standard throughout, with one double and one twin (double by arrangement). Stylish shower room. Additional sleeping for two in the lounge area. Spacious living and dining area, tastefully decorated with superior quality furniture and fresh nautical theme. Double glazed and central heating. Decking or patio, outdoor furniture and bath and hand towels. Outdoor hot tub.Images are representative and may not be the specific accommodation assigned on booking.

From £298.40 for 7 nights
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Helpful Info To Get More From Your Stay

What do guests love about this accommodation?

Guests at The Bay Colwell are particularly fond of the location's tranquillity and privacy, as well as the friendly and helpful staff. The hot tubs are a highlight for many, providing a relaxing and luxurious experience. The proximity to the beautiful beach and the overall quiet setting also stand out as top features that guests love.

Getting there

To get to The Bay Colwell, if driving, take the M27 and follow signs to the Isle of Wight ferries. After the ferry, head towards Freshwater on the A3054. For train travellers, the nearest station is Lymington Pier, connecting easily with the ferry service.

Nearby Essentials

During your stay, you'll have convenient access to a selection of nearby amenities, including some of the area's tastiest takeout options. Click any of the postcodes for a map along with handy driving instructions and the fastest route from your accommodation.

ServiceDistance (miles)Postcode
Pharmacy1.2 milesPO40 9NP
Train stationLymington Pier7 miles
Pub (The Waterfront)0.3 milesPO39 0BQ
Dog walkColwell Bay0.2 miles
Supermarket (Freshwater)1.5 milesPO40 9AN
Indian takeaway (Monsoon)1.5 milesPO40 9AN
Chinese takeaway (Jade Garden)1.5 milesPO40 9AN
Italian takeaway (The Vine)1.5 milesPO40 9AN

For families with Kids

This destination is family-friendly, offering a children's soft play area and activities such as snorkelling and cycling. The nearby beach and nature reserves provide ample opportunities for outdoor fun and exploration for children.

Is The Bay Colwell A good location for couples?

Ideal for couples seeking a tranquil retreat, with romantic walks along Colwell Bay. Nearby Yarmouth offers charming craft shops and a picturesque harbour, perfect for leisurely days out.

Dining and Cafes

Nearby, The Hut offers a delightful dining experience (01983 898637), while The Waterfront is perfect for a casual meal (01983 756969). For a cosy cafe atmosphere, try Freshwater Coffee House (01983 472307), all within easy reach.

Within walking distance of your lodge

A short walk away you'll find Colwell Bay's sandy beach, local shops, delightful inns, and scenic coastal walks.

Quickfire FAQs

Does the accommodation include a hot tub?

Yes, select beach houses are equipped with an outdoor hot tub, providing a luxurious space for relaxation during your stay. The following accommodations have their own private hot tubs:
  • 4 Berth Luxury Cottage with Hot Tub
  • 6 Berth Luxury Cottage with Hot Tub
  • 4 Berth Luxury Cottage with Hot Tub (Pet)
  • 6 Berth Luxury Cottage with Hot Tub (Pet)

Is the accommodation pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are welcome in the Premium Cottage Hot Tub & Pet-Friendly, ensuring your furry friends can join in on the holiday fun. The following accommodations have their own private hot tubs:
  • 4 Berth Luxury Cottage with Hot Tub
  • 6 Berth Luxury Cottage with Hot Tub
  • 4 Berth Luxury Cottage with Hot Tub (Pet)
  • 6 Berth Luxury Cottage with Hot Tub (Pet)

Are there any on-site activities for children?

The park offers a children’s soft play area, perfect for little ones to enjoy, along with other family-friendly activities available on-site.

Can I get a discounted ferry crossing?

Guests can obtain a discount on their ferry crossing; details will be provided in the 'important park information' link once your booking is confirmed.

What kitchen facilities are provided?

The beach houses come with a fully-equipped kitchen, including a microwave, dishwasher, fridge/freezer, and washing machine for your convenience.

Is there a swimming pool on the premises?

Yes, guests have access to a small, indoor heated swimming pool, adding to the array of leisure facilities available at the park.

Top Days Out Near The Bay Colwell

The best-known attractions within an easy drive of The Bay Colwell, with real driving times.

Theme park 21 min drive · 13.3 miles

Blackgang Chine

Sat nav: PO38 2HN

The UK's oldest theme park, with life-sized dinosaurs, pirate ships and clifftop sea views on the Isle of Wight.

  • Families
  • Dogs welcome
  • Half day
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Blackgang Chine opened in 1843 and is the UK's oldest theme park. It covers over 40 acres of cliff-top gardens and themed lands, with outdoor rides, walkthrough attractions and heritage exhibitions, all with views over the Isle of Wight coast.

Tip: Leave bikes and scooters behind, as the paths are steep and uneven. Standard tickets include free returns for up to seven days, so you needn't rush.

Animal sanctuary 34 min drive · 20.8 miles

The Wildheart Animal Sanctuary

Sat nav: PO36 8QB

A charity sanctuary for rescued exotic animals, set inside a Victorian fort opposite Sandown's Yaverland beach.

  • Families
  • Couples
  • 2-3 hours
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The Wildheart Animal Sanctuary, formerly the Isle of Wight Zoo, is a charity that rescues and protects exotic animals. It sits on Yaverland Road in Sandown, directly opposite the beach, inside the shell of Sandown Fort, which dates from 1864. Visitors walk round the enclosures to see rescued big cats, bears and lemurs, among other animals.

Tip: Pay for parking at the machine just outside the café, as the car park next to the sanctuary is privately run and the sanctuary can't appeal fines.

Coastal castle 5 min drive · 1.4 miles

Hurst Castle

Sat nav: PO40 9TB

A Tudor fortress at the end of a shingle spit, with views across to the Isle of Wight.

  • Families
  • Couples
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Hurst Castle is an artillery fort built by Henry VIII at the seaward end of Hurst Spit, a long strip of shingle in Hampshire. It guarded the narrow western entrance to the Solent, and the setting feels properly remote, with the sea on both sides and the Isle of Wight just across the water.

Tip: Head up the Tudor keep to the roof for the best views over the Needles Passage to the Isle of Wight.

Royal residence 32 min drive · 17.7 miles

Osborne House

Sat nav: PO32 6LB

Step into Queen Victoria and Prince Albert's private seaside family home on the Isle of Wight.

  • Families
  • Couples
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Osborne House in East Cowes was built between 1845 and 1851 as a summer home and rural retreat for Queen Victoria and Prince Albert. Albert designed it in the style of an Italian Renaissance palazzo. Inside you can explore the State Rooms, the more homely Family Rooms and the Royal Collection, including the famous Durbar Room, decorated with gifts Victoria received on her jubilees.

Tip: Book early to save up to 15%. Arriving by bus, train or bicycle also gets you 20% off entry when you show your ticket or bike helmet.

Zoo 31 min drive · 17.3 miles

Amazon World

Sat nav: PO36 0LX

A rainforest-themed zoo on the Isle of Wight with anteaters, sloths and free-flying tropical birds.

  • Families
  • Rainy days
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Amazon World is a zoo on the Isle of Wight built around the animals of the Amazon rainforest. The collection is mostly South American, with giant anteaters, ocelots, armadillos, sloths, capybara and tapirs. Tropical birds fly freely through the rainforest above your head, there are crocodiles to count in the pond, and the lemurs like to sunbathe and play.

Castle 19 min drive · 11.3 miles

Carisbrooke Castle

Sat nav: PO30 1XY

A Norman fortress on the Isle of Wight where Charles I was held prisoner and donkeys still work the treadwheel.

  • Families
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Carisbrooke Castle is a historic motte-and-bailey fortress near Newport on the Isle of Wight. It began as an Anglo-Saxon earthwork defence against Viking raids, and the Normans later raised the shell keep on its towering mound. You can climb the keep for views, and walk the walls.

Heritage railway 28 min drive · 16.8 miles

Isle of Wight Steam Railway

Sat nav: PO33 4DS

Ride restored Victorian and Edwardian steam carriages through 5½ miles of Isle of Wight countryside.

  • Families
  • Couples
  • Rainy days
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The Isle of Wight Steam Railway is a heritage line running through about 5½ miles of countryside from Smallbrook Junction to Wootton, calling at Havenstreet, where the station, headquarters and depot are. It is run largely by volunteers, and the carriages include restored examples built between 1864 and 1924. Several steam locomotives are in use, some well over 100 years old.

Tip: The railway doesn't run every day, so check its calendar before you go. A direct bus serves Havenstreet from Newport and Ryde.

Motor museum 59 min drive · 13.8 miles

National Motor Museum

Sat nav: SO42 7ZN

Cars, bikes and land speed record breakers in the heart of the New Forest at Beaulieu.

  • Rainy days
  • Families
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The National Motor Museum sits at Beaulieu in the New Forest, and holds one of the finest collections of vehicles and motoring memorabilia in the world. It runs from the earliest motor carriages to classic family saloons, with motorsport cars, motorcycles and World Land Speed Record breakers along the way. A monorail even runs through the building.

Drive times are typical times by car with no traffic. Check opening times and book tickets on each attraction's own website before you go.

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Visitor Reviews of The Bay Colwell

4.0Visitor Rating out of 5

39 reviews from guests who stayed at The Bay Colwell

Verified Guest
Date of stay: 8th July 2025

Excellent all round. Great base to explore the island.

Sarah, Horsham
Date of stay: 25th April 2025

We really enjoyed our stay! The place was spotless and had all the essentials. A couple of small things like some new, fluffier pillows and a little info on nearby spots wouldve been handy. Also, a pint of milk instead of sachets wouldve been nice. Being close to the beach path was a big plus, though!

Verified Guest
Date of stay: 22nd April 2025

We stayed at The bay Cowell for 2 nights, 3 night were booked but it really wasn't for us.Cottage was very very tired, your could see the the staff had cleaned and it was a clean to the best they could do but the furniture and lodge it self was very worn. Covered the sofas using the spare sheets as these just looked really dirty chairs looked dirty and just really needed some freshing up. Mouldy blind in the bedroom I noticed this whilst In the hot tub. Bathroom just needs re doing, I just don't feel it should be advertised as a luxury cottage.On the Saturday I noticed there seems to be something leaking from the floor, but was unsure mopped this up and it had come back slightly the next Morning, we had gone out out the the day and at around 4 pm noticed the marks looked wet.We and informed reception, maintenance man came round immediately and was very nice and helpful also said it looked like there was a leak under the floor. Said would get someone to come and clean. But we had already made the decision to leave. Couldn't fault the staff and the children really loved the pool. But it's not somewhere we would choose to stay again. The location however is lovely and we really enjoyed the walks on the beach.

Jasmine, Wiltshire
Date of stay: 20th April 2025

Overall, we're pretty happy with it. If we had to be picky, a pair of kitchen scissors and a heat-proof board wouldve been handy-especially for handling hot dishes. The only board included was that white plastic one, which isnt ideal for everything.

Emma, Camberley
Date of stay: 18th April 2025

We had a lovely stay at the beach house! The view of the sea is just stunning and the interior decor feels really cosy and thoughtfully put together. Everything was spotless when we arrived, which was a relief. The kitchen had all the gadgets and bits we needed and we loved the little extras like Isle of Wight Monopoly and Jenga in the cupboard. The info pack was handy too, guiding us to local spots. Wed definitely come back!

Jamie, King's Lynn
Date of stay: 12th March 2025

We recently stayed at the cottage and its been totally redecorated - it looked bright and spotless. The only downside was seating for just three people, even though there were beds for four and the sofa's seen better days. We were told new furniture was delayed because of issues at the Suez Canal, but honestly, the current settee did its job fine. Overall, a decent stay!

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