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Colwell Bay Holiday Cottages

Fort Warden Road | Colwell Bay, England
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Ashford, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013 NEW

we have just returned from Colwell Bay Holiday Cottages after a 4 day stay. Our Bungalow was no 34 which is a pet friendly bungalow, You have to leave your car in the carpark by reception and walk down some steps to the bungalow. The Bungalow has been furnished in oak and is modern in style, they really have thought... More

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Nottingham, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2013 via mobile

The accommodation was furnished to a high standard and ideal for the 3 adults and 2 dogs in our party. The furniture all seemed to be new, in line with the refurbishment described on the website. We could have done with some more cutlery and crockery,as there was only one knife,fork and plate per person, so we used the dishwasher... More

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IslandViewHoliday, General Manager at Colwell Bay Holiday Cottages, responded to this review
12 May 2013

Thanks for taking the time to write such a detailed review. We’re glad that overall, you had a good time during your stay with us and the accommodation was to your liking. Of course, any housekeeping and maintenance issues should be reported to reception as soon as possible so that our staff can sort the problem in good time. For... More

Clanfield, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2013

We have just returned from a 4 day break to these lovely holiday bungalows. We found the bungalow immaculate, very clean, organised well, and a perfect place to stay. The staff were very acommodating and more than helpful with advice and local knowledge too and were very approachable. The swimming pool was definately a bonus and they are situated such... More

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IslandViewHoliday, Manager at Colwell Bay Holiday Cottages, responded to this review
30 April 2013

Thanks for your review. We’re so pleased that you enjoyed your holiday with us, and the staff are delighted to hear that you found them so helpful. At Island View Holidays, we take great care to ensure we deliver the best service we possibly can to our customers and all comments, positive and negative, are taken on board. We hope... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 March 2013 via mobile

Thank you, my 14 year old autistic son and I had a lovely weekend break. The photos and description were spot on. Everything including the customer service ( linzi x) was second to non we couldn't of asked anymore. I booked through hoseasons and got a real bargain. We'd love to go back again but only if there is a... More

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IslandViewHoliday, General Manager at Colwell Bay Holiday Cottages, responded to this review
30 April 2013

We’re thrilled that you and your son had such a lovely time at our park, and Linzi was very grateful for your comments. In these difficult economic times, it’s nice to have a bit of luxury and we’re delighted that we were able to offer you some! We often have discounts and special offers available, so hopefully we’ll be seeing... More

Neath, United Kingdom
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 March 2013

The site A small development of bungalows situated close to the beach in a quiet area of the island away from the main tourist areas. There is a nice indoor swimming pool and a very small children’s play area. Finding the site would have been much easier if they had a better sign – hard to spot the turning from... More

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IslandViewHoliday, General Manager at Colwell Bay Holiday Cottages, responded to this review
30 April 2013

We’re sorry that your stay with us didn’t live up to your expectations. At Island View Holidays, we’re always looking for ways in which to improve our service. With the site having recently been renovated, some “growing pains” can be expected, and we will do our utmost to ensure that any issues our customers have are dealt with promptly. We... More

Southsea
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 March 2013

We went to Colwell Bay for a family weekend away. Unfortunately the weather let us down and was bitter cold but we got a very warm welcome from all at Colwell Bay. We also took the dog and I have to say that it was far superior accommodation than centerparcs. I have to admit that we are very fussy with... More

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IslandViewHoliday, General Manager at Colwell Bay Holiday Cottages, responded to this review
30 April 2013

Thank you for your lovely review. We’re delighted you had such a lovely time with us and it’s nice to know that we were able to offer you some warmth in the cold weather! Our housekeeping team are careful to ensure that each unit is cleaned to a very high standard and they were very grateful for your comments –... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 March 2013

Went for a weekend (fri-mon) and being such a good deal wasn't sure if it was too good to be true but it was lovely. We stayed in the Alum cottages and was very impressed with the cleanliness and decor. The reception staff had it all heated up and lights on for our late arrival and it was very welcoming.... More

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IslandViewHoliday, General Manager at Colwell Bay Holiday Cottages, responded to this review
30 April 2013

We’re so pleased to see that we were able to offer you such a nice relaxing break. Unlike some holiday parks, we actively encourage our guests to explore everything the island has to offer, and we’re glad you managed to see so much. Our reception team were delighted to know that they were able to be so helpful and hopefully,... More

London
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 February 2013

I stayed for a few days over half term with my sister and my 2 kids, we were thoroughly looking forward to relaxing in the hot tub of an evening after a busy day of walking, swimming, horse riding. Firstly, the accommodation itself was good, well equipped, clean (although light fittings very dusty), so no complaints there. The welcome book... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 February 2013 via mobile

Stayed for half term with two young children. Opted for the hot tub. This was our third stay at Island View as we really like it. Good quality accommodation with everything you need to self-cater. Love the hot tub and swimming pool. Had the pool to ourselves both times we used it. Good low cost option for an off- peak... More

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london
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 February 2013

My fiancé & I stayed here for a little valentines break (4 nights) & we absolutely loved it. We were give a bottle of wine when we booked in at reception, to celebrate our engagement, a very handy little welcome pack with tea, coffee, bread, butter, milk & bottled water in our bungalow & a nice warm welcome. Our bungalow... More

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Also Known As:
Island View Bungalows Hotel Isle Of Wight
Island View Bungalows Hotel
Address: Fort Warden Road | Colwell Bay, England
Region: United Kingdom > England > South East England > Isle of Wight
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Ranked #24 of 54 Speciality lodging in Isle of Wight

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