Where to Rest

The West Bay Cottages

Holiday Home in Freshwater

Holiday Home★★★★4-star4.5 (172 reviews)Quiet surroundings (no bars or transit within 250 m)

Location Good location — 4 attractions within walking distance

Sign in to add a photo.

About

Set in Freshwater, The West Bay Cottages is a holiday home. It sits close to Fort Victoria Model Railway and Reptilarium, about 6.4 km from Lymington Pier. It holds an official 4-star rating and scores 4.5/5 across 172 guest reviews. The most comfortable time to visit Freshwater is generally June to August.

What guests mention

the pool3cleanliness2comfortable rooms2

Aspects most mentioned across recent guest reviews (highlighted = mostly positive).

Amenities

Family friendlyKitchen / kitchenette

Best for

Best for families

family rooms or facilities listed · kitchen or kitchenette · beach within 2 km (straight-line)

Quiet stay

no bars or nightlife within 250 m · no transit stop within 150 m · airport more than 5 km away

Location

What's nearby

  • Fort Victoria Model Railway0.7 km
  • Reptilarium0.8 km
  • Fort Victoria Country Park0.8 km
  • Planetarium0.8 km
  • The Earth Museum1.2 km
  • Yarmouth Town Hall1.3 km

Straight-line distances.

Within a short walk

🍽️ 3 places to eat

Everyday amenities within about 1 km, from OpenStreetMap.

Getting there & essentials

Nearest airport
Southampton Airport (SOU) 29.9 km → all hotels near SOU
Nearest station
Lymington Pier6.4 km
Nearest beach
Colwell Bay1.5 km
Sea temperature
Sea temperature about 18.7 °C in September (Open-Meteo Marine, measured 2026-09-01)
Driving
Drives on the left
Currency
GBP
Power
Type G plugs · 230 V · 50 Hz
Tap water
Generally safe to drink

Straight-line distances.

Street view

Planning a trip? Read our guides to hotel star ratings, booking direct to save and reading reviews like a pro.

Frequently asked questions

How do you get to The West Bay Cottages?

From The West Bay Cottages, the nearest station, Lymington Pier, is about 6.4 km away; Southampton Airport (SOU) is around 29.9 km away (straight-line distances).

How far is The West Bay Cottages from the beach?

The nearest beach, Colwell Bay, is about 1.5 km from The West Bay Cottages in a straight line.

What amenities does The West Bay Cottages offer?

The West Bay Cottages offers family friendly, kitchen / kitchenette.

How is The West Bay Cottages rated?

The West Bay Cottages scores 4.5 out of 5 across 172 guest reviews, and holds an official 4-star rating.

Reviews

No reviews yet — be the first to review The West Bay Cottages.

Leave a review

Reviews are moderated before publishing. Sign in to skip moderation.

Similar stays in Freshwater

More places to stay in Freshwater

The nearest listings, by straight-line distance.