Of the 7 campsites within 2.5 miles of Colwell Bay, 4 take dogs.
Colwell is split down the middle for dogs. From 1 May to 30 September the beach west of the slipway, towards Warden Point, is closed to dogs under the council's order. The stretch east of the slipway, towards Fort Victoria, is open to them all year, and outside those months the whole bay is open.
Two easy walks avoid the summer rule. Totland Bay, along the flat sea wall to the south, has no seasonal ban at all. Fort Victoria's beach, about 1.5km north on the coast path, has no dog restrictions at any time of year, and its woodland makes a longer outing; see dog-friendly sites near Fort Victoria. Across the island dogs must be on leads on roads, pavements and verges, which includes Colwell Chine Road.
Linstone Chine, the bungalows above the bay, takes no pets apart from assistance dogs, so it is not on this list. See camping with dogs.
Touring park · Freshwater · 0.4 miles
Dogs £4 a night · 2 dogs max · dog walk · Dogs only on designated pitches; exercise them in the wildflower meadow. The beach is 10 to 15 minutes' walk, and in summer you head east of the slipway.
Tents, caravans, motorhomes
from £28/night
ViewHoliday park · Colwell Bay · 0.5 miles
Dogs £45 a stay · 2 dogs max · some units only · Near the Warden Point end of the bay, where the summer ban applies, so walk to the east side of the slipway or along to Totland.
Cottages, lodges
from £45/night
ViewCampsite · Totland · 1.5 miles
Dogs £2.50 a night · 2 dogs max · dog walk · Bark Park on site. Walk into Totland and along the sea wall to Colwell in about 40 minutes, passing Totland Bay, where dogs are allowed all year.
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from £24.50/night
ViewSmall certificated site · Freshwater · 2.1 miles
Dog walk
Members only · join the Caravan and Motorhome Club to stay
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Prices on request
ViewNo campsites match all of those.
Yes, east of the slipway, all year. From 1 May to 30 September dogs are banned from the beach west of the slipway towards Warden Point. Outside those dates the whole beach is open to dogs.
Totland Bay, a flat walk south along the sea wall, has no seasonal dog ban. Fort Victoria's beach, about 1.5km north on the coast path, has no restrictions at any time of year.
Heathfield Farm Camping, about 0.4 miles away as the crow flies.
Stoats Farm Caravan and Camping, from £24.50 a night for two adults, is the lowest price we can find over the next year. Prices change with the season and the day of the week, so put your dates into the calculator on this page.
Not as far as we know. All of them close for part of the winter, so check the opening dates on each campsite's page.
Yes, at Stoats Farm Caravan and Camping. Most want fires in a raised pit, not on the ground.
