6 of the hottest holiday cottages near Filey, including holiday homes with sea views, a hot tub and access to swimming pools.
Once a fishing village, Filey has lately flourished into a hot North Yorkshire seaside destination.
Amusements are in no short supply in this historic part of the East Riding of Yorkshire. Whether it’s pony rides, sailing lessons or days lounging on a deckchair, the seaside town of Filey is an excellent place to escape for days or weeks.
With one of the following Filey holiday cottages as your base, you’ll have plenty of time to take in this part of the North Yorkshire coast. You might begin by rummaging through the rockpools on Filey Beach and climbing the cobbles at nearby Robin Hood’s Bay, before extending your adventures to Scarborough or Bridlington. There’s plenty to do inland too, from hiking and touring local bakeries in the North York Moors National Park to wandering around the chalk hills in the Yorkshire Wolds. Keen hikers staying at cottages in Yorkshire will also be pleased to find that the 110-mile Cleveland Way starts in Filey and runs around the edge of the North York Moors too.
The Top 7 Filey Cottages:
- White Rose Cottage (The Bay, near Filey, Yorkshire)
- The Garden Apartment (Filey, Yorkshire)
- Yew Tree Cottage (Westow, Yorkshire)
- Sea Breeze (The Bay, near Filey, Yorkshire)
- Fieldside (Hunmanby, Yorkshire)
- Owl View (Lebberston, Cayton)
- Sunrise (Filey, Yorkshire)
1. White Rose Cottage
Location: The Bay, near Filey
Best for: A Filey holiday cottage with easy access to a pool and beach
Located in The Bay Holiday Village, within walking distance of Filey town centre, the pet-friendly White Rose Cottage is homely to its core. The cottage has a modern build and a stylish-but-homely interior to match, as well as its own outdoor space where you can unwind with a glass of red or a sugary hot chocolate after a day spent making your way across the North Yorkshire coast, the North York Moors or the Yorkshire Wolds. Sleeping four across two bedrooms, this Filey holiday cottage is designed for a family getaway, especially considering that it has access to many of the family-friendly facilities that are scattered across the delightful holiday village.
An indoor swimming pool, kids’ pool, sauna, steam room, gym, tennis court and table tennis table are all at hand across The Bay Holiday Park, and they’re all free of use for guests staying at White Rose Cottage. If you’d rather have a saltier dip, the holiday cottage is just a short stroll from The Bay Beach on the Yorkshire coast, and handily, the holiday village rents out bicycles for those who’d like to cycle to Filey Beach too. Local dining options include an Italian restaurant and a pub, but those who’d rather eat out on their patio can easily rustle up something tasty in the fully-equipped kitchen.
Facilities: Surrounded by communal green spaces and lakes, White Rose Cottage is very convenient for families looking for outdoorsy breaks. The holiday village runs activities such as scuba diving lessons and fishing. Most of the action is centred on activities outdoors, and that includes barbecues on your private patio too. With a double bedroom and twin bedroom, a bathroom with a shower-over and a living area decked out with Freeview TV, DVD, Netflix and WiFi, it’s easy to see why this holiday cottage is such a popular pick.
2. The Garden Apartment
Location: Filey, Yorkshire
Best for: A fabulous ground-floor apartment, a short walk from Filey Bay
Located opposite the Crescent Gardens in Filey, The Garden Apartment delivers on location, relaxation, and simple seaside holidays. The ground-floor flat, which sleeps four people and welcomes pets, is well-positioned for strolls along the historic promenade and days rummaging through the rockpools at Filey Beach. The seafront is under a 10 minutes’ walk away, and on the way, you’ll pass an ice cream shop and outdoor swimming pool. In the other direction, the town centre is also a 10-minute walk away and is packed with fish and chip shops, restaurants, and takeaways, as well the Filey Museum, where there are fossils, antiques, and other historical items on display.
Whether you’re mapping out the way to the North York Moors or other award-winning beaches on the Yorkshire coastline, the Garden Apartment will make your adventures that little bit simpler. Take your morning coffee in the sun on the patio, then prep your picnics and packed lunches in the well-equipped kitchen. In the evening, there’s a jacuzzi bath in the bathroom if your feet need soaking, while the sitting room and bedrooms all ooze with sophistication and elegance for peaceful nights and evenings.
Facilities: With roadside parking and a central position in Filey, just a short walk from the golden sands of Filey Bay, The Garden Apartment is an excellent option for a pet-friendly and family-friendly Filey holiday apartment. The living area has a sophisticated, almost regal atmosphere, thanks to ambient lighting, classic furnishings and a gas fire. Despite this traditional feel to the property, modern kitchen appliances are provided, including an electric oven and hobs, a microwave, fridge-freezer, washing machine and dishwasher. Bonus points: there’s WiFi so that you can post all of your holiday snaps, and there’s an en suite attached to the kingsize bedroom.
3. Yew Tree Cottage
Location: Westow, Yorkshire
Best for: A traditional rural North Yorkshire cottage between the North York Moors and the Yorkshire coast
Keen to take in Filey’s amusements, but from a scenic, rural setting close to the North York Moors and the Howardian Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty? Located a 40-minute drive from Filey, Yew Tree Cottage is the perfect cottage for combining a hiking holiday with a visit to the North Yorkshire coast. Surrounded by lush, green countryside and walking trails over stiles, country lanes and fields, this North Yorkshire stone cottage has all the hallmarks of a peaceful country holiday. The stone cottage has been standing in this rural village for the past 300 years, and nowadays, it has a gorgeous, gently-lit back garden with a dining table and grill.
This is the sort of property you’d envision when someone mentions a ‘cottage holiday’: a woodburning stove, a stand-alone bathtub with a rail, exposed beams and stone walls. It’s not cramped at all, however. There’s space for six adults and two infants across three bedrooms and two bathrooms.
Facilities: As you enter this Filey holiday cottage, expect to find a welcome hamper packed out with fresh bread, butter, eggs, bacon, tea, coffee, cake and a wine bottle. That means that the cooking and celebrations can start right away! Just head into the kitchen, where there’s a pantry, refrigerator and plenty of cooking equipment. You might want to laze around a little in the lounge and dining room after eating, perhaps delving into the board games, DVDs, Smart TV and Playstation provided. Of course, you’ll want to place dibs on one of the beautiful bedrooms too, as one bedroom even has its own library.
4. Sea Breeze
Location: The Bay, near Filey, Yorkshire
Best for: A dog-friendly, nautical-inspired Filey holiday cottage on The Bay Village
Primely located in The Bay Holiday Village, Sea Breeze is a chic Filey holiday cottage just a short stroll from a sandy beach. There’s no forgetting how close the sea is, considering that the cottage is styled upon a beach hut. There are blue-grey slabs on the outside of the hut and sliding doors that open out onto a front wooden patio. Seaside-themed décor and art are splattered throughout the home as yet another reminder of its location on the Yorkshire coast. For the real thing, all you need to do is take a short walk through the holiday village to The Bay Beach or rent a bicycle and pedal down to Filey’s promenade and beachfront. The Filey Brigg Country Park can be reached in under half an hour too.
While being within walking distance of the beach is a big selling point for this delightful cottage, guests will also be pleased to find that they have free access to the holiday village’s indoor swimming pool, sauna and steam room. A pub, pharmacist, Italian restaurant, fishing and picnic areas are among the village’s other assets. Handily, Sea Breeze is dog-friendly too, meaning that any canines don’t have to be left out of the pictures in your holiday memory book.
Facilities: If you don’t pick up fish and chips while visiting Filey town centre, simply return to Sea Breeze and get cooking in the modern kitchen. Set out as an open-plan living area, you’ll be able to socialise with any family members who are gathered around the TV and woodburning stove, or even shout out to those on the patio. The two bedrooms and bathrooms are just as cosy as the rest of the Filey holiday cottage, but before you retire for the day, you might want to dig into the books, games and DVDs that have been provided.
5. Fieldside
Location: Hunmanby, Yorkshire
Best for: A peaceful and pet-friendly rural getaway, a short drive from Filey
You don’t necessarily need to be beachside to make the most of your Filey holiday. Fieldside is a fine example of Filey cottages that have a private and peaceful rural atmosphere, just outside of the town. Based in Hunmanby village, this dog-friendly, two-bedroom cottage is a five-minute drive from Filey town centre, 10 minutes’ drive Filey Brigg and 40 minutes’ drive from the North York Moors National Park. There’s bike storage for those who’d like to glide down the country lanes, which lead the way to even more beautiful beaches on the North Yorkshire coast.
Plop yourself down on the wooden chairs and table outside, and you’ll see green fields stretching for miles, or even the Yorkshire Wolds in the distance. There’s plenty of space for picnics and ball games in the back garden. That’s if you’re not already busy enough seeking out nature reserve hikes, outdoor activities in the national park and stunning sea views on the North Yorkshire coast.
Facilities: There’s plenty of off-road parking in this private lot, as well as the convenience of an enclosed garden to give dog owners peace of mind. With a travel cot and high chair available upon request, families with infants are also well-catered to. Get straight to the fun stuff, whether it’s a family cooking session in the well-equipped kitchen, a games night in the sitting room or catching up on your favourite gameshow on the Smart TV. There’s an ensuite attached to the kingsize bedroom and another en suite with the twin bedroom, keeping the bathrooms easily accessible and tidy.
6. Owl View
Location: Lebberston, Yorkshire
Best for: A glamorous rural retreat with a hot tub
Located in Lebberston, Owl View ticks the boxes if you’re searching for a glamorous rural retreat that has a hot tub. The pet-friendly, two-bedroom Filey holiday cottage is a renovated farm building surrounded by the North Yorkshire countryside. There are no neighbours, unless you count the huge driveway and the surrounding fields. It doesn’t get much more private and peaceful than this. The cherry on top? This is one of the closest cottages to Filey that has the added luxury of a hot tub.
Whether you decide to wander down to the village’s Sunday market, drive the short 10 minutes’ journey to the Filey seafront or explore other North Yorkshire attractions such as Scarborough or the North York Moors, you’ll always have a peaceful home (and bubbles) to return to. There’s plenty of space for dogs and kids to scarper around the lawn, and it’s just as spacious inside, with an open-plan living space and two bathrooms.
Facilities: Begin your Filey holiday by leaping into your private hot tub. You might want to prepare a spread to enjoy alfresco-style once you’ve sufficiently dried off. With an electric oven and hob, fridge-freezer and dishwasher at your disposal, there’s plenty of scope for self-catering. The interior space feels sociable and stylish, with bar stools, marble worktops, sofas and TVs. Very handily, there’s also one bathroom per bedroom, preventing any overcrowding in the mornings.
7. Sunrise
Location: Filey, Yorkshire
Best for: Those looking for Filey holiday cottages with views of the Yorkshire coast
If sea views are an essential part of your holiday homes, Sunrise should be at the top of your list. As the name suggests, sunrises and sunsets are especially spectacular here, since the detached cottage has views over Filey Bay and Filey Brigg. Sleeping four people and one pet, Sunrise is well-suited for a family getaway by the sea or a romantic couples’ retreat.
You might want to take your dinners out on your private patio or stroll the 10 minutes to the town centre to track down some tasty seafood. While the cottage looks small from the outside, it feels very roomy on the inside, and there’s also an open fire, TV, dining table, and well-equipped modern kitchen. Since you’ll be so close to the sea, you’ll be pleased to know that there’s secure storage outside for windsurfer boards. Lock up your bicycle here too, especially if you’re planning on getting out over the Cleveland Way, which begins in Filey and snakes its way towards the North York Moors National Park.
Facilities: Park your car in the private space outside, then take in the cosy interior of your new abode. The open-plan sitting and dining room has been kindly provided with entertainment such as a TV, WiFi, iPod connection, books, games and DVDs. For novice or pro chefs, there’s an electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge-freezer, washing machine and dishwasher in the kitchen. Out of the double and twin bedrooms, the double also has its own Juliet balcony, adding to the romance of the cottage.
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Whether you’re searching for holiday cottages that are in the heart of the action or just outside of Filey, Breakfree Holidays has a variety of cottages in Yorkshire. So, choose from the selection above, or keep browsing to see what else is on offer.
Please note that some of the images in this blog post have been provided by Sykes Cottages.