Found between the two equally popular seaside towns of Scarborough and Bridlington, Filey is another of the Yorkshire Coast’s gems. The civil parish may not be as famous as its neighbours, but still has a lot to offer those who visit on their holidays, with a classic seaside promenade overlooking the beach and rows of rustic, mismatched beach huts leading down to the brig at the bottom of the cliffs. As well as miles of smooth, soft sand that never gets overly busy, even in the middle of summer, the town is full of souvenir shops and cafes and is ideally positioned to visit other nearby locations like Flamborough Head and Runswick Bay. Read more
West End Farm can sleep 12 guests in the main house and an additional 4 guests in the joining annex (The Lodge). The main house has 6 bedrooms and The Lodge has 2 bedrooms.
Tides Reach is a spacious holiday cottage in Filey sleeping 13 guests with loads of living space and all just 500 yards from the golden sands of Filey Bay. This generously proportioned Victorian property offers seven bedrooms and four bathrooms, providing comfortable self-catering accommodation for large families and groups on the Yorkshire Coast. The house welcomes up to two dogs at no extra charge, with year-round beach access nearby. On Melville Terrace, you’re only a few minutes’ walk from Filey’s seafront, shops and pubs. It’s a great spot for exploring the Yorkshire Coast, with coastal walks, nature reserves and attractions all nearby.
Why choose between the coast and the countryside when you can enjoy both from the comfort of Easton View? This modern holiday cottage is three miles from Bridlington and the Yorkshire Heritage Coast and within easy reach of the Yorkshire Wolds and Howardian Hills AONB. Days out can be spent at the beach, admiring the splendour of Castle Howard, shopping and sightseeing in York, or admiring breathtaking views from the coastal footpath. The three-bedroom self-catering cottage sleeps four people in two double bedrooms and a single bedroom. It's ideal for couples or families.
Park View Cottage is opposite Sewerby Hall and a stone's throw from the beach and the pub. The self-catering cottage on the Yorkshire Coast sleeps four people in two bedrooms and is child and pet-friendly. Couples and families love the location, close to beautiful views and within easy reach of Bridlington, Scarborough and Filey. Whitby, Robin Hood's Bay and York are within an hour's drive to give you plenty of options no matter what the weather.
The owner of Rest Ashore understands what families need for a relaxed and comfortable holiday by the seaside. This three-bedroom holiday home is a mere three-minute stroll from Bridlington's North Beach and within a short walk of shops, cafes, takeaways and family-friendly pubs. It sleeps five people in three bedrooms, with two reception rooms and French doors opening into the enclosed garden. Flamborough Head, the RSPB Reserve at Bempton Cliffs, Filey and Scarborough are all nearby. The cottage has secure bicycle storage and off-street parking.
Families and friends love the space and facilities at Lucasland Holiday Cottages in Hunmanby near the Yorkshire coast. Sleeping 18 guests, the beautiful barn conversions are a great space for friends and family to reunite! The onsite private pub area offers the experience to pull your own pints, we are able to order kegs on your behalf from as little as £1.73 a pint! Walk along the coast, cycle through the Wolds or sit and enjoy the courtyard garden with a barbecue, outdoor hot tub and your own private bar. There is a cafe, takeaways, pub, small supermarket and an excellent deli within walking distance. Hunmanby Gap is just over two miles away, with Filey and Scarborough within easy reach.
The Yorkshire Wolds are a great destination at any time of the year as they are within easy reach of The Yorkshire Coast including the resort towns of Scarborough, Filey & Whitby. Also within easy reach are The North York Moors National Park, The Howardian Hills and the ancient City of York. This beautiful barn conversion enjoys a central location in the lovely village of West Lutton overlooking the church. The Market town of Malton, known as Yorkshire’s Food Capital is just 11 miles away, and Pickering is an easy 30mins drive. The self-catering cottage sleeps up to 8 people in 4 bedrooms, and the owner is happy to accept bookings for families needing only 2 or 3 bedrooms at a reduced rate in all but Peak Season.
Group self-catering by the sea has never looked so good! Bourne End House is between Filey and Hunmanby Gap in the quiet village of Primrose Valley on the Yorkshire Coast. The spacious holiday home sleeps 18 people in seven bedrooms with six bathrooms, two reception rooms, a private pub, and an extensive landscaped garden with an outdoor hot tub. There is plenty in the vicinity to keep everyone happy, from gorgeous beaches to family-friendly attractions, beautiful footpaths and cycling routes, and opportunities for golf and fishing.
Talbot House is a welcoming holiday home furnished with families in mind. The three-bedroom property sleeps six people, with a flexible layout that you can alter to suit your needs. It's barely a five-minute walk from the cottage to the beach, Filey Brigg Country Park, and the town centre with shops, cafes, pubs and other amenities. Excellent transport links make it possible to explore without a car, going to Scarborough and York by bus or train. Talbot House is available all year round for bookings.
"Westfield Lodge" is a 1 bed holiday Lodge sleeping up to 2 guests in York. The tranquil village of Sheriff Hutton is nestled among gently sloping hills between York and Malton. The village is charming, with a green and two pubs that serve meals, one of which dates back to the 1600s. The North York Moors Steam Railway...
"Cowshed Cottage" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in North Yorkshire. Rillington is a small village and civil parish located on the A64 road in North Yorkshire, with easy links to the historical city of York and the bustling coastal town of Scarborough. Rillington was mentioned in the 1086 Domesday Survey and is...
"Peep o' Day" is a 1 bed holiday Lodge sleeping up to 2 guests in York. North York Moors National Park borders Kirkbymoorside, a beautiful old market town located between Helmsley and Pickering. Located in the heart of the countryside, it exudes a distinct sense of place that can only be found in a site like this...
"Corner Cottage" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in North Yorkshire. Thornton Dale is a picture-perfect village nestled in the Ryedale district of North Yorkshire. The charming village rests east of the vibrant town of Pickering and is situated at the edge of the North York Moors National Park. Dining options...
"Cosy Cocoon" is a 1 bed holiday Lodge sleeping up to 2 guests in North Yorkshire. Rillington is a small village and civil parish located on the A64 road in North Yorkshire, with easy links to the historical city of York and the bustling coastal town of Scarborough. Rillington was mentioned in the 1086 Domesday Survey and is...
"The Nook" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in North Yorkshire. A peaceful village on the edge of the North York Moors National Park, Glaisdale is set amongst beautiful countryside in the heart of the Esk Valley. The village itself has a post office in the general store, an excellent butcher (famed for his...
"Daffodil Cottage" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in North Yorkshire. Danby is a charming village located towards the head of the Esk Valley. At the heart of Danby is the village green where Scotch Blackface sheep keep the grass down all year round. The village itself is well served by a pub, a bakery and café,...
"Midsummer Cottage" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in North Yorkshire. Thorndon, Suffolk is a charming village nestled in the heart of the countryside, offering a perfect retreat for those seeking a peaceful getaway. With its picturesque surroundings, visitors can immerse themselves in the beauty of nature and...
"Foxglove Cottage" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in York. Beadlam is a lovely village situated in the Ryedale district of North Yorkshire, resting on the edge of the North York Moors National Park, home to a farm shop and tea room, a local pub and a fish and chip shop. Helmsley market town is nearby...
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"Natures Nest" is a 1 bed holiday Lodge sleeping up to 3 guests in North Yorkshire. Rillington is a small village and civil parish located on the A64 road in North Yorkshire, with easy links to the historical city of York and the bustling coastal town of Scarborough. Rillington was mentioned in the 1086 Domesday Survey and is...
"12 Castlegate" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in North Yorkshire. This historic market town, with its full range of amenities and traditional shops, cafes, pubs and restaurants, serves as the official gateway to the beautiful North York Moors National Park, home of the Heartbeat countryside. Enjoy a ride on...
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"Fairview (2), Ampleforth, York, North Yorkshire" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in North Yorkshire. Set within the picturesque village of Ampleforth, Fairview is a charming stone cottage offering comfortable accommodation for two people and boasting far reaching rooftop views from the delightful rear garden. Located within close reach of...
"Cow Byre Cottage" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in North Yorkshire. The village of Wrelton boasts a fascinating past. After the last Ice Age, when this entire area was submerged by floodwater, and the village was a simple settlement clinging to the edge of the lake of Pickering. Much later, during the Roman...
"Stable Cottage" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in York. Set amidst the beautiful countryside of the Howardian Hills, the pretty North Yorkshire village of Hovingham is located in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The village itself is incredibly picturesque, with a beck running down the high...
"31 Outgang Road" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in North Yorkshire. The market town of Pickering, with its range of amenities and traditional shops, cafes, pubs and restaurants, serves as the official gateway to the North York Moors National Park. The Beck Isle Museum is certainly worth a visit and walkers can...
"Cartwheel Cottage" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in York. Yearsley is a delightful small village resting in North Yorkshire, in the heart of the Howardian Hills aonb. Yearlsey is near to the village of Ampleforth where you can find the nearest amenities including a village shop and a pub, with more...
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Filey often gets overlooked as a Yorkshire seaside destination in favour of neighbouring Scarborough, but it’s a destination that has just as much to offer visitors. Here are some of our top recommendations of how to spend your time when you visit.
The key attraction in Filey is the incredibly long beach that stretches out the length of the bay and has 5 miles of smooth golden sand. In the summer you’ll find hundreds of families along the coastline enjoying the warm weather and swimming in the sea, whilst the autumn and winter months see the beach dominated by dog walkers and tourists enjoying the peace and quiet of the off-season.
Filey Brigg is another great place to go, located right at the edge of the bay and sticking out into the water so it is only accessible at low tide. You’ll have to time your visit right, but if you do you’ll get to walk out right to the edge of the land and enjoy views of both Filey Bay and the coastline to the north of the town.
In the town itself, there are plenty of gift shops and cafes to visit, along with several classic fish and chip restaurants. Down by the beach to the north of the town is Cobble Landing, where you can watch boats take to the water and enjoy views of rustic beach huts beside classic seaside places to eat and drink.
Spending time on the beach is one of the best things to do in Filey, whether you pick a spot on the sand or walk the impressive length of the bay. Watersports are quite popular for visitors in the summer months, although if you’re looking for somewhere to surf you’ll find better conditions at nearby Cayton Bay.
Filey Golf Course is another popular attraction in the town, partly as visitors can also play footgolf on the course which is a great family activity. Inland, you’ll find a Bird and Animal Park, a Stained Glass Centre and Nature Reserve, so there’s plenty to do both when the weather is dry and when it rains.
Further afield, you have other popular seaside destinations like Scarborough, Cayton Bay, Whitby and Flamborough Head all under an hour’s drive away. Many of these locations are also reachable by train or bus, so no matter how you’ve travelled you can still easily get around the wider area.
The best time to visit Filey is definitely between June and August when the weather in the UK is at its best, as this provides the ideal conditions for spending time on the beach. There are also often lots of local events organised over the school holidays in the summer, so whilst the town can get quite busy on the weekends, you’ll find lots to see and do.
