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
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Families love the facilities at Denmark House. The welcoming Grade-II listed self-catering holiday cottage is in Hunmanby near Filey, with excellent access to beaches and the Yorkshire Wolds. It sleeps eight people in four bedrooms with two bathrooms and has a private garden with an outdoor hot tub. There are lots of family-friendly features to ensure all guests can relax and feel comfortable. You're within a short walk of a pub, shop, deli, cafe and takeaways, giving you a choice of whether or not you want to cook. Bookings are available all year round, with short breaks possible depending on availability.
Families and friends love the space and facilities at Lucasland Holiday Cottages in Hunmanby near the Yorkshire coast. Sleeping up to 18 guests, it's a collection of three beautiful barn conversions where separate groups can holiday together without sacrificing privacy. 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.
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 16 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.
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.
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.
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.
The country meets the coast at Dale Farm Cottage. This beautiful period holiday home sleeps six people in three bedrooms and is perfect for families (sorry but no children under 7) and friends. It is just outside Hunmanby village, three miles from Hunmanby Gap and five miles from Filey town and beaches. Scarborough and the Yorkshire Moors National Park are also nearby, offering lots of fun and family-friendly ways to enjoy this beautiful part of Britain. The owners have put a lot of thought and effort into furnishing the cottage, creating somewhere that is luxuriously and comfortable where you can all relax and enjoy yourself. The kitchen is very well equipped and there is a barbecue for relaxed outdoor family meals where everyone can catch up and enjoy being together.
Stay on a family-run farm in the gorgeous countryside near the Yorkshire coast. Partridge Cottage is on Magdalen Grange Farm in Gristhorpe, half a mile from the Bull Inn pub, only a few miles from Filey beach, and a short drive from Scarborough, Cayton, and Hunmandby Gap. The self-catering holiday cottage sleeps five people in two bedrooms and suits families and couples. It's child and pet-friendly, with guests having good access to footpaths like the Wolds Way and the Cleveland Way.
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.
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.
Glenview House is a beautiful period property in Filey near the North Yorkshire Moors. The graceful Victorian holiday home sleeps eight people in four bedrooms and boasts a spacious enclosed garden and lots of family-friendly touches throughout. Filey's award-winning beach is a short stroll from the door, as are shops, cafes, bars and restaurants. The location is ideal if you want to stay in one place and spend all day at the beach, but it's also perfect if you would like to explore the North York Moors and other beaches along the Yorkshire coastline, such as Scarborough, Whitby and Robin Hood's Bay.
Number One Seagate is a stylish seaside holiday cottage. Hidden behind a high brick wall with landscaped gardens at the front and rear, it's in the fantastic coastal village of Sewerby, across the road from Sewerby Hall and a short stroll from the Sewerby Steps leading down to the beach. Pubs, cafes and shops are all within walking distance, as are miles of beautiful beaches. Flamborough, Bridlington and Filey are all within easy reach, as are the gorgeous Yorkshire Wolds with even more scope for walking and cycling. This gorgeous holiday home sleeps four people in two bedrooms to comfortably accommodate couples, families and friends.
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.
"29 Gap Road" is a 3 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 6 guests in North Yorkshire. Primrose Valley is a delightful village set in the luscious surroundings of North Yorkshire. Sitting close to the charming town of Filey, there is so much for you to do during your stay; the village itself if home to a number of local...
"Sea Glass" is a 1 bed holiday Apartment sleeping up to 2 guests in North Yorkshire. Settled on the coastline of North Yorkshire rests the traditional seaside town of Filey. Popular with tourists, the town boasts a friendly atmosphere, offering a plethora of eateries and shopping opportunities, along with a fabulous collection...
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"The Bolt 'Ole" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in North Yorkshire. Filey, located in the stunning Filey Bay, is a classic English seaside town with a welcoming attitude that offers a relaxing break and is the perfect spot to stay for walkers and wildlife watchers throughout the year. A low headland that guards...
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"Number One The Crescent" is a 3 bed holiday Apartment sleeping up to 6 guests in North Yorkshire. It's the perfect place to go walking or wildlife watching at any time of year in Filey, an old-fashioned English seaside village with a warm and welcoming environment. On the Yorkshire coast, it's a true find. Located on the north-east coast of...
"House in North Yorkshire" is a 5 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 10 guests in North Yorkshire. This property is the perfect family getaway close to the seaside resort of Filey which has a wealth of amenities including shops, cafes, pubs and restaurants and some glorious sandy beaches. Explore further afield and visit Bridlington and...
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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.
