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
Filey Beach House is a luxury detached holiday cottage in Filey sleeping up to seven guests, set on the cliffs of Primrose Valley with panoramic views across Filey Bay. This stylish self-catering beach house features three bedrooms, three bathrooms, a large sea-facing deck with a glass balcony and private beach access to Filey’s five-mile sandy bay. Two king-size bedrooms enjoy sea views while a third bedroom includes a triple sleeper bunk, making the house well-suited to families. Located on a quiet private lane with parking and an electric car charger, the property is within walking distance of Filey’s beach and close to the Yorkshire coast’s towns, nature reserves and walking routes.
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.
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 £1.55 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
"Sunset Retreat" is a 1 bed holiday Lodge sleeping up to 2 guests in North Yorkshire. Popular since Victorian times, the vibrant seaside town of Scarborough retains many of its original fine buildings, parks and gardens, as well as its historic castle which overlooks the town. North Bay and South Bay provide two superb stretches...
"Garden Cottage" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in North Yorkshire. The picturesque village of Scalby lies just 2.5 miles from the seaside resort of Scarborough. The village centre, with its stone cottages and Victorian houses, boasts good facilities, with a pub, two local shops, a quaint tea room, a...
"Sea Haven" 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 is home to a number of local...
"Razorbill" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in East Yorkshire. The pretty village of Flamborough occupies a superb setting, perched on a picturesque peninsula on the East Coast of Yorkshire, 4 miles from Bridlington. Housing traditional fishermen's cottages and a small selection of welcoming pubs and...
"Honey Bee Cottage" is a 3 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in North Yorkshire. Staintondale is a delightful unspoilt village on the edge of the North Yorkshire Moors, yet only half a mile from the coast. From Staintondale, a network of footpaths and bridleways can be enjoyed from the village. A superb base from which to...
"Chalet 2" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in North Yorkshire. Sherburn is a settlement and civil parish in North Yorkshire, located on the south side of the Vale of Pickering, just north of the Yorkshire Wolds, and within easy distance of the North York Moors National Park. Sherburn is an excellent...
"Chalet 4" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in North Yorkshire. Sherburn is a village and civil parish in North Yorkshire, though it was previously part of the East Riding of Yorkshire until 1974. Sherburn is located on the south side of the Vale of Pickering, immediately north of the Yorkshire Wolds, and...
"The Vale View (2), East Heslerton" is a 1 bed holiday Lodge sleeping up to 2 guests in North Yorkshire. Step inside to a clever use of space and the fully equipped kitchenette with its double gas hob, fridge/freezer, microwave and everything you could need to prepare and enjoy meals using the finest Yorkshire produce.A dining area has a...
"The Vale View (4), East Heslerton" is a 1 bed holiday Lodge sleeping up to 4 guests in North Yorkshire. Step inside to a clever use of space and the fully equipped kitchenette with its double gas hob, fridge/freezer, microwave and everything you could need to prepare and enjoy meals using the finest Yorkshire produce.A dining area has a...
"Driftwood" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in East Yorkshire. The pretty village of Flamborough occupies a superb setting, perched on a picturesque peninsula on the East Coast of Yorkshire, 4 miles from Bridlington. Housing traditional fishermen's cottages and a small selection of welcoming pubs and...
"Birch Cottage" is a 2 bed holiday Lodge sleeping up to 4 guests in North Yorkshire. Popular since Victorian times, the vibrant seaside town of Scarborough retains many of its original fine buildings, parks and gardens, as well as its historic castle which overlooks the town. North Bay and South Bay provide two superb stretches...
"Heron Nest" is a 1 bed holiday Apartment sleeping up to 2 guests in North Yorkshire. Popular since Victorian times, the vibrant seaside town of Scarborough retains many of its original fine buildings, parks and gardens, as well as its historic castle which overlooks the town. North Bay and South Bay provide two superb stretches...
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"Drake 11" is a 3 bed holiday Lodge sleeping up to 6 guests in North Yorkshire. Cayton Bay is a coastal town resting in North Yorkshire. The town offers a local convenience store for all of your holiday essentials, as well as a pub, and a delightful sandy beach where you can walk along the coast, take in the seaside air,...
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"Calm Waters Luxury Beach House" is a 5 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 10 guests in East Yorkshire. The seaside resort of Bridlington lies on the east coast of Yorkshire, south of Scarborough and Filey. Two award-winning beaches of golden sand stretch out on either side of the historic harbour, bustling with activity. Beautifully designed...
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"Betsy's Burrow" is a 1 bed holiday Apartment sleeping up to 2 guests in East Yorkshire. The seaside resort of Bridlington lies on the east coast of Yorkshire, south of Scarborough and Filey. Two award-winning beaches of golden sand stretch out on either side of the historic harbour, bustling with activity. Beautifully designed...
"Silversands" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in North Yorkshire. Primrose Valley is a small village in Filey, North Yorkshire and is surrounded by the countryside of the East Riding of Yorkshire. The village comes with a host of amenities including a number of local convenience stores and pubs, as well as a...
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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.
