Driftwood | Filey | Hunmanby Gap | North York Moors And Coast

4.2★

4 Guests
2 Bedrooms
1 Bathroom
Pets Yes
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Features

Swimming pool
Off road parking
Sauna
Garden / Patio
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

Accuracy of the listing

Cleanliness

Comfort

Facilities and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

39 Customer Review(s)

Debbie
September 2024

“Lovely cottage, very comfortable, had everything we needed.”

- Debbie, September 2024
Andrew September 2024

“Really nicely prepared cottage, clean and well set out, our dog loved to lie out on the small secure patio, had one small issue with the door on first day but owner Steve, was right on it, and had it sorted within a couple of hours, could not ask for more.”

The Bay itself very clean and well laid out and dog friendly, with big open beach, our water loving Retriever had his best holiday ever.

- Andrew, September 2024
Gareth August 2024

“A very nice place but let down by the cleanliness and maintenence The bathroom all round the bath needs the sealer cleaning.”

The bath plug needs a new one.

- Gareth, August 2024
Lindsey August 2024

“Lovely accommodation and location, enclosed outdoor space a great feature for a pet friendly property.”

Only criticism is that property could do with a lick of paint but other than that great place to stay, looking to stay again next year.

- Lindsey, August 2024
Sarah August 2024

“Lovely property, well situated.”

Great to have the enclosed patio area, well furnished. The only issue we had was the cleanliness and drains that were blocked but water went down eventually. Will look forward to hopefully staying again as the kids were so happy and want to revisit again. Thank you

- Sarah, August 2024
James August 2024

“Stayed for a week in August and absolutely loved it.”

The house is really well equipped for self catering holidays. Good cooking facilities, large table and even an outside dining area. The owner obviously really cares about their younger guests as there is some games, DVDs, toys, bucket and spade etc. The owner allows dogs but can honestly say that the property was spotless when we arrived. I saw a review saying that the cleanliness wasn't great but I can only think that this was a one off. The location is quite central on the The Bay complex and the walk to the activities area and shop is less than 5 minutes. The walk down to the beach is about 15-20 minutes. You can also quite quickly walk across the cliffs to Hunmamby Gap. You get activity passes so you can go swimming and book on the pair activities. There's is also a football area, ping pong and playground on the site. Highly recommend

- James, August 2024
Joan July 2024

“We had a lovely stay at Driftwood, it is well situated for all amenities but nice and quiet!”

It was nice and clean and the new sofa and outside garden furniture was a nice surprise!

- Joan, July 2024
Michaela May 2024

“The house was lovely, had everything you needed and the location is perfect.”

Only point being cleanliness, we did have our dog with us so wasn’t too bothered. If you allow pets then the people cleaning should move the furniture to clean as pet hair gathers there. Unfortunately access to the beach was closed for a week, it would have been nice to know this, but doubt the owner knew either. All in all we had a lovely time and would book again

- Michaela, May 2024
Angela September 2023

“Great property in a good location on this holiday resort.”

Good facilities onsite. Enjoyed the stay (so did my dog!) . Definitely recommend

- Angela, September 2023
David September 2023

“Firstly the bed was comfortable lovely clean bedding and towels but sorry to say it went down hill from there, cobwebs from underneath kitchen cupboard to the utensils on worktop and cobwebs covering the whole front of tv stand.”

The upstairs bathroom toilet really stained ready for a deep clean storage poor in main bedroom beware of the dangerous long screws sticking out inside draws . Think the settee is well past it’s life as most of the main bedroom furniture bed side light not working. We were fortunate the weather was good to us and did not require the heating as the control on the wall was totally blank . To the owner if you are paying for the service of outside contractors for the work to ready the apartment for next guests you need to have a word as you are not getting value for you money.

- David, September 2023
Steven September 2023

“We loved our stay at Driftwood.”

Lovely, comfortable house with the bonus of an enclosed outdoor seating area. Perfect location. We would definitely stay again.

- Steven, September 2023
Raymond August 2023

“Great stay loved the little enclosed garden for the dog.”

Just a bit of tlc in the bathroom Would definitely stay again

- Raymond, August 2023
Garry August 2023

“Very pleasant Very well decorated very clean and tidy Would definitely stay again”

- Garry, August 2023
Robert August 2023

“The property itself is fantastic - situated on the bottom end of the holiday village, and therefore within a 2 minute walk of the pool, bar, shop and restaurant.”

A comfortable 2 bedroom (double and twin), all bed linen and towels were clean. Plenty of holiday spares were available in the property too, such as DVDs, board games, windbreaker and toys for the kids. Plenty of crockery and cookware. There is a hoover downstairs and most cleaning equipment, although with hardfloors it would be beneficial to have a mop too. Only area for improvement would be the mattresses, which are achingly soft and springy. The complex itself is good too - the beach is a (realistic) 10 minutes walk. Pool facilities are reasonably clean and both the sauna and steam room are excellent. Due to size of pool vs number of visitors, pool numbers are capped at 45, therefore you occasionally find yourself having to wait. Shop is well stocked, and there is a pharmacy if required. The bar - whilst pleasant - is heart-attack-inducingly expensive. Ordered a Guinness & a J20, and when the barman said "£10.30 please" I had to double check! Only drawback for family holidays is that there is no evening entertainment.

- Robert, August 2023
Sue July 2023

“We had a brilliant time at driftwood,so very comfortable and cosy.”

Everything we needed for a good holiday base.We would love tocome again and would highly recommend, thankyou

- Sue, July 2023
Peter June 2023

“We had a lovely stay at Driftwood.”

A lovely cottage with everything you need for a week by the sea. The cottage is well equipped, comfy and clean. The Bay site is handy to get to the beach and we made use of the facilities on site too. We couldn't find a pass in the cottage but the staff on site at the pool were happy to let us in to swimming without one. We would definitely be back to Driftwood cottage . Thank you for a wonderful stay .

- Peter, June 2023

Thank you so much for your great feedback, sorry about the pass, I keep replacing them but not sure where they disappear to, but as you say the staff are really accommodating Property Owner
Ruth May 2023

“We had a lovely stay at Driftwood.”

The cottage was well equipped and it was lovely that it was an end cottage with a small courtyard. It was comfortable and had everything for all ages. We would stay again at Driftwood.

- Ruth, May 2023
Wayne February 2023

“We have had a lovely time in a lovely holiday home that has everything you could need and more for a week at the seaside.”

The house was clean, tidy and well kept, with nice soft mattresses, fluffy towels and extra blankets in the cupboards if needed. Plenty of pans, plates, bowls and cups in the kitchen and a washer/dryer which has been really useful. The house is literally across the road from the pool, archery, tennis and other activities the Bay has to offer. 10 minutes walk to a great, dog friendly beach and a nice stroll along the beach to Fileys Coble Landing. We really did not want to leave and would absolutely move in permanently if we could.

- Wayne, February 2023

Thank you for your great feedback it is really appreciated Property Owner
Alan September 2022

“Looking i bit tired, could do with a paint.”

Furniture a bit of a mish mash dont go together. Could do with a deep clean, toilet stained in bathroom and taps could do with a good clean. Windows look like they havent been cleaned inside or out, cobwebs on the inside.Sofa a little low and hard to get up from, and im not elderly.

- Alan, September 2022
Emma May 2022

“We had a lovely stay at Driftwood cottage.”

It was well equipped, clean and well maintained. Lovely facilities and very close to the beach. It was the perfect getaway for a family of four.

- Emma, May 2022

Thank you very much for your positive feedback it is a great result me from some of the negative ones I’ve had with people wanting compensation I try to be fair Property Owner
John March 2022

“We enjoyed our stay and thought it was good value for money.”

There were a few maintenance issues that could be addressed though. The locks on both toilet doors didn't work. The outer handle on the patio door didn't engage the catch meaning it was possible to lock yourself out. The small freezer compartment door of the fridge was broken. There was light staining on the living room ceiling possibly from a previous leak from the bathroom. The facilities on the site are good and the it is only a few minutes walk to the fabulous beach.

- John, March 2022
Neil March 2022

“The property had not been well cleaned.”

The lock on bathroom upstairs is not working and one of us got locked in toilet downstairs as lock got stuck. Otherwise a loverly property and location.

- Neil, March 2022
Karen August 2021

“Water leaks in toilet, children couldn't sleep on noisy beds, kitchen cupboard door broke, very unclean, cleaned it ourselves, vacuum cleaner disgusting couldn't use as it stunk the house out.”

Bath water wouldn't drain away as drain blocked so couldn't shower either, no blinds in bathroom, front door wouldn't lock properly. Overall not a happy holiday experience with the property.

- Karen, August 2021
Katharine August 2021

“Lovely break and cottage was clean and very well equipped.”

Great location on The Bay too as just round the corner from the pool and shops. Can highly recommend.

- Katharine, August 2021
David July 2021

“A very comfortable house with easy access to facilities, the beach and good walks”

- David, July 2021
Tony June 2021

“For this particular property, we would suggest that more attention to detail is required.”

For example, the hob had not been cleaned thoroughly and the oven shelving was definitely in need of a clean. The fan oven did not cook equally on the top and bottom shelves and there was no lid on the kitchen bin. The shelving under the lounge TV was dusty and the remote control for the lounge TV did not work due to needing replacement batteries. Blinds or curtains for the window in the bathroom would also have been appreciated for some privacy. On the one occasion we had to call the owner, (Steve), he quickly responded and was able to resolve our query regarding the heating. We really appreciated the location of the cottage and the fact that it had a fenced off patio area, as this was ideal for us with a dog. The meadow area near to the cottage was also great for walking the dog and so too was the short walk to the dog friendly beach. The click and collect meal from the on-site pub was inedible, which was a shame as when we had previously stayed at The Bay, prior to the pandemic, we had really enjoyed the pub meal there. The fact that we had a positive experience at that pub during our previous time at The Bay, together with the pub being dog friendly, was a deciding factor in us staying at The Bay again. We were able to have good days out during our break, with The Bay being in a good location, and so would consider The Bay again for a possible future break. We will also use Sykes Cottages again, as we have had positive experiences with them in previous years, which include the way in which our previous two bookings during last year were cancelled and managed due to COVID 19.

- Tony, June 2021
Julie June 2021

“We enjoyed staying at Driftwood.”

It was lovely to have a secure garden because we could open the patio doors and know our dog was safe. The garden was a sun trap so we enjoyed eating outside on several occasions. The Bay is a lovely place to stay.

- Julie, June 2021
Maureen May 2021

“Although the cottage was fine there were some areas that could have been cleaned better.”

With covid deep cleaning being the benchmark nowadays l did wonder if this had happened although to be fair, it could have been shut up for a while and not been used.

- Maureen, May 2021
Vanessa May 2021

“Beautiful, highly recommended, will definitely be booking again, xx”

- Vanessa, May 2021
Kendra April 2021

“We had a great time.”

The house was perfect for our needs. Great location for a walk into filey but with other places also close at hand there was plenty to do. Loved that the garden was secure and we found this quite sheltered from the wind but the bench could do with a tighten up.

- Kendra, April 2021
Sian April 2021

“Great find, so glad we booked.”

House literally had everything you would every need. I also loved the secure outdoor area which was great for the dog. Beach is beautiful and nice walk to filey along the beach. We had a fabulous time, thank you!

- Sian, April 2021
Alan October 2020

“In my opinion the site and facilatiey was top notch.”

you could not ask for better. the staff and owners wer atentivr poliet and promet at dealing with any thing that arose. Thank and see you soon.

- Alan, October 2020
Frank September 2020

“The extractor fan wasn't working very well.”

!!!

- Frank, September 2020
Jane September 2020

“We have stayed at the bay now for several years and over time all properties we have stayed in are becoming tired looking and I feel losing their initial wow factor.”

All owners need to reinvest in their properties , having said that Driftwood was very comfortable, clean and well equipped and as always provided an excellent base to explore the Yorkshire coast. I know times are challenging at the moment and I did feed it back to the leisure complex but the restriction of 1hr once a day in the gym is understandable if the gym is in high demand , however when I asked the question if the gym had not got max 6 in could I return. Apparently not even if it’s empty , the reason given was to reduce touch !!! Which I find difficult to understand as another 6 people could potentially’touch’ rather than let 1 return. The staff should be empowered to use their judgement and make a sensible decision based upon demand in my opinion.

- Jane, September 2020
Philip September 2020

“This was great accommodation which is well positioned and has good facilities on a lovely development with a decent Pub /Restaurant on site and i would recommend it for equipment and location I must also recomend Sykes for customer service when we could not use the washing machine The problem was dealt with quickly with Sykes people keeping us updated on what was happening .”

Then contacted us to be sure we where happy this to me is excellent Service and could not have been better An excellent Holiday

- Philip, September 2020
Craig August 2020

“We’ve stayed in this property a few times over the years but it is becoming tired looking.”

We’ve found the beds uncomfortable, bedding in need of replacing. Washing machine not working, fridge freezing food, extractor fan not working. I found the storage poor in the main bedroom that cupboard just isn’t big enough and only 2 drawers available to use. A lot of windows have blown and have gaps in them. I don’t give bad feedback normally but I was disappointed it has great location and The private garden bit is good but it used to be better than it is and people deserve And expect better

- Craig, August 2020

Thank you for your feedback, as the new owner of the property I have taken your comments on board and will look to rectify any issues. Property Owner
Robert August 2020

“Cooker extract fan not working and covers that protect the same unit spontaneously dropped out onto cooker hob.”

Washer start/stop button broken off and missing.

- Robert, August 2020
Emma August 2020

“The property had everything that you would need for a short break.”

It was cosy and a nice family base on an evening. The Bay is a great location to stay at. It is only a short walk to a beach from the property. The beach is lovely and clean, we enjoyed walking down to it every morning to exercise the dog. The only downside to the property was the parking. We only managed to park the car outside the property once, the rest of the time we had to park at the side of the road.

- Emma, August 2020
Katherine July 2020

“Great location, we had a lovely holiday.”

- Katherine, July 2020

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Summary

Two bedrooms: 1 x double with TV, 1 x twin
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC
Open plan living area with fitted kitchen, dining area and sitting area.
Gas central heating
Electric oven, ceramic hob, microwave, fridge, washing machine, dishwasher, wifi, 2 x TVs with Freeview, DVD, CD/radio, selection of books and games
Fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Off road parking for 1 car
Small, private patio area with furniture
Extensive communal grounds with picnic areas and BBQ
Free use of onsite indoor swimming pool
Gym, tennis courts, archery and bike hire are available at an additional charge
One well-behaved dog welcome
Sorry, no smoking
Shop, pub and pool cafe 3 mins walk
Beach 15 mins walk. Note: Between the dates of 4th November to 16th December the leisure centre will be under renovation with no access to the pool, sauna and steam room
The gymnasium will still be accessible. However, there will be access to the Flower of May campsite swimming pool Monday to Friday
Access is complimentary with the Bay leisure pass.

The property

Filey 2 miles.

This lovely, end-terrace cottage is situated in a modern holiday development called The Bay, two miles from the traditional seaside town of Filey.

Well-equipped and furnished in a contemporary style, this Filey cottage is an ideal base for families.

This bright and spacious Filey cottage offers excellent accommodation consisting of an L-shaped open plan living area with patio doors that open onto a small paved patio, two tasteful bedrooms and a bathroom.

This Filey cottage is surrounded by communal lawned grounds, ornamental lakes and picnic areas, and on the complex itself there is an indoor swimming pool with sauna and steam room, gym facilities, tennis courts, putting green, fishing and a beauticians, along with a good pub serving food, a cafe and a chemist, plus a short walk brings you to a long sandy beach.

The quaint seaside town of Filey has fine promenades, lovely gardens and a unique coble landing for small fishing vessels.

Explore Filey Brigg with its rock pools and enjoy donkey rides on the beach, plus Bempton RSPB reserve is well worth visiting - especially in the summer to see the puffins, gannets and kittiwakes.

Scarborough and Flamborough lie close by and offer varied attractions, and the Yorkshire Wolds are within easy reach.

This Filey cottage offers something for everyone.

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About the location

FILEY

Scarborough 7.7 miles; Bridlington 10.5 miles.

Set in the magnificent Filey Bay, Filey is a traditional English seaside resort with a friendly atmosphere, offering a restful holiday, making it an ideal place to stay for walkers and wildlife watchers at any time of the year. Filey Brigg is a low headland that protects Filey Bay and provides good bird watching and seawatching opportunities all year round. The 400 ft high Bempton Cliffs (RSPB Reserve) to the south of Filey Bay are home to over 250,000 seabirds in the summer. The town itself seems almost caught in a time warp, retaining much of its character with individual shops, narrow paths and ginnels and there is a slipway where local fishermen keep their boats, plus delightful beach chalets that can be hired through the summer months. The bay is edged with two promenades and there are various gardens, where brass bands play on a Sunday afternoon. This small town is family orientated and there are loads of family activities such as Alpamare UK waterpark, Filey Bird Garden and Animal Park and the Filey Dams Nature Reserve, a wetland reserve where all kinds of common and rare birdlife can be seen. A short drive brings you to the busier town of Scarborough where you will find great beaches, a castle, the Rotunda Museum and the acclaimed Sea Life Centre. Other towns worth visiting close to Filey include Bridlington, Whitby, Hornsea and Saltburn, which all demonstrate the vibrancy of this picturesque North Yorkshire region.

Please note: this property accepts a minimum of 3 night stays.

This property offers the following short breaks:

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Reviews & Ratings

“Lovely cottage, very comfortable, had everything we needed.”

“Really nicely prepared cottage, clean and well set out, our dog loved to lie out on the small secure patio, had one small issue with the door on first day but owner Steve, was right on it, and had it sorted within a couple of hours, could not ask for more.”

“A very nice place but let down by the cleanliness and maintenence The bathroom all round the bath needs the sealer cleaning.”

“Lovely accommodation and location, enclosed outdoor space a great feature for a pet friendly property.”

“Lovely property, well situated.”

“Stayed for a week in August and absolutely loved it.”

“We had a lovely stay at Driftwood, it is well situated for all amenities but nice and quiet!”

“The house was lovely, had everything you needed and the location is perfect.”

“Great property in a good location on this holiday resort.”

“Firstly the bed was comfortable lovely clean bedding and towels but sorry to say it went down hill from there, cobwebs from underneath kitchen cupboard to the utensils on worktop and cobwebs covering the whole front of tv stand.”

“We loved our stay at Driftwood.”

“Great stay loved the little enclosed garden for the dog.”

“Very pleasant Very well decorated very clean and tidy Would definitely stay again”

“The property itself is fantastic - situated on the bottom end of the holiday village, and therefore within a 2 minute walk of the pool, bar, shop and restaurant.”

“We had a brilliant time at driftwood,so very comfortable and cosy.”

“We had a lovely stay at Driftwood.”

“We had a lovely stay at Driftwood.”

“We have had a lovely time in a lovely holiday home that has everything you could need and more for a week at the seaside.”

“Looking i bit tired, could do with a paint.”

“We had a lovely stay at Driftwood cottage.”

“We enjoyed our stay and thought it was good value for money.”

“The property had not been well cleaned.”

“Water leaks in toilet, children couldn't sleep on noisy beds, kitchen cupboard door broke, very unclean, cleaned it ourselves, vacuum cleaner disgusting couldn't use as it stunk the house out.”

“Lovely break and cottage was clean and very well equipped.”

“A very comfortable house with easy access to facilities, the beach and good walks”

“For this particular property, we would suggest that more attention to detail is required.”

“We enjoyed staying at Driftwood.”

“Although the cottage was fine there were some areas that could have been cleaned better.”

“Beautiful, highly recommended, will definitely be booking again, xx”

“We had a great time.”

“Great find, so glad we booked.”

“In my opinion the site and facilatiey was top notch.”

“The extractor fan wasn't working very well.”

“We have stayed at the bay now for several years and over time all properties we have stayed in are becoming tired looking and I feel losing their initial wow factor.”

“We’ve stayed in this property a few times over the years but it is becoming tired looking.”

“Cooker extract fan not working and covers that protect the same unit spontaneously dropped out onto cooker hob.”

“The property had everything that you would need for a short break.”

“Great location, we had a lovely holiday.”

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About the location

FILEY