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Sandcastle Cottage

The Bay near Filey, North York Moors & Coast (Ref. 961358)

3.9★

Yorkshire Coastal Cottages rating

  • 4 Guests

  • 2 Bedrooms

  • 1 Bathroom

  • Pets Yes

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Features

  • Swimming pool
  • Off road parking
  • Garden / Patio
  • Cot available
  • Highchair available
  • Pub/shop < 1 mile
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Seaside
  • Broadband / WiFi

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42 Customer Review(s)

  • Eve

    “This is the worse property that I have booked through you.”

    First impression was the patio door which looked dirty but this is actually inside the glass. All carpets are badly stained and dirty. The dining table wobbles and the dining chairs are dirty in the ridges at the back. Lounge furniture is stained. I had to dust the window sill and bottom of the window in the living room as was filthy with dust, dirt and dog hair. I had to set up the TV as it only had BBC channels, I also had to fill the dishwasher with rinse aid and salt. The fridge freezes the ...

    First impression was the patio door which looked dirty but this is actually inside the glass. All carpets are badly stained and dirty. The dining table wobbles and the dining chairs are dirty in the ridges at the back. Lounge furniture is stained. I had to dust the window sill and bottom of the window in the living room as was filthy with dust, dirt and dog hair. I had to set up the TV as it only had BBC channels, I also had to fill the dishwasher with rinse aid and salt. The fridge freezes the products in the actual fridge area. The extractor fan is unsuitable for use as when put on it makes a loud racket. The kitchen is very badly equipped with crockery and cooking utensils, could not use the microwave as nothing to use to heat things up in. No tea towel, dishcloth, dusters, dustpan etc. One of the under cupboard bulbs isn't working. There was black dog hair on the landing carpet when we entered the house and was getting onto our clothes and towels. The standard of cleaning in general is very poor. Bath panel is cracked, the rubber seal is filthy. The mattress on the king-size bed is very badly stained. The whole house needs a deep clean, redecorated and new carpets, fridge, extractor hood, bath panel, king-size bed and mattress. No dog bed or blankets as advertised. The Wi-Fi is very weak and slow. The TV remote does not work properly. We will not be using this property again.

    - Eve, September 2024
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Summary

  • Two bedrooms: 1 x king-size double, 1 x twin
  • Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC
  • Ground floor basin and WC
  • Sitting room with dining area
  • Gas central heating, kitchen with electric oven and ceramic hob, microwave, Dolce Gusto coffee maker with complimentary coffee pods, fridge, washer/dryer, dishwasher
  • TV with Freeview in bedroom and 33 inch Smart TV in lounge, Netlfix/Amazon apps are available with guests' own log in details but please do remember to log out again before checkout
  • Fast and stable WiFi, selection of books, games and DVDs
  • Fuel and power inc. in rent
  • Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
  • Travel cot and highchair
  • Patio doors leading to a small rear patio with furniture
  • Extensive communal grounds with picnic areas and lakes
  • Complimentary leisure pass for heated indoor swimming pool, sauna and gym
  • Children's adventure playground on site
  • Optional activities such as fishing, bike hire, tennis, beauticians, archery, on site costs apply
  • One well-behaved pet is also welcome with dog basket, blankets and dog treats supplied
  • Tea coffee and sugar on arrival
  • We appreciate guests may have different preferred tastes for milk, this can be purchased at the onsite shop which is open til 8pm
  • Shop and pub within a 1 min walk and there is a Costa Coffee on site
  • The onsite John Paul Jones restaurant is also dog friendly
  • Ample off road parking
  • Just a 10 mins walk to the beach, there are also several coastal path walks in the area such as The Cleveland Way to Scarborough Castle
  • There is also a bus stop just a 5 min walk from property, serving the Transdev Coastliner bus route which also allows further access to the wider region
  • Hunmanby rail station is approx 3 miles away with Filey rail station, bus station and Tesco Superstore approx 4 miles
  • On top of the property's onsite activities for children, approx 7.5 miles away is Playdale Farm Park (Seasonal) with llamas, alpacas, pigs, donkeys and emus, pedal go carts/play area, café and gift shop
  • A 10 minute drive takes you to Bridlington with Scarborough, Whitby, and Robin Hood Bay also easily accessible
  • The location is also perfect for cyclists, hikers and nature lovers
  • Bempton Cliffs RSPB Nature Reserve is 8 miles away with viewing platforms for breeding Guillemots, Puffins, Kittwakes and Gannets
  • Flamborough Cliffs are 12 miles away, which is an area of Special Scientific Interest with breeding Auks, Gannets, Gulls and Puffins, butterflies and is home to the oldest operational lighthouse in the UK, built in the 1600s
  • Also within easy reach is Castle Howard, the stately home setting of the renowned TV series Brideshead Revisited (seasonal)
  • Note: Winter breaks are available
  • Sorry, no smoking
  • Note: This property accepts bookings with a maximum stay of 2 weeks only.

The property

Filey 3 miles.

This modern end-terrace property is situated on The Bay holiday village, 3 miles from the traditional seaside town of Filey.

Ideal for families and groups of friends, this accommodation has a great seaside location with superb on-site facilities for all to enjoy.

The cottage has a well-equipped kitchen and a sitting room with a dining area; perfect for those home cooked meals.

The cottage is well-equipped with WiFi throughout.

There are two cosy bedrooms with a family bathroom as well as the convenience of a downstairs cloakroom.

From the sitting room are French doors leading onto a private patio with furniture, an ideal place to sit and relax after a full day out and about.

Outside this Filey holiday cottage are expansive communal lawned grounds with two lakes and picnic areas for guests.

On the complex is a leisure centre with a large indoor heated swimming pool, children's pool, sauna, steam room and a gym, which guests have unlimited access to.

Outdoor pursuits include tennis courts, a fishing lake, bike hire, a putting green and archery, which can include a charge.

A pleasant short walk from this Filey holiday cottage brings you to a lovely, sandy, Blue Flag beach which is perfect for families, whilst the delightful resort of Filey offers fine promenades, lovely parks and interesting shops.

The surrounding area has so much to offer, with the rolling hills of the Yorkshire Wolds and stately homes such as Burton Agnes Hall and Sledmere House to visit.

The larger resorts of Scarborough and Bridlington are not too far away and make a great day out.

With something for everyone, 100 Sunrise Drive makes a great base for a great holiday at any time of the year.

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About the location

FILEY

Scarborough 7.7 miles; Bridlington 10.5 miles.

Filey is a traditional English seaside resort with a friendly atmosphere, offering a restful holiday, making an ideal place to stay for walkers and wildlife watchers at any time of the year. A real gem on the Yorkshire coast. A fishing town on the North East Coast, Filey has enjoyed a reputation of being a resort since Victorian times, set beside the magnificent Filey Bay, a long stretch of beautiful sand, with Filey Brigg and its shallow rockpools to the north. 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. Gannets, kittiwakes, puffins, guillimots and razorbills all nest there. Gannets are regularly seen diving for fish in Filey Bay. The Brigg area is an ideal place to watch for common and rarer waders, seabirds and migrating warblers,finches and thrushes. As well as seabirds, seals and other marine life, such as porpoises dolphins and minke whales can be seen in the sea around the Brigg. The town itself seems almost caught in a time warp, retaining much of its character with individual shops, narrow paths and ginnels. There is a small coble landing, 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, crazy golf and candy floss. Also in Filey there is the Filey Dams Nature Reserve, a wetland reserve where common and rare waders and wildfowl can be seen as well as autumn gatherings of swallows, sand martins and house martins. Also there is Parish Wood (just off Sycamore Avenue) an unexpected gem that offers a wealth of wildlife. Willow warbler, chiffchaff, blackcap and tree sparrows breed there and a wide variety of other species are regularly seen such as great spotted woodpeckers and sparrow hawks. Parish Wood also provides shelter and food for a wide range of migrant bird species such as goldcrests, pied and spotted flycatchers, warblers, finches, thrushes and woodcocks. A short drive brings you to the busier town of Scarborough where for family fun you can visit the Alpamare Waterpark, a waterpark unlike anything the UK has ever seen before, as well as plenty to explore and discover in this lovely area.

This property offers the following short breaks:

  • Winter