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Beach Approach Cottage

Yorkshire

Charming family-friendly cottage, located right by North Yorkshire’s Filey beach.

Units 1
Sleeps 2 - 4
Bedrooms 2 - 2
Pets Yes
Mobility No

Ideal for

Older Kids
Teens

From £850/week

Request to Book

Just 30 steps up from Filey’s endless sandy beaches, is the wonderful Beach Approach Cottage. Located in one of North Yorkshire’s oldest seaside towns, it is perfectly placed for exploring the coast and countryside. Spend days discovering historic towns, national parks or seaside amusements. All before retiring to a home-from-home with open-plan living spaces, a sunny terrace and an outdoor games shed that kids will adore. Pack your swimmers and prepare to relax.

About this place

Best bits

The location – just 30 steps from the seafront. Kids and parents alike will love rolling out of bed and straight onto seven miles of sandy beaches.
The fabulous outdoor games shed. Hours of fun are to be had playing table tennis and darts.
The enclosed garden is a great feature. Enjoy a glass of wine al fresco, whilst kids keep themselves busy in the games shed.

Top tips

Bring your swimming gear; include jelly shoes, buckets and fishing nets. For quick dashes to the beach and exploring life-filled rockpools.
There is no private, allocated parking at the house. But free parking can be found at a first-come-first-served basis on the seafront and in town.
Larger groups could book Beach Approach Cottage alongside Beach Approach House – an equally lovely neighbouring holiday cottage run by the same great team.

Plan your stay

What are the facilities like? Where can you eat? What can you do?

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Rooms

Beach Approach Cottage is a bright holiday home for families of four. Situated across the ground floor, you’ll find a small but perfectly formed twin room and a double bedroom decorated with subtle nautical touches. An immaculate, contemporary bathroom is equipped with a bath (perfect for long soaks after long beach walks) with an overhead shower. Down the corridor you’ll find an open plan kitchen-dining-living room with high ceilings and lovely furnishings. Netflix is set up and ready to go on the Smart TV – all you need to do is pack the popcorn and snuggle into the squidge sofa. A wood burning stove keeps the entire space extremely cosy for autumn and winter visitors. But without a doubt, one of the best features of Beach Approach Cottage is the covered outdoor games shed. Kids will happily while away the hours playing table tennis and darts – with all the equipment provided.
Next to the games shed is a terrace, surrounded by mature trees and complete with outdoor furniture and a sea view. For little ones with more steam to burn off, there is also a small area of astro turf to the side of the property. There’s no better way to spend your evenings than with an al fresco dinner, fresh sea air and the kids happily playing nearby. And with the garden being fully enclosed, relaxing is made even easier. When the beach or countryside is combined with kids, access to a washing machine is not to be underestimated. And you’ll find one at Beach Approach Cottage. Chuck swimmers or muddy adventuring clothes in to clean before you head home. Other amenities include an iron, hairdry, wifi and electric heating throughout. Towels and bed linen are provided. But if you want extra towels for salty, sandy beach days, it is worth packing some.

Eat

Located in the open-plan living area, Beach Approach Cottage has a fully equipped kitchen with a smeg oven and electric hob. Modern appliances, a microwave, fridge and lots of pots, pans and crockery make cooking a treat. An outdoor freezer is located in the undercover games area. Right next to the kitchen is a wooden dining table, with seating for four. Or tuck into delicious meals al fresco – with a second outdoor dining table and four chairs found on the terrace. Cushions to make those seats extra comfy are stored under the storage unit by the TV. Supplies can be picked up in the local Spar; located on the high street, just a 10 minute walk away. But for more choice, a larger Tesco is just a 20 minute walk or five minute drive from the house.

Alternatively, if you fancy a night off cooking, there are numerous restaurants, bars and cafes within walking distance. Filey is packed with excellent family-friendly options. San Marco is an Italian restaurant serving up pizza and pasta that is always ready to welcome children. And of course, no trip to the Yorkshire coast is complete without a fish and chip supper, best tucked into on the beach. Don’t forget to ask for the regional delicacy of scraps – pieces of deep-fried batter sprinkled over your chips. Foodies might also want to book their trip to coincide with Filey’s International Food Festival. The bustling event sees over 80 food and drink vendors set up and sell their wares. You’ll find local produce, artisan products and lots of tasty treats to try.

Activities

Nobody visits Filey without spending time on the beach. Whatever the season, the expansive sands are perfect for beach walks, sand castle creations and exploring rockpools teeming with life. Flanked by the promenade, you’ll find benches with a view, amusement arcades and classic seaside treats by their bucketload – fish and chips, ice cream and maybe even a stick of rock. Depending on the season, you can also enjoy a spot of surfing; with lessons for beginners available in nearby Cayton Bay. If hiking is your family’s bag, the famous Cleveland Way, a jaw-dropping 109 mile route along the North Yorkshire coast, passes through Filey. Whilst we don’t suggest dragging the kids along the whole route – there is breathtaking scenery and excellent picnic spots to be found along the footpaths to neighbouring Scarborough, or on the clifftop walk to Primrose Valley. The North Yorks Moors National Park is just half an hour from the house too, if a picturesque countryside walk is what you fancy. Or bring your bikes and explore the rolling heather-covered hills on two wheels.

For a spot of culture, take a visit to Sewerby Hall and Gardens with a small museum set in an fabulous old stately home, magnificent gardens and a zoo that kids will love. The Filey Museum is packed with local history and is also worth checking out. If the slow pace of birdwatching appeals, the Filey Bird Observatory and Nature Reserve is a great spot for twitchers young and old. And depending on what time of year you visit, your holiday may coincide with one of several festivals hosted in Filey – from fishing to literature to food. After fun-filled days on the beach or exploring seaside towns, there’s nothing better than returning to the cosy comfort of Beach Approach House. Cooking up feasts with the kids, sitting out in the gorgeous garden or snuggling down to a film night in front of the TV.

Accessibility

All of the accommodation is found on the ground floor at Beach Approach Cottage. However, the property is accessed via 30 steps up a steep footpath and therefore isn’t best suited for guests with limited mobility.

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Location & local area

Where is it and how do you get there?

By Road

Located just south of Yorkshire’s famous Scarborough, Filey is an easy 15 minute drive off the A64. Expect to travel around three hours from Liverpool and Birmingham, five from Glasgow and London or just 90 minutes from Leeds and Sheffield. There’s no private parking with the property, but free parking can be found minutes away on the seafront.

By Air

Leeds Bradford Airport and Teesside International Airport are both around a two hour drive from Filey. You can pick up a rental car easily at both.

By Rail

Filey Station is just a 10 minute walk from the property. You can grab regular services from there to Sheffild and Scarborough. From the former, you’ll find direct trains to London, Manchester and Edinburgh, amongst many more.

About the owners

Kerry

Listed since January 2024

I have owned Beach Approach House and Cottage for many years; running them as holiday rentals since 2012. We continue to be blown away with the response from guests who love the set up and location. For families, the proximity to the beach is hard to beat.