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Lavender Cottage, WiFi, holiday complex, Leisure facilities, direct beach access

Family-friendly cottage with fitness centre and sauna

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Front of cottage
South facing garden & patio
Kitchen
Kitchen
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 458.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Gym
  • Pool
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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  • Place, Hunmanby Sands
  • Place, Filey Beach
  • Place, Reighton Sands

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Downstairs toilet

Toilet

Family bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Lavender Cottage, WiFi, holiday complex, Leisure facilities, direct beach access


Lavender Cottage is a stylish 2 bedroom open plan self catering cottage situated on the outskirts of Filey, within the award winning complex known as 'The Bay'.

The Bay is a holiday village situated within acres of well maintained grounds, meadows and lakes. It has its own on-site facilities and private access to 5 miles of sandy beach.

There is free WiFi through out the cottage.

The cottage is fully central heated with double glazing and comprises of an open plan living dining kitchen with hallway and cloakroom to the ground floor. The living area provides Smart TV, DVDs, Wii, board games and books for guests use. The kitchen is fully equipped with dishwasher, washing machine, freestanding fridge freezer, cooker and microwave. French doors offer access to a south facing patio with patio furniture and a semi-enclosed garden. The first floor comprises of a double bedroom with walk in wardrobe/dressing room with hairdryer, twin bedroom and family bathroom with a shower over the bath. An ironing board and iron is also supplied.

Facilities offered to our guests include complimentary access to an indoor heated swimming pool with separate children’s pool, sauna/steam room and gym. There are numerous boules courts around the village, a children’s play area and football pitch.

Private access is permitted directly from The Bay to five miles of sandy beach which permits access for dogs all year round (certain areas are restricted at specific times).

Other on site facilities include pub, pharmacy and 24 hour security. Additional facilities are available at the leisure complex at an additional cost and include beauty treatments, tennis, fishing, rifle shooting, fencing, archery, table tennis, mountain bike hire and childrens activities.

Lavender cottage permits up to two well behaved pets, however there will be an additional charge due to extra cleaning costs. There is plenty of parking around the property.

Sorry but no smoking is permitted within the house.

The cottage location is an ideal base for exploring the North Yorkshire coastline and surrounding moors. With plenty of cycle trails, golf courses and scenic walks including the Cleveland Way National Trail which starts on the cliffs of Filey. Filey is a charming unspoilt seaside resort and is located approximately 3 miles away from The Bay. Scarborough, Bridlington, Flamborough Head and the RSPB nature reserve at Bempton Cliffs are all within a short drive, with the historic town of Whitby and city of York being slightly further afield.

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Gym

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
High chair and stair gates provided
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 25 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
We hope you enjoyed your stay. Please leave the leisure pass on coat pegs. Thank you, safe journey home.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Dog types not allowed - Pitbull Terrier, Dogo Argentino, Fila Brasiliero and Japanese Tosa and any other dogs designated by the Dangerous Dogs Act

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Hunmanby

Located in Filey, this cottage is near the beach. Travellers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Scarborough Open Air Theatre, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore North York Moors National Park and North Bay Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Filey Bird Garden and Animal Park and Treasure Island Mini Golf. Discover the area's water adventures with sailing and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling.
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Filey, ENG

What's nearby

  • Hunmanby Sands - 16 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Muston Sands - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Filey Beach - 4 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Reighton Sands - 7 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Scarborough Spa - 14 min drive - 16.5 km

Getting around

  • Filey Station - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mash & Barrel - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪The Coble - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Lakeside Cafe Bar & Sports TV - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Showbar Primrose Valley - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Royal Parade Cafe - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Lavender Cottage, WiFi, holiday complex, Leisure facilities, direct beach access have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Lavender Cottage, WiFi, holiday complex, Leisure facilities, direct beach access pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Lavender Cottage, WiFi, holiday complex, Leisure facilities, direct beach access?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lavender Cottage, WiFi, holiday complex, Leisure facilities, direct beach access?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lavender Cottage, WiFi, holiday complex, Leisure facilities, direct beach access located?

This family-friendly Filey cottage is located by the sea, within 1 mi (2 km) of Hunmanby Sands and Reighton Sands. Muston Sands and Spirit of Yorkshire are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 159 out of 175 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 175 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 175 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 175 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 175 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Victoria S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great cottage!

We had such a lovely stay at Lavender cottage, super location and the cottage itself is very clean and comfortable and has everything that is needed for a stay by the sea
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katrina C.

A great base to explore the area!!

Cosy, comfortable and very clean!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jacky M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Jacky

The house was very comfortable and clean. We all slept well and the beach was just a pleasant walk away. We had great weather too. Dog owners need to be more responsible with their dogs however. We would not hesitate to go again. Property was ideal for a small family.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely house

Excellent few nights away. Perfect little cottage
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun in Filey

Perfect base for a stay in Filey. Very clean and homely. Fully equipped with everything we needed. Loved the beach themed accessories around the cottage.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Highly recommended Lavender Cottage

Booked last minute and it was all made very easy. Communication was excellent and the cottage was lovely. Will definitely be booking again in the near future. The Bay is a lovely place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Niki P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent cottage

We loved our stay at Lavender Cottage and would definitely return. Accommodation was as described and immaculately clean on our arrival. There’s plenty of games, books and little extras which made our stay perfect. Check in was seamless and the owners gave us a call before our arrival to give us all the information we needed. Perfect stay - five stars
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

New year

Had a lovely time in this lovely property
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

samantha h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

New Year at Lavender Cottage

We had a wonderful stay at Lavender cottage. Hosts were excellent with communication prior and during our stay. Cottage was spotless and had everything we could need and more. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Judith W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Location x 3

Excellent
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Judy E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Review

The cottage was just as described but so many extra little things that made it special A great place to stay with easy access to everything The activities saved the day for me as I had my granddaughter staying with me and the weather was not that kind to us so these daily activities entertained her They were great to and good value for the money
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

fab cottage nr filey

Really enjoyed our stay. Got the benefit of summer heatwave. Walk to beach further than we thought but well worth it, beach is beautiful. On site pub was fine for couple of meals. Indoor pool nice to have as an option. Parking and check in was no problem. Cottage exactly as per pictures, I loved it and would really like to go back. Communal rear gardens worked well for our 4 year old to have pals to play with. Thanks Chris and Jayne for letting us stay at your cottage.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Rebecca E.

Relaxing break in filey

On arrival the property was very well maintained and very clean. The owner provided good customer service when we struggled to figure out how to set up the travel cot! The on site leisure facilities were lovely and our 3 year old really enjoyed the pool. We visited the on site pub and we're pleased to find they catered for gluten free diets as my little boy has coeliac. They were only too happy to help. We couldn't visit the Italian as they didn't have anything there which was a shame. The games in the cottage were popular with the children and we were able to spend a lovely evening out on the grass playing with these. The walk to the beach was fine for us but rather a difficult one with children. Overall we had a lovely couple of days and would recommend the cottage to friends. Thank you

8/10 Good

Emma W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A lovely cottage

A beautiful cottage to stay in, wonderful facilities they provided us with. The weather really let us down as it was awful, also the sea with it's sewage leakage made that much more difficult. The weather made it impossible to keep the dogs clean & dry as they were soaking wet, with no where for us to wash & dry them. This really made the holiday with 2 dogs next to impossible. Some of the events we wanted to go on because of the weather was a no as they did not accept the dogs. The dogs couldn't be left on their own in the cottage meaning we didn't have this as an opportunity. Unfortunately when we checked with The Bay they had put outside most of the games/sport stuff which means rain means it couldn't be used. Nothing to do with the Lavender Cottage as they were lovely, however we will not go back to The Bay at Filey.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Jean H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage was really nice - there were a few things missing like a tea towel and the dishwasher door caught on the washer door when closing - it was like that when we arrived. The upstairs was spotless and clean but the kitchen we felt had been cleaned by another person. Nevertheless we have a wonderful holiday that went too quickly.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Romana E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful stay at Lavender Cottage

We really enjoyed our stay at Lavender cottage. The cottage was spotless and had everything we would need, including a well supplied kitchen. The location of the cottage at The Bay was really nice, it had a lovely neighborhood feel, and the beach there is wonderful! We loved walking there in the evenings. We enjoyed Filey, the Piebald Inn, and we thought Bempton Cliffs and Flamborough were absolutely awesome for seeing the seabirds. Thank you for a wonderful place to stay, we loved it.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Roy F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend stay

Clean tidy and comfortable would stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frederique B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Short stay

Lovely place and everything in the cottage that we needed. It is a long way to the beach, so we parked in Filey and went to the beach there. Used the pool on a rainy morning, but had to wait 20 minutes to get in as it was full. There was unfortunately no system in place to try and improve the throughput, some families after us had a much longer wait. Cottage is perfect
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family friendly stay

We enjoyed our visit to Lavender cottage. The property was very clean and comfortable for a family of four including two young kids. There were lots of very thoughtful details and the property met our expectations. The communication from the hosts was very good - arrival instructions, updating us on the closure of the pool and very quickly resolving an issue with the boiler. The park is really nice, the beach is beautiful but the pub is really pricey and food quality wasn’t good at all. We wouldn’t go back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lavender cottage

Lovely cottage with everything you could need for your stay. The hosts Chris and Jayne were fantastic, any questions I had was answered straight away.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jackie F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lavender Cottage

A little gem! We loved our stay at this immaculate cottage. A great base for exploring the coast and a super complex. Walk to the beach was easy and everywhere dog friendly! Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kate H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Cottage

I have been to The Bay a few times, such a lovely place. Lavender Cottage was fab, very clean, beautiful inside and the owners communication was amazing. Thoroughly recommend staying here.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicola M., LEEDS

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Christmas Break 2023

We had a wonderful stay in Lavender Cottage for Christmas 2023, the cottage is beautiful and had everything we needed and more. Thank you Chris & Jayne for hosting.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charles H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Just Perfect

Stayed 4 or 5 times now, can’t find a fault with the cottage or it’s location. We love it!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alan P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Robin bay

Very nice property. Clean and tidy. Good location for what we wanited to go and visit. Didn’t use all off the complex but the pub and restaurant was very nice and friendly. Nothing wasn’t to much to much of a problem to help. Walk down the beach was a bit of a journey but worth it. Overall very happy we picked what we did. If we was coming this way again I would differently look this place up. Very happy.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

About the host

Hosted by Chris and Jayne

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Lavender cottage is owned by Chris and Jayne who live in Derbyshire.

We first came across The Bay in 2011 after taking a day off work to walk our German short-haired pointer along the beach from Hunmanby Gap to Filey to have some of the town's famous fish and chips. On seeing The Bay we fell in love with the place straight away.

We bought the cottage in late 2011 and have added many extras to make the cottage a real home from home and to ensure your holiday is as enjoyable as possible.

We visit the cottage as often as we can to escape everyday life as it's a great place to relax and unwind. We hope you enjoy the comfort of our cottage and enjoy the superb facilities that The Bay has on offer.

If you have any questions please get in touch.

Why they chose this property

We know the area well from family holidays and we've had many lovely times visiting the beautiful North Yorkshire coastline and roaming the surrounding moors. The area has something for everyone from stunning scenery and glorious stretches of sand to family-friendly seaside resorts and tiny fishing villages.

The cottage is new and modern but with a traditional look that blends into the surroundings. It provides a peaceful retreat with plenty of on-site facilities. The beach, wild flower meadow, lakes and facilities such as a leisure centre, swimming pool and pub are all a short walk away.

The location is within easy access to Filey, the North Yorkshire Moors, bustling towns of Scarborough and Bridlington and a bit further afield Whitby and York.

What makes this property unique

In all seasons it's a great place to get away from it all. It has a very relaxed feel but there is plenty to do if that's what you prefer.

A stroll along the beach, dip in the indoor heated swimming pool, and drink in the pub are all a short walk away. The Bay is a safe family friendly environment with 24 hour on-site security.

The cottage is in a great location with open aspect and sunny terrace. It's well decorated, furnished and has everything you need. We've also left a selection of books, DVDs, Wii, board games and beach accessories for our guests to use.

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