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Exterior
Interior
Living area
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4105.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pool

Explore the area

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Filey, North Yorkshire
  • Hunmanby Sands
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Reighton Sands
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Filey Beach
    ‪11 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

2 bathrooms

Bathroom #1

Bathroom #2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Sea Urchins Cottage - a cottage that sleeps 5 guests in 2 bedrooms

Sea Urchins Cottage is situated on Turnberry Drive, and is one of the cottages closest to the beach path, plus only a few minutes walk to the playground, tennis court, and village centre.

Enter through the front door into the spacious hallway with coat and shoe storage bench, plus downstairs cloakroom under the stairs.

To the right is the open-plan lounge / dining / kitchen space. There are two sofas, a log burner, dining table and 6 chairs. The kitchen is well-equipped with a tall free-standing fridge-freezer. French doors open onto the patio with seating. The 2 parking spaces are also at the rear of the house, where there is also a large communal lawn with shrubs.

Upstairs, there are two self-contained bedroom suites. To the left is bedroom 1 with kingsize bed, full bathroom (bath with shower over), TV and storage, and a door onto the full-width balcony with seating and sea view.

To the right is bedroom 2, with a zip & link bed which can be set up as twin singles (3ft) or a superking bed on request. This bedroom has a newly fitted walk-in shower ensuite too.

On request, we also provide a camp bed for the 5th guest (child) which fits in the main bedroom or downstairs.

We leave games, toys, jigsaws, books, beach toys, pool toys and more for our guests to use. The log burner makes this cottage warm and cosy for breaks all year round.

​Please note the parking bay sleepers can be uneven and slippery when wet.

Property manager

Paula Foster
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Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
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Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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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

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Filey

Located in Filey, this cottage is near theme parks and 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 South Bay Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Filey Bird Garden and Animal Park, or check out an event or a game at Scarborough Cricket Club. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Filey, North Yorkshire

What's nearby

  • Hunmanby Sands - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Reighton Sands - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Muston Sands - 8 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Filey Beach - 11 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Scarborough Spa - 15 min drive - 15.8 km

Getting around

  • Hunmanby Station - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mash and barrel - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪C.J.'s Fish and Chips - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Sands Show Bar - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Royal Parade Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Mash & Barrel - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Sea Urchins Cottage - a cottage that sleeps 5 guests in 2 bedrooms have a pool?

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

Is Sea Urchins Cottage - a cottage that sleeps 5 guests in 2 bedrooms 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 Sea Urchins Cottage - a cottage that sleeps 5 guests in 2 bedrooms?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sea Urchins Cottage - a cottage that sleeps 5 guests in 2 bedrooms?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Sea Urchins Cottage - a cottage that sleeps 5 guests in 2 bedrooms located?

This family-friendly Filey cottage is located by the sea, within 1 mi (2 km) of Hunmanby Sands, Reighton Sands and Muston Sands. Filey Beach and West Avenue Pitch and Putt are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

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Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 41 reviews
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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Another lovely few days away.

Superb location, cannot fault this cottage, nearly everything you need is provided in the cost. We have booked again for next year.
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10/10 Excellent

A home away from home in a fabulous location

Really lovely home in a great location. Sea Urchins cottage has all the amenities you could need for a great stay. It was nice and clean and well looked after and the little touches of books, puzzles, charging cables and super duper wi-fi made it perfect. Its a great size for 2 adults though there is a second bedroom that can fit two single beds too, so space for children or a third adult too. Both bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms and there is a downstairs toilet too. The balcony overlooking the sea was extra special too - that was our dog, Bailey's favourite spot! Sea Urchins cottage is also close to the pub, shop, pharmacy and leisure facilities on The Bay so everything is just a short walk away. Would highly recommend and we will definitely be back. The Bay Filey is a fabulous spot for a relaxing stay. Follow the beach path right down to the sands and turn right for a walk towards Hunmanby (great beach cafe at Hunmanby gap!) or left to walk to Filey. The walk to Filey takes around 45 minutes though you can make it longer if you want to - just join the Caledonian way, a way-marked route that goes all the way along the coast, and you can walk to Scarborough and beyond.
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10/10 Excellent

6 days away

No complaints at all, lovely location with a fantastic view. Second time at this property, last time we were there we mentioned that the key safe was in a awkward place, reading the numbers was difficult, so it's been moved to eye level, much better
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10/10 Excellent

Beautiful

Absolutely stunning property Very clean and tidy, has everything you need and more for a cosy relaxing stay. Location on the bay is perfect. The walk in shower is an added bonus, didn't want to get out.. Will definitely book again in the summer to make most of the balcony from main bedroom
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10/10 Excellent

Nearly perfect

This cottage is the best one we have stopped in at the Bay , The only gripe was getting into the key safe when it was dark , it took over 20 mins to get it opened .
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10/10 Excellent

Anthony Mark R.

A lovely cottage by the beach

Our second stay and still a delight - though not so keen on the abundance of overly powerful synthetic air fresheners!
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10/10 Excellent

Mark B.

A wonderful holiday.

This was our 4th visit to the Bay and this cottage was the best house we have stayed in. The location is fantastic being close to the beach and the resort centre. There is limited traffic so it is ideal for children’s safety. The cottage was spotless on arrival and was very well equipped. We had a sealed bulb go in the downstairs toilet and Paula sent someone out to sort it straight away. All in all a great cottage and a great holiday, despite some dodgy weather. Our 4 year old granddaughter loved the cottage so much she asked if we could stay. She did 3 activities whilst here, slime making, build a bear and tie dying a T-shirt and she loved them all and Jordan who took the sessions. Thank you for a great holiday. Mark, Tanya and Heidi-Rose.
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10/10 Excellent

Excellent location. Property immaculate.

Visited this property and location several times. Always found a very high standard of cleanliness. Excellent location for cliff and beach walks. Short drive to North Yorkshire moors and seaside attractions. Well equipped with home comforts. Easy parking, quiet peaceful location.
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10/10 Excellent

Susan O.

Absolutely loved it !

We loved this cottage, everything we needed for a home away break was in the cottage. Location was fabulous for the beach and the local pub on site and the log fire was the perfect ambiance in the evening (fluffy socks & cosy toes). Loved the balcony in the master bedroom, open the blinds to a sea view with a nice cuppa. We will most definitely book this cottage again
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10/10 Excellent

Lovely place to stay

This cottage is ideally placed only a short distance from the amenities on site and the beach walk. The cottage was very comfortable and had all you could need during a break near the seaside. We have used The Bay a number of times and this cottage was the best so far.
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10/10 Excellent

Sue G.

Home from home

A lovely, cosy property in an ideal location, I booked last minute, and would definitely recommend it.
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10/10 Excellent

Nigel R.

Great house and location

The property is situated really close to the beech path and has all the amenities you could ask for in a holiday home. We will definitely look to return in the future.
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10/10 Excellent

Fabulous property

Great location to the beach and facilities Stunning views from the balcony Comfy, cosy and spacious property Great for the dogs and my parents
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10/10 Excellent

Ruth O.

What a lovely cottage.

We had a great stay at Sea Urchins Cottage. There were 4 of us, 2 adults and 2 young children. The cottage was very clean, spacious, and decorated beautifully. The beds were so comfy and having an en suite on both bedrooms was great. We had everything we needed. It was a short 2 minute walk to the main area where the pub was. And the coastal path was also a short walk so the location was brilliant. I would recommend this cottage if you were looking to stay at the bay. It’s also pet friendly but sadly our dog passed away before our holiday.
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10/10 Excellent

Sea Urchins Cottage is a lovely house set in a lovely complex

What an excellent modern, clean house with all the mod cons you would need to make any length of stay a good one. Good Wi-Fi, excellent TV. The decor throughout is lovely and the bathrooms are superb. The location is great and only a 10 minute walk to the beach. The bay is a lovely quiet place and we will be back.
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10/10 Excellent

Best holiday home we have stayed in at The Bay over a period of five years.

Everything was catered for and the goody bag and chocolates on arrival were very much appreciated after our journey. We were all impressed with the carpeted upstairs including the dog and my granddaughter was over the moon with the blue bathroom her favourite colour. The sea views from the verandah and the nearness to the beach enhanced our stay immensely. We enjoyed it so much we have already booked it for next year.
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10/10 Excellent

Amazing

Another stay at the bay and always as fantastic as ever. House was perfect and location was amazing. Great views from the balcony overlooking the sea. Will definitely be returning. This bay never fails us, great for the kids with all the amenities. Thank you to Paula and the team for a great stay
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10/10 Excellent

Lovely cotttage

Lovely weeks stay at sea urchins cottage ; spotlessly clean and perfect location for the beach.Nice balcony for morning sunshine and doggy watching Comfortable beds with 2 en-suite bathrooms.Perfect
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10/10 Excellent

Anthony Mark R., Stewkley, Leighton Buzzard, UK

A great experience

Just what we needed for somewhere to stay for a local family wedding. A very clean and comfortable property with all of the equipment etc which you could want for self-catering and close to the huge beach.
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10/10 Excellent

Brilliant accommodation

This is our 4th year at the bay. This was the most expensive. It was probably well worth the extra money, and I may come again in the future. Beautiful house with everything you need is there. You really don’t need to bring anything but your clothes. Paula was very easy to contact. We stayed for 2 weeks and the cleaners came after the first week and gave us fresh towels and sheets. Really good service.
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8/10 Good

Lovely stay

Lovely location, cottage has everything you need and more. Just tough with toddlers trying to keep them out of the knife drawers! Just on arrival there are lots of plug in smelly things which are actually really bad for your lung health especially little ones. I also really hate having the lawns being mown so often ( twice a week! Then the come round with a blower to clean up the massive mess!) and a path was being lain as we arrived last time meaning it wasn’t the most relaxing location to let the kids run around. Is in all a wonderful cottage would just be great to have a few more things thought about to make it more child friendly.
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10/10 Excellent

Wonderful Cottage

Sea Urchins Cottage is lovely and clean, high spec, it has everything to make a stay there very comfortable and is beautifully decorated. Thankyou

10/10 Excellent

Karen K.

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Fantastic Property in a Lovely Location

Lovely spotlessly clean property in a fabulous location with a sea view. I was kept informed throughout the booking process and checking in was simple and easy. The views from the balcony are amazing.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pam N., Doncaster

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Beautiful House

The house was sparkling clean ! Had a problem connecting to the internet, contacted Paula, who replied straight away and was sorted. Fabulous house, fabulous location, had a perfect break, highly recommend!!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alyson D.

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Excellent break

Lovely house with all the amenities you would need. The Covid cleanliness was excellent and gave much needed reassurance in these odd time. We have stayed at The Bay before , but this property has an excellent location and being able to see the sea was lovely.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020

About the host

Hosted by Paula Foster

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We are Paula and Tim Foster. We live in Sheffield, South Yorkshire.

We have 3 school age children, and love visiting Filey - the children love it too and have their favourite shops, cafes, and ice-cream stalls, as do we!

We regularly visit "the Bay" - staying in our first holiday home (Sea Urchins beach house ref 8162520) which we have owned since March 2014. We've owned the Cottage since September 2016, and I (Paula) now manage both properties.

Why they chose this property

We love visiting the Bay - staying in our first holiday home (Sea Urchins beach house ref 8162520) every couple of months. On one visit, we found out they were building some homes with balconies and sea views, and we just had to have one as its always been a dream to have a view of the sea and Filey in the distance!

We were first introduced to the resort of Filey around 9 years ago and we have holidayed there nearly every year since.

The beach is excellent - clean, sandy and not too crowded. We have spent many happy days building sandcastles, paddling in the sea and playing beach cricket. The town of Filey has a variety of small shops and cafés, and glen gardens park is excellent for children. We like the fact you can walk easily from one end of Filey to the other, down to the harbour to watch the fishing boats and play in the arcades, or up into the country park to get some great views.

We have our favourite places to visit - Sewerby Hall (with a small zoo), Bempton cliffs RSPB, Flamborough, Scarborough and Whitby (including the steam railway to Pickering). All within a short drive.

We now stay at either property when we visit, and make them available to others when we are not there.

What makes this property unique

The Cottage has the benefit of both bedrooms being ensuite for extra privacy, and the second bedroom can be made up for children or adults as it has a zip and link bed. As we are a family of 5, we have a further camp bed, as we appreciate the difficulties in finding holidays when you are not a family of 4!

The master bedroom has a full width balcony with seating to take in the sea view to the front and side.

The downstairs is open plan, great for family time, and the kitchen has all the mod-cons (dishwasher, washer-dryer, microwave etc).

The Cottage is also very close (one of the closest) to the path down to the beach, making it really easy to explore the beach. It is also only a few minutes walk to the resort centre where there is a pool, pub and cafe. There are no passing cars (apart from those staying at the final few properties before the beach road) which makes it quiet in terms of road traffic, but you can sit and watch people passing on their walk to the beach.

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