Guests say
Driftwood Lodge in Filey offers a well-equipped, comfortable stay with a convenient location close to the beach and on-site amenities. Guests appreciate the secure outdoor space, especially those with pets. While some guests have highlighted areas for improvement, the majority have enjoyed their stay, citing the property's cleanliness, facilities, and the surrounding area's attractions.
Reviews on cleanliness are mixed, with several guests satisfied, noting a clean and tidy environment, while others mention the need for a deeper clean and attention to detail. The property seems to generally meet expectations but has room for improvement.
The location is highly praised for its proximity to the beach, on-site amenities, and the peaceful setting. Guests consistently appreciate the convenience and the scenic walks available, making it an ideal spot for a seaside holiday.
Comfort receives positive remarks for the well-equipped space and cosy atmosphere. However, some guests mention issues with furniture and beds, suggesting that while the property is generally comfortable, there is potential for enhancement.
Facilities are appreciated for their variety and accessibility, but maintenance issues like broken appliances and cleanliness detract from the experience. The on-site amenities add value, yet guests indicate the need for upkeep and repairs.
There is no mention of gifts or special touches that would indicate thoughtfulness from the property owners towards the guests. Therefore, it is not possible to assess this category based on the reviews provided.
About this 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.
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.
Accommodation
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 included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included 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.
Nearby points of interest
- Scarborough Spa
- Rotunda Museum
- North Yorkshire Waterpark
- Scarborough Open Air Theatre
- Scarborough
- Fraisthorpe Beach
Reviews (32)
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Lindsey
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.
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Gareth
The bath plug needs a new one.
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James
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