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Willow Cottage

Filey, North York Moors & Coast (Ref. 1089726)

4.3★

Good

Yorkshire Coastal Cottages rating

  • 4 Guests

  • 2 Bedrooms

  • 1 Bathroom

  • Pets No

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Features

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

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26 Customer Review(s)

  • Stuart

    “In general the property looks and feels tired and is in need of freshening up, paintwork/carpets.”

    Upon entering the property there was an unpleasant odour. We discovered that the small under counter fridge was off and smelt rancid. We switched it back on but did not use at all due to smell and mould. The drains and under kitchen sink did not smell very good at all ,the downstairs toilet was smelly too. There were also dead and live insects in the light fitting in the toilet. Kitchen table and coffee table very sticky. Placemats and coasters stuck to them. There was a lack of “basics” ...

    Upon entering the property there was an unpleasant odour. We discovered that the small under counter fridge was off and smelt rancid. We switched it back on but did not use at all due to smell and mould. The drains and under kitchen sink did not smell very good at all ,the downstairs toilet was smelly too. There were also dead and live insects in the light fitting in the toilet. Kitchen table and coffee table very sticky. Placemats and coasters stuck to them. There was a lack of “basics” which are usually provided in our experience. ie, some dishwasher tablets, dish cloth. Had to clean the bath before using , the non slip bath mat was dirty also and so was removed from bath had to use washing up liquid to clean as no cleaning products in property. Bedside cupboards and other surfaces were dusty. Bedding on main bed old and very discoloured and clearly wrong size for bed and duvet. Pillows lumpy. Not sure why the gas boiler was in a locked cupboard seems a little over the top. No contact number or communication from owner. Wanted to use vacuumed to hoover up dead spiders and webs in dining area but could not use as smelt disgusting. Iron and ironing board need replacing. Iron plate had a black coating and the wire worn and twisted. Ironing board threadbare. We had so many flies in property and were unable to have French doors open. Possibly to do with the communal refuse areas. Had to buy fly spray. Lack of parking in close proximity should be highlighted it was not an issue for us but maybe fir lesser able bodied.

    - Stuart, September 2023

    Thank you for your feedback. Unfortunately, this is the first we have heard of the issues. We encourage and require guests to contact the agency during your stay to report any issues, then we can rectify them for you. We would have endeavoured to send the cleaners back to do a re clean if the property was not up to our usual high standards. Regarding the smell, we would have appreciated this being reported so we could have solved the problem for you immediately. We have since investigated and can not find a smell in the property. There should have been an information folder left in the property and there also is a contact number on your correspondence emails for you to call YCC and Sykes, as well as the housekeeping companies phone number that was left in the property. We will take your comments on board and will look into replacing the items you mentioned such as the bedding/ pillows/ duvet, iron and ironing board, hoover. There is parking close by to the property, and all around the park. Property Owner

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Summary

  • Two bedrooms: 1 x double with TV, 1 x twin
  • Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC
  • Cloakroom with basin and WC
  • Kitchen
  • Living/dining room
  • Gas central heating
  • Electric oven, gas hob, microwave, freestanding fridge/freezer plus separate fridge., washing machine, dishwasher
  • 1 x Smart TV, 1 x TV, WiFi
  • Fuel and power inc. in rent
  • Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
  • Highchair available on request
  • Ample off-road parking
  • Communal grounds with picnic areas and lakes
  • Garden with patio and lawned area with furniture
  • Use of shared on-site facilities such as gym, tennis court, swimming pool, sauna and steam room
  • Sorry, no pets and no smoking
  • Shop and pub 0.2 miles, beach 0.8 miles
  • Note: Guests must provide own mattress for travel cot
  • Note: Optional charge for other facilities inc. scuba diving lessons, fishing, bike hire, beauticians, archery etc
  • Note: Open lakes in grounds, children to be supervised at all times

The property

Willow Property 29 The Parade is a charming cottage located on The Bay, a popular holiday village in Filey, Yorkshire.

This holiday home, perched on the lovely East Riding of Yorkshire's shores, offers the ideal combination of coast and country, with plenty of sights to see and attractions to visit on your doorstep.

Head inside the property to be welcomed by the living/dining area, where you can lounge on the leather sofa and watch your favourite TV shows on the Smart TV.

Gather with your loved ones to enjoy a delicious home-cooked dinner which has been rustled up with the help of the kitchen's fantastic range of appliances; Please note there is a fridge with a small freezer compartment suitable for small items only.

The ground level is completed with a well-designed cloakroom with both a basin and a WC, the ideal area to freshen up in after an action-packed day down by the seaside.

Ascend the curved staircase to the first floor at the end of the day to relax in one of the two tastefully decorated bedrooms, which include a double and a twin; both bedrooms have a plenty of storage for your belongings.

A superb, family bathroom across the hall with a huge tub and overhead shower lets you start your day with a refreshing rinse or a lengthy and restful soak.

Take a short plunge in the on-site swimming pool or play a fast game of tennis with your friends.

Pack your bucket and space and take them down to The Bay Beach for some fun in the sun or change into your most comfortable walking gear and embark on a breath-taking hike along the extraordinary RSPB Bempton Cliffs and Flamborough Headland Heritage Coast.

Spend the day in the adjacent town of Filey, where you can play a round of golf at the local club or visit the Filey Bird Garden and Animal Park to see exotic wildlife.

Take the train to Scarborough, a renowned coastal town known for Terror Tower, The Secret Garden, and the enthralling historic fortress of Scarborough Castle.

There is also the fascinating SEA LIFE Scarborough and the exhilarating Alpamare waterpark, along with the North Bay Heritage Railway and the Rotunda Museum, which provide entertainment for the entire family.

Head inland to the North Riding Forest Park's stunning green landscapes for an exciting cycle through the countryside.

Choose Willow Cottage 29 The Parade for a fantastic break to cherish forever.

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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
  • Off-season
  • Last minute
  • Christmas