Local Area Information
The Bay Holiday Village
The Beach
Located on one of the most naturally beautiful stretches of the Yorkshire Coast, as a holiday resident you have private access to almost half a mile of golden sandy beach. This beach continues for a further five and ½ miles from Bempton Cliff’s nature reserve to the south around Filey Brigg.
To access the beach from the site, walk through the arch between the pub and the Italian and then turn left. Follow the road through the houses down to the beach. The walk takes approximately 10 minutes and is quite steep at one point. There are signs on site in order to assist your visit to the beach.
The Meadows
The Bay is committed to providing guests with a tranquil space, which allows the natural wildlife to flourish. There are three lakes and three ponds amongst peaceful parklands, woodland and meadows. Great care has been taken to create a fishing lake that is fully stocked with a plentiful array of fish. Enjoy a stroll along the purpose built pathways or venture in to the meadow on the wildlife way.
Leisure Centre
Relax, unwind and de-stress in the swimming pool and leisure complex at The Bay, Filey. This £1.5 million facility offers all the facilities you and your family could need to stay fit and healthy, with temporary membership for guests and site visitors.
Facilities include an indoor heated swimming pool and children’s pool, along with a sauna, steam room and a fitness suite as well as on all-weather tennis court.
In addition to access to the leisure facilities, there are a number of other activities that booked directly through the leisure centre reception for an additional cost.
The Beauty Room
The Beauty Room is a professional beauty treatment service situated within the leisure complex. While on holiday, why not treat yourself to a luxury facial, manicure or pedicure?
Available treatments include:
- Manicures and pedicures
- Spray tanning
- Waxing
- Eyelash treatments
- Eyebrow Tinting
A full list of available treatments along with opening times is included within this information pack.
The John Paul Jones Pub
This Pub, located within a short walking distance of Admirals Cottage, offers visitors a range of excellent dining with real fires. A copy of the menu is included within this pack. The pub also offers free WI FI, pool table and dogs are also welcomed. Booking is advisable at busy time – 01723 518170. There is a large seating area outside.
Lorenzo’s – Italian
This is located next to the pub and offers an excellent choice of meals and snacks. All food is made to order with a range of Italian cuisines including Italian Ice Cream. Tea and a selection of coffees are also available. Again, you are able to eat inside or outside. Dogs are welcomes to the outside of the Italian, but regrettably are not welcomed inside. A takeout menu is also available.
Filey
Filey is a traditional English seaside resort, with a friendly atmosphere offering a restful holiday, a fishing town on the North East Coast it has enjoyed a reputation being a resort since Victorian times.
The town is set affront the magnificent Filey Bay, a long stretch of beautiful sands with Filey Brigg to the North of its shallow rock pools. The town itself seems almost caught in a time warp, retaining much of its character within individual shops, narrow paths and ginnels.
There is a small coble landing, a slipway where local fishermen keep their boats, and 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 with pony rides on the beach, children’s play areas, crazy golf, fairground rides, candy floss and Ice Creams!
Nearby, Flamborough Head boasts high cliffs with exhilarating walks and Bempton Cliffs are a haven for bird lovers.
A short drive brings you to the busier town of Scarborough, plenty to discover and explore in this lovely area.
Bridlington
The seaside resort of Bridlington lies on the East Coast of Yorkshire, South of Scarborough and Filey.
Two award winning beaches of golden sand stretch out of either side of the historic harbour, bustling with activity. Beautifully designed promenades provide everything from fun-fairs to quiet to where you can sit and watch the world go by. Shops, attractions, restaurants and the historic ‘Old Town’ of Bridlington offer a fascinating contrast to life on the beach, whilst the Bridlington Spa Theatre on the promenade provides eventing entertainment.
Further afield are the picturesque villages and scenery of the Yorkshire Wolds, the neighbouring resorts of Hornsea and Withernsea, and the spectacular heritage coastline.
There are numerous places to visit in the area, including Bempton’s bird sanctuary, Sewerby Hall, Danes Dyke and Flamorough Head.
A great area for bird and nature lovers, or simply just for touring.
Whitby
Whitby is an ancient seaport and fishing village and has been a haven for holiday-makers since the Victorian times and subsequently, has played a significant role in English history.
Amongst its famous sons are Captain James Cook, the 18th century explorer and voyager who set sail in the Bark Endeavour from Whitby and pioneer photographer Frank Meadow Sutcliffe, who work showing scenes of 19th Century Whitby. Its people and the surrounding areas can be seen and bought in the gallery at Whitby.
A PEFECT DAY IN WHITBY…
…wander along the harbour and cross over the bridge in to the old town to have breakfast at one of the many quaint cafes. On to visit the many lovely shops from Justin’s Chocolatier to jewellery shops specialising in Whitby’s famous Jet, antique emporiums and many tea rooms. Walk up the 199 steps to St Mary’s Church with its rich heritage and interesting graveyard and St Hilda’s Abbey on the East Cliff for its fabulous views. Cross back over the bridge to take a morning coffee and homemade cake at Sherlock’s before visiting the interesting shops on Skinner Street. Have lunch at the renowned Magpie Café – you may have to queue! Buy some fresh seafood at The Whitby Catch and send friends some world class Kippers via their postal service then to round your day off with supper at one of the many bars on the harbour, followed by a sunset tour of the bay by boat.
Ruswarp – A small village where you can find rowing, canoeing, golfing, a mini-railway track and it is also a good spot for feeding ducks.
Robin Hoods Bay- This is a small fishing village about 7 miles out of Whitby. It is an interesting village with plenty of places to hide-away to explore and is brilliant for fossil hunting.
Goathland – A village on the moors is home to an old railway station of which is still in use. There are often themed train rides, for example, Thomas the Tank Engine to which are extremely popular with both children and adults alike. It is most famously known and visited by thousands of tourists each year for being better known as ‘Aidensfield’ in the popular television series, ‘Heartbeat’.
Saltwick Bay – This is a very picturesque little beach which is an excellent place for locating fossils.
Sandsend – A charming village which is a five minutes’ drive up the coast or a 25 minute walk along the beach at low tide from Whitby. This is full of beachside cafes, golden sands plus a natural ‘pool’ of which is idea for young children.
Runswick Bay - a picturesque village with a perfect bay and golden sands located about 8 miles up from the coast of Whitby.
North Yorkshire Moors
The Moors can look spectacular when covered in heather and what better way to get some fresh air than talking a walk on the moors. You can visit the Moors Centre in Dandy to find out who works for them and what animals live amongst them.
You can also see the countryside in a different light by taking a train ride on the North Yorkshire Moors Railwayto;
Pickering: A busy historic market town with an ancient Castle and the Beck Isle Museum. A great place to start your journey!
Levisham: A 1912 style station surrounded by walks and wildlife, while the station exhibition can be found in a covered wagon and is open weekends. NYMR’s Artist in Residence, Christopher Ware welcomes visitors to his open studio at the station and this is open whenever the trains are running.
Newton Dale Halt: a request stop located in the heart of the spectacular North York Moors. An excellent place to start your walk.
Goathland village: perhaps better known as Aidensfield I Yorkshire TV’s Heartbeat complete with Café, church and the sheep of which wonder freely.
Grosmont: a genuine 1950’s railway junction where you can take a break in the station café, visit the engine sheds and view the locomotives under restoration.
Travel Links
Esk Valley Railway – www.eskvalleyrailway.co.uk
Coastliner Bus Service – www.coastline.co.uk
THINGS TO DO AROUND THE REGION
There is plenty to do in this beautiful part of North Yorkshire including:
Horse riding in the North Yorkshire Moors
Rowing and canoeing on the River Esk at Ruswarp
Crazy Golf in Whitby on the West Cliff
Visit the spectacular St Hilda’s Abbey and the Parish Church of St Mary’s, high on the East Cliff, whose churchyard gave Bram Stoker the inspiration to write his world famous and quintessential horror, Dracula.
Swimming in Whitby Leisure Centre – or in the North Sea if you dare!
A variety of excellent walks in and around Whitby, Falling Foss and Robins Hood Bay
Fishing trips on shore and out to sea
Pleasure boat rides in Whitby Bay
Tennis and bowling on the West Cliff
Whatever you choose to do duration of your stay at Admirals Cottage, we hope you enjoy every second and make lifelong memories of your time on the Yorkshire Coast!
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