The Dog House, Holiday Cottage at The Bay Filey

29/07/2024

It's that time of year again. The summer holidays are here and we don't want to see them spoiled through a lack of local knowledge.

These little critters bury themsleves in the sand and the sting from their dorsal fin, should you stand on one, is a holiday souvenir that you won't forget in a hurry.

It's excruciating!

Wear beach shoes! Especailly if the tide is more than half way out. Weever fish are found on all UK beaches.

21/07/2024

Another beautiful morning, do you think we finally have Summer!

20/07/2024

Went to see the Spanish Galeon Andelucia in Scarborough Harbour this afternoon. Very impressive I have to say.

20/07/2024

Out early this morning, lovely temperature and quiet beach! Just how we like it!

19/07/2024

❤️❤️❤️ Spending the weekend at my happy place ❤️❤️❤️

16/07/2024

Ok so we all agree that the weather has been rubbish so far this summer, but that needn't spoil your holiday there's still plenty to do indoors in the area.
Here's a few for the kids -
Mini Monsters indoor play - Scarborough
Playdale farm park
Candy Kingdom - Bridlington
Olympia bowl and soft play - Bridlington
Treasure island mini golf -, Bridlington
These are for the adults only -
Filey gin distillery
Spirit of Yorkshire distillery
And everyone can enjoy these
Sewerby Hall
Eden Camp
Rotunda museum - Scarborough
Scarborough fair collection
Sealife Scarborough
Filey museum
Bayle museum - Bridlington
Bridlington Harbour museum
Scarborough escape rooms

So don't let a bit of rain spoil your fun!!

13/07/2024

11/07/2024

10/07/2024

'First come First served'
'The early bird catches the worm'
'Snooze you loose'
Whichever phrase you prefer, the fact is many people missed the chance for a Summer Break at The Dog House this year as we are fully booked now right through till mid Oct!
The 2025 Calendar is now open for bookings, get in there now to guarantee your dates next year 😉

05/07/2024

Why not spend October half term at The Dog House?
Lots of things to keep the kids entertained!
🏊 Heated indoor swimming pool
⚽ Football pitch
🏓 Table tennis
🎱 Boules
🛝 Playground
🎾 Tennis court ( additional cost)
🎯 Archery (additional cost)
Not to mention all the fun you can have on the beach 🪣 🪁🎣🥏

Fri 11th Oct - Mon 14th £330
Mon 14th Oct - Fri 18th £400
Fri 18th Oct - Mon 21st £330
Mon 21st Oct - Fri 25th £480
Fri 25th Oct - Mon 28th £390
Mon 28th Oct - Fri 1st. £480

Discounts for 7 night stays, please ask for details.

Our 2 bedroom cottage on The Bay sleeps 4 and up to 2 dogs.
With direct access to miles of wide sandy dog friendly beach, free to use on site swimming pool and gym and dog friendly pub and restaurant on site there is plenty here to make your break extra special 🙂

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05/07/2024

And something for the adults!!

Join us this Sunday as we continue with our Summer Concerts!

This Sunday the West Yorkshire Brass will be performing in our beautiful park ☺️

Concert starts at 2.30pm so make sure to get here before for a good spot!

05/07/2024

Something to do with the kids and it's FREE!!! 😄

The Summer Festival of Fun is returning to Peasholm Park at the end of July and throughout August!

Tuesdays: 30 July, 6, 13, 20 & 27 August
Wednesdays: 31 July, 7, 14, 21, & 28 August

Join Pete and the gang for some fun family entertainment including;
- Circus skills
- Face painting
- Magic tricks
- Punch & Judy
- Treasure Trail
- Colouring competition and more!

It's FREE ENTRY, so come on down, there are lots of prizes to be won! 😃

02/07/2024

A short car ride or a walk along the coast path from the cottage you will find the spectacular white cliffs that form the RSPB reserve at Bempton Cliffs.

Between March and August the cliffs are home to more than half a million sea birds including gannets, guillemots and those beloved puffins. A spectacular sight! You can watch the Gannets diving into the sea, there are more here than anywhere else in the UK.

But it's not just seabirds, you can spot skylarks, barn owls, corn buntings and other birdlife.
Dogs are welcome on short leads and you will also find a cafe, shop and visitor centre here.

02/07/2024

☀️☀️July / August Opening Times ☀️☀️

🚂Trains will be running at least every 40 minutes. 🚂
First train from Peasholm 10.40 last 16.40
First train from Scalby Mills 11.00 last 17.00

Lakeside Attractions including our historic water chute 🎢💦
2nd - 18th July
Open Tue,Wed,Thur,Sat,Sun from 11am*

20th July - 8th September
Open daily from 11am*

We look forward to seeing you soon!

* Weather Permitting

01/07/2024

Worth knowing 😉

Town centre… cheapest car park in town…
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Thompson Property

30/06/2024

How to describe The Bay?
Its a village dedicated to providing the best holiday experience. It caters for families especially those with younger children, those wanting a holiday with their dog, and couples just wanting a quiet break. It has leisure facilities and an onsite pub and restaurant but without the 'holiday park' club style entertainment complex meaning it retains a peaceful atmosphere.
In short it's quite unique. If this appeals to you why not come try it for yourself.

Summer dates are already fully booked and Autumn dates are filling fast. If you are thinking of a break at The Dog House don't miss out, book your break now!

Mon 23rd Sept - Fri 27th £480
Fri 11th Oct - Mon 14th £330
Mon 14th Oct - Fri 18th £400
Fri 18th Oct - Mon 21st £330
Mon 21st Oct - Fri 25th £480
Fri 25th Oct - Mon 28th £390
Mon 28th Oct - Fri 1st. £480

Discounts for 7 night stays, please ask for details.

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25/06/2024

🦭 Protect The Marinelife! 🦭

Using flying rings at the coast can pose serious risks to seals. Young seals learn through play and are particularly inquisitive. They will explore these lost toys and it is easy for seals (and other marine creatures) to become entangled in this type of flying ring. Please enjoy the beach responsibly and keep our marinelife safe.

If you see any seals entangled in anything, please contact BDLMR on 01825 765546.

This seal was one of the lucky ones and rescuers managed to remove the ring. Some are not so lucky!

24/06/2024

Summer is here at long last!!
But if you are already thinking of an autumn break I have good availability from the end of September onwards.
Mon 23rd Sept - Fri 27th £480
Mon 30th - Fri 4th Oct £400
Fri 11th Oct - Mon 14th £330
Mon 14th Oct - Fri 18th £400
Fri 18th Oct - Mon 21st £330
Mon 21st Oct - Fri 25th £480
Fri 25th Oct - Mon 28th £390
Mon 28th Oct - Fri 1st. £480

Discounts for 7 night stays, please ask for details.

24/06/2024

🇬🇧 Saturday- Support our troops… Armed Forces day 24🇬🇧

17/06/2024

A visit to The Dog House is not complete without popping to the Beach Cafe at Hunmanby Gap! Makes a nice 'round trip' walk the coast path to Hunmanby Gap, stop off at the cafe and back along the beach! Coffee and good selection of cakes or snacks or I can thoroughly recommend the breakfast! Make sure you try it!

15/06/2024

Final reduction, can I tempt anyone to next week? Monday 17th - Friday 21st now just £400, that's just £25 per person per night if 4 of you come and you can bring 2 dogs for free!!

13/06/2024

Definitely worth a visit, either by car or why not take a trip on the North Yorkshire Moors railway which stops here

Welcome to Heartbeat Country (aka Goathland)

Goathland is a moorland village located on the eastern edge of the North York Moors National Park. As you stroll through the village, with sheep leisurely grazing in the background, it’s easy to feel transported back to the 1960s. The area is famously known as Heartbeat Country! Goathland is situated approximately 20 minutes from Whitby (approx 9 miles).

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10/06/2024

Had a lovely weekend at the cottage ourselves, weather was more April than June though 🤣🤣 Warm and sunny had a couple of hours on the patio with my book on Saturday, then shower dodging on Sunday for our visit to the Food Festival. First time we have made it here. So many tempting things its hard to choose what to buy!! Well worth a visit if you like that sort of thing! So busy looking I forgot to take a photo 🤣🤣

05/06/2024

☀️☁️🌧️🌦️Monday 17th - Friday 21st June still available. Now reduced to £440 if anyone interested ☀️☁️🌨️🌦️ Not sure what the weather will be like but plenty to do here whatever the weather ☀️☁️🌧️🌦️

02/06/2024

There are 2 folklore legends associated with Filey Brigg.
The first is that the Brigg was built by the devil and while he was chipping away at the rocks he dropped his hammer into the sea.
Reaching into the water he grabbed not his hammer but a fish. Ha, Dick he cried and so the fish Haddock was named. It is also said that the distinctive markings on the side of all haddock are the fingerprints of the devil !!
The second legend is my favourite.
Apparently a fierce dragon used to live here and he would terrorise the locals catching their fishing boats and taking all their fish however he had one weak spot, he had a real sweet tooth, so the fisherman's wives used to bake cakes for him to stop him taking their catch.
Mary, the wife of one of the fishermen called Ralph Parkin made a huge cake made of oatmeal, ginger and treacle. The greedy dragon put so much into his mouth that his teeth stuck together and he couldn't open his mouth. He went to the sea and tried to wash the cake out of his mouth but instead he drowned.
The skeleton of the dragon now forms Filey Brigg, and since that day Yorkshire sticky cake is now known as Parkin.
So next time you walk along Filey Brigg think of these legends and think which do you believe??

31/05/2024

Filey Brigg is the narrow peninsula which forms the northern end of Filey Bay. It's cliffs reach a height of 20 meters and is a site of special scientific interest and has also been designated as a local nature reserve. From the top you can spot sea birds and if you are lucky the odd passing dolphin as well as giving you spectacular views across Filey Bay to Bempton Cliffs one way and Scarborough the other. At low tide the rock pools at the bottom of the Brigg are great to explore.
The Brigg is also the meeting point of 2 trails, The Cleveland Way which goes from Helmsley to Filey and The Yorkshire Wolds Way which takes you from Filey to Hessel.
But much more than this, The Brigg is the stuff of local folklore and Legends, but I'll save that for another post!!

29/05/2024

One of my guests has had to cancel which is bad luck for them but could be good luck for someone else as that now means I have a rare full week on offer!
Friday 28th June - Friday 5th July! Should be £840, but to my page followers £700!! Will be posting publicly after the weekend so don't miss out, message me now.

27/05/2024

Keep saying we are going to go on one of these trips but never seem to make it..... One of these days we will!!

24/05/2024

Enjoy a ride if you visit Bridlington 🙂

🚋 Land Train Announcement 🚋

South side land train is now running DAILY

First ride starts at 10.30am to last run being 4.30pm up until Friday 5th July,
where then we will be extending through the summer season to a 5pm last train ride.

Why not jump on at either Bridlington Spa or the Park and Ride
Single journey - from £2
Return journey - from £3

22/05/2024

Seems like boat trips are today's Facebook theme 🤣🤣