The Crescent and the sea outlook
White Lodge gives the hotel itself a larger role in the break, with a terrace, dining and several room outlooks. It suits visitors who want to return for a pause rather than stay out all day.
Good for: Couples choosing a specific view and hotel evening.
Before you choose: The hotel sits above the seafront. Garden-view rooms are different from sea-view rooms, and the beach route needs its own check.
West Avenue and a small guesthouse
Athol offers a more compact stay with five rooms. Compare it when a family layout or twin beds are more useful than a hotel balcony.
Good for: Visitors who value a small guesthouse and town base.
Before you choose: All bedrooms are upstairs and pets are not accepted. Resolve the stair arrangement before comparing decorative details.
Gardens, promenade and the Brigg
Build a Filey day around the stretch that suits your group. Gardens and the promenade can fill a gentle outing; the Brigg is a separate decision involving tide and conditions.
Good for: Short breaks with flexible outdoor time.
Before you choose: Do not turn a beach walk into an unplanned rock-pool excursion. Check tides and local advice before approaching the rocks below the Brigg.