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Trackside

(Ref. 1166366)

Ruswarp, North York Moors National Park Show on map

Customer rating 4.9

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A property's star rating is the average of the star ratings received from guests that wish for their review to be published

Sykes rating

  • 5 Guests

  • 3 Bedrooms

  • 1 Bathroom

  • Pets: Yes

Features

  • Open fire
  • Garden / Patio
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

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Cleanliness
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Facilities and Maintenance
  • All reviews
  • everything (8)
  • comfortable (7)
  • whitby (7)
  • great (6)
  • location (6)
  • garden (6)

13 Customer Reviews

  • "Great property well set out everything you needed on hand."

    Kitchen equipped really well really nice and clean comfortable beds good pillows great location pub 5 minutes walk nice and friendly dogs welcome 25 minutes walk to Whitby along the river.will be booking this property again

    Thank you for this wonderful review. We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay and look forward to welcoming you back in the future. Best wishes Nicky&Ryan Property Owner

    Reviewed by Edwin5.0★May 2026

  • "Had a wonderful new year break at trackside, excellent location, ideal for exploring."

    The property had everything one could wish for and was still decorated for xmas which was a lovely touch. Very comfortable and warm very easy to set the heating to desired comfort. Parking outside the property wasn't a problem, evem with a S.U.V. Very warm and friendly village pub 5 min walk. Thanks for a lovely break. Kev and Nadine,

    Thank you for your lovely review. We are so pleased you enjoyed your New Year break at Trackside. We look forward to welcoming you back again. Best wishes Nicky&Ryan Property Owner

    Reviewed by Kevin5.0★Dec 2025

  • "PERFECT. Too be honest there is not much I can add."

    Thank you for the extra touches like the Christmas decorations and even a Christmas card sent from the owners. If we ever go back to Whitby it would be the first place we would look for. Mike, Jo and coco the dog.

    Thank you for the wonderful review. We are so pleased you enjoyed your festive stay at Trackside and we look forward to welcoming you back in the future. Best wishes, Ryan&Nicky Property Owner

    Reviewed by Mike5.0★Dec 2025

  • "Lovely house, ideally located for train lovers."

    Relaxing week with everything we could wish for. Plenty of hot water, spacious excellent location.

    Colin, Sue And AvaOct 2025

  • "The cottage has everything you need for a comfortable stay."

    The back garden with the steam trains coming by, is an absolute joy. The parking is okay for a small car right out the front of the property. The steps down to the property are steep. The location of the property is great for a walk into Whitby, with several different routes available. Walking time approx 30 minutes.

    Thank you for the review. We are glad you enjoyed your stay and look forward to welcoming you back in the future. Best wishes, Ryan&Nicky Property Owner

    Reviewed by Anita5.0★Sep 2025

  • "Trackside is a fantastic cottage in a prime position for exploring Whitby and the local area."

    The cottage its self is very well equipped, comfortable and a home from home. It has the added bonus of the railway line at the end of the garden, the site of a steam locomotive running past is a beautiful site. The walk along the railway and river Esk into Whitby is a joy in itself with beautiful scenery which takes roughly 35 mins at a steady pace along an even footpath. Trackside is set in a quiet location within a 5 minute stroll from a lovely local pub and railway station at Ruswarp. The cottage is spacious yet cosy, especially with the log burner of a chilly evening. We had a truly wonderful week at trackside and would love to return soon. Thank you Ryan & Nicky.

    We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay! Thank you for the lovely review. We look forward to welcoming you back in the near future Best wishes, Nicky&Ryan Property Owner

    Reviewed by Neil5.0★Sep 2025

  • "The accommodation was spacious, comfortable with high quality furnishings and everything you need for your staff."

    A great base for the North York Moors, Whitby, Sandsend and Runswick Bay. Easy walk enjoyable walk into Whitby with the dog. Would definitely return.

    Thank you for the lovely feedback. We are thrilled to hear you loved Trackside and we look forward to welcoming you back! Property Owner

    Reviewed by Jaqui5.0★Aug 2025

  • "Great base in nice surroundings."

    Property and fittings could really benefit from a deep clean. Mattresses in particular are well worn. Windows could do with a clean. Having said that the property was well appointed, wi fi was very good. Back garden and seating etc. was excellent. Property description was accurate. The steam trains was an added bonus at the bottom of the garden and a great setting for walks around the village and into Whitby.

    Thanks for your review - whilst we’ve never had any negative feedback on cleanliness before, we will pass your comments on to our cleaning company. We were sorry to hear the mattress wasn’t to your taste - again, we haven’t had any other negative feedback on this but we’ll take your comments on board. We are glad you enjoyed your stay at Trackside Property Owner

    Reviewed by John4.0★Jul 2025

  • "We enjoyed a fantastic holiday at Trackside cotage, so much, we didn't want to leave."

    The owners were friendly and very helpful. The cottage was really comfortable, clean and spacious, with everything you need. The bonus was the lovely garden with diesel and steam trains going past. The village is lovely and just a 30 minute stroll to Whitby. We would love to return to this 'gem' of a cottage. Thank you for a great holiday.

    Thank you for such a lovely review. We are thrilled you had a wonderful holiday and look forward to welcoming you back to Trackside! Property Owner

    Reviewed by Tracy5.0★Jun 2025

  • "We have loved our stay here!"

    A great base for exploring and we loved watching the trains, Thank you for a wonderful stay we would love to return!

    Rob, Kate, Jeannie And JuliaMay 2025

  • "Trackside Cottage has everything you could possibly need and more."

    It's comfortable, tastefully decorated and relaxing. The location is excellent for anyone who loves trains as the NYMR Heritage trains pass by at the bottom of the garden. I spoke with the Owner regarding a query with the heating system and I found him to be very kind and helpful. My family and I will certainly return for another stay.

    We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay and we look forward to welcoming you back at Trackside. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Russell5.0★Apr 2025

  • "This House is just amazing - we love it thank you so much."

    Home from home, we could live here! Will be back in the summer.100 out of 100! 5 star!! Our dog Zero loved the garden xx

    Mr B DoyleFeb 2025

  • "What a peaceful stay!"

    We were very impressed with how well presented the house as in everything that's been provided. Loved the period features and seeing the steam train go past. We will definitely come again.

    Charlotte And Graham

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Summary

  • Three bedrooms: 1 x king-size, 1 x double, 1 x single
  • Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC
  • Kitchen/diner with large oak table and seating
  • Sitting room with woodburning stove and window offering railway views.
  • Central heating
  • Oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, kettle, toaster, pod coffee machine
  • Smart TV, WiFi and DVD player
  • Fuel and power inc. in rent
  • Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
  • Roadside parking available for one small-medium car
  • Enclosed rear multi-level patio with furniture and summer house backing onto NYMR steam railway
  • Two well-behaved small-medium dogs welcome
  • Sorry, no smoking
  • Petrol station and Shop 0.1 miles, pub 0.3 miles, indoor play 0.6miles
  • Railway station 0.3 miles with regular service to Whitby
  • Note: There are steps down to the property, please take care

The property

Trackside is a charming, terraced railway cottage in the pretty village of Ruswarp, 1.5 miles from the historic town of Whitby in North Yorkshire. This delightful retreat is a hidden haven and welcomes up to two small/medium four-legged travelling companions.

It is a short stroll from the railway station, giving you car-free access to Whitby in a matter of minutes.

As you turn the key to your holiday home, you’ll open the door to some truly lovely living spaces.

A modern kitchen fully equipped with an array of appliances and a full-sized range leads you into the open dining area where you can enjoy a hearty meal sitting at the large oak dining table – let the conversations flow as you discuss tomorrow’s adventures!

For your evening relaxation, the sitting room invites you to take the weight off your feet while you unwind in front of the crackling embers of the woodburning stove.

Cosy up to watch TV or get lost in a good book, the choice is yours!

The generous window seating area offers unobstructed views of the garden and steam railway – the perfect spot to enjoy a freshly brewed morning coffee. Head outside in the warmer months to the multi-level patio and enjoy some alfresco-style dining, or relax with a warm blanket at the furnished summer house at the bottom of the garden, taking in the majestic and powerful steam trains that pass by giving the property its name.

As you make your way up to bed you will be greeted by a spacious king-size bedroom, a double bedroom and a pleasant single bedroom, all tastefully decorated to make you feel right at home. Before a peaceful night’s sleep, enjoy a soak in the bath to feel fully relaxed or take a refreshing shower in the morning to start your day. Take a short stroll to the cosy local pub to enjoy a freshly cooked meal, visit the award-winning local butchers/deli, or head to the station for a regular service to Whitby – this bustling and unique harbour attraction only a few minutes away by train!

Here you’ll find Whitby Abbey, the famous Whalebone Arch, the Dracula Experience and host of other discoveries in this popular seaside town.

Alternatively, take the scenic walk between to Whitby along the river Esk beneath the grandeur of Larpool viaduct, a gentle 1.5-mile flat stroll taking in unique riverside wildlife along its 30-minute route.

Keep a look out for seals.With a wealth of attractions and destinations only a short walk or drive away, your visit to the North Yorkshire Coast isn’t complete without a stay at Trackside.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £300.

Where you’ll be staying

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RUSWARP

Whitby 1.5 miles; Sandsend 2.5 miles, Robin Hood's Bay 6 miles.

Situated just 1.5 miles inland from Whitby, the small village of Ruswarp lies on the River Esk, with old stone cottages lining the main street. Ruswarp has excellent amenities, including a local pub with hand-pulled real ales, a village shop and a renowned local butcher. The Esk Valley Walk runs through the village, and it is an easy 25 minute walk to the centre of Whitby. Ruswarp has a regular bus service, and the single track railway has regular steam trains running through! Enjoy an hour’s boating on the river, or feed the local ducks. Arguably the most historic landmark in Ruswarp is the brick-built viaduct. It once supported the main Scarborough to Whitby line. The viaduct is 120 feet high and when it was built it took more than five million bricks to complete. The viaduct was closed in 1965. The viaduct is now known as the cinder track, a walk/cycleway along the former Whitby-to-Scarborough railway line. A perfect location for exploring the surrounding coastline and the dramatic North York Moors.

This property offers the following short breaks:

  • Winter
  • Off-season
  • Last minute
  • Christmas
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