The Ticket Office, Whitby

Well presented accommodation - clean and reasonably
well equipped. Compact but comfortable. Ruswarp is
incredibly pretty. The accommodation is on a
station platform with steam trains and regular
service trains passing by - they caused us minimal
disturbance and added real novelty value to the
stay. There are good footpaths into Whitby, and the
accommodation provided a good base for travelling
into the moors.

Two minor gripes: no freezer compartment in the
refrigerator; and not possible to open the upstairs
window without climbing - not a problem when we
stayed in October, but can imagine the bedroom
accommodation getting stuffy in the summer.

we were impressed how clean the accomodation was with milk,coffee & tea to great us.the cottage is very comfortable it is within walking distance to whitby.friendly pub accross the road(no food though)bacon rolls at the butchers to die for,4 steam trains pass by you window daily(surpisingly quiet)the spiral staircase & small bathroom take a bit of getting used to but overall a nice place to stay,would certainly stay here again

We were aware of the fact that the bed had only
access from one side but were surprised that it appeared to be in an alcove.Having spent a number of holidays on a narrowboat however we were used to this so it was not a problem.We would not
recommend this let to anyone who has any disabilities.The property is ideal for railway
enthusiasts however and overall a unique experience.

My husband and I have to leave our fate in the hands of Sykes Holiday Cottages when we book our vacation because we're booking from Canada and we depend on them to make our trip a Holiday to remember. We have used them twice now, the first time for a trip to Cornwall and then last year to Whitby, (we wanted to see where Heartbeat is filmed), both trips have far exceeded our expectations and we will use them again in the future, and we have recommended them to a lot of our friends here in Canada, as they can be relied on completely. Thanks again, Joanne & David Parkinson.B.C. Canada

A beautiful cottage, warm, cosy and delightful - a joy.

A lovely place to stay, very unusual, we were right on the station platform and trains stopped right outside the door. The home was very comfortable, all amenities provided, a spiral staircase dominated downstairs but was very nice. There is a great butcher's shop just up the road, bacon very good.
All in all a great place to stay.

Good cottage right on the platform so excellent for transport up to and/or back from the moors.
Well placed for moor and coast walks.
Good standard accommodation
This was our second visit - speaks for itself

An enjoyable stay in quirky and cosy accommodation.
A good base for visiting the seaside towns
on the east coast. We particularly enjoyed
the novelty of trains passing by your own front
door!

the ticket office at Ruswarp is a great place to stay duthe office e to being located around 20 minutes from Whitby. If you like steam trains its ideal. The butchers is second to none and the pub across the road very welcoming.The office is well equipped and very cosy. Only one slight problem being the bed located under the sloping ceiling making it difficult to get in and out of. thoroughly recommend it .

The Ticket Office was a really good experience (apart from the power cut which was the fault of the weather not the property).
It is small but very interesting and the bed, although unusual, is wonderfully comfortable.
We had everything we needed and the fun of having trains passing the window.
There is a very popular butchers in the village and it is an easy 30minute walk into Whitby and the joys of fish and chips at The Magpie.

Having stayed in the adjoining Station House we decided to try the adjoining Ticket Office as it was cheaper but still offered the same unbeatable location with easy access to Whitby and the North Yorks Moors as well as the "main line" and preserved Nymr.
The Ticket Office was excellent as dexpected,the spiral staircase not bothering her who must be obeyed even though she does not have a head for heights. Whilst the bed was accessible from one side only, this was not a problem and the overall ambience of the accomodation was excellent.
Whilst there is a designated parking space for one car (and supposedly 3 for the Station House with 1 marked space) the people staying in the Staion House had 3 cars and on 4 occasions in a week we were either blocked in or could not access our space,I do not like the hassle of having to knock on doors at 0845 to wake somebody up in order to move their car(s) and ultimately we arranged to block their cars in as we inevitably left first in the morning.If you can manage to travel by public transport (Staion platform literally on the door step but a poor service however there is a reasonable bus service) then this would be ideal.There is very little spare parking in Ruswarp.

Overall we would return to the the location again but would be prepared to pay the extra to stay in the Station House and do away with the parking issues.

Excellent location for walking/access to the moors,steam trains passing 4 times a day.Whitby only a short walk away via several routes.Nice pub across the road.All in all a very chilled out break

The ticket office gives a beautiful glimpse into the past. The accommodation has been cleverly created in the old ticket office on Ruswarp station platform on the North Esk Railway line.
The ticket office is accurately described by the owner, it is small but has all a couple need to enjoy a break in a lovely unusual location.
The accommodation is very well equipped, it has a real flame gas fire and electric radiators so despite the freezing weather outside we were warm and cozy.
The sleeping quarters have been created in the roof space, headroom is an issue but it works fine, the small shower is piping hot, the small double bed can only be accessed from one side so it is necessary to disturb the person nearest to the opening if the other person needs to get up in the night.a sense of humour helps!
There is a designated parking space, regrettably this was initially not available to us as the people renting the attached station house had denied access by parking in front of it, this was soon addressed without problem.
All in all the ticket office was a great base for our short break, we loved seeing the trains going past the window, the accommodation was equipped to a high standard and although being very small was quaint and fun.

I'm a massive (6'5") rail fan and selected this cottage largely cos of this. The location is fantastic. The downstairs of the property is nice but retains little of the original detail. The spiral stair looks OK but is not great for a big man.
Upstairs.........Well, no pics I notice.
The bed....Very comfy when you can get in but rubbish covers. We swapped around so that we could get in/out easily.
The bathroom....No room for me to get clean after the loo. Power points upstairs impossible.
Obviously done on the cheap. Next door is massive and some room should have been given to the Ticket Office.
Ms Jones the owner was cold on the phone (they have 5 properties) Cleaning staff turn up early of the Saturday leaving day and don't speak.
Totall unsuitable for elderly/disabled folk.

As stated in other reviews, fantastic if you are a steam train fan, obviously why people book. Hated the spiral staircase, freezer compartment in fridge was not efficient. There is only 1 window that opens, this is in the form of a sky light in the bedroom area, which, unless you are 6ft plus [ which we are not] you have to take a chair upstairs and stand on it in order to open the window. The water in the shower was usually cold, at best, luke warm. There is a switch downstairs to turn on landing light, but no switch upstairs. The bed was difficult to get in and out of, like sleeping in a cupboard. Parking can be awkward, when we arrived, our space was being used by people from Station House next door, took a while to find drivers for cars to be moved. We would not return, left on Friday afternoon, so did not encounter 'silent' cleaners.

We stayed in the Ticket office for a week at the end of August and we had a wonderful time. The location of the property is brilliant and we never got tired of seeing the trains go past. It is a quick 3 minute train ride away from Whitby, or a 20 minute walk if you are feeling a little more active.

The downstairs of the property is very comfortable, but the upstairs rooms are sitting in the eves and therefore have sloping ceilings that may not be suitable for particularly tall people. The spiral staircase may also cause issues to anyone who isn't confident with heights but is very secure.

We would definitely book this property again as we were very comfortable and everything was immaculate.

Great location and very convenient for Whitby and North York Moors

We loved the location, the lovely walks and so handy for the local pub just over the road. The ticket office was very cosy we would definately go back.

The cottage was very well equipped. The welcome pack was a lovely touch. Lovely location, great village.

We could not fault the place or the facilities - only wish i could live there all year round! A charming and well-equipped cottage that is perfectly placed in Whitby and based in a friendly and welcoming village.

Quite location with pleasant surroundings and plenty to do.

Staying in the lovely village of Ruswarp, in a compact but comfortable cottage that was convenient for both the coastal resorts and the North Yorks Moors. Just what we were looking for!

The novelty factor of staying in a converted ticket office on a working platform was a great talking point with friends and family when we returned home.

Perfect location.

Good information and location, friendly locals; a good location for travelling around the area.

Excellent walks nearby, handy for train or bus to Whitby.

A novel and charming place ideal for walking. Didn't have to travel far, some great walks within a 10 mile radius. A brilliant week for both 2 and 4 legged visitors. Enjoyed it so much we have already booked it again for 2007.

Everything was convenient.

Very enjoyable stay at a cosy and comfy property as a lone female. It felt very safe and secure there.

A very interesting/different location for the accommodation. Very convenient for both the beach and inland walking.

Excellent place to stay, the steam trains were a bonus.

Excellent property for train enthusiasts. Good area for walking - no need to use a car.

A superb base for exploring the wonderful coast and moorland. Added up to a memorable holiday.

Loved the quirkyness of the cottage and the steam trains that went past all week, we were lucky with our chosen week! It has a great use of quite a confined space.

A very cosy cottge in an unusual setting. Very comfortable and perfect for an autumn/winter break!

This was quite an unusual property being a conversion of the old Ticket Office on the station platform. It was however, excellent. The property was very comfortable and well set out given the limitations in size.

Lovely property. An unusual building, cleverly done renovation, well thought-out and executed. Considerable thought obviously given to both furnishings and fittings, and lots of extras offered beyond that which you would expect.

The cottage was exceptionally clean without being clinical and so retaining the character of the property. The kitchen was amazingly well-equipped and thought out.

The Ticket Office was lovely. Even though it was on the edge of the railway we could hardly hear the trains going past. The whole holiday was a relaxing but enjoyable one.

We felt relaxed and the surrounding area was beautiful and we felt very much at home. The cottage was cosy and quirky in the nicest possible way and the location was excellent especially being on a station platform and it was a novelty having a steam train stop on our doorstep.

Spectacular walks and scenery, reliable public transport available when required. Nice friendly pub over the road. Good amenities.

The location was good. Plenty of sites to see locally. The North Yorkshire Moors railway is also a nice attraction.
And Sandsend is a beautiful spot.

Excellent base, excellent location, good all round.

It was quirky - loved it- really different. Excellent seeing the steam trains right on your doorstep.

This was our second visit to the Ticket Office. It is a superb location for touring the North Yorkshire Moors and within walking distance of Whitby and many good food pubs within easy reach.

Fabulous, unique accommodation in an outstanding area. Great walks and lovely people.

A beautiful, quirky building, very clean with everything you could need. There was plenty of walks in the area and The Ticket Office was a lovely, peaceful and comfortable haven to return to.

Overall, a lovely little holiday let. Unique character on a working railway station - great fun.

Good access to beaches & Yorkshire Dales. Nice little cottage for 2 people.

Clean cottage.Good for exploring.

A great place to stay, very comfortable with steam trains right up to the front door! Would recommend the Ticket Office
to anyone.

We loved the novelty of this property.
We also liked the thoughtful and tasteful way it had been equipped and decorated.

Great accommodation, it felt comfy, not like a 'thrown together' holiday let.

We could do walks from the house.

Very exciting with the trains stopping, and the steam train passing through and tooting.

Ruswarp is a very pretty village, and the steam trains passing by the front door of the accommodation are a novel bonus. The trains really caused minimal disturbance - less than the road!

Lovely quirky property, very cosy and warm. Loved the trains. Lovely area with brilliant walking from the door in all directions with lots of variety.

Our first visit to the area and we loved both the coast and the moors. We particularly enjoyed our visits to Whitby and the Goth week was an entertaining bonus. We also went from Grosmont to Pickering and back on the steam train which was a treat. Loved Robin hood's Bay and enjoyed walks and cream teas on the Moors. Of course we also loved the quirky Ticket Office.

I've booked again!

The location & quaintness of this property makes it unique. Walking to Whitby only took 1/2 an hour & local buses & trains were very convenient also. There is much to do in this area whatever the weather. Scenery lovely.

The uniqueness of the property being situated on the platform and watching the steam trains go by.

Excellent location for exploring the North East Coast and also able to walk into Whitby from the cottage, thus avoiding parking nightmare!

Close to all amenities, fantastic location, beautiful, quaint property.

Ideally situated for travel to all the villages (by train) and ease of access to Whitby and surrounding seaside. Steam trains and local trains from literally outside the front door. Really lovely location and a good pub with excellent food 40yards away.

Excellent location for exploring the surrounding area and very quaint accommodation.

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay in the quaint and quirky Ticket Office. A good base for touring the East Coast.

The atmosphere of the cottage, the lovely village it was set in and the fact it was easy to get to and back again.

The whole holiday was very relaxing which was helped by the cottage being such a nice place to stay. We have to say this is one of the best cottages we have ever stayed in. It was made all the better by having steam trains pass by a few times a day.

Very restful - a quiet place.

The location was fantastic, only a short walk/drive/train ride to Whitby. The cottage was very comfortable and warm. We loved the character of it. The village was very pretty and there's a good pub across the road. Only five miles to Robin Hood's Bay - so beautiful!

The Ticket Office's location was very convenient as we arrived by train. We loved the decor and the cosy feel of the cottage. We stayed for our second wedding anniversary and found it a very romantic bolthole and a joy to come home to after some lovely days exploring the local area. We are holidaying without a car and found the local area perfectly accessible by public transport and on foot.

Excellent location, very clean, well equipped. Unique due to the passing steam trains - overall a really enjoyable holiday!

Enjoyed being on the station platform and being within walking distance of Whitby. The bed was extremely comfortable!

The cottage was very cosy and quirky and a good base from which to explore the Yorkshire Moors. It was very comfortable and well equipped.
Enjoyed walking along the disused railway track into Whitby and Robin Hood's Bay.

Lovely place to stay, excellent location, great to see trains pass by.

Trains, buses and walking to Whitby right at the door. I enjoyed everything.

Unique cottage in an excellent location. The property was faultless and of a similar nature to the Station House which we had enjoyed on a previous occasion.

The setting was great and very convenient for a walking holiday and access to Whitby without needing to drive.

Good location and easy access to tourist areas - Yorkshire Moors and East Coast seaside resorts. Local pub very near serves food. We enjoyed our stay in the Ticket House. We are returning customers and will book with Sykes again, they are very efficient. Thank you.

Great location, brilliant quirky accommodation, good parking, pub serving very good food nearby, being on the railway, information from the Owner, welcome pack , walking into Whitby by the railway and river.

The property was well situated for amenities and within walking distance of Whitby. Friendly locals. Beautiful countryside.

We had such a magical holiday at The Ticket Office. A superb, enchanting little hideaway, which we absolutely adored. The location was perfect with a pub across the road, and a lovely little walk into Whitby's centre just across the platform, moments from the front door, along with the river flowing very close by, and a fantastic local butchers' and bakery within easy reach. We thought it to be an adorable, unique holiday property, something a little bit different, and quite special in its own homely, characterful way. We cannot thank the owners enough, as they had truly thought of everything to make our stay the relaxed getaway we were seeking! Just the Ticket (Office)!

We liked the character of the property and location.

The cottage was lovely and clean and very well equipped. It was in a good location for Whitby and the Yorkshire Moors.

It was the best equipped cottage we have ever stayed in and one of the most comfortable.

Liked the quirkiness and novelty of staying in an old ticket office, especially with the steam trains going past.

The cottage very comfortable cosy and clean. It was convenient for Whitby with lovely walks nearby. The welcome pack was a lovely surprise.

Location was perfect and it was a very well equipped cottage, small but perfectly formed!

Another lovely getaway. Thank you for your time and effort in providing us with such a happy holiday.

It was very cosy, a home from home.

Second time I have stayed there. Small but perfectly formed. Like the 'quirkiness' of the Old Ticket Office. Very convenient for public transport (I did not have a car with me), and only 25 mins walk into Whitby.

Our third visit to this cottage and it was just as warm, cosy and comfortable. We really enjoyed the originality of staying in the ticket office of a Victorian railway station. It has been beautifully converted. The front door onto the platform was great to run out and wave to the trains!

Very quaint small, cosy accommodation. Well thought out with good attention to detail. Had a very good standard of cleanliness and was well equipped. In a great location.

We really enjoyed our stay at The Ticket Office, it was an unusual place to stay in, really comfortable and the small space had been put to the best use. Ruswarp was for us, an ideal place to stay for exploring the area. Would recommend The Ticket Office as a good place to stay for something a bit different.

Liked the uniqueness of the property.

The location was great. Nice pub opposite which did great food and is dog friendly. Nice walk to Whitby. Comfortable and well equipped cottage.

The Ticket Office is in an ideal location for coast and inland discovery.

A lovely quirky little cottage; full of character and very well equipped.

The Ticket Office is a very quirky property, very warm and cosy with some excellent hospitality touches left by the owner. Would definitely go again and recommend.

A lovely warm and cosy quirky cottage in a great location.

The Ticket Office is a quirky and unusual place to stay. Interesting spiral staircase. Cosy and warm. Novelty to have your own personal train platform and trains passing your window.Everything you need for a holiday stay. Some beautiful areas to explore nearby and a lovely walk along the river Esk or down the cinder track into Whitby

The Ticket Office is a unique and very interesting property.

In a wonderful location with steam trains passing by, and it was a short drive to the coast. It was everything you needed for a relaxing holiday.