Field View | Ruswarp | Ashes Fm | Self Catering Holiday Cottage

Customer rating

4.6★

5 Guests
3 Bedrooms
1 Bathroom
Pets Yes
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Features

Off road parking
Open fire
Garden / Patio
Cot available
Highchair available
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

Accuracy of the listing

Cleanliness

Comfort

Facilities and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

31 Customer Review(s)

Louise
October 2026

“What a lovely cottage!”

Bed very very comfy, we would recommend the cottage to anyone. The parking was 50 or so yards away, but wasn't a problem for us, and we had to go and by logs and kindling, for log burner, from Sainsbury's which was 10-15 mins away by car. The walk into Whitby we really enjoyed, we walked back a different way, but just as enjoyable.

Bed very very comfy, we would recommend the cottage to anyone. The parking was 50 or so yards away, but wasn't a problem for us, and we had to go and by logs and kindling, for log burner, from Sainsbury's which was 10-15 mins away by car. The walk into Whitby we really enjoyed, we walked back a different way, but just as enjoyable.

- Louise, October 2026
Andy September 2026

“Second time we have stayed.”

Lovely walk into Whitby via two routes. World's best butchers opposite and a great local pub where you can watch the steam trains go by.

- Andy, September 2026

Thank you so much for your return visit, we’re delighted to hear you enjoyed your stay and the local area. Property Owner
Lisa September 2026

“The cottage is exactly what it says on the tin .”

... well equipped and spacious . The garden space is nice for a dog or to relax . Tall people would need to be careful my son is 6ft and banged his head numerous times . The road is noisy and may bother some people. But overall a good base camp to explore the local areas and whitby .

- Lisa, September 2026

Thank you very much for your stay and for your positive review, with helpful notes for future guests. We’re glad you enjoyed the cottage and local area. Property Owner
Emma August 2026

“The location let this property down for me personally as it was on a very noisy main road and there was no view of fields at all.”

We actually left a day earlier we couldn't stand the traffic any longer. The garden had lots of low fruit trees making it not very useable and the only sunny area was the dirty concrete pathway by the outside toilet. I'd envisaged somewhere more tranquil from the description. The double beds were very comfy though, and the shower was excellent. Whilst it does have lots of cottage charm, the stairs were so narrow and slippy you can't wear socks or slippers to go up or down without fear of falling.

- Emma, August 2026

We’re really sorry to hear that. The house is on the high street opposite the butchers and the road can be busy. The garden seating area and bench do get sun, but that depends on the time of day. We’re glad you found the beds and shower comfortable, and thank you for highlighting the steep stairs which we include in the description and photo so that potential guests are aware. Thank you for your stay and we wish you well for future holidays. Property Owner
Maggie August 2026

“Accommodation was fine and as described.”

What wasn't mentioned was the proximity.of the incessant traffic through Ruwarp, unfortunately not something owners or agents can do anything about. But it did detract from a pleasant stay. On a more trivial note, I thought the provision of toilet rolls and dishwasher tablets could have been rather more generous for a week's stay for 5 people -. we'd run out by mid week. I'd stopped taking these items on s/c holidays as they're usually adequate. On the other hand, a problem with the toilet was quickly resolved the same day via the caretaker.

- Maggie, August 2026

Thank you very much for your feedback. Yes there is meant to be a 20mph limit through the village but this isn’t always respected unfortunately. Thank you for your stay. Property Owner
Nicola July 2026

“The property has everything needed for an enjoyable stay.”

The garden was a big plus for us with fruit trees giving great shade. The beds were comfortable and although the cottage is on the main road we were not woken by any noise. Perfectly placed for Whiby and the surrounding areas. The only downside I can see was the steep steps, however if you don’t have any mobility issues they didn’t cause a problem for us.

- Nicola, July 2026

Thank you for your great review, we’re really pleased to hear you had an enjoyable stay. Yes the stairs are very steep, we would advise prospective guests to check photos on the website to see they will be suitable. Thanks for flagging this for future guests. Property Owner
Emma June 2026

“We had another fantastic stay at Field View and thoroughly enjoyed our holiday.”

The cottage is beautifully decorated, spotlessly clean, and incredibly spacious. The bed is so comfortable, and the large shower, with both the rainfall and standard shower options, is excellent. One of the things we really love is the lovely garden. Even during the hot weather, it stayed beautifully cool thanks to the mature trees providing plenty of shade. The laundry room and outside toilet are brilliant extras and make the property even more convenient. Having a dedicated parking space is a huge bonus and makes arriving and coming and going completely stress-free. There's also a fantastic butcher's shop just across the road, which is so handy, and the area itself is wonderfully peaceful and quiet. There are beautiful walks nearby, making it the perfect place to relax and unwind. This was our second visit, and it certainly won't be our last. We love everything about Field View and will definitely be back. We wouldn't hesitate to recommend it to anyone looking for a comfortable, well-equipped, and peaceful place to stay. Thank you so much emma james and kilo

- Emma, June 2026

Thank you so much for your lovely review, and for the return visit. We’re pleased to hear you made use of the shade, it’s been so hot that it’s good to have the option! We hope to welcome you back another time. Property Owner
Suzanne June 2026

“What a lovely quaint old cottage which is well situated for a walk into Whitby along the side of the river or a short car journey to Sandsend or Runswick Bay.”

I loved the peaceful, totally enclosed garden full of beautifully smelling roses and fruit trees which was a nice safe area for my granddaughter and our small dog. The kitchen is well-equipped. I enjoyed trying the different herbal teas which I thought was a nice touch. My granddaughter enjoyed the cookies. We liked learning about the history of the cottage and Ruswarp. There are a good selection of books and leaflets. The stairs could be a problem for people with disabilities. The road is incredibly busy so there was some road noise from the front bedroom and the top bedroom. The pavements are narrow so we needed to take care walking to the car park. But these issues didn't spoil our stay. I would certainly like to return.

- Suzanne, June 2026

Thank you very much for your great review, we’re really pleased to hear you and your granddaughter enjoyed your stay at the cottage. We appreciate your positive feedback and helpful notes for potential guests about the stairs and roadside. You would be most welcome to return. Property Owner
Yvonne May 2026

“Field Cottage is beautiful, lovely and warm without having to light the fire.”

However, a few logs would have been appreciated. The sofa and chair are not comfortable, I understand that the sofa is a sofa bed, but a more comfortable one would be better as the cottage would not accommodate more than 4 adults comfortably. The bed was very comfortable, a bigger duvet (to fit the cover) suitable for a king size bed would have been better. The back garden could be beautiful, however, it has been neglected and definitely needs a bit of TLC. On the whole, if we wanted to visit the area again, we would stay at Field Cottage.

- Yvonne, May 2026

Thank you very much for your feedback, we will take those points on board. You’d be most welcome to stay again. Property Owner
Liz April 2026

“Well equipped holiday cottage an ideal base for exploring Whitby and the local area.”

Ideal as you can either walk or catch the train to Whitby. Secure garden was great for our two dogs. Shower was powerful, water was plentiful and hot, heating could be adjusted easily on site. Accommodation sleeps 6 however we just used the main bedroom on the second floor. The linen/ duvet/pillows were good quality and bed was comfortable however there was a distinct dip in the middle of it. In the lounge was seating I would say comfortable for 3 or 4 at a push. I think you would struggle to fit 5 adults on the small sofa and chair or 2 adults and teenagers / young adults. The main sofa wasn't comfortable at all. The base and back was very hard. When you can potentially spend a bit of time inside, due to bad weather, a comfy couch would be better. The cottage as described, is on a main road. Yes it is noisy, however it's also on a bad bend. The road is supposed to be 20 mph going past however cars flew along the road. This made even stopping and unloading outside very dangerous ( also double yellows) we had to carry things up and down the road to the car, and had to make sure the dogs were on really tight short leads when we stepped outside the gate as the footpath was very narrow as the cars flew past. These are just small things that wouldn't have stopped me from booking my stay, however good to know before arrival. I would stay again as the accommodation and location on a whole was great and ideal for us 2 and the 2 dogs.

- Liz, April 2026

Thank you very much for your review, and this helpful feedback. Yes guests should be aware the parking space is a short walk from the property as there isn’t parking directly outside. The cottage allows bookings for up to 5 (there is an additional truckle bed in the smallest room which might be ok for children but we don’t count it in the overall size), so potential guests please be aware of party size. We’re glad the dogs enjoyed the garden and would be very happy to welcome you again! Property Owner
Sarah April 2026

“We loved everything about this cottage’s the welcome basket the little touches in the kitchen.”

Bedroom were very comfortable. We found the walk to Whitby lovely and the pub was good for food I would definitely be recommending to other ☺️

- Sarah, April 2026

Thank you for your lovely review! We’re really pleased you enjoyed the cottage and had a great stay. Property Owner
Nicola April 2026

“We recently stayed in this lovely 3-bedroom cottage and had such a wonderful time.”

The cottage is full of quirky features and character, with a gorgeous enclosed rose garden at the rear complete with outdoor seating and a summer house — the perfect place to relax after a day exploring. The beds were super comfy, the large walk-in shower was excellent, and the kitchen was fully equipped with everything we needed. A real bonus was the amazing butchers directly across the road, selling bread, milk, cheese, deli items, and the tastiest breakfast sandwiches! There’s also a friendly local pub nearby serving great food. The location is fantastic, with beautiful walks right from the doorstep, including into Whitby which is only around 1.5 miles away. Great home, great location — we wouldn’t hesitate to stay again!

- Nicola, April 2026

Thank you so much for your fab review, with great local recommendations! We’d be very happy to welcome you again. Property Owner
Olivia April 2026

“Lovely, well equipped house with comfortable beds and a lovely sunny garden with was great for our dog.”

The curving stairs with no barrier could be an issue for those with limited mobility or young children but were fine for our family of four with 2 teenagers. On a busy road but well located in walking distance of Whitby and with a friendly local pub nearby.

- Olivia, April 2026

Thank you very much for your positive review, glad you had some sunshine during your stay! Thanks for highlighting the stairs for future prospective guests, they are very steep so we would advise checking the photos on the website and listing notes to ensure the property will work for your party (and contact Sykes if you have any queries). Property Owner
Christine March 2026

“Field View is a cosy warm comfortable cottage full of character, with everything ...”

Field View is a cosy warm comfortable cottage full of character, with everything you need for your holiday,we and our dogs enjoyed the treats left for us,and loved sitting in the sun, while our dogs played in the secure garden,Ruswarp is a pretty village with good walks close by,Jacksons butchers have great pies,just down the road,we will definately stay at Field View again soon,many thanks for a lovely holiday, Christine

- Christine, March 2026

Thank you for your great review ! We’re really pleased you enjoyed the cottage and had a good holiday. We’d be delighted to welcome you again. Property Owner
Elizabeth December 2025

“We had a lovely week staying in Field View over New Year.”

We enjoyed New Year’s Eve in the Bridge Inn. Great to be able to walk into Whitby and lovely days out in Scarborough and Robin’s Hood Bay. The dogs enjoyed the garden and I am sure it would be nice to use the summer house in warmer months. It was great to have the extra fridge/freezer and washer and dryer in the outside shed. The village was quite busy, so the dedicated parking space at the railway sidings was greatly appreciated, although walking up the hill to the house in the icy weather was a challenge! The house listing was accurate regarding both sets of very steep twisting stairs that were difficult. We did cook at the house and the kitchen was generally well equipped with ample crockery and cutlery, however, it would benefit from having some decent cereal bowls! The weather turned extremely bad at the end of the week and it was nice that the owners made contact to check if we were okay. We would recommend the property for couples and families with teenage children. Thanks for the welcome pack. Thanks for

- Elizabeth, December 2025

We’re really pleased to hear you had a good stay and got home safe in the chilly weather! Thanks for your positive review and helpful feedback. Property Owner
Carey November 2025

“Wonderful cottage ,warm and cosy The kitchen is simply beautiful and well ...”

Wonderful cottage ,warm and cosy The kitchen is simply beautiful and well equipped The stairs are steep but you do get used to them quickly Nice sized garden with a Quince tree which was a hidden bonus and I'm making quince jelly now 20 min walk to Whitby so a great location and lots of local walks to get away from it all Butchers shop is amazing across the road and the local pub is warm and friendly A fantastic find this cottage and it ticked all the boxes for us

- Carey, November 2025

Thank you for your lovely review, we’re so pleased you enjoyed your stay. Hope the quince jelly is tasty! We’d be very happy to welcome you to the cottage again. Property Owner
Elric October 2025

“Thank you for a great stay There were really no faults I could think of.”

It was a lovely place with comfortable beds, underfloor heating, amazing shower, TV with all the channels, beautiful garden, all the amenities in the kitchen, the only thing we couldn't find was a bottle opener. An extra special thank you for the Oat Milk, as we are Vegan. Not many places stock plant milks.

- Elric, October 2025

Thank you for your great review! We’re really pleased you enjoyed your stay. And we’ll hunt for the bottle opener (and replace if it’s gone astray), thanks for letting us know. Property Owner
Elisha October 2025

“We had such a lovely stay at field view!”

The cottage was perfect, it had everything we needed, very clean and cosy. We would definitely return again! The stairs are very step, and the butcher across the road is amazing. We had breakfast buns and also took a pie home which was amazing!!

- Elisha, October 2025

Thank you for your positive review, great to hear that you had a lovely stay. Property Owner
Eileen October 2025

“We’ve just returned from a wonderful 3 night stay at the cottage, it did not disappoint.”

The cottage was spotlessly clean and communication was responsive. The local area is lovely, Sunday roast at the Bridge Inn is a must. A lovely short walk along the railway line to Whitby, Robin Hoods Bay is also worth a visit. We will definitely return in the future. Thank you for a lovely stay

- Eileen, October 2025

Thank you so much for your great review, delighted to hear you enjoyed your stay. We would be glad to welcome you back. Property Owner
Terry October 2025

“We had a lovely time.”

E at Field View. The cottage was both comfortable and had all the items we needed. Loved the garden and the weather. Only issue was the key safe, which took us ages to open. Do they have e push button safes? That aside,thank you.

- Terry, October 2025

Thank you for the review, it’s great to know you enjoyed the cottage and your stay. Thanks too for the feedback about the key safe, we will get that looked into. Property Owner
Andy September 2025

“We were very happy with cottage and its facilities.”

Location was perfect, footpath opposite led to Cinder path and on to Whitby, only a 35-40 minute walk (£8 in taxi). Best butcher's on the planet also opposite offering some amazing food and a great breakfast and a great local pub just down the road. Lovely enclosed garden with summer house. Would visit again.

- Andy, September 2025

Thank you very much for your kind review, we’re really pleased to hear you had a good stay. Thanks too for your recommendations, which I’m sure will be appreciated by other guests. Property Owner
Sally September 2025

“The cottage was clean, well equipped and charming.”

The garden, if you're staying in warmer months, is an absolute bonus! Lovely stay all round. Also, Ruswarp is beautiful and there's a lovely walk directly opposite the cottage, ideal if you have a dog. On your doorstep is a superb butchers. Regular buses into Whitby just a few minutes walk away.

- Sally, September 2025

Thank you very much for your positive review! We’re really pleased you enjoyed your stay. Property Owner
Trevor August 2025

“The photos are not representative specifically the stairs The cutlery, glasses and cups were chipped, cracked and dirty.”

The content of hairbrushes were under the sofa showing that the property hadn’t been fully cleaned.

- Trevor, August 2025

Thank you for letting us know. Further to your feedback, we have inspected the property and removed the cracked cup and plate; ensured the crockery and cutlery is clean; and fed back to the cleaners. We have added another photo of the stairs to those on the website, so it’s clear on the photos and listing before guests book that they are steep. We appreciate you advising of these points and giving us the chance to correct them. Property Owner
Alison August 2025

“We loved Ruswarp.”

Great location to walk the dogs into Whitby and would certainly come back. The house had everything we needed and the garden was a great bonus. During such a lovely hot week we had to have the windows open so did hear the traffic in the morning. Great week had by all

- Alison, August 2025

Thank you for your positive review and we’re pleased to hear you had a great time! We would be very happy to welcome you back. Property Owner
Catherine July 2025

“Lovely cottage , great location for walking into Whitby, (footpath opposite the house) The house was well equipped and comfortable, our kids loved the little steep staircases especially the attic room but glad they were older to mange these, wouldn't be easy to manage for very young children .”

The cottage is steeped in history and the decor is simple , elegant and sympathetic to that, bringing it up to date to but no losing the cottages quirky charm, some beautiful pieces of furniture

- Catherine, July 2025

Thank you very much for your kind review Property Owner
Alison July 2025

“Gorgeous character cottage , named parking a two minute walk away .”

Very well equipped and very clean and comfortable . The enclosed garden with seating , summerhouse , outside loo and large fridge freezer is a bonus . Owners are very quick to reply . Best butcher and deli just across the road plus a walk for the dog . We loved it

- Alison, July 2025

Thank you for your great review, we’re really pleased to hear that you had a good time. Property Owner
Rachel June 2025

“We had a lovely stay at Field View.”

It is a lovely old cottage with lots of original features. It is half a hour stroll into Whitby along the railway track, so very handy. The butchers over the road sell some lovely produce but there is no village shop anymore for a full range of items so come prepared .The hidden garden was a plus as we had our dog with us and we loved the cosy wood burner in the evening. The treats were a thoughtful touch thank you. We have already recommended to friends.

- Rachel, June 2025

Thank you for your positive and helpful review. We’re really pleased you enjoyed your stay, and would be glad to welcome you again. Property Owner
Karen May 2025

“What a quaint and lovely cottage, our 3 night stay with our 2 boxer dogs was perfect, The attention to detail with the lovely goodies left for us was incredible….”

biscuits,a bottle of a good quality soft drink, also provided were ground coffee, 3 types of herbal teabags and dog treats which of course went down very well

- Karen, May 2025

Thank you for your lovely review, we appreciate the feedback and are delighted you had a good stay! Property Owner
Lisa May 2025

“Lovely cottage, well equipped & cosy.”

The garden was a great bonus with the sunny seating area. The off-road parking was a bonus, only a 2 minute walk away. My only negative is that the downstairs flooring was in need of update.

- Lisa, May 2025

Thank you for your great review, we’re really pleased you enjoyed your stay. Thanks for the feedback on the downstairs flooring too, we’ll look into updating. Property Owner
Charlotte April 2025

“Lovely cottage we also enjoyed the garden and would recommend it the only items needed are an iron , ironing board and hairdryer.”

- Charlotte, April 2025

Thank you for your positive feedback, and we're really pleased you enjoyed your stay. That's helpful to know about those items, we will add them to the property. Property Owner
Paul April 2025

“Fantastic property with everything we needed for our short stay in Ruswarp.”

Spotlessly clean, well equipped & pleasant cottage, with lovely fully enclosed garden / summer house, that provided easy walking access to Whitby & surrounding areas. First time we've stayed in an "eco friendly" property (solar panels & outside heat pump) that provided for all our needs and more, so no qualms about the technology affecting our enjoyment / comfort. Many thanks to the owners for the stay and we definitely recommend Field View to anyone looking to stay in the area.

- Paul, April 2025

Thank you for your great review, we’re so pleased you had a good time. Property Owner

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Summary

Three-storey
Three bedrooms: 1 x king-size, 1 x second-floor double with TV, 1 x single with truckle bed
Shower room with walk-in shower, and basin
First-floor cloakroom with basin and WC
Kitchen/diner
Utility
Sitting room with woodburning stove and separate dining area
Electric central heating
Oven, hob, 2 x fridge/freezers, washing machine, dishwasher, tumble dryer
2 x TVs, WiFi
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Travel cot, highchair, and stairgate available
Off-road parking for 1 car, located a short walk away from the property
Enclosed garden with lawn, patio, summerhouse and WC
2 well-behaved dogs welcome
Sorry, no smoking
Shop 0.7 miles, pub 0.1 miles, beach 1.5 miles, river 0.4 miles
Note: Steep, narrow stairs in property, please take care
Note: Stairgates can be inserted but not secured into wood-frame due to the age of property
Note: Double bedroom on top floor accessed via steep staircase and does not have a door - not suitable for those with mobility issues
Note: The first-floor single bedroom has reduced head height in part of the room

The property

Field View is a welcoming, three-storey, and pet-friendly house situated in Ruswarp, North Yorkshire, boasting a woodburning stove and enclosed garden.

Whitby 1.8 miles; Sandsend 3.3 miles; Robin Hood's Bay 6.4 miles.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £250.

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About the location

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.

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Reviews & Ratings

“What a lovely cottage!”

“Second time we have stayed.”

“The cottage is exactly what it says on the tin .”

“The location let this property down for me personally as it was on a very noisy main road and there was no view of fields at all.”

“Accommodation was fine and as described.”

“The property has everything needed for an enjoyable stay.”

“We had another fantastic stay at Field View and thoroughly enjoyed our holiday.”

“What a lovely quaint old cottage which is well situated for a walk into Whitby along the side of the river or a short car journey to Sandsend or Runswick Bay.”

“Field Cottage is beautiful, lovely and warm without having to light the fire.”

“Well equipped holiday cottage an ideal base for exploring Whitby and the local area.”

“We loved everything about this cottage’s the welcome basket the little touches in the kitchen.”

“We recently stayed in this lovely 3-bedroom cottage and had such a wonderful time.”

“Lovely, well equipped house with comfortable beds and a lovely sunny garden with was great for our dog.”

“Field View is a cosy warm comfortable cottage full of character, with everything ...”

“We had a lovely week staying in Field View over New Year.”

“Wonderful cottage ,warm and cosy The kitchen is simply beautiful and well ...”

“Thank you for a great stay There were really no faults I could think of.”

“We had such a lovely stay at field view!”

“We’ve just returned from a wonderful 3 night stay at the cottage, it did not disappoint.”

“We had a lovely time.”

“We were very happy with cottage and its facilities.”

“The cottage was clean, well equipped and charming.”

“The photos are not representative specifically the stairs The cutlery, glasses and cups were chipped, cracked and dirty.”

“We loved Ruswarp.”

“Gorgeous character cottage , named parking a two minute walk away .”

“We had a lovely stay at Field View.”

“What a quaint and lovely cottage, our 3 night stay with our 2 boxer dogs was perfect, The attention to detail with the lovely goodies left for us was incredible….”

“Lovely cottage, well equipped & cosy.”

“Lovely cottage we also enjoyed the garden and would recommend it the only items needed are an iron , ironing board and hairdryer.”

“Fantastic property with everything we needed for our short stay in Ruswarp.”

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RUSWARP