Olton Hall @ Engine Shed

We had an amazing stay everything on the doorstep and perfectly situated.

We couldn’t ask for anything more than a steam train coming past our window twice a day ,we have had so many lovely walks so would be really happy to stay again .

I’ll take all the credit for booking this place.

My taste and judgement are impeccable! We were honestly blown away by location, decor, furnishings, comfort, cleanliness, value for money, ease of check-in/out - it ticks every box and we will be back without hesitation. Thanks so much for a memorable, comfortable and relaxing stay in beautiful Whitby. The steam engines running in the “back yard” were amazing and the proximity to many top notch chippies was a lovely bonus!

Excellent spacious accommodation finished to high standard in a unique location.

Do not worry about train noise, although you knew they were there,they were not intrusive, they are not that often and add to the character of the property. Just make sure you are dressed appropriately of have your curtains closed when a train pulls into the station. Easy access to Whitby would highly recommend.

Nice, clean apartment, bit dark as on lower floor, but not unexpected, trains outside were not too troublesome (we could admire the steam loco as it came in and out of whitby station).

Car parking was great. My only comment was there were so many fire doors ! (we understand why this had to be but it made loading and unloading quite tiresome). Definitely not for those who find stairs a challenge go for one of the upper flats if you are. Mind you, if you can't do stairs or steep hills Whitby is a bit challenging anyway!

Lovely place to stay, being so close to the trains was a real treat.

We had a great break.

Olton Hall at the engine shed was a great accommodation, nice that we could easily walk into the centre of Whitby. It was nice to see the trains coming and going from the station through the day. It was nice to walk up the steps to see the Abbey and found the Whitby brewery opposite the Abbey which was a great place to stop for a drink. Owners of the property were easy to contact. The welcome bits were a nice touch for when we arrived. We would definitely go back if we go to Whitby again.

Excellent accommodation.

Very clean and well furnished and close to town centre. For me I really enjoyed the closeness to the trains which pass close to the property. For some this may be a nuisance. Close to the town centre with great parking. Because of the building there is no outside seatinf available. This did not affect our holiday. Overall a really lovely place to stay and visit.

First Class Accommodation!

The old Engine Shed at Whitby has been beautifully restored and converted into accommodation for holiday stays. We found the apartment to be very clean with a fully fitted Kitchen with all the items you would need for a family of 4. The only minor downside for me was that I found the beds a little on the 'firm' side. This is purely a personal preference, and I'm sure a lot of people like 'firmer' beds, but unfortunately I don't. Having said this, the apartment was excellent in every other respect. I would not hesitate to recommend staying there.

We stay at the old engine sheds twice a year and it’s perfect for Whitby town and its pubs and restaurants

This was our first stay at Olton Hall.

We found it to be clean, comfortable and spacious. The engine sheds is a quiet location yet in the centre of Whitby and a convenient place to stay for all that Whitby has to offer. The parking space provided with the property was a real bonus.

Third time we have visited this property.

It has every home comfort and appliance you need. Lovely pack of refreshments on arrival is very welcome after a long journey. Clean and tidy with modern decor. Included covered garage space (away from seagulls!) make this a great place to stay.

Houskeepers fantastic, lovely accommodation excellent showers with well equiped kitchen

Amazing stay!

We stayed as a family of 4, was fabulous. Parking onsite which was perfect, electric charging too! Place was spotless, warm and beautifully decorated Everything you needed for a fabulous stay Easy walking distance to everything in Whitby, the kids loved being right next to the railway and train-spotting was a big hit Thank you for a fabulous stay and would most certainly recommend

We stayed at Olton Hall over New Year and what an absolutely fantastic place to stay.

The property was stunning. It was spotless and finished to a high standard throughout. The owners left us a welcome package including prosecco, chocs, biscuits, milk, tea & coffee and treats for the kids which we really enjoyed. They had decorated the apartment for Christmas with a lovely tree and decorations throughout. Our son loved watching the trains go by. From booking and ringing to check how we would like the rooms set up, to leaving info in the apartment, the owners and housekeeper do a fantastic job. Would highly recommend.

Excellent accommodation with all the home comforts and facilities for a relaxing stay.

In an ideal central location close to all the main attractions in Whitby. Would highly recommend- this is our third stay in the Engine Sheds.

Everything was fine.

Very clean and modern. There were comments in the visitors book about being like a prison. I found this very inaccurate, people knew what they were booking. The accommodation was very well lit. The only gripe I have, I would prefer, table and chairs instead of a breakfast bar. I would be happy to stay there again.

An excellent stay as always.

This is our 3rd time at the engine sheds and I cannot praise them enough. Very friendly, very clean and everything you need to make the stay special. On the railway line too, so can watch the steam train from your room.

Fabulous place and Jo the housekeeper is a credit to the place so friendly and lovely to talk too

Superb accommodation close to local amenities and excellent parking.

Trains passing were the highlight!

Lovely apartment and very helpful staff.

Only comments are:- The window is a bit low down so there is no view We had electric bikes and a 13 amp socket in the garage area would be useful

We love our stays at the Old Engine Sheds and this was our 3rd booking there.

Convenient for the town centre and accommodation to a high standard with the bonus of heritage railways trains right outside the window.

An awesome property - one of the best we have stayed in through Sykes.

Brilliant location, quirky, excellent facilities and such attention to detail. We would definitely consider going back to this wonderful apartment, even though there are so many great ones to choose from in Whitby.

Fantastic holiday cottage, best we have stayed in.

Very clean and comfortable, well located, parking and electric vehicle charging a real bonus. Exciting to watch the trains pass right outside the windows (or maybe that's just my opinion as a train geek!)

Fantastic accommodation with everything that you will need during your stay.

There were a few items that needed maintenance but otherwise the accommodation was very good

This is a very well-appointed property which is only a few minutes' walk from the centre of town.

The secure parking was a real boon in a bustling location like Whitby. Communication with the property manager was simple and the response to any questions was fast and efficient.

This was our 2nd stay in Olton (3rd in the Engine Shed).

One slight hiccup, hot water not working when we arrived but Jo called the maintenance man, fixed when we got back in a couple of hours later. Also, we'd noted only 3 stools at the breakfast bar, 4 the last time. Jo must have told the owner (John? who wasn't aware that one had previously broken) and when we got back Sat teatime he was there with TWO new stools as he said one other wasn't up to standard! Excellent stay again in a first class property. Being so close to the town centre and with under cover secure parking, the Engine Shed apartments have a massive bonus when you don't need the car during your stay. Can recommend this place every time, and we'll be back.

The place is immaculate and Ko goes the extra mile to look after guests.

Great location and space in secure garage is ideal in Whitby.

A lovely, well thought out and well equipped place to stay.

It is in a perfect place to access everything in central Whitby without having to get in the car. There is a car parking space at the property which is a bonus in the middle of town. The accommodation was very clean and the welcome pack and flowers a nice touch. We will definitely stay here again

Olton Hall is a lovely apartment.

Very clean and well equipped. I would recommend it to anyone wanting a comfortable break in Whitby.

Lovely long weekend at Olton Hall.

From the friendly housekeepers to start our visit, to the quality of the property and the added railway feature outside, we had a fantastic stay. Some nice touches with the Christmas tree and welcome pack. Much appreciated. Parking and easy access to town a big plus for Whitby. Looking forward to staying again.

First class accommodation close to all amenities safe and secure parking second time staying at engine shed wouldn't stay any where else when visiting Whitby

Good information packs and clear instructions.

Lovely welcome pack which was very much appreciated. Apartment was beautiful and being able to wave at the trains was amazing. Had a very restful and enjoyable week. Whitby has some great history and the open top tour bus was cool. Would recommend this as a place to stay in Whitby. Thank you.

Love the apartment, the secure garage car parking is a great asset

Excellent property in good location.

Well equipped and good garage parking. Everything you would expect for the price.

This property was spotlessly clean, in fact I would go as far as to say it was the cleanest property we have ever stayed at.

The undercover Parking was a great advantage as the accommodation was perfectly located for a short walk into Whitby. It was lovely to see the steam trains from the lounge/bedroom windows. I would highly recommend this holiday accommodation.

The property was amazing, house keeping staff were so friendly and nothing was a problem.

Very clean and very well stocked for your stay. Would definitely revisit and recommend to other people

Olton hall engine shed is perfect very well looked after .

the position of the apartment was great we enjoyed seeing the trains and the change overs with the steam trains . Few minute walk into whitby centre . The apartments are quiet and relaxing . Would definitely return .

A very enjoyable holiday in a high-quality apartment with plenty of space and bathroom facilities for two adult couples.

No problems accessing the parking spaces. Good central location, perfect for train lovers. We had to wait all week for a steam train, but it was worth the wait as one finally stopped outside the apartment windows on the penultimate day. Property was clean and well-maintained (although the kitchen scissors and frying pan are due for replacement … ). A good selection of basic requirements were supplied to get us started. We would certainly recommend this property for a special stay in Whitby.

Fantastic place and accommodation as always we love this place so much and have visited/stayed many times

We absolutely love staying at Olton Hall, this was our second time and we wouldn't hesitate to come back again.

Our 5yr old Grandson loves the trains and he was treated to the Steam Trains this year chugging past his bedroom window ! Everything is so accessible , a short walk into Whitby has everything you need...Parking is an absolute plus too...

Loved the location of the property, will definitely book again, exceptionally clean, comfortable, parking very secure, never used our car all weekend which is amazing in Whitby!

Loved watching the trains. If we were to give any downside, the pillows weren't good, not soft at all, should be feather! However this would not stop us returning, thanks for a lovely holiday!

Stunning property, very clean and modern.

Excellent location close to the centre of Whitby. Highly recommended, I would definitely stay here again

Perfect for the price point

The engine shed was the perfect spot for exploring Whitby and surrounding areas.

A 2 minute walk into Whitby and you’ll find lots of pubs and restaurants, the bus station is just down the road. The apartment was perfectly equipped and all the furnishings were excellent quality. The on-site car parking just adds to the perfectness of this holiday home.

Excellent as have stayed in one of the other apartments before.

One point, the joining instructions give a later arrival and earlier leaving time "due to covid". Then in 2 other areas it still shows the usual 3pm and 10am times. It needs to be clearly one or the other.

we absolutely loved our stay at Olton Hall, everything was perfect, my 4yr old Grandson loved the trains and this made our stay extra special, we would definitely stay here again in the future.

It was so handy for walking into town, shops, cafe's, restaurant's all to hand and the fact that we had parking was a big plus for us ! highly recommend

The property was very well equipped, clean and well presented.

Ideally situated for bus, train, food shop and many pubs and restaurants. We would highly recommend this holiday venue.

Great apartment, very large and great position.

Could do with a full length mirror.

The Olton Hall Engine Shed was amazing, we had a wonderful stay.

The accommodation is modern and has everything you'd need. The beds were a little hard but that's personal preference and wouldn't deter us from staying again. We did find a pair of dirty socks left behind from previous people and the sofas could do with a hoover but on the whole, it was a great place to stay. Ample private parking, in the centre of Whitby and the building is well thought out. Looking forward to returning.

Our 2nd stay at Olton, whitby engine shed.

Won't be our last either. Love this place. Tucked away from the noise and crowd's at busy times with everything you need. Everywhere was clean, tidy and fresh. A real home from home. House keeping ladies were brilliant and very helpful. Welcome pack plus milk, butters, bread and jam plus fresh flowers were so thoughtful and very useful. Love this place. Thank you for a wonderful stay. We will be back.

Once again a great stay at the Engine Shed but our first time in Olton Hall.

Immaculately clean, spacious and comfortable. As always the welcome pack was very much appreciated. A big thank you to the cleaning staff for doing a great job and for always being happy and pleasant. We are already booked for next year! Diane S

Immaculate throughout.

Everything within the property was quality, the linen, towels, fixtures, fittings ! Location spot on & excellent to have a secure parking space.

Loved staying at Olton Hall @ Engine Shed.

No real issues with accommodation but just wanted to mention: The bedding and mattress protector do not fit the bed in the main bedroom and I had to make the bed everyday with a sheet that did not fit. Not ideal. The toilet seat in the ensuite bathroom has been put on too far back which did cause issues.

This was our 3rd visit to Olton Hall and found it superb.

Our friends want to bring their dog next year which means looking elsewhere sadly but we'll see. Superb accommodation which we've come to expect. Some extra lighting at the top of the ramp leading to the garage would be helpful. Many thanks

Fantastic accommodation.

Everything was of a very high standard. Spotlessly clean and beautifully furnished.

Beautiful place in a great location.

Very comfortable and well equipped.

Really enjoyed our stay at Oulton Hall engine shed, everything you need for a home from home experience.

The only slight problem was how busy Whitby is in the afternoon

Gorgeous flat couldn’t fault anything!

So new and clean! Loved it can’t wait to come back. Loved watching the trains right outside the window and not noisy. Great garage space.

The Engine Shed was a fantastic place to stay!

The apartment lived up to everything you said. A perfect location and great fun to open the windows and be so close when the steam train came in. The apartment itself was perfect: absolutely spotlessly clean and with all the facilities you could need, though we didn’t cook or wash clothes! We would return there happily and have already recommended to friends.

We (2 adults 2 kids) absolutely loved our stay.

Secure parking, easy walk into Whitby, steam trains arriving (to the kids' delight), everything you could need provided including jam, butter, milk and bread which was a blessing for the first morning. Also an easy walk to the local co-op. Thanks so much for a wonderful stay.

The place itself is lovely and very comfortable.

It is also in a great location and has the bonus of parking. The only negative is that we felt it was a bit of a cheek asking for us to strip the beds and put the bedding into a wash bag - this is what you usually expect to be done for you and included in the cost. We have no issue with leaving the place tidy and putting out rubbish but the bedding part seemed a little cheeky.

Well equipped apartment with great parking for one car.

Only negatives would say is no welcome pack at all and very very noisy from spot on 8am till 5pm with a constant hammering sound. When we asked what the noise was we were told they thought it was construction work from a nearby site. The comfort score is only due to this noise.

Been to whitby many times but this is now our new best holiday apartment in the area.

Already booked it for next year. The welcome pack was very useful and the fresh flowers a lovely touch. Furniture and beds all very comfortable. Towels and linen lovely quality. Close to the town but very quiet apartments. Trains didnt really bother us, got used to them in no time. There was some decorating and work being carried out while we were there with some drilling, hammering and tools lying around but one the whole it didnt disturb us to much. Everyone was very helpful and friendly. Loved it.

Great apartment done to a high standard, could not fault anything, all you need for self catering.

Close to amenities, pubs, restaurants and shops. Housekeepers friendly We loved it so much booked again for next year. Thank you for making our stay enjoyable

Excellent as always.

Great help with storing mobility scooter. The apartments never fail to meet expectations.

Excellent apartment in very convenient location.

We loved Whitney. I

We were really pleased with the apartment.

It was stylish, clean and more spacious than we were expecting. The location was great and my children loved seeing the steam engine parked up outside. My only criticism is that the team didn’t make the bed in the second bedroom into twin beds, even though we have primary school aged children. This was listed as an option on the website and so I had assumed the beds would be twin. I would email to request twin beds if staying in future.

Great central location, easy 5 /10 minute walk to shops and restaurants.

Very clean property with the added benefit of covered garage parking. Approx 3 steam trains per day pass by the window and stop directly opposite so you can watch the engineers prepare for the next journey which is really interesting. I can thoroughly recommend this property.

We had a wonderful stay at the Engine shed.

My son was obsessed with watching the steam train from the bedroom doors and now wants a train outside his room at home. The place was very well equipped and clean. The only downside for us was the beds being too firm but would stay again.

Immaculate.

Very spacious and comfortable and in a great location. Couldn't have been better.

Have stayed in same block of apartments before and again found everything to be outstanding.

Easy key collection. Very well equipped apartment. Beautiful location. Spotlessly clean. COVID measures in place. Clear instructions for departure. Booking with Sykes was easy. Locking forward to our next booking

These apartments are stunning!

The attention to detail and quality of furnishings is of a very high standard. Flowers, milk and a welcome pack were waiting for our arrival, a lovely touch. Anyone who loves a train of any sort would find this an ideal place to stay. To have a steam train standing opposite your window is a lovely sight and sound. The Engine Shed apartments are centrally situated with FREE, SAFE under cover parking. Only a few minutes walk to the town and all Whitby has to offer. I have stayed in many self catering properties over the last 30 years or so, and can honestly say the Engine Shed apartments truly exceeded all my expectations of a self catering stay. Can highly recommend and will certainly return....

Beautiful clean apartments with everything you could want.

Great accommodation and extremely well presented.

Ideally located to town centre. Adjacent to railway tracks but only two trains a day and none at night. Very quiet. Access details with key code entry were clearly set out. Parking in building for one car only. Would book again.

The quality of the 'cottage' was great!

4* hotel standard bedrooms & bathrooms. The accuracy of the detailed listing could be improved. More specific detail about what is and is not provided. The Covid19 preparation felt good, but you could insist that masks are worn in the corridors as there is no ventilation of those spaces. Also, there is an inconsistency over the need to strip the mattress protector on leaving - the email you sent said do, the sheet in the cottage said don't. The sofas look nice but are uncomfortable.

Great location and apartment.

Well equipped kitchen with everything you could need. Beatifully furnished and very clean. Welcome gift was a lovely touch. Ensuite shower room was a little cramped and shame the waterfall part of the shower wasn't working. We have already booked again as we were so happy with the quality and standards.

The property was clean but could have been cleaner.

There was dust on the bedroom furniture & a lot of long dark hairs on the bathroom floors. We did get woken up each morning with trains as they pass right next to the window. None of this would stop us booking again though, we really enjoyed our stay & would recommend. The on-site parking was great.

The accommodation was beautiful really comfortable and extremely well equipped.

Right in the centre easy to get to everywhere we wanted to go. Welcome pack was lovely, tea and biscuits and good selection of essentials. Security was good, key codes easy to use and garage had access code too with electronic door.

Good location.

Welcome pack was a nice touch. We were very impressed with the apartment.

Gorgeous apartment, only a 5 minute walk into town.

We loved the Engine shed, really comfortable, well placed, very modern and a nice place to relax when we needed to get out of the rain.

Had everything you could need.

The apartment was way above our expectations.

Utterly outstanding level of accommodation.

Amazing property, furnished to a very high standard.

I would definitely visit again

We had a lovely time and the location is excellent for the town centre.

Having your own parking space also a plus. Trains are infrequent so not a problem. The whole complex is decorated to a high level. Ideal for a winter break but perhaps not in the summer as there didn’t appear to be any outside facility to sit with an early morning cup of tea.

Excellent venu and location with added benefit with parking on site , facilities are excellent

Our accommodation was immaculate.

...literally! The decor is really well thought out and is plush, extremely clean and very welcoming. Really liked the security of the cottage/garage with use of keypads/fob felt very safe. VERY close to centre and shops, pubs and restaurants. Welcome pack was a lovely touch with necessities and treats too!

Rooms very clean modern perfect location for everything will be rebooking for next visit to whitby next year will also recommend to people

More privately in kitchen lounge area No window blinds or curtains .

Would help to no apartment parking no before hand.

The Whitby Engine Sheds are a perfect base for a holiday in Whitby.

Being close to the centre allowing you to explore on foot but also very quiet. The accommodation has been very well thought out and designed. Secure off road parking for 1 car, each appartment named after a steam engine. Warm, welcoming and comfortable. Fabulous super king beds. Well equipped kitchen and all you would expect from a home from home. Lovely welcome pack which also included bread, butter, selection of jams, Yorkshire tea, coffee and milk. Some flowers and delicious biscuits made in Whitby (We purchased several more packets!!!) Whether you are a steam train enthusiast or not, you cannot fail to be charmed by the daily visits by the steam engines. They are fabulous and literally, right outside the window (the trains do not disturb you, they only run at civilised hours!!) Whitby itself is a lovely town. Very well worth a visit. From the independent shops, cobbled lanes, 199 steps, churches, the Abbey, Dracula stories, the beaches, fossil hunting, boat trips and of course the fish and chips. If you've never been to Whitby, you really should go and stay at the Engine Shed, you won't regret it.

Actually getting into the property at the start of the holiday was a little difficult.

Several guests arrived at the same time and a backlog occurred on the road. People were having difficulty accessing keys from the key safes. Once in the garage no one knew where to park...as each bay was numbered. Subsequently we realised the numbers were those of our apartments, however we had to park up before finding our apartment and discovering it’s number. This seemed to be stressing some of the more mature guests. It would therefore be easier if on the booking info you were told the number of your appartment. However although we parked in the wrong bay all week and no one bothered it would simplify arrival. The plush carpets throughout the building were fabulous....as walkers coming back in muddied up it meant we had to strip off outside and then access the garage to leave our wet muddy boots and over trousers, as we didn’t want to make a mess. We felt wooden flooring inside the foyer would have been more appropriate. But we loved the place and will definitely return.

Apartment was fantastic also a big bonus secure car parking in a very large garage.

Well located only 5 mins to town. Very quiet only 3 trains heard none after 7pm would highly recommend will book this apartment again

The Olton Hall is advertised as ground floor.

This is one of the main reasons I booked it as my elderly mother who has Alzheimer's cannot manage stairs. Actually it's not ground floor level. It is LOWER ground floor level. And there are stairs and no lift. My husband and I had to carry my mum down the stairs. We also met an other elderly couple on the stairs. And the gentleman was also struggling with the stairs. They said they also booked their accommodation because it stated ground floor level. This needs to be looked into. Having said all that. The accommodation, the car parking and location were brilliant. And I will definitely recommend it to anyone.

This is a fabulous apartment in the centre of Whiby and cannot express how pleased we were with it.

Secure car parking was brilliant, lovely welcome pack including a bunch of red roses, and lots of lovely treats, was much appreciated. Hope to return!

As a Grade 2 listed building, the Engine Shed has been tastefully and carefully converted to provide quality holiday accommodation.

The apartments are superbly furnished and no aspect has been overlooked, and broadband in each apartment which is not shared is an added bonus. The railway theme is a perfect nod to the building's historic past, and helped by a few pictures and other railway items on the walls. The location is a no more few minutes walk from the town, bus station, restaurants and the harbour, so very convenient if you prefer to eat out. Secure car parking is a plus too. No hesitation in making a strong recommendation and am already planning a return visit. The trains are not intrusive either with no early morning or late evening arrivals.

I found no fault at all with the accommodation.

Everything was lovely and thank you so much for the welcome hamper. I definitely will be staying at Olton Hall again.