Tornado @ Engine Shed

Absolutely amazing place to stay if you like trains.

If not, id imagine it would be a nightmare. The trains pass right infront of the double doors, rumbling the floor as they pass. Which the kids absolutely loved. I would recommend getting familiar with websites such as "real time trains" so you can predict when abouts the trains will pass by. If you close the windows and doors, the smaller bedroom is silent. Extremely big bath that was so nice to lay in after a walk around whitby. Good pressure on the shower as well. The parking was a bit tight, but the charging stations came in handy for us. Although once you've parked, you don't really need to use your car again as the engine shed is perfectly placed for a short walk into whitby, with the train station a 2 minute walk away, next to a large co op, plenty of pubs, and all the amenities that Whitby has to offer. We will definitely be returning.

Lovely stay in a gorgeous apartment, would definitely stay again.

Lovely apartment - right next to the station so vintage train visible from the window.

Quiet overnight. Sat nav directions took us to the wrong part of the road so guided in by the host.

Great place.

The Engine Shed - Tornado was a lovely place to stay. Clean, comfortable rooms and everything we needed. Staff were friendly and helpful and it was in a brilliant location just a five minute walk into the heart of Whitby.

Great holiday the tornado apartment was fantastic , very comfortable and clean.

Beautifully appointed accommodation in an ideal position for exploring Whitby.

Secure parking was a significant benefit. Would highly recommend.

Fabulous location for anyone who loves trains and steam trains.

We were greatly entertained watching the steam trains go past each day and took a trip out one day on said steam train to connect with the Flying Scotsman. Good location to the centre of Whitby, with only a short walk to the old town, pubs, places to eat (including fish and chips) and public transport (Whitby station) and local buses. Spotlessly clean with a welcome pack to start off visitors.

Excellent apartments in a great location with secure parking.

The apartment was absolutely spotless and comfortable. We loved seeing the trains go by, even though the steam season hadn't started coming in to Whitby due to issues down the line. There was a great welcome pack including crumpets, buscuits and milk. We met Jo who helped us with luggage and was so helpful and welcoming - a credit to your team. We'll certainly be back.

What can i say this is our third visit to the Old Engine Shed at Whitby we have stayed in Mallard , Sir Nigel Gresley , Tornado and are thinking of booking Olton Hall for 2027 , these appartments are amazing they are immaculately clean , warm,equipped with everything you need, everything is to a very high standard , car parking is very secure inside the building and your literally 5 mins from the center of Whitby , these really are superb and i can not rate them highly enough

Hi, we had a lovely stay.

The only issue was that the garage key fob wasn’t working on arrival, so we were unable to access or park in the garage. The back battery cover was missing, so it may need replacing for future guests.

Fabulous place would definitely stay there again if we came to Whitby

Amazing rental - beautifully finished and great having train track so near.

Bed super comfy and great shower. Would recommend to anyone.

Lovely, comfortable property, spotlessly clean and exactly as described.

Steam train right outside window an added bonus. Five minute flat walk from centre of town. Off-road parking in covered garage an added bonus

Fabulous accommodation, everything was to a high standard and location was great.

Made even more memorable with the daily visits from Eric (the steam locomotive)

Comfortable and clean property with the added benefit of enclosed parking.

Just a short walk into the town centre of Whitby making easy forgetting to the places you wish to visit. Would recommend to anyone.

Superb location.

Especially if you are into Steam Engines. But that aside it was great from a walking into Whitby and a travel out to tour the area. There are only a few trains per day so it's not noisy. It was very clean, modern with a twist and comfortable. We very much enjoyed our week .

Beautiful apartment.

We arrived early, but Jo confirmed it was ready. On arrival the team were still there and everyone was so helpful. They even offered to help with luggage. All in all a brilliant holiday experience.

The directions are not clear, in the building the location of Tornado is not clear.

It is one of eleven properties. The listing and photographs otherwise are accurate. It is dark inside, requiring some lighting even when there is bright sunshine outside. Very interesting to see trains pass directly outside the windows. Altogether an interesting experience. Would recommend for a short stay!

We had a fantastic stay at The Engine Shed in Whitby.

The place was immaculate, incredibly comfortable, and had absolutely everything you could need for a relaxing break. The view of the Abbey was beautiful, and watching the steam trains stop right outside the window was a real treat. The location is ideal—just a short 5-minute walk into town—and having parking was a real bonus. The only two small suggestions we have are to consider adding a grip handle to help with getting out of the bath and possibly a fold-away stool for the shower, which would be really helpful for older guests needing a bit more support. Other than that, it’s a 100000/10 from us—we’ll definitely be back! This place truly exceeded all expectations.

We really enjoyed our stay at the tornado.

Everything you could possibly want for your stay was supplied.. The accommodation itself was immaculate. Even had an underground carpark.for your stay which was free to guests.It was only 10 minute walk into the centre of Whitby to the many shops and restaurants.. Would definitely go again.

The apartment was lovely, absolutely spotless and had everything we needed.

On arrival we met Jo and some of her colleagues who could not have been more welcoming and helpful. It was also really helpful have a secure place to leave the car and not having to worry about where to park. The apartment was very convenient to walk into the main areas of Whitby. We did not know this part of the coastline and enjoyed exploring and walking.

We had fantastic stay.

When we arrived the housekeeping ladies were still in the building and they are all so nice they helped us carry our luggage such friendly people. If I was to say one thing it would be the sofas were not very comfortable looked nice but to sit and read for a hour or so too uncomfortable. Everything so clean and bedding lovely very comfortable beds . We have booked another stay in one of the other apartments for a birthday stay ! And thank you for the bread milk and biscuits.

Really great stay.

Fantastic communication from owner. Fabulous location close to everything. Secure underground parking. Rooms good size and comfortable furniture. Giant bath.

What a great find, stayed in Tornado @ Engine Shed.

Stayed in lots of apartments and cottages in Whitby and this was by far the best. Everything was spotless, accommodation was warm and welcoming on arrival, lots of nice touches like welcome pack chocolates on the bed nice fluffy towels . We were met by Jo who was extremely helpful rang the day before to advise we could have an early check in which allowed extra time for exploring. Only little gripe some of us had were the pillows were too flat and hard for them. Don’t be put off by the trains you can’t really hear them from inside. Will definitely be booking these apartments again.

This was our 3rd stay at the Engine sheds, we love everything about them, the only negative feedback I would like to pass on is the en-suite bedroom in the Tornado has no mirror which is a must in a bedroom for doing hair and just getting ready in general, everything else perfect would highly recommend.

Positives were, location,parking,spotlessly clean and many more.

There were only two negatives, the bed was really uncomfortable with the centre split and the Chesterton settee, though it looked the part was impossible to relax on as you kept slipping off.

A beautiful place to stay.

Really luxurious. It was well equipped with everything we needed and the "welcome pack" was a nice touch. (the biscuits were delicious and made us find the bakers to take packs home for family). The free parking was really important for us too as we just wanted to walk to places. Loved the trains going by too.

Absolutely first class accommodation in Whitby, just a short walk into town and all amenities.

We visit Whitby on a regular basis over a lot of years and have stayed in a variety of holiday accommodation and most have been excellent but tornado@engine sheds will take some beating. The accommodation was perfect and well equipped but the steam trains passing by and actually stopping outside the window to change the engine direction was very special. We met Jo on one occasion and she told us all about the history of the engine sheds, she was very knowledgeable, thanks Jo. We had a great time in Tornado and will definitely be back soon. Thank you.

The best apartment we have ever stayed in and we have been going to Whitby for 35 years, All fixtures and finishes were of the highest quality, super king bed , extra large luxurious towels .

The apartment was spotlessly clean and came with the added bonus of a secure parking space.

Lovely spacious apartment, very clean and comfortable.

We enjoyed walking into Whitby on the flat and the parking was an added bonus. It was nice to see the Abbey from the apartment and watch the trains passing (and as no trains passed at night it did not interrupt our sleep).

The Engine Shed is a superb complex very clean and secure, the Tornado was everything we hoped it would be, clean comfortable and very well equipped with everything we could need.

The views onto the train track were lovely and it was amazing to watch the steam train. The other trains were also great to see and didn't disturb us at all. We had a great stay and would highly recommend

I don't usually leave feedback about the places i stay, but thought i would about tornado at the engine shed.

It's a wonderful apartment to stay at, it was amazingley clean the cleaning staff do a great job. The parking is a great bonus in whitby. previous negative comments have been addressed. Ceiling lights not working , not enough kitchen implements, frying pans, freezer needs drfrosting. All these have been addressed, we would love to come back sometime.

Second bedroom is quite cramped with nowhere to sit.

Large kitchen with lots of empty cupboards, need to invest in new, good quality, utensils especially a non stick frying pan, dishwasher needed rinse aid and probably salts. Freezer needs defrosting.

What can I say .

what a beautiful place. Would have booked up for next year but it's already booked. Need to book early to get in .fantastic lovely home from home Only thing I can say about this is the pillows are like sand bags lol take Yr own Trying to book in for 2025 fingers crossed

The en suite bedroom is small and has very little storage for clothes.

The storage is adequate for a family but not for two couples as was the case with ourselves. This needs to be explained in the guide to the property.

The property was conveniently located.

A lovely property well maintained and clean. The welcome pack was much appreciated.

Thank you.

Tornado@EngineShed was lovely. Everything we needed was there and proximity to the town was brilliant. Thanks for a lovely stay.

Property is lovely and the house keeper is very friendly.

Car parking is brilliant given alternative in the area would be difficult. I think a mirror in the second bedroom would be very useful for blow drying hair etc.

Exactly as described exactly as pictures portrayed.

An outstanding property situated in the heart of Whitby. We had a wonderful holiday thankyou. Even the occasional train just added to the ambiance.

A lovely apartment with everything we could possibly need for a delightful stay.

We stayed over the holiday period and really appreciated the Christmas tree and decorative touches. The apartment is perfectly placed for exploring Whitby. Being near to the harbour meant it was ideal for older family members who could explore the flatter parts of Whitby while younger family members could tackle the abbey steps.

We stayed for 3 nights in Tornado.

The apartment was 2 bedroomed and finished to a very high standard. Within walking distance to the centre of Whitby. We would definitely recommend and we intend to return at some point next year.

Excellent place however the difference between the 2 bedrooms was a concern because we were 2 couples sharing.

The en-suite bedroom was very small with the bed against the wall, only a bedside table and no mirror or dressing table to put things on. This could very easily be improved with the addition of a mirror and at least a small table.

Engine shed Tornado.

. we had a lovely week staying in this holiday accommodation. Hubby enjoyed seeing the trains go by. And Whitby is a great place to stay. The accommodation was clean and well maintained, the cleaning staff were very friendly, and sorted out a faulty light for us. Yes we hope to return in couple of years.

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the main TV remote required new batteries 2. bedroom TV and DVD remotes need new batteries; the bedroom TV had been repaired in the battery compartment with an attempt to make connection using a piece of can ring pull. 3. Main bathroom floor tiles require grouting, and a lot is missing 4. 2 ceiling lights in kitchen are not working 5. 1 glass tumbler has a chip on lip 6. suggest electrical cut off switch are labelled as to what they supply to. 7. the outside garbage/recycling bins were not emptied all week, they were full on arrival.

The property is great, well located, beautifully finished and clean and tidy.

The trains added an extra something - especially for the children. Having parking is an added bonus in a busy seaside town. We would definitely stay again. You may not want to publish this part - the hoover doesn't work - totally full up or something - which made life hard with all the sand and the floors weren't brilliantly hoovered when we arrived either (probably because of the broken hoover). Just small things to remedy to make someone else's stay perfect. Thanks

The property is lovely, and everything was great but I only have 1 problem, and unfortunately it is a big one.

The Internet comes one and off and even when it is "on" it is VERY slow. To be very clear, the issue is not the router, as the connection to our devices shows a very strong signal. But the internet just does not work all the time, and when it works, it is slow. As I am not from the UK, I depend heavily on the wireless internet to conserve my mobile data charges, so this was a big problem for me. If I have to do any Zoom or video calls (unfortunately I do not), it would be a big problem. I would not recommend this property for someone who needs do remote work. This needs to be resolved. Fortunately, this is the only issue, and besides this the property was great!!!

The accommodation was of a very high standard and we had a very happy holiday there.

A perfect base for visiting the area and the comfort of a home away from home.

The apartment was superb and our break was very enjoyable.

Two improvements would be a handle in the shower and a small shelf on which to place the shower gel. That aside it was very comfortable.

A wonderful stay at the Engine Shed.

The staff we met were very helpful. They were kind enough to let us take our belongings in early.

Lovely accommodation.

Ideally situated in Whitby

We have been to this holiday accommodation multiple times now.

We absolutely love the high standard and comfort of the property. Little disappointed that the price had massively increased this year.

amazing communication and app.

property could not have been better

Ideal location, a “welcome” pack most appreciated.

The property was well situated for local and further afield locations. The steam engines leaving Whitby from right outside the window was magic. The property was well designed to get the most from this opportunity. Bedrooms were very comfortable. Secured parking was greatly appreciated.

This is our second visit to the engine shed.

Amazing. Highly recommend.

An amazing experience, great location outstanding facilities would highly recommend.

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Fantastic location.

Great setup. Beautifully clean.

Superb accommodation, fully equipped and located close to everything we wanted to see and do.

Perfect!

These are just suggestions to the owners to improve their already lovely apartments even more.

In the shower, a shelf or shower caddy would be handy, so shampoo, shower gel etc can be easily got at. In the second bedroom closet, a vacuum cleaner & bucket where housed which would be inconvenient for anyone trying to hang clothes. I noticed recess areas in the corridors & would suggest doors are fitted to these areas & the vacuum cleaners etc could be stored there instead, thus freeing up the closet space.

Excellent accommodation with great location (5 minute walk into town).

Safe and secure underground car park. High quality fixtures and fittings. Well equipped kitchen including washer/dryer, coffee machine and dish washer. My husband always grades accommodation on the shower and this one was ranked very highly, as it was a double walk-in power shower with overhead and standard shower heads! The only downfall I would say is the storage in the second bedroom as the wardrobe is very small. Would thoroughly recommend the Tornado accommodation.

We had a really good holiday in Tornado, which has been very nicely converted.

Future bookers should be aware that it’s not just steam engines that go right past (at a reasonable time), but mainline trains also go past from not long after 6am. If you’re a light sleeper, there is very little chance of sleeping in! The mattress might be a bit firm for some. The only facility we missed (and had to buy) was a cafetière, as we drink decaffeinated coffee. Otherwise we had everything we needed. The Engine Shed is in a good location for walking into the centre of Whitby and the ability to park under cover was much appreciated, especially as it was raining when we had to pack up to leave.

An amazing apartment.

Very clean and thoughtful welcome pack. We had a fantastic time and highly recommend.

Really lovely space with everything you need.

Comfortable beds and lovely fixture and fittings. Only suggestion I would make is to put up a blind at the internal window between the bedroom and lounge to afford some privacy to the occupants of the bedroom. Otherwise it was perfect and the parking although it felt tight was very secure and manageable even with a 4x4. Thank you.

The cottage was very easy to book and it exceeded expectations on everything.

Will be booking again

We were a party of 4 adults and stayed in Tornado.

The kitchen/lounge was lovely as was the bathrooms. The garage facility was excellent and the welcome hamper was a lovely surprise. The twin bedroom whilst the furnishings were very nice, the lack of anywhere to put clothes proved a problem. There was a cupboard which could have used as a wardrobe but was full with a vacuum cleaner, clothes airer and and bedding. The main bedroom was beautiful but once again the wardrobe was full of a high chair, a cot and spare bedding. We feel this apartment was more suitable for a family than 4 adults. We did however enjoy our stay and perhaps we would chose a different apartment on our next visit.

Had a fantastic little break in the tornado.

The apartment had everything we needed plus more. The location was perfect and my kids loved watching the trains go by. The only problem we had was the lock on the front door, it was just a twist lock on the inside. I have a child with autism who likes to wander so would recommend having some sort of bolt at the top of the door that can't be reached. Other than that was perfect.

Brilliant location and accommodation.

. lovely apartment.. very stylish..the only criticism is that the second bedroom didn't have a wardrobe even though a rail would have fitted in the cupboard and didn't have a mirror on wall.. otherwise excellent.

The chesterfield sofa's look amazing, in reality they are awful to relax on, you slip off them unless you sit bolt upright rigid.

Fantastic apartment, only 5 minutes walk from the centre.

Only draw back was the gorgeous carpets in the communal areas, we took our boots off at the entrance when we’d been out walking, that’s how nice the place is. If we ever went back to Whitby that would be our first choice. The apartment was very well equipped & the gift basket on arrival was a very welcome surprise. The tornado apartment has a huge bath, loved it, you could nearly swim laps in it.

An excellent location for the centre of Whitby, however the location postcode took us to a car park on the other side of the railway line.

As it was dark when we arrived it was not clear where the door for the accommodation was located. In the main bedroom the curtains were not thick enough to keep the bright lights of the railway station and car park from making the room feel light. The lounge area had crumbs on the sofa and there was lipstick on the wine glasses. On the positive side excellent place to relax and although next to a railway line there was only 3 local trains that went past. Bathroom and cooking facilities were excellent and security was also good. I would recommend this accommodation and it would be 10/10 if I did not have to write the negative bits above.

We had a fantastic time.

Pros Spotless, safe and secure parking, location, welcome pack, general layout/appliances were great Cons Frosted window in bedroom-if you put the living room light on it up the bedroom, no storage in bedroom, clothes horse and hoover in there, bannister coming down the commumial hall was not secure, screws were coming out. Minor point, the sofas weren't very comfortable. Seems like there are loads of negatives, they were really only minor, it was a fantastic place and we would definitely stay again. Have already recommended it.

lovely location very comfortable hosts had thought of everything even flowers on arrival wonderful apartment amazing watching trains outside lounge coming in very enjoyable stay in whitby

Lovely high class accommodation.

Very clean and great location

A very high standard of holiday apartments, with excellent parking and extremely accommodating helpful owner Peter whom is working hard to make this a great holiday base.

The welcome pack and greeting was a great start to our 10 nights. The owner was really helpful regarding parking as our car was too tall for the parking with the roof top box. Everything was a high standard and thought out with care. A good supply of towels, including tea towels and kitchen hand towel, toilet rolls and kitchen rolls, hand wash, dishwasher tablets, washing up liquid all helpful on saving space in the car. A washer dryer that actually works well and good sized cooking facilities. The view of the trains were excellent - the first train is after 8am and then finish well before little ones need their bed - would be great treat for a real steam enthusiast. The location was really good with children walking most places and had a break from driving. First time staying in Whitby and would definitely look for these apartments first if we returned to Whitby. We really appreciated the bath in this apartment (the only one in the engine shed). On an extra positive note for families, the owner provided the best cot and additional mattress for it that we have her had in years of travelling with little ones. There is a co-op around the corner which opens late - very handy. The accommodation lives up to the pictures in this case. The only problem will be whether they are available in the future and we want to book again. A lovely holiday enjoyed by all of us.