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2 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bath
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About this inn
Located 15 miles from World of Beatrix Potter, The Engine Inn offers 3-star accommodations in Holker and features a shared lounge, a restaurant and water sports facilities.
Amenities at The Engine Inn
Non-smoking
Pets allowed
Shared living spaces
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Ratings and reviews
100% verified reviews7.0 / 10.0Good·Aug 2025
Location ,very pleasant staff.
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9.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Jul 2025
This is a traditional old pub, serving proper beer. We liked it, a very welcome change to the current trend for pubs to be refurbished in duck egg grey paint, plastic floors and canteen chairs like the Cartmel pubs. Yes, our room, indeed the whole pub might have seen better days but it was clean and comfortable. Very friendly staff and handy for Cartmel races (just 40 mins via small road and good path or you could catch a bus for a fiver).
Note: They do not serve food other than the cooked breakfast. We walked to the Hope and Anchor which is 10 minutes mins away in Flookborough. That place was very entertaining as the service was very Fawlty Towersesque, it was hilarious unfortunately not enough room here to tell the whole tale. But the dinner there was excellent on both nights - superb.
Also note that parking is on the street, not a problem for us as we got a good spot. We did notice that there was room for one car in front of the pub for those who get there first.
8.0 / 10.0Excellent·May 2025
Breakfast was good - full English with option of cereal and excellent coffee. Breakfast service was good. The location is excellent, in a very nice traditional historic village. It is only a short drive from Cartmel. The proprietor is friendly and helpful.
Parking was not easy - I arrived late and had to drive around to find a spot, a short walk from the hotel. There is little soundproofing between rooms. This doesn't bother me but it seemed to bother a dog in the next room which objected every time I made a sound. I love dogs so this isn't a complaint but the dog may not have been happy.
5.0 / 10.0·Jul 2025
Breakfast was good, location was great, staff friendly.
The accommodation was very tired everywhere, bed was uncomfortable, cleanliness not great, deep cleaning definitely not done for a while.
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6.7Average
(99 Ratings)
"Room was comfy and warm staff were great and friendly it was ideal for our trip to cartmel races"
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