Name: The Engine Inn
Address: Station Road, Holker, GB

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Guest scores & sentiment

From 75 guest reviews · multi-source · as of 2026-07-21

Guests praise friendly staff, hearty breakfasts, and the convenient Cartmel location. Common complaints include tired facilities, poor soundproofing, noise, and lack of advance notice regarding restaurant closures.

Dimension scores · cross-source

Service7.9

Location7.7

Rooms6.7

Facilities6.7

Cleanliness6.7

Value6.5

＋ PraisedFriendly and helpful staff · Good and varied breakfast · Traditional pub atmosphere and good beer · Excellent location near Cartmel and station

－ ComplaintsRestaurant closed at night or limited menu · Tired rooms requiring refurbishment · Difficult parking in the village · Thin soundproofing and late-night bar noise

KEYSuitable for those seeking traditional charm and friendly service. Check dinner availability beforehand and manage expectations regarding facility condition and noise.

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Room types · 3

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Suite, Ensuite, Garden View (River View)

1 × Double bed / 1 × Twin bed24 ㎡up to 4

1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds258-sq-foot room with garden views Layout - Bedroom Internet - Free WiFi Food & Drink - Coffee/tea makerSleep - Bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, a hair dryer, and towelsNeed to Know - No housekeeping, no cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds availableNon-Smoking

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Triple Room with Garden View

1 × Twin bed / 1 × Double bed / 2 × Twin bed24 ㎡up to 4

The triple room features a tea and coffee maker and garden views.

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Standard Double Room

1 × Double bed16 ㎡up to 2

The double room offers a tea and coffee maker. The unit has 1 bed.

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Facilities · 9

All facilities & services listed by the hotel (aggregated across sources).

Pets allowedShared lounge/TV areaCashless payment availableFishing nearbyPaddle boating nearbyWater sports equipmentNon-smoking roomsRestaurantNon-smoking throughout

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Nearby & map

DiningSights

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L'Enclume

Creative British · ★★★ Michelin

££££

Exceptional produce is the bedrock of everything they do at L’Enclume. Simon Rogan's 'Our Farm' provides ingredients that are picked daily and fashioned into a menu infused with Rogan's special brand of culinary alchemy. Dishes such as the signature 'Anvil' dessert featuring miso caramel and apple compote showcase immense technical skill and supremely balanced flavour combinations. Everything is made even more wonderful by the enthusiastic team and your visit can be enhanced in a number of ways: by a seat at the 'Aulis' chef's table, by a summertime tour round the farm or by a stay in one of t

2.8km

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Rogan & Co

Modern British · ★ Michelin

££££

L’Enclume’s more relaxed sister restaurant sits in the centre of the village and occupies a pretty cottage beside a stream, with dark wood beams and welcoming open fires. Simon Rogan’s influence is clear to see on the menu, which lists skilfully prepared, understated dishes that make great use of modern flavour combinations. The clean, uncomplicated approach keeps the focus firmly on each main ingredient, with exceptional produce coming from Simon's Our Farm development in the Cartmel Valley, or carefully sourced from trusted Lake District suppliers.

2.8km

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