Stopped here with our two small children whilst staying at caravan park nearby. The food is great, staff are friendly and really helpful. On our first visit my husband and I both had the steak pie, chips and gravy served with freshly cooked veg, couldn't fault it. Kids menu is great too gammon steak with egg and veg for a... More

We had a family meal here on a friday night, when the specials are from the grill. The steaks were gorgeous, cajun chicken delicious and the hand cut chips were fab. i would recommend the place for it's cosy interior and the lovely people who run it. Will definitely be going back. they also do a great value 2 for... More

Arrived late afternoon and given a very friendly reception. Room 1, very clean and bed very comfortable. Bathroom spotless and had a nice large shower cubicle. Most probably due to the age of building there was a bit of noise from the bar area and floor above. Evening meals were excellent with fresh vegetables cooked to perfection, all at reasonable... More

We arrived around 2 in the afternoon on a very cold day in February. We were initially told if we had a voucher they couldn't take it. I explained we didn't and that the paper was details of our booking. We were shown to room 5, which was very small, damp and cold. The pictures on the web are definitely... More

It was the first time that we had stayed at an English pub but throughly enjoyed our brief two night stay. Karen and Chris the proprieters were both helpful and pleasant. The room we had was bright airy and had an extremely comfortable bed. We found it easier to eat at the pub, didnt have to worry about driving! and... More

Went for afternoon meal but left shortly after arrival due to a large screen TV showing darts match in eating area. Definetly a no no!

but pleasantly surprised. We arrived at The Engine Inn,Cark on a Saturday afternoon, After finding a parking space a short walk away we came into what I guess you could call a traditional Lakes pub with a bit of a city centre twist. The pub was very busy and was showing football in the main bar on a huge screen... More

We visited the Engine Inn - recommended- for dinner in September 2011. On arrival, we were taken to the dining room by a very friendly lady, who asked where we would like to sit; there was only one other couple there, it was early evening, so we asked if we could sit at a table which was laid for four.... More