The Engine Inn

A real pub welcome, roaring fire and exceptional food. Thank you Mark, Jamie & Daz for making us feel like locals from the moment we set foot in the bar.... we'll definitely be returning soon for more beer, food, banter and laughter at this gem of a pub,

Absolutely gorgeous lunch… went in for a quick drink after a long walk in the area (AMAZING views from the garden) really warm welcome to a beautiful traditional pub, and ended up staying for lunch. We struggled to decide as the menu was all really tempting, and all of us were really pleased with our lunch choices - fresh, home cooked, so tasty and comforting. Under recent new management and you can tell they’re putting in a lot of effort and love to the place- it was warm, welcoming and clean- would recommend to anyone visiting the area and already looking forward to our next visit.

The staff were very friendly, polite and helpful , but facilities were run down and in need of a good clean. Bedding and towels grubby and stained. No internet access or use of a public phone . Room was spacious but very basic. Kettle, tea, coffee and a couple of biscuit packs.

We were supposed to stay one night in the double ground floor room May 22, but this turned out to be the dirtiest/smelliest room we have ever seen and we refused to stay. We since found out that the couple who were supposed to stay May 21 also refused to stay for the same reasons. We were so appalled that we left quickly without taking pictures of the decaying building and the dirt we witnessed, and of course the terrible brown stained bedding, but if you are thinking of visiting, please research other reviews from people who booked rooms here, some of them have posted pictures.

We had phoned ahead to arrange to stay in our motorhome in the car park and were pre-warned in a very friendly way that it was fish Friday - fish & chips/ scampi & fries or a vegan option. When we arrived we called in for an afternoon drink to find, to my great delight, that this is a “proper pub”. Flagstone floors, character features, good ales, friendly landlady, landlord & staff and friendly locals. On our return later for food the fish & chips was excellent - lovely crisp thin batter on a large portion of fish. My scampi were good too. The pub was in full swing. Lots of friendly laughing joking chatty locals. Thoroughly enjoyed our time here.

Just popped in for a drink on the evening as food had stopped. Lovely atmosphere, great people and welcoming landlady. Had breakfast the following day which was very nice and plentiful. Stayed for free in their car park which was perfectly adequate