An interesting venue with character. Being an industrial archaeology fan, I was happy with the accommodation - the building stems from the late 18th century and is named after a Boulton & Watt steam engine installed just before 1790 across the stream in the former Cark cotton mill. This mill has a history in its own right and was one of the largest in Lancashire at the time - unfortunately it burnt down in 1935, leaving no remains to be subsequently "gentrified". I was intrigued by the inn's history but my wife was more interested in the quality of the accommodation which she thought needed some TLC. However, we had the largest room in the inn at the front and there was plenty of hot water, often lacking in older buildings. Unfortunately the kitchen was closed and so we didn't experience the claimed Home Cooking. Breakfast was modest although fine for my wife who rarely eats more than a banana (which she provided) and I never "do a full English". All in all a memorable experience for one interested in industrial history!