Discover lochs and rivers, fishing, boating, hikes, quad biking, beautiful gardens and hill climbing

Located as one of the northernmost hotels in Lockerbie, Annandale Water (Lockerbie) Days Inn, 7 miles from Lockerbie itself, is situated in the junction 16 motorway services area on the M74 in South West Scotland.

  Here you have about 1 hour’s drive to Glasgow or Edinburgh, and under 30 miles to the Scottish Border and beyond.  It’s a location which appeals to drivers, cyclists, walkers, bikers and tourists of all kinds, often stated as ideal by those itinerant between Inverness, Aberdeen and the lochs and isles, ferry landings and airports, and England and Wales, all year round.

  It’s one of the budget hotels in Lockerbie, all rooms ensuite, with TV and free of charge WiFi, plus peace and quiet for guests to relax, take a stroll, or even a seat by our lake behind the hotel.  Families and single travelers alike are welcome – and now dogs are too!

Of all the hotels in Lockerbie, birdwatchers in particular love this spot, and anyone, any age, can enjoy the entertainment on offer from the gorgeous swans, ducks, herons, frogs and multitudes of various beasts and birds around the hotel site – from a safe distance, of course.

  If you’re not the sort to slave away at a paperback or PC, sit and watch the sunshine, and the clouds scurrying over the hills outside.  Relax in a clean and functional room, where  you can stay undisturbed until noon next day.

It means you can put your driving aside for another day.

  Weddings, coach tours, business meetings and coach tours are all welcome. We are motorcycle friendly.  Other locations, and indeed, functions in other hotels in Lockerbie lie within 5-10 minutes reach – just as easy to get to are romantic Gretna Green, beautiful spa town 6 miles North of us Moffat, and the stunning Scottish Borders.

Even from our countryside location, shopaholics will enjoy Gretna Outlet Village, Dumfries town centre and the numerous boutiques, beauty parlours, delis and coffee shops, a short trip away.

Memorable evening meals in nearby hotels, grocers, restaurants and home producers offering superb local and speciality fare leave you spoilt for choice.

  If it’s not food or fashion that appeal, the region’s historic and famous attractions will delight anyone’s pride in Scotland and times gone by – world renowned writers, poets, inventors and warriors and kings - even the Romans – came to stay and left castles for you to visit and history for you to unfold.

As we are one of the hotels in Lockerbie, everything from forest trails, woodland walks and battle sites and the Southern Upland Way all lie close by.

Discover lochs and rivers, fishing, boating, hikes, quad biking, beautiful gardens and hill climbing.  Explore antique shops, galleries, ice cream parlours, ice rinks and traditional tartan wear  and woolen mill outlets, with, of course, designer locally hand crafted jewellery and beautiful  gifts and “must haves” to take home.

   So many good excuses call you to take that time away  from the motorway. 

Hotels in Lockerbie include us – Days Inn Lockerbie – come and see if we can help you find a reason to return and make a better journey easier!

The spring gardening show

The Days Inn Hotel at Tewkesbury is ideally situated at Strensham Services to allow visitors easy access to a wealth of historical, natural and beautiful places of interest.

As the M5 Motorway cuts through South Worcestershire it’s route bisects the former grounds of the Croome estate, originally designed by Capability Brown.

Now owned by the National Trust, much of the house and grounds of Croome court have been restored to their former glory. The restoration of a ten acre area of woodland that was removed in the early 1940s to provide room for the adjoining airfield, with over 5000 trees was featured on the BBC television programme Countryfile when Julia Bradbury visited the site.

The Hotel in Tewkesbury is some 13 miles from Worcester City with its impressive Cathedral, Porcelain museum and the Commadery civil war exhibits, also the home of Elgar and Lea & Perrins. Worcester hosts an annual Victorian fayre along with regular European farmers markets throughout the year.

Malvern is less than 20 minutes away, allowing recreational users easy access to the hills (walking, cycling and hangliding).

Malvern’s three counties show ground hosts many activities throughout the year including: The spring gardening show in May, the Three counties show in June and the autumn garden and lifestyle show in September.

Other popular events that take place are the antique collectors’ fairs, dog shows, caravan & motor homes shows with the VW vanfest for all things Volkswagen and the pugfest for all things Peugeot amongst other smaller events.

For music lovers, the quaint town of Upton upon Severn is only 6 miles from the Hotel in Tewkesbury. Hosting a variety of festivals during the year including the world famous Jazz festival in June, other annual events are the four-day Folk festival in April. As well as the Blues festivals in June followed by a Water Festival in July.

The various horse racing events at Cheltenham including the Gold Cup Festival draws visitors from all over and accommodation in Cheltenham and Gloucester is quickly exhausted. Being less than 15 miles from the Racecourse The Hotel in Tewkesbury gives those attending a more economical venue at which to stay.

For long distance travellers Strensham Services are an ideal stopping point for those travelling between the South West, the North East (M42, M1) and North West (M6). With this Motorway location The Hotel in Tewkesbury offers 48 en-suite bedrooms with freeview on modern flat screen TV’s, comfortable rooms and 24 hours reception with free parking overnight, access to food and drink 24 hour a day with a choice of refreshments from Costa Coffee, Subway, McDonald’s and Restbite/Hot Food Company.

Killington Lake Reservoir

Hotels in Kendal 

Cumbria is an amazing and beautiful area in the north of England, well serviced by hotels in Kendal.

Kendal Days Inn is situated at Killington Lake Services and is perfectly located between the Lake District National Park and the Yorkshire Dales National Park, nestled in the shadow of the Howgill fells, known locally as The Sleeping Elephants, and with its superb links to the motorway network getting around couldn’t be easier.

Kendal, an old wool town which was granted a market charter in 1189 and famous for producing mint cake and snuff is considered to be the gateway to the southern lakes, and, by booking a hotel in Kendal, you can take advantage of the many fine pubs and restaurants that are available.

Fortunately for us hotels in Kendal have a rich and varied history all of their own, old coaching inns, converted electricity board buildings, and new modern buildings offer us unique and interesting choices, unlike the first settlers of Kendal, the Brigantes and of course those pesky Romans.

But booking a hotel in Kendal does not restrict you just to Kendal.  The public transport links are second to none, and the road network takes you through the most impressive scenery the United Kingdom has to offer.

Some hotels in Kendal are fortunate enough to take advantage of the river side location.  The river Kent which originates about 20 miles away, flows through Kendal and eventually runs out to sea at Morecambe Bay.  The Days Inn at Killington Lake Services, one of the more popular hotels in Kendal, has the enviable position of overlooking the Killington Lake Reservoir, man made in 1819 to supply the Lancaster canal with water, the lake, as well as being a successful nature reserve is also used by many locals for fishing, sailing and windsurfing.

If its history you are particularly interested in, Kendal is defiantly the area for you, its link to the industrial revolution the Quaker and Methodist movements, and even earlier to royalty, Katherine Parr 6^th wife of Henry the 8^th born 11^th November 1512 daughter of Sir Thomas Parr of Kendal.

Kendal is fortunate to have both a Museum of Lakeland Life and a permanent exhibition of fine Quaker tapestries.

Hotels in Kendal, a poem by Susan Pittock

I need a hotel in Kendal

My room with a view of the fells

With bathroom en suite, an affordable treat,

To relax and rejuvenate my cells.

I’ll book the Days Inn in Kendal

My room with a view of the lake

With flat screen TV and Wi-Fi for free

And a cafe serving homemade cake.

I need a hotel in Kendal

My room for a family of four

Fluffy towels and clean beds to lay our weary heads

And do not disturb on the door

I’ll book the Days Inn in Kendal

With room for the dog as well

His name is Pete he likes doggy treats

And he never leaves a smell

I need a hotel in Kendal

My room with wheelchair access

Bars around the bath and easy use taps

All on the ground floor I guess

I’ll book the Days Inn in Kendal

Just off the M6 south bound

Car parking free and Costa coffee

Someplace that’s easily found

I need a hotel in Kendal

Staffed 24 hours a day

So if I’m late I won’t get in a state

Just turn up, check in and stay

I’ll book the Days Inn in Kendal

For me and my many work mates

To meet talk and do business

Just ring and arrange all the dates

I need a hotel in Kendal

That’s quiet and out of the way

Where no one knows or disturbs you

And leaves you to work rest and play!

I’ll book the Days Inn in Kendal

To break my journey to Wales

I need a few hours, a meal and a shower

I now have fresh wind in my sails

I need a hotel in Kendal

For guests of a family wedding

With presents galore, confetti on the floor

And coming back drunk I’m dreading

 I’ll book the Days Inn in Kendal

A weekend away with the wife

To enjoy all the views and some home cooked pub food

To enjoy all the good thing in life

I’ll book the Days Inn in Kendal

Where the team are all friendly and kind

Not cold and uncaring, but open to sharing

And give you great peace of mind.

Three reason why Kendal is always best

Staying in a hotel in Kendal is the ideal base for exploring the Lake District and the Yorkshire Dales. There are many accommodation options for this area – camping, caravanning, renting a holiday home, or one of the beautiful hotels in the Lake District National Park, but a hotel in Kendal has several advantages. Firstly, as you are just outside the Lake District you can usually get a better price for your room, secondly you have the option of visiting the Lake District or the Yorkshire Dales, and thirdly you have much better access to the whole of the Lake District. While a hotel or B&B in Windermere is ideal if you want to visit the South Lakes area, from a hotel in Kendal you can access the A591 to the South Lakes, the A590 to the Lakeland Peninsula or the M6 to Keswick and the North Lakes.

Another possibility would be to drive into the Lake District on the A591 towards Windermere, and then head right onto the A592 aka the Kirkstone Pass towards Ullswater. It might be quite a slow drive, but it will be worth it for the cracking scenery you'll drive through.

Once you get to Ullswater, you have the most amazing choice of hiking you can do at all levels of difficulty, or you could just take a cruise on the Ullswater steamers.

While the Lake District may look small it is about 40 miles from top to bottom, and almost as much across. And once you get off the main roads then driving can be very slow and tiring.

Personally I would spend an hour or two in Kendal, then head into the District, if your base is a hotel in Kendal I would stick to the Southern Lakes. How about a few hours in Windermere then a stroll up Orrest Head? 20 minutes and gives a cracking view, and famous as Wainwright's first view of the Lake District. The other easy walk that springs to mind is to catch the steamer on Coniston and walk back up the west bank. Right by Windermere Train station and car park is a tourist information centre. Here you can get loads of maps and guides to the Lake District. They should also have information about a hotel in Kendal, Windermere or any of the Lakes towns, and they should also be able to book it for you. They will also have books you can buy showing shorts walks (or drives) round the area.

The Auld Grey Town

Kendal is a medium sized market town situated in the south of the Lake District. This town is in the county of Cumbria and is a great place to explore the nearby National Park from. Kendal has a population of around thirty thousand but often gets busier in the summer months when people come to visit the area. Most of the buildings in Kendal are made from Grey Limestone and because of this the town is often called 'The Auld Grey Town'. But don't let this description put you off; Kendal is still a very nice place to spend some time.

There are some good options when it comes to accommodation. There are a wide variety of hotels in Kendal offering some nice rooms. The Castle Green Hotel in Kendal offers some lovely, if slightly pricey rooms and the hotel is set in lovely grounds. There is also a Days Inn hotel in Kendal which offers good quality lodgings at a cheap price. There are also lots of nice cottages in the surrounding area, these are mainly privately owned but are available for rent if you didn’t fancy being in a hotel in Kendal itself.

The town centre of Kendal is a nice place to visit. There are a plenty of shops to browse around, mainly the usual kind of shops you would expect in an average sized town, but there is also a nice market which runs on certain days. This is a great place to have a look round and pick up some bargains. Kendal is world famous for ‘Kendal Mint Cake'. This is a very sweet snack that is very tasty and great for giving you energy. If you have never tried Kendal Mint Cake you really must sample some while you visit the town.

Kendal also offers a good selection of cultural activities. There are a few galleries located in the town, the most notable one being Abbot Hall Art Gallery. This Georgian Villa is a wonderful setting for looking at the artwork local to the area; they also offer educational classes and other activities. Another good place to visit that is just outside of Kendal is Sizergh Castle and Gardens. This is a nice place to spend some time admiring the beauty of the area and also looking around the medieval house which is usually open to the public.

A hotel in Kendal is a good place to stay if you want to explore the Lake District. This really is an area of outstanding natural beauty and Kendal is only a very short drive away from the heart of the Lakes. There tends to be more to do in Kendal than the other Lakeland towns such as Keswick and Windermere, so this can be an ideal place to use as a base for exploring. There really is plenty to offer and it is a great place to go and visit – so get your hotel in Kendal booked now!

Kendal, the jewel of the lakes

Do you want to stay at a hotel in Kendal that offers beautiful scenery, friendly and helpful staff, relaxing and comfortable rooms and good facilities on site for food, drinks and gifts?

Days inn at Kendal (Killington Lake), a hotels in Kendal, offers all this and much more. We have a choice of rooms designed for all needs – family rooms that can sleep up to 4 people plus a cot can be provided if required, rooms for couples, single travellers or disabled guests, and, for an extra £10 you can bring your beloved pet.

All rooms are en-suite with both bath and shower; there are tea and coffee making facilities, flat screen TVs with Freeview channels, and a hairdryer. The lake facing rooms provide a stunning view over Killington Lake and the surrounding countryside and wildlife. The hotel in Kendal has an excellent location with easy access to and from the M6 motorway, and only a short drive to the heart of the Lake District, making visiting places of natural beauty and historic sites in the National Park so simple.

For walking enthusiasts Windermere, Ambleside, Hawkshead and Grasmere offer some great fell walks for all abilities. For shopping enthusiasts, Kendal town centre, Windermere, Ambleside and Keswick offer a selection of shops for all ages and interests – from outdoor centres to fashion stores, speciality food shops – most famously Kendal Mintcake – a sweet treat and a great gift to take home for friends and family. For nightlife, Kendal town centre offers a selection of bars, restaurants and nightclubs. All these just a short drive from Days Inn Kendal.

The Days Inn hotel in Kendal really is the best value under the sun when looking to stay at a hotel in Kendal – it gives you all the comfort and luxury of your own home.

Being part of the motorway service area means they also offer breakfast and evening meal vouchers for the guests which can be purchased from the friendly reception team either at check in, or at any time during your stay. The voucher gives you £10 to spend in the Restbite restaurant, but only costs you £7.50 to buy.

The hotel in Kendal is also part of the Wyndham Hotel Group, so you can sign up to the Wyndham Rewards scheme with which you earn points on every stay which can be redeemed for vouchers or airmiles. You also receive a welcome snack pack each time you check in consisting of a refreshing soft drink and chocolate bar – great after a long drive to your destination.

Check out is also very simple, the room is yours until 12pm, so plenty of time to wake up and enjoy the views before heading off on your onward journey. As you paid on your arrival, just leave your key at reception on your departure.

Plenty to do in Chesterfield

Days Inn Chesterfield Tibshelf is based at the Roadchef motorway services between junctions 28/29 of the M1 Northbound motorway. It is set amongst some of the most beautiful countryside in England, so it’s no wonder that people come to stay at the  Days Inn Chesterfield Tibshelf to make the most of the surrounding attractions Hardwick Hall, Chatsworth House (used to film scenes from the Keira Knightly block buster “Pride and Prejudice”)and Bolsover Castle to name but a few!

You won’t be surprised to hear that the Days Inn Chesterfield Tibshelf hotel has accommodated a few celebrities over the years too! From Kristian Digby (Day time TV show-Homes under the hammer) to Faith Brown (the busty comedian) also Pop Idol finalist Mark Rhodes and not forgetting a couple of visits from the great entertainer himself..... Paul Daniels (and Debbie McGee), Now that’s Magic! The adjoining services have seen countless celebrity comings and goings too; the soon to be married Prince William has enjoyed fish and chips in our restbite restaurant! And Posh and Becks have stopped off for a Costa coffee. So keep your eyes peeled you never know who you could be rubbing shoulders with!

If you have an eye for a bargain then you will love the East Midlands designer outlet Village it’s packed full with high street and designer names with up to 70% off RRP! And if you’re a chocolate lover there is a Thornton’s and Cadburys shop to indulge in, when you’re ready for a well earned rest there is a large food court were you will find cuisine to suit everyone from Subway to Spud-u-like. This is all located just 10 mins drive from the Days Inn Chesterfield Hotel at Junction 28 of the M1.

There are so many reasons why you will enjoy staying with us here at Days Inn Chesterfield Tibshelf Hotel ,a 24 hour reception, a good night’s sleep, an invigorating shower and a great breakfast not to mention a 22 inch flat screen TV with a selection of Free view channels and free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel!

Meals are served in the restbite restaurant and you can purchase meal vouchers from Reception which entitles the bearer to two meals/Breakfasts for £7.50!

There is also a 24hour Costa coffee and 24hour W H Smiths.

What’s more, with the chance to earn rewards with every stay through our wyndham Rewards Loyalty programme, Days Inn Chesterfield Tibshelf Hotel really is The Best Value Under The Sun!

We look forward to seeing you soon!

Lockerbie, the gateway to Scotland

Hotels in Lockerbie, Annandale Water situated on the out skirts of Lockerbie within easy access of the M74 a modern spacious hotel, with its 24 hour facilities must make it one of the best giving a friendly welcome to all.

                With the choice of hotels in Lockerbie it is the gate way to Scotland.   The ideal stop off when visiting the highlands, but remember Dumfries and Galloway scenery will also take your breath away you only have to look outside your bedroom window in the morning if you stay at Annandale water, dawn breaking over the Moffat hills surrounding the lake is one of the best kept secrets of Galloway.

                What ever you intinery is so many amazing things to do and see when visiting hotels in Lockerbie, whether it is retail therapy, the sport facilities you have come for or the history you will not be disappointed.  We do relaxing sports such as fishing with some of the finest fishing rivers in Scotland within walking distance of many of the hotels in Lockerbie.  As for water sports Loch Ken should be your destination with great facilities and such wonderful scenery, it is only a short journey from hotels in Lockerbie for a day filled with fun.  Dumfries has a first rate sports centre to fill all your needs.

                The retail outlets are so incredible varied around the hotels in Lockerbie; you have the large modern airy Gretna Green retail centre with clothes from the top designers and restaurants and cafes such as Sub way, Obrien’s and Thornton’s where you can take a break in peaceful surrounds and treat yourself to one of their hot chocolates and cakes a wonderful chocolate experience, before carrying on with all that retail therapy.  We also have such a wonderful variety of specialty shops in the area, whether it’s the wigtown book town or Castle town food town or meandering around the quant villages and markets there is just too much to see and enjoy.

The area is packed with history, so many amazing events happened here from the reivers  harring and stealing cross the border,  William Wallace, Robert the Bruce, King Edward the Hammer of the Scots, Robert Burns and James Hogg the Ettrick Sheppard just to many fascinating battles grounds and castles to name,   but a  must visit site is Bruce’s wonderful castle in Lochmaben.   All of these places are a short drive through the stunning country side of Lockerbie.

                Robert Burns is one the world’s best known and loved poets and writer lived and died here leaving us so much to see and read, the wonderful river side trail follows his journey to Dumfries , the scenery is stunning and to know you are walking in the bards very  footsteps is awe inspiring

                So where ever you are going, make hotels in Lockerbie your first stop, Annandale Water with its spacious well appointed rooms and facilities  are a peaceful rest with the added bonus of a lake to walk around and hot food cooked to order all day and night just for you,   it makes Annandale Water by far the best .

Denise walking in Lockerbie

If you are planning a walking holiday, and are looking for Hotels in Lockerbie, then the Days Inn at Annandale Water, approx 8 miles outside of Lockerbie would make an ideal base. We are situated just of the A74M at J16 on the Roadchef services. We are privileged to be situated in a rural lakeside setting, an unexpected surprise so close to the motorway.

The Annandale way is a new series of walks, launched last year and covers a distance of 55 miles over 5 way-marked routes.

The first walk is from Moffat to the Devils Beef Tub, where you will walk across the fells and experience stunning views across the Solway Firth and woodlands.

The 2^nd route takes you from Moffat to St Anns, this route covers farmlands, roman roads and takes in part of the Southern Upland Way.  By now you should have have ‘walked’ up a healthy appetite, let hotels in Lockerbie, eg Days Inn , start your day with our full  breakfast , snacks available to take with you , and on your return enjoy dinner in our restaurant, or take it back to your room and eat on your balcony and rest your tired feet, in readiness for the next day’s walk.

The 3^rd route takes in St Anns, Lochmaben and Hoddom. This route covers country paths, and minor roads, goes past the castle loch and  follows river paths and terminates at Hoddom bridge or the castle.  Hotels in Lockerbie being the ideal base for all of these walks, especially the 3^rd route which may need to be completed over 2 days, for the less experienced walker.

The 4^th route commences from St Anns, and covers minor roads , paths and fields to Lockerbie, then you continue on to Hoddom, passing through a nature reserve, farmlands and following the river to Hoddom bridge, then you follow the eastern loop back to St Annes.  Again hotels in Lockerbie eg. Days Inn is the ideal place for that relaxing bath to soothe away those tired limbs.

The 5^th route is from Hoddom to Barnkirk Point and then on to Annan. This route crosses farmlands, then follows a wooded riverside path to Cuthbertsons Bridge, and then in to Annan.

Then from Annan back to Hoddom Bridge.

If you manage to complete all of these routes, or wish to do it all over again, then make hotels in Lockerbie your choice, especially the Days Inn Lockerbie (Annandale Water), for that relaxing break.

Stafford is just the place to be....

When searching for a Hotels in Stafford that can give you easy access to many of the areas of interest in Staffordshire and surrounding counties, then the Days Inn Stafford is to be well considered for its position in central Staffordshire.

The Days Inn Stafford is situated within the well- kept grounds of the Roadchef Stafford Services M6 southbound, between junctions 15 and 14.  Here you will receive a warm welcome from the staff who will help you with any requests that you may have.

Being situated just off the ‘Spine of Britain’, the M6 to you and I, this Stafford Hotel is within easy reach of many of the local historical and leisure centres in Staffordshire.  Trentham Gardens, AltonTowers , Stafford Show ground and Castle to name but a few.

When staying at the Days Inn Stafford a day out Trentham Gardens is a day to be remembered – from the Italian Gardens to the children’s playground, perhaps a picnic by the lake in beautiful surroundings.  The lake also boasts a cruise aboard The Elizabeth- a small passenger boat. A walk through the shopping area which encompasses many varied and individual shops is a delight to the shopaholic.  Monkey forest is also found on the Trentham Estate housing 140 Barbary Macque monkeys who roam freely in the 60 acres of woodland and meadows.  This is unique day out for all the family.

Maybe you prefer the thrills of the rides at the famous  Alton Towers – the UK’s largest theme park.  The Alton Towers resort is situated approximately 25 miles from the Days Inn Hotel Stafford where families (family rooms available), groups, couples, singles will all find a warm welcome after their fun filled day out.

The Pottery industry was an important part of this county’s heritage.  A trip to Wedgwood Visitor Centre and Museum may be of interest.  Here you will find many of the historical pieces of Wedgwood pottery or perhaps just watch the experts exhibiting the many skills required in the pottery industry- from the clay forming to the fine decoration of these world famous pieces.  The Gladstone museum in Longton will transport you back centuries.  This is Bottle Kiln museum, again exhibiting skills in the pottery industry.

In the Stafford area a visit to Stafford castle will take you back to its origins over 900 years ago.  On show are various artefacts including armour, arms and costumes.  Stafford castle is also the venue of the annual Stafford Festival Shakespeare production. At around 5 miles from the Days Inn Stafford you will find that this hotel is conveniently placed for the Stafford County Showground also.

The Days Inn Stafford also caters for business with a well- appointed conference room.  Free WiFi is available in all rooms which is especially helpful for the business traveller looking for a convenient overnight stay but still requiring internet access during their residence within the hotel.

With all amenities of the Roadchef Stafford Services also on site, the Days Inn Stafford is recommended for your next stay in the Staffordshire area.

A FEW DAYS BREAK IN TAUNTON

We decided to take a short break in the West Country and finally decided on Taunton from there we would probably move on into Devon the location was important as I served in the fleet air arm for a number of years stationed at Yeovilton and desperately wanted to revisit my old haunts.

We decided to just travel without booking and missed our turn off at exit 25 on the M5 south bound ending up at the Taunton Deane services  on the way in we saw a sign saying Days Inn Taunton now I had stayed with Days Inn in America and  thought we would check them out as time was getting on, we arrived at the reception area were warmly greeted by the receptionist who advised on room and rates there were rooms available and decided we could use this area for a day or two to make a few sentimental visits in the next few days.

We looked at some of the visitor attractions that we could visit while staying at the Days Inn Taunton the amount of attractions we could visit was vast I am a great fan of cricket and a visit to the centre of Taunton was a must to visit the county ground as I had spent many hours watching the great cricketers like Ian Botham and Viv Richards ply their trade brilliant morning spent looking around highly recommend it.

After a very enjoyable morning we decided we would move onto Dunster Castle for a little more sightseeing the weather decided to turn against us so after a very enjoyable tea we returned to our comfortable base at Days Inn Taunton.

 The information we had gleaned from Days Inn Taunton guest information area was invaluable there were attractions to suit every taste that you could think of steam railways to visit Cheddar Gorge in the centre of Taunton there is the Brew House where they put on all different types of shows to keep everyone happy we stayed another day at Days Inn Taunton and decided to move onto Devon we really did enjoy our stay in Taunton and would definitely return to the Days Inn Taunton  for another for sure enjoyable short stay.

Where to stay and what to do in Chester

If location is important then you’ll find the Days Inn Hotel Chester East ideally situated on the M56 close to lots of attractions and lots to visit, also you’re assured of the highest standards from our hotel, all the facilities you would expect and of course, a warm welcome from all of our staff at Days Inn Chester East.

Chester is an historic city on the border of Wales and England. Its origins can be traced back to the founding of the Roman fortress of Dewa in 70AD.After the Romans Chester developed into a busy port with trade from Dublin. But the river Dee silted up and trade declined and the city's development was frozen. Today Chester is a major tourist attraction and shopping location.

Places to visit when staying at a Hotel in Chester.

Choose Chester... To find an escape from the hum-drum and the ordinary. Choose Chester to enjoy

a day at the races, a walk around historic city walls, to mess about on the river, to dine in quirky bistros or Michelin starred restaurants.

Chester Zoo is always a firm favourite and sure to delight. And dads with a secret yearning to be a train driver will probably love Grosvenor Park Miniature Railway as much as the kids do!

On a sunny day why not enjoy the simple pleasures and hire a boat in Chester town centre which is not far from our hotel.  Kids love messing about on the water, especially if there’s a chance they can get wet, or better yet, get mum and dad wet too.

Whether entertaining clients, celebrating a special occasion with a friend or with family enjoying a day at Chester races is fantastic, and we offer great value hotel prices for one or two night stays around the race days.

There is also Blue Planet which is the largest aquarium in the UK and is great for a family day out.

Cheshire oaks designer outlet this is great for shopping and has 140 shops and lots of bars and restaurants and even a cinema it is a great day out.

Delamere Forest which has live concerts on in the summer months and is not far from our hotel just a taxi or car ride away.

Or how about a picnic in one of Chester’s lovely parks or historic gardens?

A day just isn’t long enough to experience all the fun Chester has to offer so find a Hotel in Chester that can offer great value and make a weekend of it.

SUE'S TRAVELS

Days Inn Chester is a hotel ideally situated on the M56 motorway, which means it makes it easy for people who would like to tour the local area because there is instant access to all the major transport routes.

Visiting Chester

Days Inn Chester is a convenient choice for Hotels in Chester only a 15minute drive away from the historic city of Chester

When it comes to beautiful cities, Chester is one of the loveliest. The city comfortably ranks alongside the cities of London, York, Bath and Edinburgh.

As soon as you arrive in Chester you will appreciate the city's unique atmosphere and sense of history. Founded by the Romans over 2000 years ago, much of the Roman influence remains and Chester's city walls are the most complete in Britain.

In every part of the city you are confronted with history, from the Roman amphitheatre, which is currently under excavation, to the medieval half-timbered buildings.

One of Chester's most unique features are the two-tiered rows, which means you can shop whatever the weather and gives you double shopping fun!

Chester Zoo

Days Inn Chester is only 8miles away from the fabulous Chester Zoo!

Every visit to Chester Zoo is a unique and exciting experience. The UK’s number one Zoo, is close to the historic city of Chester, is set in 110 acres of award-winning gardens. In this spectacular setting are over 7000 animals – more than 400 species of rare, exotic and endangered wildlife.

Chester Zoo’s gardens are deservedly famous and provide a glorious backdrop to the animals. With plants from around the world, the gardens reflect the natural habitats of some of our most exotic species.

If you fancy a rest there are plenty of play areas which are spread around the Zoo to give the children the chance to burn off some of that energy. Mums and dads can have a well earned rest whilst the children are running, jumping and climbing in the play areas. Or you could have a relaxing time on the boating lake, that’s if you have any energy left? 

Days Inn Chester also has a tourist information section which provides you with information and activities in the local area.

Days Inn Chester has everything you'd expect from a quality Hotel in Chester.  We have free parking, extremely comfortable beds in every room, Wi-Fi and provide exceptional customer service from staff who are there to assist you to the extent of their abilities.

WHERE TO STAY IN DURHAM.

WITH IT BEING THE HOLIDAYS ME AND MY HUSBAND DECIDED TO TAKE THE 3 CHILDREN TO EDINGBROUGH ZOO, BUT AS IT IS SUCH A LONG JOURNEY FOR US WE DECIDE TO BREAK OUR JOURNEY AND STOP OFF AT A HOTEL IN DURHAM. WE DECIDED TO STOP IN THE DAYS INN HOTEL AT DURHAM SERVICES.

DONT BE FOOLED BY THE HOTEL IN DURHAM BEING AT A SERVICES IT WAS GREAT ROOM RATE WAS ONLY £25 AS I BOOKED ONLINE AND THE GOOD THING WAS I ONLY BOOK 7 DAYS BEFORE I WAS DUE TO ARRIVE. ALSO WAHT WAS GREAT IS THAT THE ROOM HAD AN EN SUIT, FREE VIEW IN THE ROOM, FREE TEA AND COFFEE ALSO IT WAS FREE WALK IN WIFI.

WHEN WE ARRIVED AT THE HOTEL WE WERE GREETED BY A POLITE MEMBER OF STAFF. GAVE EYE CONTACT WHEN TALKING TO US ALWAYS SMILING GREAT SERVICE AT THE HOTEL IN DURHAM.ON CHECKING IN THE RECEPTIONIST OFFERED US A WYNDAM REWARDS CARD WICH I THINK IS A REALLY GOOD REWARDS SCHEAME, ALSO WE GOT A LOYALTY CARD WHICH WAS GREAT.

WE WENT TO OUR ROOM TO TAKE OUR BAGS IN WE SAT DOWN HAD A NICE CUP OF TEA BEFORE WE WENT BACK TO THE RECPTION TO ASK IF THERE WAS ANYTHING TO DO IN DURHAM, THE RECEPTIONIST AT THE DAYS INN HOTEL IN DURHAM WAS GREAT AS WE HAD YOUNG CHILDREN SHE TOLD US OF A GOOD PLAY AREA FOR THE CHILDREN AND ALSO TOLD US OF SOME GREAT PLACES TO EAT. THE RECEPTIONIST GAVE ME A MAP OF DURHAM TO HELP ME FIND MY WAY.

I WENT INTO DURHAM TO HAVE A LOOK AROUND THE CATHERDERIAL WAS LOVLEY THE CHILDREN ENJOYED THE WALK DOWN BY THE RIVER. WHEN WE GOT BACK WE WENT BACK TO THEN HOTEL AND HAD A GREAT SLEEP GOT UP EARLY WENT FOR A GREAT VALUE BREAKFAST AS WE ONLY PAYED £7.50 FOR ALL OF US AS THE CHILDREN ATE FREE.

OVERALL I FOUND MY EXPERIENCE OF THE HOTEL IN DURHAM GREAT I WOULD RECCOMEND THIS DAYS INN HOTEL IN DURHAM TO ANYONE WHO WANTS TO STOP IN THE DURHAM AREA.

The Pearl of the North

I recently visited the stunning county of Durham with my husband and two children, we had been given some £25 room vouchers by a friend of the family and were told of the great hotel that is Days Inn Durham which is located only 4 miles from City of Durham.  We logged onto the Days  Inn  website and booked our £25 rooms with only a weeks notice which i personally think for it’s location and considering it is a Hotel in Durham  it is outstanding  value for money!  On arrival we were greeted by an extremely friendly member of the Days  Inn reception  staff who could not  have done more for us during our stay. We were given plenty of advice and knowledge of the surrounding area by the receptionists during our stay, such as great and plentiful places to eat and local places of interest. 

 We  Visited Durham city centre and were very impressed by it’s history and  culture, we were also a little shocked to see the amount  the Hotels  in Durham City centre were charging for their rooms when we were staying only a few miles down the road and paying less than a third of the price. We also got a food voucher for £7.50 which was to the value of £10 when spent in Restbite in Roadchef, we could also use it to get Traditional English Breakfasts which we found a great start to the day. The Breakfast was served until  12 pm which meant we weren’t having to rush around on a morning trying to get the kids up and ready.

This particular Hotel in Durham area has a Roadchef attached at which has facilities open 24 hours, WH Smith, Restbite and Costa coffee which was invaluable for us having small Children as everything we could possibly need was in easy reach. The late night Costa caffeine fix came in very handy when our little ones were playing up during the night!

I would most certainly visit Durham again and wouldn’t  look to visit any other Hotel in Durham due to the  Days Inn’s very reasonable room rate, value for money,  great location, friendly, knowledgeable staff, cosy and comfortable rooms with flat screen TV’s with built in Freeview, free WiFi  and the great facilities of Roadchef.  I cannot see any reason to book any other Hotel in  Durham area as Days Inn has everything you need for a great few days away. I will be recommending  Days Inn Durham  to everyone i  know and we as a family will be visiting this hotel  again later on this year as we still have so much to see and do.

Day’s Inn – Durham

Looking for a Hotel in Durham? I was, and guess what? You don’t half have to pay a heavy price in this historic City just to get your head down, Not me I thought. Went to Day’s Inn Website and hey presto there was one with rooms for £25! Me, the wife and baby Molly for £25! The catch, well you might have thought that a Motorway Service Area is not for you but don’t be fooled. A Hotel in Durham, a few miles away but with easy access, clean comfortable rooms, Freeview TV, Free WiFi and bacon butties 24 hours a day – Happy Days!

Arrived at 3pm, went to the room, quick shower in the En Suite, bit of C Beebies for Molly and into town. Well, this place is fantastic for a bit of sight seeing, river walks and what we were here for, the pantomime at the Gala Theatre. Sure, a hotel in Durham meant it was all on our doorstep, but not worth the extra £80 a night or so they were asking, spent that saving on a nice meal beforehand some supper and had change for a few pints in a family friendly pub after! Taxi, a few quid only, and a Costa before bed at the services itself.

Anyway, got up for Breakfast, ripped off I here you ask, not this canny lad. They were giving guests 25% discount on all food and drink and when we got to the Restaurant we only went and got two breakfasts for £7.50! You may ask how I fed Molly – well Free food for the little lass – in a hotel in Durham!

Listen, take a tip from me, - I’m away with a few mates in a couple of weeks for a bit of footy watching at the Stadium of Light. Am I going to bother searching the Web for Hotels in Durham again? No way Danno – this place will do us nicely. Junction 61 A1M and there you are. Spoke to the lass on Reception and there’s a couple of Restaurants close by to walk to, a decent pint in them she says – she’ll do for me. I reckon all Receptionists should have the following patter. Where’s the best place for fodder, where’s the nearest pub, where to soak it up at Breakfast time with a bit of brekky and do I have to get up early – no we don’t! Happy Happy Days!

Remember, Hotels in Durham, look no further – Durham Services. Rooms from £25, you won’t be disappointed.