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.