LOCATION 📍Welcome Break Abington Service Area J13, M74, Biggar ML12 6RG
Our stay at Abington Services ⬇️Staying at The Days Inn by Wyndham Abington M74
Who would have thought a motorway service station would be so full of charm!
Here are all my thoughts:
Parking
Parking is free all day & night (when staying at the hotel)- just add your car registration. You also get 2 hours free parking at the services, and you can pay for additional parking or to park a caravan overnight.
Ameneties
The hotel has amenities – like drinks & anything you might have forgotten, in the foyer – including alcohol. And we saw two lovely older couples having the time of their lives, chatting on a park bench for most of the evening ❤️
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The services and what’s available
Next door at the services, there is a Burger King, Chopstix and other shops – including WH Smiths and Starbucks.
Here are all the things available onsite:
The surrounding area
We loved having a walk around the services, following the dog walk, lovely views of birds flying overhead, amazing sunsets and spectacular views of the Trainline, with planes going overhead, and it just felt amazing to be out in the wild. In my pyjamas, might I add – I felt comfortable doing this.
How well did we sleep
We slept so well! The rooms are dated and the shower wasn’t the best BUT it was a good night’s sleep and for £80 per night, compared with Edinburgh prices – you cannot complain!
Why did we choose a motorway services hotel?
We stayed here to arrive early and get the drive out of the way – so we could enjoy our holiday at Coldstream Holiday Park – staying in a caravan with a hot tub, which was a 3.5-hour drive away without stops.
Check out my TikTok video about Coldstream Holiday Park
Breakfast
The Welcome Break next door is advertised in the hotel for breakfast – The Good Breakfast is the brand. It’s basically a counter service, where you order breakfasts – a bit like fast food orders, but for fry-ups. It was £8.99 for a small breakfast, or £10.99 for a large, and you could get a breakfast sandwich.
Summary
I would definitely return. Or we’ve agreed to wave to the services if we ever take the train to Edinburgh!
I chose to write all about this stay because I know some motorway services can be rubbish and stressful! (for clarity – we called in at other services. Notably, Scotch Corner on the way back home is often chaotic, not fit for purpose and stressful. Abington is the opposite.
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