Where to stay half way between London and Glasgow?

[BlueSkyBurningBright]

I am going to be driving from London to Glasgow in a couple of weeks. I do not want to do the drive all in one go, I will be on my own. So I want to stay somewhere half way.

Not in a motorway service station, but somewhere nice where I can see a bit of the countryside. Looking at the map Lancaster and the Lake District look a good distance to stop at.

Any recommendations for a nice hotel in those areas? Anyone else done this journey, where do your stop?

[Mipe]

I think the Lake District (although lovely ) is before halfway, maybe closer to Manchester would be better?

[Mipe]

Oh just realised it’s London to Glasgow, sorry . Once you get to the Lake District it’s only about 2 more hours to Glasgow so Lancaster or just before would probably be about halfway x

[JassyRadlett]

I think we stayed at a Holiday Inn near Liverpool for the same journey.

[Minglemangle2]

Tickled Trout at Preston is nice, just off the motorway.

[Skedaddled]

The opposite of nice countryside but we usually stop at Blackpool to break up the journey.

[HundredMilesAnHour]

What about stopping off at Crewe? I break the drive when I'm driving up from London to visit family by stopping overnight at Crewe Hall. It's only a few mins drive from the M6 but has a stunning Jacobean hall (which you can stay in) and a modern conference suite with pool and spa. And lovely grounds / gardens.

www.qhotels.co.uk/our-locations/crewe-hall/

[Redactio]

Lakes, Stop at Kendal, then drive round Ullswater to rejoin the motorway.