I seem to remember that the facilities were limited but Carlisle was nearby. I can not remember accurately how easy access to the hotel was.

Thank you for your question. Yes, we are easy to access from the Northbound carriageway. Directions are as follows: Between junction 41 and 42 is Southwaite Services (Moto). Leave the M6 at the services keeping in the left hand lane. After 150 yards there is a left turning which has a red No Entry Sign. Take this left turn as it is a service road and you are allowed to use it. At the end of the road you turn left at the T junction. After approx 400 yards there is another left turning before a sign for 'The Globe Inn'. Follow this round down a hill and under the M6. Immediately after the bridge you will see a turning on your left . Take this left turn and follow the service road to the end. At the end of the road drive across into the car park and you will see us towards the back right of the car park next to the services. Providing you have added your e-mail address to your booking then you will receive a pre-arrival e-mail which states all the directions onto it. If we can be of any further assistance then please do not hesitate to phone the hotel. We will be happy to help. Many thanks Carlisle M6 Travelodge

The desk is manned 24/7. I don’t think late check in will be a problem. I think it was little difficult to find - go on that particular Travelodge’s website and make note of the directions. I can’t honestly remember if there was anywhere to eat and drink - but I think it was near a services.

Sorry I don't know. Car park is reasonably big so I could not see a problem.

Simple, and directions on the Travelodge web site anyway. Exit into Northbound Services Keep left, i.e. don't enter car park. circa 100 yards turn left when you see the Travelodge this way arrow exit Services on the facilities access/egress road at the end turn left on public highway 1/2 mile turn left, drop down the hill and under the M6 immediately after you clear the M6, left turn (signed) and now on the facilities road to South Bound services straight across at the X road junction - again signed and across the car park to the Travelodge Park up and when you check in, give them your reg number = free parking. In the morning go back the way you came, so as to access the M6 noth again