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Days Inn by Wyndham Watford Gap

3.0 star property
Hotel in Northampton with 2 restaurants and a 24-hour front desk

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Garden
Lobby
2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Regional cuisine
Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking | Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi
Exterior
Located just off the motorway, Days Inn by Wyndham Watford Gap features two restaurants serving regional dishes and a peaceful garden for relaxation. Guests appreciate the helpful staff, can stay connected with in-room WiFi, and have their choice of two cafes for coffee breaks.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Room options

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Double Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Eco-friendly toiletries
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
  • 5 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Eco-friendly toiletries
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
  • 5 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Eco-friendly toiletries
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
  • 5 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Eco-friendly toiletries
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
  • 5 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking | Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Eco-friendly toiletries
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
  • 5 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
Roadchef Motorway Svc Area, M1 Motorway, Northampton, England, NN6 7UZ

What's nearby

  • Coton Manor Gardens - 14 min drive - 8.4 miles
  • Sixfields Stadium - 14 min drive - 13.1 miles
  • Franklin's Gardens - 16 min drive - 13.7 miles
  • Althorp House - 18 min drive - 10.1 miles
  • University of Northampton - 19 min drive - 16.6 miles

Getting around

  • Long Buckby Station - 21 min drive
  • Birmingham Airport (BHX) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Middlemore Farm - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Red Lion - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Royal Oak - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Days Inn by Wyndham Watford Gap

Property highlights
Take advantage of 2 coffee shops/cafes, a garden, and 2 restaurants at Days Inn by Wyndham Watford Gap. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), an electric car charging station, and newspapers in the lobby
  • A banquet hall, luggage storage, and ATM/banking services
  • An elevator, smoke-free premises, and a gift shop
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Days Inn by Wyndham Watford Gap include amenities such as free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Recycling and LED light bulbs
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and shower/tub combinations
  • 22-inch HDTVs with digital channels
  • Free infant beds, electric kettles, and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: GBP 7.50 per person
  • 2 coffee shops/cafes
  • 2 restaurants

Restaurants on site

  • Costa Coffee
  • Fresh Food
  • McDonalds

Family friendly

  • In-room crib

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 2 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Banquet hall
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 22-inch HDTV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • LED lighting
  • Recycling

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 6 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: GBP 10
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 10

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 15 per pet, per stay (maximum GBP 45 per stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
3 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 7.50 per person
  • Pet fee: GBP 15 per pet, per stay (maximum GBP 45 per stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: GBP 10 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 10 (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Count on Us (Wyndham)

Property is also known as

Days Inn Watford
Days Inn Watford Gap
Days Inn Watford Gap Hotel
Days Inn Watford Gap Hotel Northampton
Days Inn Watford Gap Northampton
Watford Gap Days Inn
Days By Wyndham Watford Gap
Days Inn by Wyndham Watford Gap Hotel
Days Inn by Wyndham Watford Gap Northampton
Days Inn by Wyndham Watford Gap Hotel Northampton

Frequently asked questions

Is Days Inn by Wyndham Watford Gap pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 3 total). There's a fee of GBP 15 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

What time is check-in at Days Inn by Wyndham Watford Gap?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 6 AM. Early check-in is available for a fee of GBP 10 (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Days Inn by Wyndham Watford Gap?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for GBP 10 (subject to availability).

Where is Days Inn by Wyndham Watford Gap located?

Situated in Northampton, this hotel is within 6 mi (10 km) of Whilton Mill, Daventry Country Park, and Daventry Library. Daventry Museum and Danetre Community Hospital are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Days Inn by Wyndham Watford Gap Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 100 out of 354 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 121 out of 354 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 65 out of 354 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 39 out of 354 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 29 out of 354 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Ideal for a stop over
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Malcolm

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great for a quick overnight stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Rachael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Basic but exactly as expected except for actually door keys! Enjoyed the nostalgia
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Great value for money

While one could nit-pick (receptionist seemed surprised to have to explain the set-up to us, we'd never been before, broken light in the bedroom flashing and clicking, fan in the bathroom not working, whole place pretty shabby and tired-looking) nonetheless the bed was comfortable, the black-out was good, there was no road noise and the shower was smashing. Overall, amazing for the price. I'd go back.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Gemma

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was dirty and smelly , will not be booking again
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

David

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lights did not work in the room. The TV reception was poor
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

shahed

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Really dated building and rooms. Dirty looking floor and bathroom have that damp musty smell as extraction fans are not fit for purpose. Rooms are dark and depressing. Won't be booking again. Pay a little extra and get a room at a Holiday inn or Travelodge.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Watford Gap Sleep Over

Handy location if traveling up the M1. Helpful and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay. Lovely staff. Nice touch with a chocolate on my pillow

10/10 Excellent

Angie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

could have been better

the room did not have the wet room only bath which husband couldn't use. the bed was not joined underneath the mattress and kept moving
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aljon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Old man at reception was a genuine, very kind person. I hope he continues to be in great health for a long time. He represented UK very well for a first time visitor from Canada at Days Inn.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Fiona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Short stay on M1

As long as you want comfort, good water pressure in the shower, a safe space to stay, its for you. You can get food at the pub down the road, or McDonalds next door. Rooms are good size, but you're looking out onto either carpark or portacabins. No noise though, despite proximity to M1. Bath could fo with updating (a bit water-stained). Beds firm and comfy. Extra pillows provided. Wall heater good and easy to just switch on and off. Kettle, with tea and coffee (just the basics), plus hair dryer on wall and tv. Parking in front of hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Central
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Decor in need of a bit of an update. Stairwell really creaky underfoot. After going south to go north one day, I discovered that wasn’t necessary because of the exit behind the food court I discovered on a walk the next day. Wish I’d been told about it.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Access from M1 Northbound (read comment)

Hotel is fit for purpose if nothing special is expected. Beware, access to the hotel from the M1 Northbound is through the service gate at the back of the lorry car park. Ring the bell and they will open the gate allowing you to cross the motorway. Satnav won't know and as a result, you can also access via the A5, look for the Service Gate just alongside the bridge.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We were really fortunate during our stay to have Carole as our personal concierge. She provided us with local delicacies including the celestial "haribo" as opposed to the expected chocolate which is so cliche. Carole really enabled us to have maximum enjoyment at the property. We would have enjoyed the room for much longer had we not got completely lost twice: first having initially exited the northbound carriageway to find there was no hotel, realising the mistake and then heading towards Coventry to find a place to join the southbound carriageway; and second trying to find at least one sign pointing the way to the hotel behind the many parked trucks which obscure its presence from the entrance to the services. However given what we planned to use the room for the veiled location was not unappreciated. I would say it would be a good idea to bolt the beds to the wall as when it gets a bit rough it did tend to drift and it's difficult to find your rhythm when you're wheeling across the floor. The hanging rail in the wardrobe was good and sturdy and took a fair bit of weight which only added to the fun Carole had already provided. Unfortunately our stay did have a downside. There was a strange device hanging out of the window which we assumed would have heightened our erotic experience. However we were very dissatisfied that carole decided not to leave the key.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Alice

Liked: Staff & service
The property is a hotel at a service station on the M1. It cost me £45 for a night, so I really can’t complain. It’s basic, but has everything you would need for a quick stop off to break up a drive. No frills but reception lady was lovely and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Definitely a tired hotel. Basic room. Has the standard facilities but bathroom was definitely tired with warn out bath.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Sam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
There was a random mars bar up by the spare pillows and the bed was absolutely terrible
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Michael

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Vil jeg absolut ikke anbefale min værste fjende

Det var meget gammelt og i forfærdelig stand. Der er enormt lydt og vi kunne høre alt i hele huset, ovenpå var så lyt at hver gang personen gik (kl 05:00 om morgenen startede det) så rystede metallampen og hele værelset. Det var en forfærdelig oplevelse og det kan ikke anbefales til selv min værste fjende.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Liked: Staff & service
Could not open window more than inch, where as others were open further. Otherwise great stay and very nice front desk staff
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great budget hotel

Budget hotel, convenient, does what it says on the tin.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

sikeli

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The windows cannot be closed and it's too old they refused to give me my receipt when I pay for it or an invoice
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

A O

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Difficult to locate the hotel. Description is totally wrong. Staff appeared to me as untrained, loss and unprofessional
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Will

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Girl on reception was great but the building was tired and old
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

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