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Moto/Costa & Burger King services, M6 between J35 and J36

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Road: M6 (northbound only)
Junction: Between J35 and J36
Operator: Moto (signposted as Costa and Burger King)
Location: Lancashire LA6 1JF
Telephone: 01524 781234
Signed from the motorway? Yes
Previous operators: Mobil, Granada
Previous names: Burton West
Services type: Single site located between junctions on one side of the motorway.

Official website: Visit Burton-in-Kendal/Moto's official websiteOpen link in a new window

A northbound-only service area which used to be a laughing stock, but since Moto took control it seems to have improved drastically. Southbound traffic should use RoadChef's Killington Lake.


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The front of the services
Photo taken by Alexander P Kapp, it's used under this Creative CommonsOpen link in a new window licence.

Facilities:

General: Cash Machine, Pay Phones, Picnic Tables, Children's Play Area, Showers
Food/Drink: Eat & Drink Company, Burger King, Costa Coffee
Shopping: WH Smith
Fuel: BP with pumps for Unleaded, Ultimate Unleaded, Diesel and Ultimate Diesel
Motel: Travelodge

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Burton services looking good

The front of the services, today. It's actually very nice compared to what it used to be.

Photo taken in 2007 by Alexander P Kapp. It's used under this Creative CommonsOpen link in a new window licence.

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Trivia:

When this was a Mobil service area, Mobil provided both the fuel and the services. Mobil actually sold the services to BP, who lease the main site to Granada/Moto.

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Survey results:

In 2006 the services won a five star loo award and were graded 3/5 by Holiday Which?, who liked the individuality of the products for sale.

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Parking Prices:

Vehicle:

For up to 2 hours:

For 2 to 24 hours:

Cars:FREE£8
HGVs & Carvans:FREE£13*
Coaches:FREE£13*

* For an extra £2, the price will include a £6 meal voucher.
The above prices are intended to be a guide only. Tickets must be renewed after 24 hours, and can be obtained from the 'Pay & Display' meters located in each car park.

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Comments and Reviews:

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Burton in Kendal now has a Costa too and is signed for Costa and Burger King instead of Moto
PostPosted: 16 Apr 2009, 17:18
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PostPosted: 02 Sep 2005, 19:15
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With thanks to Alan Simpson for the information used on this page.