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Can anyone recommend an overnight stop on or close to M5 south of Bristol where we could stop and get a couple of hours rest/sleep with the caravan hooked on?

Thanks

Quote: Originally posted by evenstephen on 22/1/2011

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Don't know from personal experience as we've never stopped in a MSA for longer than two hours but I have heard of people getting sent a fine through the post afterwards by the parking company for staying over the two hours because they look at reg numbers via CCTV on the way in and the way out. Don't know if this is becoming more common. or even if it's true, but I would be a bit wary about not worrying about paying if I couldn't find the man.

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It has happpened to a mate of mine in Michaelwood services, we normally only pull in for our statutory breaks but he had a bad migraine & pulled in for a sleep. He was there just over three & a half hours. There was plenty of empty parking bays in the lorry park so he wasn't in anyones way but he got a fine through the post, it told him he'd overstayed his welcome. He ingored it & it was increased. I can't remember how much it was but I'll ask him on monday if I remember.

I felt it was unfair to fine someone for parking longer than the free parking time when there's stacks of space available. Whether or not he informed them he was feeling ill I don't know but they've lost the plot IMO.

BB

If you want a shower and everything in the morning before setting off, there are quite a few friendly sites around this area:

http://www.westendcaravan.com/booking.html  This site is about 10 minutes from junction 21. 

There is one in Congresbury just off of the M5 junction 21 which is about five minutes from the Motorway.  I cant find a link for it, but could get you the details if needed.

Tony

We stop at the 24hr asda/walmart its junction16,get a few bits in store and use the toilets,grab a few hours sleep and fill up on way out,Brilliant

Tim

We regularly call at Sedgemoor services north and southbound sides.

North bound caravan area is all tarmac hardstanding in good condition in all weathers, Access and egress can be a little tricky at busy times.

Southbound is horrendous, its like the surface of the moon! What was a hard gravel surface is now full of potholes that are impossible to avoid due to the number. Also large areas of standing water. Unless repairs are carried out in the next couple of months it is definately one to avoid!

Dave

We stop at the 24hr asda/walmart its junction16,get a few bits in store and use the toilets,grab a few hours sleep and fill up on way out,Brilliant

Tim

i agreee with all tim has said apart from its jn 17 just about 4 miles after almondsbury interchange with the m4

mike

Quote: Originally posted by mallett61 on 25/1/2011

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We stop at the 24hr asda/walmart its junction16,get a few bits in store and use the toilets,grab a few hours sleep and fill up on way out,Brilliant

Tim

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