Why Roadchef Magor M4 is among UK's best motorway services
Based on the feedback received, Which? have been able to compile a list of the UK's best service stations, so you can plan ahead for your next trip.
Introducing the list, Which? said: "No one visits a motorway service station for fun, but you'd hope to find better than some of the overpriced, underwhelming and dirty facilities, our survey revealed.
"Four years after our last motorway services survey, your responses still paint a bleak picture of a network blighted by dated and inadequate service areas, many of which are filthy.
"And while the motorway you're travelling on limits your options, our survey of thousands of members, rating nearly 90 service stations, revealed that stopping a few junctions earlier or later could make all the difference to what you'll find when you pull in."
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The best motorway services in the UK
The top 10 best motorway services in the UK, according to Which?, are:
Gloucester (Westmorland Family, M5) Tebay (Westmorland Family, M6) Rugby (Moto, M6) Cairn Lodge (Westmorland Family) Leeds Skelton Lake (Extra, M1) Norton Canes (Roadchef, m6 toll) Killington Lake (Roadchef, M6) Annandale Water (Roadchef, A74[M]) Beconsfield (Extra, A1) Donington (Moto, M1)
While the best services on the M4 are:
Reading (Moto)
Leigh Delamere (Moto)
Chieveley (Moto)
Magor (Roadchef)
Sarn Park (Welcome Break)
Membury (Welcome Break)
Pont Abraham (Roadchef)
Cardiff West (Moto)
Heston (Moto)
Cardiff Gate (Welcome Break)
Swansea West (Moto)
You can see the full list of the UK's best service stations on the Which? website.
The M4 motorway service in South Wales among the UK's best
Six motorway services on the M4 in South Wales made the list of the UK's best, but it was Magor that topped the list.
Roadchef Magor (M4)
Roadchef Magor is a 24/7 motorway service located at junction 23a, near Newport, and is accessible from both directions on the M4.
It is the highest-rated service station in Wales and fourth on the M4.
It recorded a customer score of 43%, having received the following rankings:
Prices of goods in shops and food outlets: 1/5
Range and quality of shops: 2/5
Range and quality of food and drink outlets: 1/5
Range of facilities: 2/5
Cleanliness: 2/5
Convenience and accessibility: 2/5
Availability and quality of outside space: 2/5
It also boasts a 4-star rating on Google Reviews from 1,456 reviews.
One person, commenting about Magor services, said: "Love stopping here before I leave Wales and on my return, plenty of parking and variety of places to eat and drink and they also have an area to exercise your dog."
Another added: "Quite a compact services but has everything you'd need including a McDonalds.
"There's limited seating inside but they have lots of outdoor tables if the weather is nice."
A third person wrote: "Me and hubby absolutely love coming to fill up here! For our anniversary we even had the pleasure of staying in the days inn! What a night!
"Love this place so many happy memories! Thank you!Ps Leon is divine."
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Services available at Magor
The services/shops you'll find at Magor are:
Costa
McDonald's
Leom
WHSmith
Days Inn
Chozen Noodle
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts
Breakfast Kitchen
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The other south Wales motorway services on the M4 among the UK's best are Sarn Park (43%), Pont Abraham (42%), Cardiff West (39%), Cardiff Gate (38% and Swansea West (38%).
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