Absolute Escapes Traveller Reviews

As keen walkers and cyclists, we booked The Dales Way holiday to be completed in 6 days with our friends, and were not disappointed. It was best walking holiday we have done in the UK. The walking was relatively easy, being mostly by rivers and becks, with an ever changing landscape going through small hamlets and villages. The accommodation was excellent, with a variety of mostly quality country inns and a couple of B & B’s. We hardly saw any people or cars - in fact on the short sections of road you could walk in the middle most of the time. We saw a wide variety of wildlife including several red squirrels up close, herons, birds of prey, dippers and others too numerous to mention. As we left Yorkshire and crossed the M6, the gentle pastoral landscape gave way to views of The Lake District giving a sense of achievement as we progressed to the finish. We would definitely recommend this walk to others who value great changing scenery and getting away from civilisation. This walk is achievable in 6 days by any average walker, with the majority of the route being either flat of gentle gradients.

From the first enquiry, Absolute Escapes proved to be quick with their response to any questions and made booking easy. When we asked about small changes, these were quickly accommodated. We have no complaints.

We walked the Coastal Path of the Isle of Wight and enjoyed the varied scenery and were surprised by how quickly it changed, one minute walking in wood land and the next finding yourself on the beach. June was a great time of year to do it as the wild flowers were wonderful.

ABSOLUTE ESCAPES DID A FANTASTIC JOB ORGANISING OUR ACCOMMODATION AND BAG TRANSFER. EVERYTHING WORKED VERY SMOOTHLY AND THE INFORMATION PACK THEY PROVIDED BEFOREHAND WAS VERY THOROUGH

We booked a package with Absolute Escapes for our walk along The West Highland Way 14-20 May 2021. The package included all Baggage Transfers and Accommodation.

We booked a package with Absolute Escapes for our walk along The West Highland Way 14-20 May 2021. The package included all Baggage Transfers and Accommodation. Our initial enquiry in November 2020 was promptly dealt with and a detailed booking package followed which covered all details. After booking we were kept updated with any potential changes as a result of Government Regs to comply with the Covid Pandemic. Fortunately we were able to get full use of the package in May 2021 although Absolute did offer us the option to amend the dates of booking or a full refund if the Pandemic Regs changed at short notice prior to our departure date. The Welcome Pack and Holiday Package instructions were very detailed and clear. There were no issues with the Baggage Transfer service and the instructions were simple and effective. The accommodation was a mix of what could be classed as standard B&Bs and some really top end B&Bs together with a top class stay at The Kinghouse Hotel. Even the standard B&Bs were above the quality that I have come across in my travels throughout Scotland and I would have no hesitation staying in these again.

A tour over 8 days from Barra to Lewis in the Outer Hebrides, stopping at 4 different places on the way. We went in May, which was good because it was not busy and there were no midges (although the gales helped with that aspect!), but so early in their season, plus the effects of the past year’s lockdowns, meant there was very few places of interest open, and cafes and restaurants were very few and far between. The landscape was still in its winter colours, so detracted from its summer beauty. Beaches were stunning, though, in any light. However, it was very interesting and made us think about life on the edge and what it might be like to live there.

Absolute Escapes organised a bespoke holiday tour for us with no fuss and maximum efficiency. They gave us what we asked for.

It was organised by Absalute Escapes, in that they booked the B&B we stayed in and had our luggage taken to the next B&B. All the B&B hosts were very welcoming; in that they were helpful in giving us details of places to visit nearby; suggesting alternative places for us to have our evening meal and the last hosts offered to take us to the station so that we would not have to carry our case. Absalute Escapes gave us very good information and advised us to book our evening meals before we started our trip. One B&B in Strathyre, provided a 3 course evening meal which was delicious. The house had a beautiful garden where birds were encouraged. For us, our holiday was special, not only was the Scottish weather perfect for walking but the views were lovely and the gorge at Aberfeldy, spectacular. The fauna and flora great; we saw, red squirrels, goats and evidence of beavers. The bluebells were just coming out as were other wild flowers. This holiday will, I'm sure live long in our memories, despite there still being some restrictions due to Covid 19.

Absalute Escapes had to change one of the B&B's due to it not being open. We were given plenty of notice and the place we stayed for 2 nights was lovely.

A driving trip on the Scottish North Coast 500 for nine nights All the B&B accommodation booked in advance by Absolute Escapes and all the relevant information sent to us in very good time. Plenty of flexibility during the day to 'do our own thing' but with suggestions to guide us. Good to know there was someone to contact if needed.

They gave us all the relevant information in very good time and checked up on us as soon as the holiday was completed. We have already recommended them to friends and would use them again.

We had a wonderful time on our vacation! We had a walking holiday along the South West Coast path from Exmouth to Lyme Regis. It was beautiful scenery of 2 days of coast walk and then the last day with the undercliff. We were very thankful that the route was very clearly sign posted (and we only took a wrong turn once!) which allowed us to focus on the scenery over navigation!

The logistics organised by Absolute Escapes were executed very well. The luggage transferred every day and all the B&Bs were expecting us on check in. The B&B locations were all easy to find and comfortable. The B&B hosts were all hospitable and cooked up a delicious breakfast each morning! Our favourites were Bay View at Beer (such a great location right on the path and the breakfast set up was like a restaurant!) and Lewesdon at Lyme Regis (the room was gigantic and modern, David and Julia went above and beyond with personal touches such as providing maps in the room, welsh cakes in the room to accompany our tea breaks, a gin night cap, homemade sourdough and jams for breakfast etc...). Working with Absolute Escapes was very easy from start to finish. There were quick response times to my queries and everything was laid out very clearly in terms of timing of payments and release of itineraries etc. As well, the heads up on booking dinner in advance and the recommendations was helpful as well. I would recommend Absolute Escapes to others and book with them again! Thanks to Absolute Escapes for helping to create some great vacation memories - it was much needed after the year that we've had!

Walked from glasgow to Fort William

They booked (and rebooked due to COVID) all our accommodation and arranged transportation of our luggage to the next point.

It was a 6 day walk from Fort William to Aviemore. Our travel company, Absolute Escapes, organised our accommodation and local transport where necessary. This was not an easy task given the ever changing Covid regulations.

Absolute Escapes performed very well given the Covid restrictions. We were contacted on a number of occasions regarding the changes being implemented by the Scottish government. The accommodation chosen for us was perfect for our walking needs.

Holiday in Outer Hebrides September 2020 All 5 hotels/guest houses were very clean and comfortable and 'Covid aware' in a variety of different ways.. We would happily recommend all the accommodation providers but would particularly like to thank the Heathbank Hotel (lovely family-run hotel with friendly service) and Ceol na Mara (also lovely people and a lot of thought had gone into the accommodation and breakfast provided

Absolute Escapes provided excellent service in difficult times.