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Absolute Escapes by Paradise , 30 May 2025
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A great experience

The hike was made extremely relaxing knowing the AE team was always there to support. Professionally organized and attention to detail made us very comfortable.

The hike was made extremely relaxing knowing the AE team was always there to support. Professionally organized and attention to detail made us very comfortable.

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Professional team from start to finish. Everything was arranged according to our needs.

Absolute Escapes responded to this review on 02 Jun 2025:

Thank you for your kind words, Barry. I'm delighted to hear that the Cleveland Way provided a relaxing experience and that our team’s support and attention to detail made you feel comfortable throughout. If we can assist with any future travel plans, please do not hesitate to get in touch! Best wishes, Hamish Cameron

Absolute Escapes by LWC77, 30 May 2025
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Perfectly tailored to my needs

I walked the St. Cuthbert's Way, solo, with baggage and accommodation support from Absolute Escapes. They helped me feel confident that I could do this on my own and I did!

I walked the St. Cuthbert's Way, solo, with baggage and accommodation support from Absolute Escapes. They helped me feel confident that I could do this on my own and I did!

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They really have a conversation with the client to make sure they understand what will work best and then make it happen. The materials they provide are accurate and their service is reliable.

Absolute Escapes responded to this review on 02 Jun 2025:

Thank you for your lovely feedback, Lauretta. It's fantastic to hear that you felt confident walking the St Cuthbert's way solo, and it was a pleasure working with you. If we can be of any assistance with your future travel plans, please don't hesitate to get in touch! Best wishes, Zoe Kirkbride

Absolute Escapes by Awestruck Visitor, 30 May 2025
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We didn't waste one minute.

We spent time in Edinburgh, Glasgow, Callander, Oban and Inverness. We drove to each destination, taking detours and walks along the way. I was so surprised at the variety of landscape! I expected everything to be beautiful, I did not expect so many different landscapes. Forests, meadows, farmland, mountains, rivers and lochs. Every turn was something new and different, but always beautiful. There was sunshine our entire trip, that certainly ...

We spent time in Edinburgh, Glasgow, Callander, Oban and Inverness. We drove to each destination, taking detours and walks along the way. I was so surprised at the variety of landscape! I expected everything to be beautiful, I did not expect so many different landscapes. Forests, meadows, farmland, mountains, rivers and lochs. Every turn was something new and different, but always beautiful. There was sunshine our entire trip, that certainly helped show off the scenery!

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Absolute Escapes had the perfect level of communication. They asked questions before providing an itinerary so that what we hoped to do and see would be achieved. They were friendly and timely in all communication.

Absolute Escapes responded to this review on 30 May 2025:

Thank you for your kind comments Cara, I am so glad to hear you enjoyed your visit to Scotland and the lovely weather we've been having! It's great you were able to experience all the different landscapes, and it sounds like you enjoyed them all! If we can be of any assistance with your future travel plans, please don't hesitate to get in touch. Best wishes, Anna Lamb.

Absolute Escapes by Borderer, 23 May 2025
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Excellent All Round

The Heritage Coastal section of The Cleveland Way was excellent holiday in a beautiful part of Yorkshire. The scenery is stunning. The route hugs the coastline very closely and the panoramic views are out of this world. Each section has a slightly different feel and every coastal village hwe passed through as its own unique charms. The larger towns were enchanting in their own ways and all had points of interest to experience. This was my first ...

The Heritage Coastal section of The Cleveland Way was excellent holiday in a beautiful part of Yorkshire. The scenery is stunning. The route hugs the coastline very closely and the panoramic views are out of this world. Each section has a slightly different feel and every coastal village hwe passed through as its own unique charms. The larger towns were enchanting in their own ways and all had points of interest to experience. This was my first distance walking holiday and I wasn't disappointed.

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From start to finish everything about our Absolute Escapes holiday was first class. Right from the initial enquiry to the the final email checking our holiday had gone well,all communication was caring,informative and confidence inspiring. The accommodation provided was first class,clean,comfortable,friendly and perfectly placed for our route. Luggage transfer was slick and problem free. The trail information was spot on. Excellent all rou

Absolute Escapes responded to this review on 27 May 2025:

Thank you for the lovely feedback, Evelyn. It's fantastic to hear you had an excellent holiday on the Cleveland Way, and enjoyed your accommodation and the scenery. If we can be of any assistance with any future adventures, please don't hesitate to get in touch and we'd be delighted to work with you again. Best wishes, Zoe Kirkbride

Absolute Escapes by The Walking Dynamo, 22 May 2025
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Trekking and driving Adventure

I did the Cumbria Way walk and also the Scotland driving experience this year. Both were excellent and well organised by the team. I loved all the places I visited and the accommodation in all destinations was exceptional! I have done two other walking adventures with Absolute Escapes two years ago and that is why I booked these trips with the team again!

I did the Cumbria Way walk and also the Scotland driving experience this year. Both were excellent and well organised by the team. I loved all the places I visited and the accommodation in all destinations was exceptional! I have done two other walking adventures with Absolute Escapes two years ago and that is why I booked these trips with the team again!

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Very professional, knowledgeable and responsive. Great team!

Absolute Escapes responded to this review on 26 May 2025:

Thank you so much for your review, Cathy, we appreciate your kind words. We have been delighted to assist with your various holidays across the UK & Ireland over the past couple of years and we hope to hear from you again. Best wishes, Daisy Andrews

Absolute Escapes by Minnesota Traveler, 12 May 2025
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Two Great Walks on National Trails

We walked portions of the Cotswold Way and the SW Coast Path. The itinerary was arranged by Absolute Escapes, and included lodging and luggage service. We loved walking the countryside, and spending time in the small towns. The scenery was fantastic (especially along the coast) and we met so many wonderful people. A wonderful vacation!

We walked portions of the Cotswold Way and the SW Coast Path. The itinerary was arranged by Absolute Escapes, and included lodging and luggage service. We loved walking the countryside, and spending time in the small towns. The scenery was fantastic (especially along the coast) and we met so many wonderful people. A wonderful vacation!

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I was so happy with the service from Absolute Escapes. I worked with two specialists, and they were very responsive to my specific needs while we planned a custom itinerary. And they answered all my questions as the trip approached. We were very well prepared for our walk. If we return to the UK for a walking holiday, we will definitely use them again.

Absolute Escapes responded to this review on 13 May 2025:

Thank you so much for your kind words, Fredrick. We're thrilled you had such a wonderful experience on both trails and that everything ran smoothly. We'd love to help plan your next walking holiday when the time comes, so please do not hesitate to get in touch with us. All the best, Nairne McBeath








Absolute Escapes by Csaba, 12 May 2025
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Smooth walking holiday

I hiked the Skye Trail and Abs Esc organized accommodation and luggage transfer for me. Everything was organized perfectly, and all went smoothly.

I hiked the Skye Trail and Abs Esc organized accommodation and luggage transfer for me. Everything was organized perfectly, and all went smoothly.

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They handled my needs with great flexibility.

Absolute Escapes responded to this review on 13 May 2025:

Thank you very much for your feedback, Csaba. It was a pleasure to organise your holiday, and I’m so pleased to hear that everything went smoothly. Please don’t hesitate to get in touch if we can assist with another adventure in the future – we’d be delighted to help. All the best, Nairne McBeath

Absolute Escapes by Ricardo&Cecilia, 25 Apr 2025
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Wonderful self-driving experience in York, Durham and the Lake District

We travelled from London to York by train. There we rented a Nissan car and drove from York to the Brontës house, Whitby and other nearby towns and places. We enjoyed specially the beautiful landscape, the many many sheeps and lambs, and also the wonderful people. In York we attended the Sunday mass at the impressive cathedral and visited the Fairfax House. Fantastic stay. Two weeks with sunny days; incredible. From York we travelled to Grasmere, ...

We travelled from London to York by train. There we rented a Nissan car and drove from York to the Brontës house, Whitby and other nearby towns and places. We enjoyed specially the beautiful landscape, the many many sheeps and lambs, and also the wonderful people. In York we attended the Sunday mass at the impressive cathedral and visited the Fairfax House. Fantastic stay. Two weeks with sunny days; incredible. From York we travelled to Grasmere, a beatiful small town by the lake. This is the town where Wordsworth lived for several years and wrote the very important books. Also the house were Beatrix Potter wrote the loverly Peter Rabbit books. Wish we could have stayed more days in this area. Finally, we travelled back to Durham, another incredible place. The cathedral, what a monumental place. After three weeks of travel, we returned to London by train and then back to Chile, our home country.

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Always helpful in designing our self-driving tour. Excellent service! Everything worked fine!

Absolute Escapes responded to this review on 28 Apr 2025:

Thank you for your wonderful feedback, Ricardo. It's fantastic to hear you had a great holiday and enjoyed your travels around England. If you plan to return to explore more of the UK in future, we would be delighted to assist you again! Best wishes, Zoe Kirkbride

Absolute Escapes by Jocelyn P, 17 Apr 2025
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Absolute Escapes helped us to have a really enjoyable trip walking along the Dales Way.

My father and I walked the Dales Way in April 2025, and we booked accommodation through Absolute Escapes. The walk was very enjoyable, and this was in no small part due to the quality of the accommodation and the detailed itinerary provided by Absolute Escapes

My father and I walked the Dales Way in April 2025, and we booked accommodation through Absolute Escapes. The walk was very enjoyable, and this was in no small part due to the quality of the accommodation and the detailed itinerary provided by Absolute Escapes

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We booked in October 2024, and in the months leading up to the trip, the agents at AE were attentive to our requirements, knowledgeable about the detail of the specific itinerary, and the level of contact and communication was absolutely ideal (not too much, not too little).

Absolute Escapes responded to this review on 22 Apr 2025:

Thank you for your lovely comments, Jocelyn. It was a pleasure assisting with your arrangements, and I am delighted to hear that you and your father had an enjoyable time on the Dales Way. If there is anything that we can do to assist with your future travel plans, please don't hesitate to get back in touch. Best wishes, Jack McKenna.

Absolute Escapes by Jolly traveller ynot , 24 Mar 2025
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A fantastic holiday experience

Every where we stayed was friendly excellent food comfortable and warm.

Every where we stayed was friendly excellent food comfortable and warm.

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Everyone we dealt with was absolutely brilliant, friendly helpful and accommodating.

Absolute Escapes responded to this review on 26 Mar 2025:

Hi Helen. I am delighted to hear you enjoyed your time on the North Coast 500. You were certainly blessed with some nice weather for March, and I imagine you had a lot of the beautiful landscapes to yourself. It was lovely working with you. If we can ever be of service in the future, please do not hesitate to get in touch. Best wishes, Lottie Smart.