Absolute Escapes
Reviews of Absolute Escapes
| Reviews submitted: | 357 |
| Reviews accepted: | 357 |
| Reviews rejected: | 0 |
| Excellent | 335 | |
| Good | 18 | |
| Average | 4 | |
| Poor | 0 | |
| Terrible | 0 |
West Highland Way & Great Glen Way Walking Holiday
I had an unforgettable walking holiday and I thank you so much for the perfect organisation. The itinerary and the program were ideal and I could very much rely on all the information you gave me and the B&B's were great.
The service was very personal and they provided me a customized itinerary. The program was very detailed and reliable and the response time was always very prompt.
Absolute Escapes responded to this review on 22 Sep 2017:
Thank you very much for your kind review Maria. I am very glad you enjoyed walking the West Highland Way and the Great Glen Way; it really is a great achievement to walk both trails back to back! Hopefully, we can welcome you back again in the future. With best regards, Katia Fernandez Mayo
Walking the great glenn way
Last week I made an album with the pictures and I wanted to go straight back!
The weather was really great and we had a wonderful holiday.
It was the first time we visited Schotland but it wont be the last!
Everything was in order and I can't find anything to complain about.
Absolute Escapes responded to this review on 19 Sep 2017:
Thank you for your positive review Vleminckx, we're glad to hear your first time to Scotland was so wonderful, walking the Great Glen Way is a great introduction indeed! There is so much more to see and if you ever want to return we would be delighted to assist again. Best Wishes, Jason Martin
Wonderful walking holiday in Scotland along the Cateran Trail
The Cateran Trail is kind of a synthesis of the scottish inland landscapes : small villages, fields, forests, large heather expanses, moors, mountains, wildlife and welcome ...
About the walk itself we used the Loch Beanie variant despite the rain (and to avoid tarred roads), but it was a real fun to find our way in this isolated glen. It remembered to us the isolated landscapes of Northwest Sutherland where we did many walks a couple of years ago.
In the end we did not use the shorter option from Alyth to Blairgowrie via Drimmie Wood, as we wanted to pay a visit to Bamff and to meet Mr Paul Ramsay for discussions about beavers in Scotland and in Belgium. We thus walked from Alyth to Bridge of Cally (about 16 km). From there we took the Stagecoach bus 874 to reach Blairgowrie and we walked back to Glenshieling House for a quiet evening.
The weather was good as we had only one day with rain (from Spittal of Glenshee to Kirkton in Glenisla), otherwise we generally got blue or partially overcast skies. No midges !
Everything was superbly organised, and even for the longer stages we arrived at their end in perfect synchronism with the arrival of the taxi. No problem with the transfer of luggage. The map and guide were of good use.
We were very happy with the accomodations: Louise and Richard at Glenshieling House were perfect hosts and we were warmly welcomed at both the Bridge of Cally and Alyth hotels.
Absolute Escapes responded to this review on 19 Sep 2017:
Thank you for your positive review Ghislain, we were delighted to hear you had a great experience on the Cateran Trail. Your description of the trail is very compelling and thank you for the photos you shared. I'm glad all the arrangements we made were satisfactory and if we can be of assistance in the future please don't hesitate to contact us. Best wishes, Jason Martin
Scottish Tour
We had a marvellous time in Scotland.
We were very pleased with the accommodation that was booked for us. All were excellent, particularly the setting in Pitlochry.
Our main expeditions to the Tattoo, Royal Yacht Britannia, Birnam Highland Games and Jacobite train were all something we have wanted to do for a long time and were looking forward to. All of them met and exceeded our expectations and along with general sightseeing, a spectacular walk in the Highlands and dining/wining, have given us many remarkable memories.
The travelling wasn't too irksome. It might have been easier if we took less luggage, we had clothing for every possibility, but in the end the weather was very good (most of the time!)
Overall, we thoroughly enjoyed our time in Scotland and are sure your planning and advice made it a lot easier for us and we would have no problem recommending you.
We had a marvellous time in Scotland.
We were very pleased with the accommodation that was booked for us. All were excellent, particularly the setting in Pitlochry.
Our main expeditions to the Tattoo, Royal Yacht Britannia, Birnam Highland Games and Jacobite train were all something we have wanted to do for a long time and were looking forward to. All of them met and exceeded our expectations and along with general sightseeing, a spectacular walk in the Highlands and dining/wining, have given us many remarkable memories.
The travelling wasn't too irksome. It might have been easier if we took less luggage, we had clothing for every possibility, but in the end the weather was very good (most of the time!)
Overall, we thoroughly enjoyed our time in Scotland and are sure your planning and advice made it a lot easier for us and we would have no problem recommending you.
Absolute Escapes responded to this review on 13 Sep 2017:
Thank you for your review Janice, you really made the most of your time in Scotland! I'm happy to hear your expectations were exceeded and the memories you have made will last a lifetime. We're delighted to have played a part in your holiday, if we can ever be of service again please just let us know. Best wishes, Jason Martin
the Great Glen walk from North to South - a great experience
We walked from Inverness to Fort William in 6 days.
It's a very nice walk with great views and wide landscapes.
It's forth the effort.
Our tour operator was always very helpful and experienced, so that we could concentrate on the walk itself as well as the beautiful landscapes of the Highlands.
Absolute Escapes responded to this review on 11 Sep 2017:
Many thanks for your kind review David, we were so happy to hear you had such a good experience on this beautiful walk. Hopefully, we can welcome you back again in the future. With best regards, Amanda MacDonald
Faultless
The accommodation was again excellent and the distances every day were just right, taking into account stops highlighted in the info provided. Scenery perfect.
Communication from the Company was excellent. The information provided was very useful and easy to follow
Absolute Escapes responded to this review on 30 Aug 2017:
Thank you for such positive feedback Mick, the North Coast 500 is an excellent route. I'm glad you were impressed with the scenery, it's truly breathtaking and the itinerary balance was just right for you. If you every wanted to explore more of Scotland we're always here to assist. Best wishes, Jason
Excellent walking holidays experience
Great walking experience in Scotland, with awesome scenery and great food!
Perfect organisation of our walking tour, everything worked perfectly!
The B&Bs were all great, wonderful and very friendly hosts!
Absolute Escapes responded to this review on 21 Aug 2017:
Thank you for your review Tom, your positive words are much appreciated. I'm glad you enjoyed your time along the Great Glen Way, with great scenery, hosts and food what more could anyone want! If we can ever be of assistance in the future, please just let us know. Best wishes, Jason
So much more than just a holiday, more a life recalibration.
Scotland was amazing, better than we could have hoped. The service and hospitality of the people were incredible, as was the quality of accommodation and the kindness/welcome of all our hosts.
Stand out stays were the Manor House Hotel in Oban, Peinmore House on Skye (best breakfast ever!) and the Glenelg Inn.
Highlights – 1. The Scenery. 2. CafeFish on Mull 3. White-tailed eagles trip. 4. Sea kayaking (and seeing eagles, seals and otters!) 5. Sandaig (Gavin Maxwell.)
Absolute Escapes itinerary and guide notes were superb. From my initial inquiry to the follow-up their service has been exemplary. All the accommodation was of the highest standard and the restaurant recommendations were excellent. Of particular note was the effort they went to in securing us accommodation in the Glenelg Inn, to enable us to visit Sandaig, where Gavin Maxwell wrote Ring of Bright Water and his ashes are buried - An extremely moving experience.
Absolute Escapes responded to this review on 21 Aug 2017:
Thank you for your very kind words David. It was a pleasure making the arrangements for your holiday and we were so thrilled that we could enable you to explore deeper into Gavin Maxwell's life and fascinating work. If we can be of any assistance to you in the future please do get back in touch as we would love to hear from you again. All the best, Caitlin
A once in a lifetime experience
An achievement, time and space for inner stillness & peace while surrounded by stunning scenery, bird song, the kiss of history and the ever changing dramatics of the weather.
Staff were friendly and helpful. The service was reliable and efficient.
I made enquiries, organized and booked my holiday from Australia with no issues.
The information provided was excellent. The directions were correct and easy to follow and additional information in regards to various places and its history made the journey even more interesting.
There was also a handy list of emergency contacts details and suggest clothing to take which proved to be just the right amount.
The various B&Bs were great will obliging hosts, comfortable bed and hot showers.
My bags were picked up and delivered to my next B7B each day without issues.
Absolute Escapes responded to this review on 14 Aug 2017:
Thank you very much for your kind review Kerry. We were thrilled to hear that you had such a memorable holiday walking on the Great Glen Way. We hope to welcome you back in Scotland again in the future. With best wishes, Katia Fernandez Mayo
John Muir Way
We used Absolute Escapes to plan a 7-day self guided walking holiday along the John Muir Way. We were very pleased with their travel services. The John Muir Way was well marked, the accommodations were very nice, the breakfasts were great, our luggage was always waiting for us when arrived at the next destinations, and our pre-arranged taxi pickup was on time and at the right place! We would definitely use Absolute Escapes services again and would recommend them to other travelers.
Very thorough and dependable
Absolute Escapes responded to this review on 9 Aug 2017:
Thank you very much for your review Richard. We were delighted to hear that you had such a fantastic time walking on the John Muir Way. Please don't hesitate to contact us if you have another walking holiday in mind for the future! Best Wishes, Katia Fernandez Mayo
