Absolute Escapes Traveller Reviews

Four longtime friends reunited in Glasgow to walk the WHW from Tyndrum to Ft William.

The operator, Absolute Escapes , was hired to arrange rooms + breakfast along the way and transport luggage from Inn to Inn. One evening we were booed in a neighboring town and the operator also booked our transport from the trail to and from this Inn. Every single detail was executed flawlessly and communication with the operator was reliable and prompt.

Amazing from start to finish. Fabulous scenery with ever changing landscapes. We met many fellow pilgrims throughout our walks both from the UK and USA.. Everyone was friendly and keen to share life stories. . It was clear that everyone was totally enjoying the whole experience. On arrival at our accommodation at the end of each day we received a warm welcome from our hosts. This has just whetted our appetite for more of the same

Absolute Escapes we’re brilliant from start to finish. The staff we dealt with (Charlotte and Rebecca) were helpful and knowledgeable. The information and guide books for the walk contained clear instructions as well as many interesting insights into local myths and legends surrounding St Cuthbert.

Thank you so much to Absolute escapes for putting together my trip, everything worked and all my hosts were welcoming. I had a wonderful time.

They did what it said on the tin! Very helpful on the phone and by email.

We just returned from our self-drive trip to Shetland and Orkney that Absolute Escapes arranged for us. We want to let you know how beautifully the trip went and how appreciative we are of the careful planning that Absolute Escapes put into it.

Everything, from the car to the ferries to the B&B and hotel were wonderfully planned by Absolute Escape. Not only were the arrangements flawless but so was Absolute Escapes' communication with us both in the planning phase last spring and our holiday this fall. Their written materials and guides about possible places to visit as well as suggestions about where to eat or shop were thorough and accurate, and incredibly helpful. We've used Absolute Escapes several time in the past for long-distance hiking. This was our first self-drive trip.They have always been professional, helpful, and, clear communicators. We look forward to collaborating with them on your next trip.

Myself and three friends walked the West Highland Way over eight days . Everything was perfect . Loved our accommodations and the baggage transfer was outstanding . And to top it off the weather was beautiful.

We couldn't have asked for better service from Rebecca at Absolute Escapes . Thank you for adding to our wonderful experience .

Travelling from Kent , we flew from London Heathrow to Aberdeen(not part of the Itinerary) The holiday began with the collection of a hire car at Aberdeen Airport. This was a little complicated. The hire agreement was lengthy and would have taken hours to read the small print, so I just signed in hope! Disappointingly the agreement did not include breakdown or recovery, which was an added extra, probably hidden somewhere in all the small print. This was the ONLY part of our trip that disappointed. A six mile drive from airport to ferry, no problem and overnight sail to Lerwick, all seamless. Straightforward boarding process, allocation of cabin, all as set out in the itinerary, put together carefully by Absolute Escapes. There were so many highlights it’s hard to choose. Lerwick was a lovely town with all the amenities you would expect and close to many of the tourist attractions. The Hotel was great and fairly close to the centre. After 2 nights we moved from Lerwick to Hillswick we decided to do some Island hopping, the weather was atrocious on that day but we ended up at Haroldswick on Unst and decided to call in to Victoria Tea Room for a cuppa. Or that was the plan! When we got there we couldn’t get in because we hadn’t booked a table! (Perhaps worth mentioning to future travellers). Still it was a great day out and we enjoyed the ferry trips. Hillswick itself was lovely, the hotel, St. Magnus Bay was very nice, our room was outstanding, breakfast was exceptional and we enjoyed one evening meal from their restaurant, which was nice. There was a lovely beach which we shared with the sheep! Our transfer to Orkney from Lerwick was ok, we didn’t use the reclining seats reserved for as we found the seating area claustrophobic, very bright lights and games machines for the children to play with, so there was not much chance of us getting any relaxation there. We found more comfort and relaxation in the forward bar area. The Hotel in Orkney was beautiful, the host was very friendly and helpful and the breakfasts were out of this world! However, for our age group (70-75), it was a little far from the Town Centre, where we could only visit by car. Our Ferry from Stromness to Scrabster was fine, in fact we had fairly calm crossings on all our ferry trips! The holiday would normally end there but as we had family in the Glasgow area they arranged for the car hire to be extended for 1 more day so we could journey south to Glasgow, (with an overnight stop in Fort William which is somewhere we know well, not part if the itinerary) and returned the car to Glasgow Airport as arranged. All in all we travelled 688 miles by car! Fortunately there was no problem as we had no accident, bumps or scrapes and the damage waiver excess of £200 was returned promptly. The additional cost of breakdown cover was £119. Overall we had a fantastic trip and we thank Absolute Escapes for putting this together for us and making the adjustments as we requested with no fuss. . We would certainly recommend their services to anyone who enquires.

Initially came across Absolute Escapes from a "google search" as we new what type of holiday we were looking for and their website options seemed to suit our requirements, We found them very helpful from our initial enquiry all the way through to the final itinerary being put together, as varied by us. Many thanks to them.

We were lucky with the weather, only 1 day of rain, which allowed us to take many picturesque photos / videos. The accommodation booked for us was ideal for our needs, adding to a thoughly memorable experience. Although a warning was issued to us prior to our holiday about the path around Loch Lomond, I think the difficult terrain at times around this area, could perhaps be highlighted in greater detail. All in all a most memorable and enjoyable holiday.

Friendly, helpful, professional, and I would recommend others to book via Absolute Escapes.

We hiked the Dingle Way around the Dingle peninsula in Ireland. Stayed at many wonderful guest houses, and had great food and drink!

Zoe from Absolute Escapes was extremely helpful in all of the planning and our numerous questions and changes. She had excellent information on transportation, restaurants and sites to visit. Our group was a little large and she moved things around to accommodate us.

Walking holiday on the West Highland Way.

Their selection of accommodation, their itinerary brochure and their helpful hints for the holiday were first class. We did not have to worry about any aspect of the holiday.

Walking this magical route was like stepping into a Faerie land. So many gorgeous paths, awesome views and moments of complete stillness. We loved the different lochs all linked up by the Caledonian canal. Laura, put together an incredible plan of lovely B and Bs, all with their own unique charm. It was such a treat to have all the admin covered in such a supremely professional way. Accommodation on the GGW is fairly sparse and therefore hats off to Laura for pulling together such a brilliant itinerary. There was excellent recommendations for eating out which we made use of and this allowed us to feel in control of our holiday (important to us). Our legs are tired but our hearts and minds are totally relaxed and open. Exactly the holiday we needed. Thank you so much Laura for making it happen!

Professional, incredibly easy to communicate with. Managed to put together a brilliant holiday for us with professionalism and care for every detail.