Absolute Escapes Traveller Reviews

Six people from Canada rented two catrs and drove to the Assynt region and to Skye to hike some of Scotland's mountains. Absolute Escapes organized accommodations and travel within Scotland. All went well. We opted for a self- guided tour to allow us to explore northern Scotland and because friends had enjoyed hiking in Skye. It was a fantastic trip where we shared our passions for hiking, great food, beautiful gardens, fine whiskey, good beer, yummy candies, kayaking, castles both in ruins and splendidly preserved, more hiking, waterfalls, beaches, vistas, and warm Scottish hospitality. Thank you James for helping us have a wonderful experience in Scotland. I would be very happy to continue this Scottish adventure another year.

James at Absolute Escapes helped us assemble an itinerary as we searched for more rugged hiking experiences in more remote areas. I loved the Assynt area. We also hiked some beautiful mountains and beaches in Skye. It left us wanting more. It was James quick response to early inquiries and a good review on the web that clinched the deal. He was willing to work with us to design something different. And it worked!

Six people from Canada rented two catrs and drove to the Assynt region and to Skye to hike some of Scotland's mountains. Absolute Escapes organized accommodations and travel within Scotland. All went well. We opted for a self- guided tour to allow us to explore northern Scotland and because friends had enjoyed hiking in Skye. It was a fantastic trip where we shared our passions for hiking, great food, beautiful gardens, fine whiskey, good beer, yummy candies, kayaking, castles both in ruins and splendidly preserved, more hiking, waterfalls, beaches, vistas, and warm Scottish hospitality. Thank you James for helping us have a wonderful experience in Scotland. I would be very happy to continue this Scottish adventure another year.

James at Absolute Escapes helped us assemble an itinerary as we searched for more rugged hiking experiences in more remote areas. I loved the Assynt area. We also hiked some beautiful mountains and beaches in Skye. It left us wanting more. It was James quick response to early inquiries and a good review on the web that clinched the deal. He was willing to work with us to design something different. And it worked!

The 9 days self drive tour organised by Absolute Escapes proved outstanding . It was based upon an outline we had given and every aspect wen very well. The 2 day stays spread with 1 day travel worked out well and 4 hours travelling was just ideal. Meal recommendations and sight seeing recommnations were on the mark. Staying at B&B ( apart from Loch Rannoch) was great with all up to standard ( a couple of rooms at Oban and Islay were very small and the bed at Oban uncomfortable!). The host at Islay was exceptional with the others all very welcoming. Islay was a highlight for us amongst many - Rosslyn ,Chapel,lLoch Rannoch ( our Honeymoon place of 45 yrs ago!),Skye,,Oban and Dumfries were all great to see and visit. One aspect that surprised us was the outstanding quality of the various hotel and restaurant meals we had - well expense by New Zealand standards - presentation , service and the food just outstanding! As for the weather it was a bit like NZ in winter !! However only rain on one day and we were prepared for it! An outstanding trip for us and great wok by Absolute Escapes !

As said above Absolute Escapes from whoe to go could not be faulted they gave outstanding service!

The 9 days self drive tour organised by Absolute Escapes proved outstanding . It was based upon an outline we had given and every aspect wen very well. The 2 day stays spread with 1 day travel worked out well and 4 hours travelling was just ideal. Meal recommendations and sight seeing recommnations were on the mark. Staying at B&B ( apart from Loch Rannoch) was great with all up to standard ( a couple of rooms at Oban and Islay were very small and the bed at Oban uncomfortable!). The host at Islay was exceptional with the others all very welcoming. Islay was a highlight for us amongst many - Rosslyn ,Chapel,lLoch Rannoch ( our Honeymoon place of 45 yrs ago!),Skye,,Oban and Dumfries were all great to see and visit. One aspect that surprised us was the outstanding quality of the various hotel and restaurant meals we had - well expense by New Zealand standards - presentation , service and the food just outstanding! As for the weather it was a bit like NZ in winter !! However only rain on one day and we were prepared for it! An outstanding trip for us and great wok by Absolute Escapes !

As said above Absolute Escapes from whoe to go could not be faulted they gave outstanding service!

We used Absolute Escapes to arrange our walk on the Cleveland Way. We had used them two years ago to book our walk along Offa's Dyke Path so we knew we were safe to use them again and would be well looked after. The mileages were well spaced and transport was prearranged to any accommodation not directly on the Cleveland Way. The accommodation varied from very basic B & Bs to some very luxurious ones. Letting someone else arrange the mileages and accommodation especially a company which clearly has a list of good accommodations in it's catalogue removes the effort and risk of booking individual stopovers yourself.

We first did Offa's Dyke path and now we have completed the Cleveland Way both booked through Absolute Escapes. Both times they did a good job for us with the accommodation, information ad backup available should you need it. We plan to do more long distance footpaths and will have no hesitation in booking through them again.

We were so pleased to be able to hike with no worries about our luggage reaching our destination each night. The accommodations were lovely and we were able to get a hot shower at the end of each day and more food than was possible to manage. Thank you for a wonderful holiday experience. Deb and Tim Graf

We never met the tour operator and that was just the way we liked it. Smile. It was a seamless transition for us each day after meeting our host at our accommodation. The tour operator simply sent us our itinerary previous to our excursion and we were on our way.

The paths were well marked in most areas. The second week not too well seen but had a lot of back tracing to do only to find the Acorn hidden with the gate. The first wk we enjoyed good weather, the second week turned more difficult meaning we had a lot of rain later in the a.m. lasting a few hrs at times. The wind & the coolness gave us more time as it became slippery on the slopes. However, the views were awesome & didn't expect the mountains to be very challenging at times. The B&B's were very presentalbe & folk were very gracious especially the last couple of days when we encountered difficult walks due to an injury of Trudy's. We ended up doing a tour to Landalou which was vry nice.

Our self-directed operator using maps & descriptions were our only source of direction. The difficulty was when we encountered so much rain & cold weather. It was difficult to stay focussed. Still seeing beautiful views when we could see over the misty areas.

A once in a lifetime, 30 day self-drive tour of Scotland. Amazing scenery, wonderful accommodations and hosts, delicious food, engaging learning experiences--all part of a completely worry free experience. Every expectation was met.

Well organized. Every detail addressed. Fantastic accommodations. Amazing customer service. A completely worry free experience. Every expectation met.

Walking from Inverness to Fort William on the great glenway , and a walk to the top of Ben Nevis. We walked from B&B to B&B and the luggage was moved while we walked. All arrangements worked and the B&B chosen was just after our likeing. Friendly and helpfull hosts. All we had to do was to enjoy our walk , and we did.

Absolute escapes gave good information in advance and we felt that the given iformation was very usefull. Details regarding the B&Bs , directions , emergency contact information was good and easy to understand. All planning regarding transport of luggage, pickup (2 times) went without problems.

My brother and I chose this Walk after seeing the Tony Robinson programme 'Walking through History'. The walk was brilliantly way marked and the guidebook provided was really informative making this walk a relaxing enjoyable walk. I was surprised how popular this walk was although you still have a feeling of having the rolling hill to yourself. It's nice to catch up with new walking friends at the end of the day to discuss your experiences over a drink in the pub. The accommodation was as always first class with hosts being totally clued up on your requirements as a walker. Lovely Claire at the Mill house in Kirk Yetholm booked us a table at the hotel prior to us arriving which was great and the host at our B&B in Wooler made us a pack up breakfast as we had an early start to get to the island. The Manor house hotel in Lindasfarne was the perfect destination for putting your feet up and reflecting on your achievement of becoming a fully fledged pilgrim, with pots of tea and cake in a comfy sofa overlooking the beautiful and iconic remains of the Priory. It's situation was idillic with magnificent views of the Castle and the Gertrude Jekyll designed walled garden. We headed north the following day towards Berwick on the Northumberland Coast Path after a helpfull lift from the chef from the hotel to get us off the island within the tide times. Looking forward to planning another faultless walking holiday as the perfect getaway.

As always Absolute escapes organised our trip to perfection. From the start having the opportunity to chat with a well informed expert on that particular area. The itinerary and package was first class and perfect down to the last detail. The hotels were well chosen and logistics such as the taxi ride from Harestanes to Jedburgh which was off the trail and baggage handling was perfect.