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Our award-winning self-drive holidays allow you to travel at your own pace. We take care of all your travel arrangements and accommodation leaving you free to explore each destination at your leisure.

The holiday suggestions on our website are examples of the amazing trips we can offer, which are created uniquely for you by our award-winning specialists. Think of the itineraries below as inspiration for your own tailor-made escape. These can be customised to suit your preferences and individual requirements.

Our packages include hand-picked accommodation, a personalised information pack, and 24-hour support from our dedicated team. Knowing that all the arrangements are taken care of allows you to spend your days stress-free exploring ancient castles, sampling culinary delights, or taking in wonderful views.

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Shetland & Orkney: Escape to the Edge
From £1535 per person
Devon & Cornwall Road Trip
From £1440 per person
North Coast 500
From £1520 per person
Wild Atlantic Way South – Cork, Kerry & Dingle
From £1030 per person

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Highlights of Britain
£1960
Self-Drive Holidays
13 Nights
Great British Road Trip
£3230
Self-Drive Holidays
20 Nights
Escape to the Highlands
£1125
Self-Drive Holidays
7 Nights
Shetland & Orkney: Escape to the Edge
£1535
Self-Drive Holidays
8 Nights
North Coast 500
£1520
Self-Drive Holidays
10 Nights
Hebridean Island Hopping
£1465
Self-Drive Holidays
8 Nights
Eryri Snowdonia 360
£1505
Self-Drive Holidays
10 Nights
Devon & Cornwall Road Trip
£1440
Self-Drive Holidays
9 Nights
From London to the Scottish Highlands
£2710
Self-Drive Holidays
16 Nights
Highlights of South West England
£1750
Self-Drive Holidays
11 Nights
Historic Borders of Scotland & England
£1080
Self-Drive Holidays
7 Nights
Outlander Tour
£1275
Self-Drive Holidays
8 Nights
Isle of Skye & The Outer Hebrides
£960
Self-Drive Holidays
5 Nights
Highlands & Islands Malt Whisky Trail
£1150
Self-Drive Holidays
7 Nights
Highlights of England
£2150
Self-Drive Holidays
11 Nights
Discover Ayrshire & Arran
£1120
Self-Drive Holidays
7 Nights
Hadrian’s Wall & Northumberland
£940
Self-Drive Holidays
6 Nights
South of England Road Trip
£1480
Self-Drive Holidays
9 Nights
Classic Yorkshire: Whitby, York & The Dales
£1050
Self-Drive Holidays
6 Nights
Isle of Skye & Scottish Highlands Winter Escape
£1110
Self-Drive Holidays
7 Nights
Highlights of Scotland
£1575
Self-Drive Holidays
10 Nights
North East 250
£1225
Self-Drive Holidays
8 Nights
Speyside Malt Whisky Trail
£685
Self-Drive Holidays
4 Nights
West Coast of Ireland Road Trip
£1425
Self-Drive Holidays
11 Nights
Scottish Seafood Trail
£1120
Self-Drive Holidays
7 Nights
Northern Ireland Road Trip
£1165
Self-Drive Holidays
8 Nights
Scotland’s West Coast Road Trip
£1240
Self-Drive Holidays
8 Nights
Islay & The West Coast Whisky Tour
£1395
Self-Drive Holidays
8 Nights
Pembrokeshire & South Wales
£1420
Self-Drive Holidays
9 Nights
James Bond Tour
£1265
Self-Drive Holidays
8 Nights
Lake District, Yorkshire & Hadrian’s Wall
£1560
Self-Drive Holidays
10 Nights
Islands of Arran, Islay, Mull & Skye
£1545
Self-Drive Holidays
9 Nights
Quintessential English Honeymoon
£1590
Self-Drive Holidays
9 Nights
Grand Road Trip of Scotland
£2585
Self-Drive Holidays
17 Nights
Castle to Castle
£1105
Self-Drive Holidays
7 Nights
Highlights of The Lake District
£835
Self-Drive Holidays
5 Nights
Classic England: Oxford & The Cotswolds
£1590
Self-Drive Holidays
9 Nights
East of England: Cambridge, Norfolk & Suffolk
£1420
Self-Drive Holidays
9 Nights
Discover Cornwall’s Classic Coastline
£1185
Self-Drive Holidays
7 Nights
Stay in Scottish Castle Hotels
£2195
Self-Drive Holidays
7 Nights
Lake District Honeymoon
£835
Self-Drive Holidays
5 Nights
Devon Explorer: Exmoor, Dartmoor & The Coast
£940
Self-Drive Holidays
6 Nights
Cornwall Coastal Honeymoon
£1185
Self-Drive Holidays
7 Nights
Coll & Tiree: A Hebridean Escape
£1215
Self-Drive Holidays
6 Nights
Wild Atlantic Way South – Cork, Kerry & Dingle
£1030
Self-Drive Holidays
8 Nights
Grand Irish Road Trip
£2260
Self-Drive Holidays
17 Nights
Game of Thrones Tour
£1165
Self-Drive Holidays
8 Nights
Orkney & the Far North
£1285
Self-Drive Holidays
7 Nights
Wild Atlantic Way Central – Clare, Galway & Mayo
£1110
Self-Drive Holidays
8 Nights
Highlights of Ireland
£1355
Self-Drive Holidays
9 Nights
Wild Atlantic Way North – Sligo & Donegal
£750
Self-Drive Holidays
6 Nights
Secret Corners of Scotland’s West Coast
£1115
Self-Drive Holidays
7 Nights
Complete Wild Atlantic Way Tour
£2590
Self-Drive Holidays
20 Nights
Highland Honeymoon
£1095
Self-Drive Holidays
7 Nights
Dublin & Ireland’s Ancient East
£1180
Self-Drive Holidays
8 Nights
Edinburgh & The Highlands in Winter
£745
Self-Drive Holidays
5 Nights
Myths & Legends of Scotland
£1705
Self-Drive Holidays
10 Nights
Magical Islands of Mull, Iona & Skye
£1145
Self-Drive Holidays
7 Nights
The Best of London
£885
Self-Drive Holidays
4 Nights
London & The Heart of England
£2235
Self-Drive Holidays
13 Nights
Burns Country & The Scottish Borders
£1185
Self-Drive Holidays
8 Nights
Winter Whisky Escape
£775
Self-Drive Holidays
5 Nights
Winter in a Scottish Castle Hotel
£1725
Self-Drive Holidays
7 Nights
Literary Scotland
£1415
Self-Drive Holidays
9 Nights
Scottish Island Honeymoon
£1170
Self-Drive Holidays
7 Nights
Southern Scotland Winter Road Trip
£940
Self-Drive Holidays
6 Nights
Romantic Highland Getaway
£940
Self-Drive Holidays
6 Nights
Historic Scotland
£1230
Self-Drive Holidays
7 Nights
North East 250: Scottish Winter Road Trip
£985
Self-Drive Holidays
6 Nights
Scotland on Screen
£1670
Self-Drive Holidays
10 Nights
West Coast Honeymoon
£1175
Self-Drive Holidays
7 Nights
Slieve League Cliffs, Co. Donegal (Credit - Fáilte Ireland)
Malin Head, Inishowen Credit - Tourism Ireland)
Benbulben, Co. Sligo (credit - Tourism Ireland)
Dolphins at Glengad, Co. Donegal (credit - Fáilte Ireland)
Fanad Head Peninsula, Co. Donegal (credit - Fáilte Ireland)
Malin Head, Co. Donegal
Mullaghmore Head, Co. Sligo (credit - Tourism Ireland)
Portsalon Beach, Co. Donegal (credit - Fáilte Ireland)
Fort Dunree, Co. Donegal (credit - Fáilte Ireland)
Sligo, Co. Sligo (credit - Fáilte Ireland)

Wild Atlantic Way North – Sligo & Donegal

From £750pp

Self-Drive Holidays
Duration 6 Nights
  • The majestic Slieve League Coast with panoramic views over Donegal Bay
  • Charming Donegal town, framed by the wild Blue Stack Mountains
  • Malin Head - the most northerly point in mainland Ireland
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Sunset from Craignish peninsula
Tarbert Castle, Kintyre
Machrihanish, Kintyre
Boats in Tarbert Harbour, Loch Fyne
View across Loch Ruel in the Cowal Peninsula
Crinan Canal
Nether Largie Standing Stones, Kilmartin
Lighthouse on Davaar Island, Kintyre
Sunken boat at Puilladobhrain, Isle of Seil
Inveraray Castle
Carradale Bay, Kintyre
Arduaine Garden

Secret Corners of Scotland’s West Coast

From £1115pp

Self-Drive Holidays
Duration 7 Nights
  • Discover our favourite hidden gems along Scotland’s stunning west coast
  • Journey to the enchanting and undiscovered Isle of Gigha
  • Sample world-class seafood in the tranquil Cowal Peninsula
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Beara Peninsula, Cork and Kerry (Credit - Tourism Ireland)
Aasleagh Falls, Co. Mayo
Slieve League Cliffs, Co. Donegal (Credit - Fáilte Ireland)
Aerial view of Barleycove beach, Mizen Peninsula, West Cork
Clifden Sky Road, Co. Galway
Cliffs of Moher, Co Clare
Coastal road at Slea Head Drive, Dingle Peninsula
Dolphins at Glengad, Co. Donegal (credit - Fáilte Ireland)
Kylemore Abbey, Connemara, Co. Galway
Malin Head, Co. Donegal
Ross Castle in Killarney National Park, Co. Kerry

Complete Wild Atlantic Way Tour

From £2590pp

Self-Drive Holidays
Duration 20 Nights
  • Galway, one of Ireland's most vibrant and charming cities
  • Explore the wonderful Ring of Kerry and Killarney National Park
  • The awe-inspiring Cliffs of Moher
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Portree, Isle of Skye
The Storr on the Isle of Skye
Ben A-an in the Loch Lomond and Trossachs
Blair Castle in Highland Perthshire
Bracklinn Falls, Trossachs National Park
Highland Cow in Speyside
Glencoe, Scottish Highlands
Urquhart Castle on the banks of Loch Ness
TThe Queen's View in Highland Perthshire

Highland Honeymoon

From £1095pp

Self-Drive Holidays
Duration 7 Nights
  • Soak up the peace & tranquility of the beautiful Scottish Lakeland
  • Explore the gloriously romantic Isle of Skye
  • Visit some of Scotland’s most romantic castles, such as Eilean Donan and Urquhart Castle
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Glendalough Monastic City, Co Wicklow (credit - Fáilte Ireland)
Cahir Castle, Cahir, Co Tipperary (credit - Tipperary Tourism)
Guinness Storehouse in Dublin
Killiney Beach, near Dublin
National Museum of Ireland, Dublin
Newgrange, Brú na Bóinne, Co Meath (credit - Fáilte Ireland)
River Nore, Kilkenny
Exploring Wicklow Mountains National Park
St Canice's Cathedral, Kilkenny (credit - Tourism Ireland)
Annestown Beach, Copper Coast, Co Waterford (credit - Fáilte Ireland)

Dublin & Ireland’s Ancient East

From £1180pp

Self-Drive Holidays
Duration 8 Nights
  • Dublin’s Temple Bar, Trinity College and the Guinness Storehouse
  • The stunning Wicklow Mountains National Park
  • Kilkenny Castle and Ireland’s Medieval Mile
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Loch An Eilean, Cairngorms National Park
View of Edinburgh in winter from Calton Hill
Edinburgh Castle in winter
Glen Lyon, Perthshire
Blair Castle, Perthshire
View of Princes Street in Edinburgh
The Queens View, Perthshire
Dalwhinnie Whisky Distillery in the Highlands
Single malt whisky by the cosy fire
Pitlochry Dam on the banks of the River Tummel
Winter in Edinburgh
Scotch Whisky Experience, Edinburgh

Edinburgh & The Highlands in Winter

From £745pp

Self-Drive Holidays
Duration 5 Nights
  • Visit Edinburgh's Old Town - a UNESCO World Heritage Site home to Edinburgh Castle, The Royal Mile & Holyrood Palace
  • Relax in the delightful Highland town of Pitlochry, nestled in the heart of Highland Perthshire
  • Experience the stunning winter scenery of the Cairngorms National Park
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Eilean Donan Castle
The Callanish Standing Stones on the Isle of Lewis
Jacobite Steam Train on the Glenfinnan Viaduct
Loch Leven near Glencoe
Dunnottar Castle
Baby highland cattle on Isle of Mull
Edinburgh viewed from Calton Hill
Sunset at Luskentyre Beach
Rosslyn Chapel, Midlothain
Tobermory, Isle of Mull

Myths & Legends of Scotland

From £1705pp

Self-Drive Holidays
Duration 10 Nights
  • Experience life on the edge in the Outer Hebrides, including the mysterious Standing Stones of Callanish
  • Visit dramatic Dunnottar Castle - one of the most striking and romantic ruined castles in Scotland
  • Get lost in the breathtaking scenery of The Cairngorms - Britain’s largest national park
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Sligachan, Isle of Skye
The historic island of Iona
The Fairy Pools, Isle of Skye
Talisker Bay
Iona Abbey
Mealt Falls and Kilt Rock, Isle of Skye
Tobermory, Isle of Mull
Calgary Bay, Isle of Mull
Isle of Mull
Fingals cave, Staffa Island
McCaigs Tower, Oban
Elgol, Isle of Skye
Absolute Escapes water bottle on Iona

Magical Islands of Mull, Iona & Skye

From £1145pp

Self-Drive Holidays
Duration 7 Nights
  • The magical Isle of Skye and the Cuillin Mountains
  • Beautiful sandy beaches on the Isle of Mull
  • Follow in pilgrims’ footsteps on the tiny Isle of Iona
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Tower Bridge and The Shard
Buckingham Palace
London Eye and the River Thames
Harrods Department Store
Hyde Park
Kensington Gardens
Alleyway in London
The Natural History Museum
Neal's Yard, Covent Garden
Richmond Park
St Paul's Cathedral
The Mall heading towards Buckingham Palace
Tower Bridge
Trafalgar Square and the National Gallery

The Best of London

From £885pp

Self-Drive Holidays
Duration 4 Nights
  • Discover historic attractions such as St Paul’s Cathedral or Westminster Abbey
  • Wander the banks of the winding River Thames
  • Eat and drink at world-class pubs, bars and restaurants
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Houses of Parliament and Big Ben, London
River Avon in Bath looking towards Pulteney Bridge
Tower Bridge, London
Snowshill Church in the Cotswolds
Warwick Castle
View of the Houses of Parliament, the River Thames, Westminster and Westminster Bridge in London
Roman Baths, Bath
Pheasants at Blenheim Palace
View across the historic city of Oxford
Broadway Tower - the second-highest point in the Cotswolds
Bath Abbey

London & The Heart of England

From £2235pp

Self-Drive Holidays
Duration 13 Nights
  • Oxford, home to the ‘dreaming spires’ of world-renowned Oxford University
  • The Cotswolds - explore chocolate-box villages in the heart of England
  • Endless attractions in England’s energetic capital city of London
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Why travel with Absolute Escapes?

Andy and Sheila, founders of Absolute Escapes, on the Isle of Skye – highlighting our personal, founder-led approach to tailor-made holidays.

Independently Owned, Personally Run

Founder-Led Authenticity:
Our co-founders, Andy & Sheila,
inspire our spirit of discovery.
Boutique-Style Care:
Thoughtful, personalised service
from people who truly care.
Here Every Step of the Way:
Your own specialist supports you
through every stage of your journey.
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Local Knowledge & Expertise

First-hand Experience:
We meticulously research every
corner of our destinations.
Up-to-Date Insights:
Travel with confidence, backed by
the latest local knowledge.
Established Partnerships:
We've built connections with
trusted suppliers over decades.
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Tailored to Perfection

Tailor-Made Experience:
Every aspect of your holiday is
perfectly handcrafted for you.
Meticulous Planning:
Everything works seamlessly -
because the details matter.
Blended Adventures:
Mix walking, driving, and train travel
to build a holiday that’s truly unique.
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