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Get off-the-beaten-track in the quietest corners of our magnificent country. Our intrepid team can help you find gloriously undiscovered locations – think secret beaches and tranquil islands – while experiencing an authentic taste of local life. Avoiding the most popular destinations also reduces your footprint and supports the local communities who need it most.

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 specialised 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. Discover the highlights of the UK at your own pace.

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Secret Corners of Scotland’s West Coast
From £1115 per person
Northern Ireland Road Trip
From £1165 per person
Burns Country & The Scottish Borders
From £1185 per person
Pembrokeshire & South Wales
From £1420 per person

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Historic Borders of Scotland & England
£1080
Self-Drive Holidays
7 Nights
Discover Ayrshire & Arran
£1120
Self-Drive Holidays
7 Nights
Hadrian’s Wall & Northumberland
£940
Self-Drive Holidays
6 Nights
North East 250
£1225
Self-Drive Holidays
8 Nights
Speyside Malt Whisky Trail
£685
Self-Drive Holidays
4 Nights
Scottish Seafood Trail
£1120
Self-Drive Holidays
7 Nights
Northern Ireland Road Trip
£1165
Self-Drive Holidays
8 Nights
Pembrokeshire & South Wales
£1420
Self-Drive Holidays
9 Nights
Islay & The West Coast Whisky Tour
£1395
Self-Drive Holidays
8 Nights
East of England: Cambridge, Norfolk & Suffolk
£1420
Self-Drive Holidays
9 Nights
Stay in Scottish Castle Hotels
£2195
Self-Drive Holidays
7 Nights
Coll & Tiree: A Hebridean Escape
£1215
Self-Drive Holidays
6 Nights
Secret Corners of Scotland’s West Coast
£1115
Self-Drive Holidays
7 Nights
Burns Country & The Scottish Borders
£1185
Self-Drive Holidays
8 Nights
Literary Scotland
£1415
Self-Drive Holidays
9 Nights
Inveraray Castle
The Hermitage near Dunkeld
Tarbert harbour
Blair Castle in Highland Perthshire
Highland cow, Speyside
Scone Palace
River Ness running through Inverness
Urquhart Castle and Loch Ness
View of Edinburgh from Calton Hill

Stay in Scottish Castle Hotels

From £2195pp

Self-Drive Holidays
Duration 7 Nights
  • Enjoy spectacular views over Loch Fyne from your west coast castle hotel
  • Stay in a magnificent Highland castle with romantic turrets and ancient battlements
  • Explore the delightful town of Pitlochry from your luxury castle hotel in the heart of Highland Perthshire
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Traditional Croft, The Isle Of Tiree
Traigh Throdhrasdail on the Isle of Tiree
Cliad Beach on the Isle of Coll
Highland Cow, Tiree
Crossapol, Isle of Tiree
Isle of Tiree
Oban harbour from Pulpit Hill
A beach on the Isle of Coll
Coastal scenery on the Isle of Tiree
Isle of Tiree Beach

Coll & Tiree: A Hebridean Escape

From £1215pp

Self-Drive Holidays
Duration 6 Nights
  • Enjoy the tranquility of Hebridean life in one of the sunniest places in the British Isles
  • Sandy beaches and crystal clear waters - a mecca for surfers and windsurfers from around the world
  • Spot a vast array of marine wildlife and seabirds in one of the last great wildernesses in Europe
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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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Burns Monument seen From Brig O'Doon In Alloway
Palnackie in Dumfries and Galloway
Culzean Castle
Clatteringshaws Loch in Galloway Dark Skies Park
Leaderfoot Viaduct
Logan Botanic Garden
Rosslyn Chapel
Scott's View overlooking the Valley of the River Tweed
Abbotsford House - former home of Sir Walter Scott
Wicker statue of Tam O' Shanter in the gardens of the Burns Cottage, Alloway
Jedburgh Abbey
Scottish Borders countryside

Burns Country & The Scottish Borders

From £1185pp

Self-Drive Holidays
Duration 8 Nights
  • Visit the magnificent ruins of Melrose Abbey - the resting place of the heart of Robert the Bruce
  • Explore the charming region of Ayrshire, which inspired Scotland's Bard, Rabbie Burns
  • Experience the unspoilt beauty of Dumfries and Galloway, home to the only Dark Sky Park in Europe
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Abbotsford House, the home of Sir Walter Scott
The Elephant House, Birthplace of the Harry Potter books
Scott's view over the valley of the River Tweed
Rosslyn Chapel, Midlothian
Arthur's Seat, Edinburgh
Steamship Sir Walter Scott sails on Loch Katrine
Scott Monument in Princes Street Gardens
Loch Katrine from Ben A'an
The Shore at Leith
Scottish Borders Countryside

Literary Scotland

From £1415pp

Self-Drive Holidays
Duration 9 Nights
  • Explore the Scottish Borders, birthplace of Sir Walter Scott
  • Take a literary tour of Scotland’s capital Edinburgh, a UNESCO City of Literature
  • Discover the romantic and inspiring Trossachs National Park
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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.
Daisy, a travel specialist at Absolute Escapes, symbolising our first-hand local knowledge and expert holiday planning across the UK & Ireland.

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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Hundreds of 5-star reviews, industry
awards, and decades of experience.
Financial Protection:
Your booking is safe with us, backed
by robust financial safeguards.
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