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UK Holiday Planning — Stress Free
Planning a trip should be the exciting part — not the stressful part. Gentle Escapes works with you to turn that holiday you've been dreaming about into something real, planned around you, your way.
DISCOVER
Planning a trip should be the exciting part — not the stressful part. But between comparing accommodation, reading endless reviews, working out what's actually nearby and making sure everything fits together, it can quickly feel more like hard work than a pleasure. And you're not alone in feeling that way — so many people find themselves in exactly the same position. That's why Gentle Escapes works with you to turn that trip you've been dreaming about into something real — planned around you, your way.
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The Process
How it works
Every trip starts with a conversation. No forms to fill in, no complicated process — just a relaxed chat about where you'd love to go and what matters to you.
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We Listen
We begin by simply listening — to what you'd love to do, where you've always wanted to go, and what would make the trip feel just right. We also take time to understand the practical details that travel websites never think to ask about.
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We Research
We go away and do the hard work — researching, checking and comparing so you don't have to. Every option is chosen with your specific wishes and practical needs in mind. Nothing generic, nothing rushed.
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We Present
When all the pieces of the puzzle fit together, we come back to you with three to five carefully chosen options to consider in your own time. You choose what feels right. We never push or decide for you.
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We Sort It
Once you're happy, we take care of everything else — all the bookings, all the confirmation details, and a clear day by day itinerary so you can travel with everything in one place and nothing left to chance.
‍ ‍Whatever the Weather
Every Gentle Escapes itinerary includes a Whatever the Weather section — a carefully chosen collection of indoor alternatives for each day of your trip. A characterful tearoom, a fascinating manor house, a restaurant worth a long relaxed lunch. Because this is the UK, and sometimes the weather has other ideas. We plan for it from the very beginning.
Honest Pricing
What it costs
Simple, honest pricing — no hidden fees, no surprises. You should know exactly what you're paying before we do anything. What you see is what you pay.
Tier 1
Short Break
2 to 3 nights, single destination
ÂŁ175
Perfect for a long weekend away. We find the right accommodation and put together a simple day by day plan so everything is ready before you leave.
Tier 2
Short Holiday
4 to 7 nights, single destination
ÂŁ250
A proper holiday, properly planned. Full research and a detailed day by day itinerary built entirely around what you want from your trip.
Optional Add-on
Booking Management
Rather handle none of the bookings yourself? We'll take care of everything — accommodation, restaurants, activities — leaving you with nothing to do but look forward to it. All payments are made directly by you to the supplier. Your money never passes through our hands.
ÂŁ50
Tier 3
Extended Holiday
8 nights or more, single destination
ÂŁ325
More time away deserves more care and detail. We go further, look harder and make sure every day has something worth looking forward to.
Tier 4
Multi Destination
Two or more locations, any duration
ÂŁ400
For those who want to see more of the UK in one trip. We handle the logistics so the journey itself feels as enjoyable as the destinations.
What you see is what you pay.
All prices include an initial consultation, full research, a presentation of three to five carefully chosen options and a complete day by day itinerary. No booking fees, no commission charged to you, no hidden extras.
Get In Touch
Let's have a chat
No obligation, no pressure — just a friendly conversation about where you'd love to go. We're not a big corporate machine. Think of us as a trusted friend who happens to know exactly how to make it happen.
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Call us
A proper conversation is always our favourite way to start. Call us on [your number] and we'll chat about what you have in mind.
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Email us
Prefer to write it down first? Drop us a message at [your email] and we'll come back to you promptly.
"At every stage of the process, from this first conversation right through to your finished itinerary, there is absolutely no pressure and no obligation. This is your trip and it happens entirely on your terms."