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High Point Holidays and Randonnees Outre-Manche

Since taking our first booking in 2007, High Point Holidays has grown from small beginnings in the Beaujolais region of France to cover active holidays across the UK France, and elsewhere in Europe.

We specialise in active holidays including hiking and cycling trips, mainly self-guided, where travellers immerse themselves in the local way of life, through our careful choice of accommodation, location, and routes.

We are a truly independent tour operator; not part of a large company. The majority of our holidays are set up or created by us based on our principles, so we have full control of all aspects of the trip from the choice of the guest house and transfers to the smaller key details.

The philosophy of the company has been clear from the beginning; to provide good quality, active holidays with a commitment to personal and flexible service. We create unique walking holidays with authentic local experiences.

We are here to help you every step of the way. You can contact us always, before, during and after your holiday, to ensure your satisfaction.

High Point Holidays and Randonnees Outre-Manche is part of the following groups: France Travel Agents, Ireland Travel Agents, Italy Travel Agents

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Recent Trip Reviews for High Point Holidays and Randonnees Outre-Manche

North Coast 500 and more
Scotland | Sep 11 - Sep 24, 2025

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Nina L.
Ashburn, VA | Reviewed on Oct 17, 2025
Our trip to Scotland to drive the North Coast 500 was a journey filled with stunning landscapes, quaint villages, ancient castles, historic landmarks, pubs, distilleries, friendly people and terrific accommodations. Shout out experiences: the Croft Cafe and the Highland Cows, The Royal Yacht Britannia, Culloden Read more

Our trip to Scotland to drive the North Coast 500 was a journey filled with stunning landscapes, quaint villages, ancient castles, historic landmarks, pubs, distilleries, friendly people and terrific accommodations.

Shout out experiences: the Croft Cafe and the Highland Cows, The Royal Yacht Britannia, Culloden

Hotel Reviews
The Sands Hotel

Seemed to be a bit run down.

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Kind of out of the way, especially if you were needing to catch a ferry early the next day.
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Knockendarroch Hotel
Pitlochry

Charming 1880's home turned into a hotel. Amazing gourmet meal. Excellent breakfast.

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Plockton Inn Hotel
Ross-shire

Quaint village hotel, excellent food and lively pub.

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Dannie was very helpful and genuine.
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Room was comfy. Bathroom was ok.
Shieldaig Lodge Hotel
Gairloch

Picture yourself staying at a Victorian Hunting lodge on 26,000 acres on a loch. Stunning.

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Bonnie Haven
Lairg

Host was lovely and accommodations very comfortable. Continental breakfast was lovely.

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The Mey Hotel
Thurso

Quiet and friendly. Hosts were amazing and so was the food!

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Local specialist: Jane Davey
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Jane Davey
Local specialist in United Kingdom | Replied on Oct 20, 2025

Hi Nina

Thank you for taking the time to review your recent trip with us. Loving the photos and looks like you had a marvelous time. The cows are simply gorgeous.

Your feedback is super helpful for us to continue to strive towards providing the highest quality of trips.

We would like to take the opportunity to thank you for traveling with us and we hope to see you again in the future.

All the best, Jane, Flore & The Team

Wonderful no-drive trip to Wales and England!
Wales | Sep 19 - Oct 4, 2025

Kimberly
Kimberly H.
Boulder, CO | Reviewed on Oct 15, 2025
Our travel specialist was Rachel Long, and she did a good job of putting our trip together. We challenged her by needing trains, buses and drivers to get us around Wales and some of England (none of us wanted to drive). She managed that task very well, and not having to drive lowered our stress level considerably! She put together excellent tours for us. Every tour guide was just perfect for us; they helped us feel at home and taught us so much about the London Borough Market, the Brecon... Read more

Our travel specialist was Rachel Long, and she did a good job of putting our trip together. We challenged her by needing trains, buses and drivers to get us around Wales and some of England (none of us wanted to drive). She managed that task very well, and not having to drive lowered our stress level considerably! She put together excellent tours for us. Every tour guide was just perfect for us; they helped us feel at home and taught us so much about the London Borough Market, the Brecon Beacons and Pembrokeshire coast in Wales, the mining history of the Cornwall regions, and the county of Yorkshire. Just wonderful. The accommodations were sometimes challenging with the size of the rooms, the shower facilities, and the locations. But overall, it was a wonderful trip!

Hotel Reviews
Hotel Du Vin York
York

This was the best place we stayed. The location was ideal for exploring York, the room was large with a walk in shower, and the restaurant food was excellent.

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Belmont Llandudno
Llandudno

The location of this hotel was great. We had a beautiful view of the water and esplanade. The room was a bit tight, again with no where to put our suitcases, and the shower was a tub shower, which is just so difficult for my husband to manage.

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Walk in shower.
Galwad y Mor
St Davids

This was our stay in St. David’s, and the place itself had everything we requested. A full kitchen, living room, etc. We could spread out and relax in this space. It was located a bit further out of the center of town than we would have liked, but I imagine it could have been challenging to find this kind of accommodation right in town.

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I tried to contact staff regarding the checkout time but never heard back. Thank you kimkim for handling that issue!
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The Parkgate Hotel
Cardiff

This hotel had everything we needed: walk in shower, a lift, and a great location. The breakfast here was also very good with a wonderful, complete buffet.

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Chy Mor Apartment 1
St Ives

The location of this apartment was wonderful; a great view of the bay and very near shops and restaurants. Our only complaint was that it was situated over a bar that on our first night, had very loud karaoke until midnight. We were very concerned about the next 2 nights, but fortunately, the bar closed after the first night for renovations. So we feel like we lucked out. The narrow staircase up to the apartment was a bit of a challenge for my husband who has balance issues with his feet, but he managed.

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Georgian House Hotel
Pimlico

Our room was so small that we had no place to put our suitcases, let alone our clothes, etc. The bathroom was no more than 4’x5’, including the shower, which made it very difficult for my husband (who has significant balance issues) to navigate the shower. The location was good, but I wouldn’t recommend this hotel.

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Activity Reviews
Full-Day Whitby and The North York Moors Private Tour from York
Full-Day Whitby and The North York Moors Private Tour from York
Wales

Andrew was an excellent guide, taking us up into the Yorkshire Moors and up to Whitby. He was extremely knowledgeable about the history of Yorkshire and we learned so much from him. He was also humorous and engaging. I would highly recommend going with Expedition Yorkshire for a well rounded tour of the area.

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Exploring Brecon Beacons with a Guide
Exploring Brecon Beacons with a Guide
Wales

We had Laura as our driver/guide for 2 days in a row. She was another guide who was just perfect for us. She showed us the beauty of southern Wales, and gave us a real insight of what it is like to live there. She also gave us the choice of seeing St. David’s cathedral or a visit to the best ice cream ever (on a dairy farm). We chose the ice cream and didn’t regret it. We visited the cathedral on our own the next day. I would highly recommend Laura or Ewan as tour guides in southern Wales.

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Exploring Cornwall with a private driver guide
Exploring Cornwall with a private driver guide
Wales

Nigel was just perfect as our guide. He obviously had a real connection to his homeland and the history of mining and what has befallen the miners. He took us to the Minack Theatre, which was such an amazing place with an incredible backstory. I would highly recommend his tour to everyone visiting Cornwall.

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An Evening at the West-End! Tickets to a Show of Your Choice
An Evening at the West-End! Tickets to a Show of Your Choice
London

This was actually a highlight of the trip. Sean Hayes was unbelievable in this Oscar Lavant role and -layer Rhapsody in Blue so professionally…we had no idea he was such a pianist. Rachel got us great seats!

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Hidden Gems Food Tour - Tower Bridge to Borough Market
Hidden Gems Food Tour - Tower Bridge to Borough Market
London

We learned so much about the Borough Market and the surrounding area on this tour. Anna was such a great tour guide. We got to try out traditional English food like excellent fish and chips and British pasties. I would highly recommend this tour and ask for Anna!

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Rachel Long
Local specialist in Wales | Replied on Oct 21, 2025
Dear Kim,
Thank you so much for your thoughtful and detailed feedback! I am so pleased that the logistics of your trip worked out very well. We’re delighted that our guides were perfect and that you had wonderful days with them, so pleased that Laura and Ewan were able to show you the beauty of South Wales, my home. The ice cream at the coastal farm is a gem, I love it too! We will be reviewing the accommodation in certain locations to improve future planning. It’s wonderful to know you... Read more

Dear Kim,
Thank you so much for your thoughtful and detailed feedback! I am so pleased that the logistics of your trip worked out very well. We’re delighted that our guides were perfect and that you had wonderful days with them, so pleased that Laura and Ewan were able to show you the beauty of South Wales, my home. The ice cream at the coastal farm is a gem, I love it too! We will be reviewing the accommodation in certain locations to improve future planning. It’s wonderful to know you enjoyed Hotel du Vin in York.
It has been a pleasure working with you all and we hope to be able to work with you again in the future for trips to the UK, Ireland and France!
All the best,
Rachel and the High Point Holiday Team

Everything about the trip from beginning to e...
Scotland | Sep 17 - Sep 25, 2025

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rhonda s.
Atlanta, GA | Reviewed on Oct 14, 2025
Everything about the trip from beginning to end was wonderful! Comfortable shoes in London and Scotland are most definitely a must as they are both walking destinations! (Of course as much or little as you want) but so much to see within close proximity that walking is easy. Pauline was awesome ! Such a bubbly personality with a true desire to listen and book the kind of vacation you are looking for. It was so reassuring to have someone so competent managing the helm! I would give her... Read more

Everything about the trip from beginning to end was wonderful! Comfortable shoes in London and Scotland are most definitely a must as they are both walking destinations! (Of course as much or little as you want) but so much to see within close proximity that walking is easy. Pauline was awesome ! Such a bubbly personality with a true desire to listen and book the kind of vacation you are looking for. It was so reassuring to have someone so competent managing the helm! I would give her and her team 5 stars!

Hotel Reviews
Redcliffe Hotel
Inverness

Pretty good location. Suggest an uber from train. Up steep hill or tons of steps. Hotel clean. Rooms nice.

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Lobby could use some updating
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Golden Lion Hotel
Stirling

Location was close for going in and out of. We found it adequate. Staff was not very helpful . Restaurant seemed very understaffed. Not at all helpful with early breakfast. Heading to airport early next morning and they were uncooperative with packing anything for us to eat even though breakfast was included with our stay. Every other hotel we had been in was extremely happy to pack something . Rooms were very updated and cramped. Would not recommend .

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The Corner London City
London

The location of this hotel was ok. It was just a few blocks to the Aldgate tube. Beware when booking as they have “snug” rooms that are in a basement without windows. They do have rooms with windows which we changed to the next morning . Breakfast was very good and hotel staff very helpful

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Very clean and eclectic
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The Haymarket Hotel
Edinburgh

Quaint..good location. Not far from buses and tram. We were traveling as a foursome and were booked in different buildings. Not ideal. There are 3 continuous buildings for lodging so if you are traveling with another and you care specify when booking. We had 3 flights of stairs to hulk our bags up. No elevator. Needless to say, lots of exercise up and down. Breakfast was very good. Made to order or continental.

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Creaky floors, narrow staircase, old buildings surrounding
Location
Close to busses and tram
Staff
They were all, wry nice and accommodating
Cleanliness & Comfort
Beads could have been better and pillows very flat…everything else good
Local specialist: Pauline Mathieu
Pauline
Pauline Mathieu
Local specialist in UK & France | Replied on Oct 16, 2025

Thank you so much for your kind words, Rhonda.🥰
It’s been an absolute pleasure planning this trip for you, and I’m so happy to hear that you had such a wonderful time. Thank you for your valuable feedback! I wish you all the very best and look forward to planning another European adventure for you soon!

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4 Friends on a Scottish Adventure
Scotland | Aug 27 - Sep 3, 2025

Lisa
Lisa C.
Chester, PA | Reviewed on Oct 12, 2025
Lily, from KimKim, did an outstanding job planning our Scotland Adventure. There were 4 of us. The guys wanted to golf, and we wanted our own excursions. Read more

Lily, from KimKim, did an outstanding job planning our Scotland Adventure. There were 4 of us. The guys wanted to golf, and we wanted our own excursions.

Hotel Reviews
Rufflets St Andrews
St. Andrews

Very charming and elegant. On the outskirts of St Andrews. Had an English Tudor feel. The gardens were amazing. I could have stayed a lot longer here!

Authenticity & Character
The gardens in the back says it all!
Location
Was easy to get into St Andrews
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Cameron House
Alexandria

Wow! This hotel is amazing! It sits on a beautiful property that overlooks Loch Lomond! It’s also a castle! The staff were exceptional, and very friendly. The restaurants on the property were great! We rented bikes there and rode 26 miles through the countryside. Also had a boat ride on Loch Lomond.

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Part of a castle. Wonderful indoor pool and hot tub.
Location
Overlooks Loch Lomond. Nice walk through the property.
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Beds were very comfortable. Room service exceptional
The Scotsman Hotel
Edinburgh

Perfect location. Easy to walk to many areas in Edinburgh, including the Royal Mile and the Edinburgh Castle and the Palace. Hotel room was very comfortable. Excellent room service.

Authenticity & Character
The building itself was very elegant with a lot of charm.
Location
Easy to walk to many areas of interest.
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Activity Reviews
Private Walking Tour of Edinburgh with a Top Local Guide
Private Walking Tour of Edinburgh with a Top Local Guide
Edinburgh

Private tour of Edinburgh with our guide. He had so much knowledge about the area, and history of Edinburgh and Scotland.

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All hotels were the perfect match for us.
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Edinburgh Castle Tickets
Edinburgh Castle Tickets
Edinburgh

The Edinburgh Castle was very interesting to explore.

Edinburgh Food Tour - With Locals - Private
Edinburgh Food Tour - With Locals - Private
Edinburgh

Had many authentic Scottish tastes, including Haggis and local Whiskey

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Authentic food
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Local specialist: Lily Ainslie
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Lily Ainslie
Local specialist in The UK/France | Replied on Oct 14, 2025

Hi Lisa & Co,

Thank you so much for your wonderful review. It's fantastic to hear that you loved the hotels and guides you had throughout the trip, and I've loved seeing all of your photos too 😊. It was a pleasure working with you guys, and I wish you many great adventures to come!

All the best,
Lily & the team at High Point Holidays

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Ireland - Claire and the staff at Kimkim
Ireland | Sep 18 - Oct 1, 2025

Rose
Rose O.
San Jose, CA | Reviewed on Oct 08, 2025
Claire and the staff at Kimkim did a wonderful job planning our tour of Ireland. The accommodations were great and well located. The tours they booked for us were top notch, with well versed guides. For those that were self guided, the materials they provided gave us everything we needed. The restaurant they booked for an eight course meal was exquisite. I would highly recommend having them plan a holiday in Ireland! Read more

Claire and the staff at Kimkim did a wonderful job planning our tour of Ireland. The accommodations were great and well located. The tours they booked for us were top notch, with well versed guides. For those that were self guided, the materials they provided gave us everything we needed. The restaurant they booked for an eight course meal was exquisite. I would highly recommend having them plan a holiday in Ireland!

Hotel Reviews
Motel One Dublin
Dublin

Beautiful hotel in the heart of Dublin, just across the Ha’penny Bridge from the Temple Bar district. Room was lovely, and the breakfast was very well done!

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Location
In the heart of Dublin.
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Entire hotel was very clean. Bar had comfortable seating in abundance.
Waterford Marina Hotel
WATERFORD

Lovely hotel located just a few blocks from the Waterford Crystal factory.

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Just a few blocks walk to the Waterford Factory, and close to restaurants and entertainment.
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Clayton Hotel Cork City
cork

We were very disappointed with this hotel. Hotel was beautiful, centrally located, with parking adjacent, and had a huge room with a view across the canal to City Hall. Our room was very warm and the air conditioning was not working. We called the front desk who sent up someone to look at it. Turns out they are in the process of replacing the air conditioning for this room and gave us a fan to use, which did not lower the temperature. We asked about moving to a different room, but they said they were fully booked.

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Location
One block from the main shopping, restaurant, and nightlife area.
Staff
No letting a room that has no air conditioning.
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Air conditioning.
Crystal Springs B&B

Lovely B & B, very welcoming, with friendly staff.

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Brook Manor Lodge
Tralee

Beautiful B & B.

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The Connacht Hotel
Galway

Very nice hotel!

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Clayton Hotel Sligo
Sligo

Beautiful historical building with lovely accommodations!

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Boyne Valley hotel
Drogheda

Lovely hotel.

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Activity Reviews
Trinity College Library : The Book of Kells Experience
Trinity College Library : The Book of Kells Experience
Dublin

Incredible experience, even with the library undergoing renovations.

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Dublin Private Walking Tour
Dublin Private Walking Tour
Dublin

Diane was an incredible guide, very knowledgeable, and very willing to share that knowledge with us.

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Diane was amazing!
Cliffs of Moher Cruise from Doolin ( 50 min)
Cliffs of Moher Cruise from Doolin ( 50 min)
Doolin

A great experience!

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Visit of Kilmainham Gaol
Visit of Kilmainham Gaol
Dublin

Incredible history.

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Entry into the Emigration Museum EPIC
Entry into the Emigration Museum EPIC
Dublin

Great capture of history.

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Jameson Distillery Dublin - Bow St. Experience
Jameson Distillery Dublin - Bow St. Experience
Dublin

Wonderful tour, and great history.

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Afternoon tea at House of Waterford
Afternoon tea at House of Waterford
Waterford

Delicious!

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Waterford Crystal Factory Tour Private Tour
Waterford Crystal Factory Tour Private Tour
Waterford

A tour not to be missed. Incredible that they are still cutting the crystal by hand. Such incredible craftsmen!

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Titanic trail in Cobh
Titanic trail in Cobh
Cobh

Wonderful walking tour covering the Titanic and some history of Cobh!

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Killarney Combination Tour - Boat + Jaunting Car
Killarney Combination Tour - Boat + Jaunting Car
Ireland

Wonderful day spent at Ross Castle! The jaunting car was fun!

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Archaeological Tour of the Dingle Peninsula
Archaeological Tour of the Dingle Peninsula
Ireland

This was an amazing experience! Michael did a fantastic tour, and educated us on the archeology of the area, which is incredible. Hearing him speaking Irish with the sheep farmer was a highlight, as it brought back memories of hearing my grandfather speaking the language when I was a young girl.

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Cliffs of Moher Visitor Center tickets
Cliffs of Moher Visitor Center tickets
Ireland
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Eala Bhán : Tasting Menu 8 course
Eala Bhán : Tasting Menu 8 course
Sligo

An amazing meal! The chef is a true artist!

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Guided Visit of Boyne Valley with Newgrange Chamber and Brú na Bóinne Tour
Guided Visit of Boyne Valley with Newgrange Chamber and Brú na Bóinne Tour
Drogheda

An amazing experience!

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Claire Monfray
Local specialist in Lyon | Replied on Oct 09, 2025
Hi Rose, Thank you so much for your wonderful 5-star review! I truly appreciate your kind words about the accommodations ( and thorough feedback on the Hotel Clayton in Cork), tours, guides, and the restaurant. I especially want to highlight your experience with Michael. It genuinely touches me. It’s so rewarding to hear that his tour and the spontaneous moments he shared, like speaking Irish with the sheep farmer, created such a meaningful memory for you. Those authentic local... Read more

Hi Rose,

Thank you so much for your wonderful 5-star review! I truly appreciate your kind words about the accommodations ( and thorough feedback on the Hotel Clayton in Cork), tours, guides, and the restaurant.

I especially want to highlight your experience with Michael. It genuinely touches me. It’s so rewarding to hear that his tour and the spontaneous moments he shared, like speaking Irish with the sheep farmer, created such a meaningful memory for you. Those authentic local interactions are truly special, and I’m delighted they resonated with you.

It was a pleasure helping plan your journey, and I hope your memories of Ireland continue to bring you joy. Looking forward to assisting with your future travels in Ireland, UK, France or Italy!

Warm regards,
Claire & High Point Holidays Team

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We had a wonderful trip. Each and every stop...
Scotland | Sep 19 - Oct 3, 2025

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John L.
Chicago, IL | Reviewed on Oct 07, 2025
We had a wonderful trip. Each and every stop was unique and interesting. From urban settings to small towns and even the seldom traveled Shetland Islands, the scenery was beautiful. We found out many new and unknown facts about England and Scotland and their rich and interesting history. Our guide Paul, in London was very knowledgeable about all things Beatles. When we got to Edinburgh Robert gave an excellent walking tour of the city and told us many stories of unknown facts about... Read more

We had a wonderful trip. Each and every stop was unique and interesting. From urban settings to small towns and even the seldom traveled Shetland Islands, the scenery was beautiful. We found out many new and unknown facts about England and Scotland and their rich and interesting history. Our guide Paul, in London was very knowledgeable about all things Beatles. When we got to Edinburgh Robert gave an excellent walking tour of the city and told us many stories of unknown facts about events that have occurred in the town. From there we headed out into the country where we received gracious hospitality at all of our lodging stops. We were especially happy with our stay on the Isle of Sky and also the Shetland Islands. When we arrived in Lerwick Lara gave a wonderful and car tour of the town and some other historical sites on the Island. She was interesting, knowledgeable, and accommodating. We all enjoyed the day with her.
After the Shetlands we head back to London for some more rich history tours with Angie and Tracy. The walking tour to the Buckingham Palace was interesting and Angie was full of fun facts about the Royal family and the traditions. Tracy took us on a Black cab tour of London. Tracy was also interesting and knowledgeable. She took us to some local shops and eateries unique to London. She was great as well and we enjoyed our day with her. We could not have had more fun. Stephen you kept us busy and entertained. It was better than I imagined it could be. Thank you for the great planning and great guides!

Local specialist: Stephen Molloy
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Stephen Molloy
Local specialist in Dorset and Lyon | Replied on Oct 08, 2025
Dear John (though please send my regards to Joy, Dennis, and Donna as well), Thank you so much for your wonderful note — it absolutely made my day. I’m delighted to hear how much you enjoyed every stop along the way, from the bustling streets of London to the windswept beauty of the Shetland Islands. It sounds like you truly experienced the full spectrum of what makes England and Scotland so special. I loved hearing that Robert’s walking tour through Edinburgh was a highlight — he has a... Read more

Dear John (though please send my regards to Joy, Dennis, and Donna as well),

Thank you so much for your wonderful note — it absolutely made my day. I’m delighted to hear how much you enjoyed every stop along the way, from the bustling streets of London to the windswept beauty of the Shetland Islands. It sounds like you truly experienced the full spectrum of what makes England and Scotland so special.

I loved hearing that Robert’s walking tour through Edinburgh was a highlight — he has a gift for bringing the city’s history to life with those quirky little-known stories. I can just imagine the four of you relaxing afterwards at Tigerlily, perhaps reminiscing later over your elegant afternoon tea at the Signet Library!

It also sounds like you made the most of your time in the Highlands — the whisky connoisseur in Blair Atholl would have been thrilled to share his knowledge (and perhaps a dram or two), and your 4x4 adventure through the Cairngorms with Steve must have been truly unforgettable. He always runs a great experience.

I’m so glad the mix of guides — Paul, Robert, Lara, Angie, and Tracy, and all the others— helped bring each stage of your journey to life, each in their own unique way. Thank you for being such engaged and good-humoured travellers; it was a real pleasure to plan this adventure for you all.

With warm regards,
Stephen Molloy and the team at HIGH POINT HOLIDAYS

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5 days in England
England | Oct 1 - Oct 6, 2025

Robin
Robin C.
New Britain, CT | Reviewed on Oct 07, 2025
The smaller tours were better than the large bus tour. Luke, our food guy tour was fantastic as well as our pub tour guide. We enjoyed the trip to Stonehenge with the smaller tour company. We enjoy learning about the history of the countries we visit and find that with larger tours you don’t get all the information you desire. We had a fabulous time exploring England on foot with some down time between tours! Thanks for helping us plan our trip! We look forward to exploring another... Read more

The smaller tours were better than the large bus tour. Luke, our food guy tour was fantastic as well as our pub tour guide. We enjoyed the trip to Stonehenge with the smaller tour company. We enjoy learning about the history of the countries we visit and find that with larger tours you don’t get all the information you desire. We had a fabulous time exploring England on foot with some down time between tours! Thanks for helping us plan our trip! We look forward to exploring another destination soon!
Thank you,
Robin & Tim Cavicchi

Hotel Review
The Sanctuary House Hotel
London

The accommodation were in a nice location and staff was friendly. The pub on sight was nice as it offered daily breakfast and a quick bite if needed during the day or evening. The room was well equipped.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Central to lots of sites and easy to get to more distant sites if needed
Staff
Friendly
Cleanliness & Comfort
Well equipped and clean
Activity Reviews
Historical Pub Walking Tour of London
Historical Pub Walking Tour of London
London

The tour guide was great and informative! Fun tour!

Quality of Experience
Guide was great
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Knowledgeable
Transport
Nice to see the sites on foot
Hidden Gems Food Tour - Tower Bridge to Borough Market
Hidden Gems Food Tour - Tower Bridge to Borough Market
London

Luke was fantastic. It was a very small group, only one other couple so lots of attention and ability to ask questions and get lots of information.

Quality of Experience
The tour guide and amount of Information given
Food
Amazing food provided throughout the tour!
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Luke was fantastic and friendly
Transport
Nice to see the sites on foot.
Tower of London Timed Entry Tickets
Tower of London Timed Entry Tickets
London

Fun learning the history of the tower and of London. Recommend the guided tours recordings to learn more

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Self guided
Transport
We went on foot
Sightseeing River Cruise from Tower Bridge Quay to Westminster
Sightseeing River Cruise from Tower Bridge Quay to Westminster
London

Relaxing way to get back to Westminster and enjoy some down time

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
The boat was relaxing
Oxford, Cotswolds, Stratford-upon-Avon and Warwick Castle Day Trip from London
Oxford, Cotswolds, Stratford-upon-Avon and Warwick Castle Day Trip from London
London

Large bus tour wasn’t ideal. We prefer smaller tours but one wasn’t available. Still worth the visit to the castle to learn history

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Friendly
Transport
Didn’t love the large bus
Stonehenge, Bath, and the Cotswolds tour from London
Stonehenge, Bath, and the Cotswolds tour from London
London

The smaller van tour was preferred and the guide was fantastic and knowledgeable. We took advantage of his small tour during the stop in Bath and we were the only ones to do so, so got lots of private attention and time to ask questions.

Quality of Experience
Tour guide was great
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Knowledgeable
Transport
Tickets to British Museum
Tickets to British Museum
London

The Museum was a bit overwhelming. Maybe because it was our last day and we were quite tired! Lots of stuff to explore here.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Self guided. Maybe take advantage of the recorded tour. We did not.
Transport
We walked to this and explored some of London along the way!
Local specialist: Lily Ainslie
Lily
Lily Ainslie
Local specialist in The UK/France | Replied on Oct 13, 2025

Hi Robin,

Thank you for taking the time to share your detailed feedback - it's super helpful for the team and I for future travel planning. I'm thrilled to hear that you had a great time, it was an absolute pleasure to work with you guys, and I wish you all the best on your future adventures!

Take care,
Lily

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Perfection!
England | Sep 25 - Oct 3, 2025

Patricia
Patricia M.
Ashburn, VA | Reviewed on Oct 05, 2025

Every day was absolutely perfect for us. Hotel locations were excellent, recommendations by Jane/KimKim were spot on. The one and only glitch was when we arrived at the airport, the driver wasn’t there. We phoned and they had planned for the next day. However they immediately came to retrieve us, so no major impact. Fortunately the weather was also perfect with the very first rain drops en route to the airport to leave. Thank you Jane, and I will definitely be using KimKim again in the future!

Local specialist: Jane Davey
Jane
Jane Davey
Local specialist in United Kingdom | Replied on Oct 06, 2025

HI Patricia

Thank you for your feedback. It was an absolute pleasure working with you. The team and I are super happy you had an amazing time despite the transfer glitch. We will follow up on this.

Sounds like you had an amazing time.

We look forward to you travelling with us in the future.

All the best, Jane

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Connemara Was The Destination I Didn’t Know I wanted To See
Ireland | Sep 14 - Sep 22, 2025

Patrice
Patrice P.
Hilton Head, SC | Reviewed on Sep 30, 2025
Claire suggested an itinerary for 9 days in Connemara and Galway as an add-on to a group trip I was taking to County Clare. My initial expectation was that she would recommend something more “traditional” (at least to me) like Dingle, Kerry, Cork, etc. instead she steered me to Connemara, and I am so glad I took her advice! I just loved the natural beauty of Inishbofin, the Killary Fjord and Connemara National Park. The excursions and activities she put together for us - Kylemore Abbey,... Read more

Claire suggested an itinerary for 9 days in Connemara and Galway as an add-on to a group trip I was taking to County Clare. My initial expectation was that she would recommend something more “traditional” (at least to me) like Dingle, Kerry, Cork, etc. instead she steered me to Connemara, and I am so glad I took her advice!

I just loved the natural beauty of Inishbofin, the Killary Fjord and Connemara National Park. The excursions and activities she put together for us - Kylemore Abbey, sheep and oyster farms, kayaking and a food tour in Galway - were both educational and enjoyable. And our accommodations were authentic and charming.

Claire really went above and beyond in accommodating a last minute additional person to the itinerary and even more last minute logistics issues with our rental car. I can’t thank her enough for her patience and diligence in working through those issues under difficult circumstances. She has even assisted us after our trip ended.

Hotel Reviews
The Victoria Hotel
Galway

Great location and facilities. Very unimpressed with front desk staff worker who was present during short stay. Extremely unhelpful, unmotivated and unknowledgeable about basic matters.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
See previous comments.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Cashel House Hotel
Cashel

Stayed here for several nights. A wonderful oasis. Always happy to come back at the end of the day. Very helpful staff. Beautiful common areas with working fireplaces. Gorgeous grounds. Excellent food.

Authenticity & Character
Grounds, hotel common areas, room.
Location
Staff
Just really helpful and warm.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Loved the multiple fireplaces!
Ballinalacken Castle Hotel

Awesome grounds. Very engaged manage/owners. Wonderful food.

Authenticity & Character
Castle on site!
Location
Staff
Engaged owners.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Review
Traditional working sheep farm and Sheepdog demonstration
Traditional working sheep farm and Sheepdog demonstration
Ireland

Great bucolic location. Engaging host/guide. Fun, unique. Just much shorter in duration than expected.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Local specialist: Claire Monfray
Claire
Claire Monfray
Local specialist in Lyon | Replied on Oct 08, 2025
Dear Patrice, Thank you so much for your kind words! I'm delighted to hear you enjoyed the itinerary I recommended and that Connemara and Galway exceeded your expectations. It was a pleasure to craft an experience that showcased the stunning natural beauty of the area. I'm also glad I could assist with the last-minute changes and logistics. We certainly experienced a bit of a roller coaster, but I'm happy Kathleen was able to join you ultimately. If you ever plan to explore more of... Read more

Dear Patrice,

Thank you so much for your kind words! I'm delighted to hear you enjoyed the itinerary I recommended and that Connemara and Galway exceeded your expectations. It was a pleasure to craft an experience that showcased the stunning natural beauty of the area.

I'm also glad I could assist with the last-minute changes and logistics. We certainly experienced a bit of a roller coaster, but I'm happy Kathleen was able to join you ultimately.

If you ever plan to explore more of Ireland, the UK, France, or need assistance in the future, please don't hesitate to reach out.

Wishing you many more wonderful adventures!

Best regards,
Claire & High Point Holidays team

Tenderfoot Travelers
Ireland | Sep 9 - Sep 18, 2025

patti
patti m.
Denver, CO | Reviewed on Sep 26, 2025
We were contacted by Stephen Malloy in April 1, 2025 and began planning our Ireland Vacation. From the beginning, Stephen made us feel like he cared about making this trip an adventure for us. We exchanged emails, had two videos chats, questioners, and even received feed back and help from his partner in crime: Elisa Gjepali, Two for One! We must have been important or a big pain.
We received our first itinerary on April 6 and it was almost perfect. We could tell Stephen had listened... Read more

We were contacted by Stephen Malloy in April 1, 2025 and began planning our Ireland Vacation. From the beginning, Stephen made us feel like he cared about making this trip an adventure for us. We exchanged emails, had two videos chats, questioners, and even received feed back and help from his partner in crime: Elisa Gjepali, Two for One! We must have been important or a big pain.
We received our first itinerary on April 6 and it was almost perfect. We could tell Stephen had listened to us and was trying to make our dream vacation a reality. A few changes were made and we had booked our trip by April 26 and excited to be on our way.
From May through September, Stephen or Elisa answered many. many question we had and not just about our bookings and outing. We had never traveled internationally and had no idea about anything. From travel insurance to customs procedures, they helped us feel comfortable and never acted like it was a bother.
We received our travel book a week before we left on our trip. Some scheduling changes had been made and they wanted to make us aware of the changes. Stephen even did another video chat with us because there was on very confusing day and he wanted to make sure we were all on the same page about the changes for that day.
Our first day in Ireland, we received an email from Stephen welcoming us to Ireland. A friendly face in a new town. He made sure we had numbers to call in case of problems, and let us know we could still contact him or Elisa if needed.
And we did need them a couple of times. Problems were handled and we had a wonderful time.
Thank you Kimkim for a wonderful time and to Stephen and Elisa,
You will be remembered in our hearts and prayer from this day forward.
Blessings,
Pat and Patti McHugh

Local specialist: Stephen Molloy
Stephen
Stephen Molloy
Local specialist in Dorset and Lyon | Replied on Oct 05, 2025
Dear Pat and Patti, Thank you so much for your thoughtful and detailed comment, both here and along the kimkim chat feed. Reading your words has truly made my day :) The most special part of this journey through Ireland for me wasn’t just putting together the logistics, but the connection we built with you both. It’s been a joy to accompany you from the very first Teams Video call through to the last details of your trip, and I hope our paths cross again in the future. Perhaps a trip to... Read more

Dear Pat and Patti,

Thank you so much for your thoughtful and detailed comment, both here and along the kimkim chat feed. Reading your words has truly made my day :)

The most special part of this journey through Ireland for me wasn’t just putting together the logistics, but the connection we built with you both. It’s been a joy to accompany you from the very first Teams Video call through to the last details of your trip, and I hope our paths cross again in the future. Perhaps a trip to another of our destinations (UK, France...) or at least a message at Thanksgiving.

Elisa and I are so grateful for your blessings. I think I can speak for her, when I say that we wish you both all the very best, and may your travels continue to be filled with discovery, joy, adventure and a whole lot of laughs.

With warmest regards,
Stephen Molloy
HIGH POINT

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