Explore Our Self Drive Holiday Destinations!
Flexibility and freedom to explore with self drive breaks
A Self Drive holiday break to Europe gives you the freedom to explore more of a destination and the opportunity to stock up on some great value wine, beer, food and souvenirs. It also allows you to take your golf clubs or more luggage with you - particularly useful when travelling with children. If you have a pet passport, it also means you can take your dog if the accommodation you are booking allows.
France
Tree lined avenues and beautiful scenery make driving a pleasure.
Our most popular choice for a Self Drive break!
Whether you simply want to hop across the Channel to stock up on great value beer and wine, or you wish to explore a few of the regions, we can offer a self drive break to suit. Romantic weekends in chateaux, family trips to Disneyland® Resort Paris , city breaks in Paris and touring holidays along the Normandy coast are just a few of our favourites!
Bargains can be found in supermarkets in all areas of France, however for real wine connoisseurs, a break to one of the wine regions is a must - choose from Champagne, Alsace, Strasbourg, Burgundy or the Loire Valley.
As specialists, we have provided all the information you need to help you choose where to stay, however as there is so much to see in France, deciding where to go may prove your hardest challenge.
FRANCE FEATURE SELECTION
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Abbeville |
A quaint colourful town on the River Somme |
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Alsace |
Home to the famous Routes du Vin - an all year round favourite |
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Arras |
An historic and attractive town with much to offer |
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Bayeux |
A pretty medieval town, steeped in history |
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Boulogne |
A delightful fishing port with historical attractions |
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Burgundy |
The most famous wine producing regions of France |
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Calais |
Sample the flavours of France and shop for bargains |
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Champagne - Discover More |
Celebrate in style in this glorious region of France |
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Champagne - Reims |
Much more than just fantastic Champagne |
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Champagne - Troyes |
Picturesque town with traditional French atmosphere |
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Clecy |
Peaceful village with a beautiful, rocky landscape |
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Deauville & Trouville |
A glamourous resort with much to offer |
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Honfleur |
Famous for its rich artistic and historic heritage |
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Le Touquet |
Chic shops, restaurants, galleries and golf |
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Lille |
Cultural capital in the heart of Europe |
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Loire Valley |
The 'Garden of France' |
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Normandy |
Sandy beaches, elegant resorts, famous for D-Day |
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Omaha Beach |
Beautiful coastline, a poignant reminder of the past |
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Paris |
The perennially popular French capital |
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Picardy & Pas de Calais |
Dozens of charming towns and villages, great food |
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Belgium
Discover the cultural and gastronomic delights of Flanders.
The main cities of Flanders are easily reached via crossings to Zeebrugge or the ports of France.
Home to the capital of Europe, the area is a melting pot of cultures famed for its ornate architecture, luxurious chocolate, first-class cuisine and over 600 different types of beer.
Brussels and Bruges are the most popular choices for a self drive break, but Ghent, Antwerp, Leuven and Mechelen are all hidden gems. Travelling between the cities is easy so why not combine stays in a two or more?
BELGIUM FEATURE SELECTION
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Antwerp |
Belgium's capital of art, culture and diamonds |
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Bruges |
A medieval masterpiece - the Venice of the North |
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Brussels |
A contrast of old and new in the capital of Europe |
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Ghent |
A hidden gem in Belgium's crown |
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Leuven |
The seat of learning... and beer! |
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Mechelen |
The medieval City of Bells |
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Ypres |
A charming Flemish town and living museum |
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