UK Self Drive Holidays 20024/2025
Whether you fancy a stroll along the prom, train rides through stunning scenery or taking in towns and villages full of history, our UK self drive breaks tick all the boxes. With holidays featuring the mountains of Wales, the Scottish highlands, the beautiful beaches of the south coast and the breathtaking Yorkshire Dales – plus much more in between – we’ve also got all four corners covered!
Our Leisure Breaks are perfect for discovering some of the UK’s best resorts at leisure. You’ll have free time to explore resorts including Whitby, Blackpool, Eastbourne, Llandudno and many more. So choose a Leisure break and spend your holiday seeing and doing whatever you like!
Our amazing value for money Self Drive Hotel Breaks are now available to book
for 2025!
Enjoy the best of the British seaside at your leisure and enjoy the quality half-board accommodation and stunning locations on offer. All holidays stay at our very own group of Leisureplex Hotels, so you can be assured that you will still receive the premium service that comes with every Alfa Travel holiday.
Whether you prefer the vibrant seaside resort of Llandudno or the sparkling blue waters of Torquay, there are so many fantastic places to explore with us on a 2025 Self Drive Hotel Break.
Whether you have stayed with us before or are looking to holiday with us for the first time, we look forward to welcoming you to one of our Leisureplex Hotels!
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From World Heritage Sites and idyllic countryside, to iconic seaside resorts, historic counties and areas of unspoilt beauty. Why not visit chocolate-box sleepy Cotswolds villages, or discover the Norfolk Broads with over 125 miles of lock free waterways? Or perhaps even journey to the South-West with its postcard-shot beaches and stunning coastline.
A land of magical glens and picturesque lochs with stunning mountain views, when it comes to exploring Scotland, it's as much about the journey as the destination. Scotland is studded with an astonishing number of ancient monuments, castles and legends in abundance. Delve into the country's turbulent past at Inveraray Castle, search for 'Nessie' at Loch Ness or visit some of the amazing historic cities.
Known the world over for its rich green pastoral landscape, misty mountains, and the warmth of the welcome given to visitors, Ireland provides a fascinating and relaxing holiday destination. Why not witness the superb scenery of the Beara Peninsula, take a guided tour of spectacular Kilkenny and her Castle, or even visit Belfast and explore the fascinating Titanic Museum?
A colourful myriad of rugged coastline, mountainous national parks and Celtic culture. Delve into its heritage and explore its castles and World Heritage Sites such as Beaumaris. Why not lose yourself in the pretty seaside towns of Tenby or Porthcawl, and enjoy the glorious beaches? Or perhaps you would like to visit the location for numerous films and television shows with a trip to Portmeirion?
Have you thought about where you’re going on your next holiday? Well, we’ve got plenty of inspiration for you, with an exciting range of great-value UK breaks now on sale for 2024.
Bognor Regis has been a seaside fishing settlement since Anglo Saxon times. The resort is flat and has an excellent promenade walk. There is a pier and a delightful park, Hotham Park, which boasts a narrow gauge railway, putting green, crazy golf, tennis court and boating lake. The beach is predominantly pebbly but the water is clean and the quality of the light often remarkable.
Shanklin boasts a long, safe sandy beach which lies at the foot of the spectacular cliffs on which most of the town is situated. The two are connected by a cliff lift. The traditional seaside part of town blends into the picturesque thatched cottages of Shanklin Old Town at the head of the impressive Shanklin Chine. Although a quieter and more intimate resort than Sandown it nevertheless has its own theatre, lively pubs and entertainments.
The Isle of Wight has a great deal to offer with many superb sandy beaches, mile upon mile of stunning countryside and coastal walks and all the usual modern holiday facilities in the resorts. Sandown is the island's principal resort, and offers a wealth of entertainments. Sandown Bay is the largest on the island and offers a long, safe, sandy beach framed at either end by stunning white cliffs contrasting with the rich blue sea.
Bournemouth is superbly situated on the sunny South coast on top of spectacular cliffs which look down upon miles of golden sand. It is probably Britain's most international resort. Stroll through the splendid gardens or browse through the remarkable selection of shops. The town is full of flowers and there are beautifully manicured parks and gardens. The Lower Gardens and Central Gardens in particular provide a lush green contrast to the nearby beach.
Eastbourne is one of Britain's more elegant resorts, enjoying a glorious location on the South Coast. Because it is sheltered by Beachy Head and the South Downs it has an excellent sunshine record, always coming around the top of the sunshine league. It has a spacious promenade to stroll along and the world-famous Carpet Gardens line the seafront. There's plenty to see and do with first class shops, cinemas, museums, shows, concerts and dancing in the Winter Gardens.
Discover the vast array of bustling, picturesque and vibrant seaside villages, from the smuggling haunts of Cornwall, with its crystal clear coves and sparkling waters, to the golden sands of Exmouth.
Step back in time in medieval villages and quintessential coastal towns, or why not explore the myths and legends of smugglers along England's stunning South Coastline.
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What better way to while away the late summer days than on a trip to a traditional seaside resort? Highlights include atmospheric Scarborough Castle, Peasholm Park in its traditional Japanese style and the less developed side of the town in North Bay.
Llandudno is perfect for discovering stunning nature, it sits in a pretty bay on the North Welsh coast sandwiched between the wild island of Anglesey and the colossal beauty of Snowdonia. In town there are spectacular views from Great Orme which dominates one side of the Bay.
Enjoying an ideal position at the heart of beautiful Tor Bay, Torquay is an ideal place to stay this summer. As well as the many attractions in the town itself the pretty resorts of Babbacombe, Paignton, Brixham and stunning Dartmouth are all in easy reach.
You can never guarantee good weather, but a trip to the sunniest place in Britain is one way to do all you can to try and catch some rays in the next couple of months! Just outside of town is magnificent Beachy Head with superb views along the South Downs and out into the English Channel.
Ideally placed to enjoy the natural beauty of the East Devon coastline, historic nearby Exeter and a lively town centre in its own right, Exmouth is a great destination. The coastline stretching east from the town is magnificent and sights including stunning Orcombe Point are just a short walk from the town’s centre.
Explore England's stunning South Coastline!
Take a step back in time and visit the medieval villages and quintessential towns of England's South Coastline.
Blending festivals, culture, history and breathtaking scenery, you'll never be short on things to do in the UK's sunniest region. Some of the regions best attractions include Brighton's Royal Pavilion - one of the most opulent buildings in England, Alum Bay - famous for its coloured sands and nearby, the magnificent chalk needles.
Discover the hidden beauty of the North East!
North East England and Yorkshire is where England's true beauty shines. From historical attractions, World Heritage Sites and stunning countryside, to those that know this region there is a wealth of beauty unspoilt by the mass of visitors.
There is so much waiting to be discovered, uncover some of the regions heritage, from historic York to Durham Cathedral famous for its appearance in the Harry Potter films. No matter what you choose to do you are guaranteed a wonderful stay here.
If you have never visited the East Coast, prepare to be blown away!
The East Coast is home to a variety of popular towns, with attraction-packed resorts such as Skegness, Great Yarmouth and Southend on Sea, to the charming seaside resort of Cromer and smaller villages like Louth, Aldeburgh and Lowestoft.
Unlock miles upon miles of the rarest plants and unique animals with a trip to the famous Norfolk Broads, one of the UK's stunning National Parks. Or if you prefer to relax, feel the sand between your toes with a visit to the charming seaside resort of Cromer.
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