Villa Holidays

Article updated every 6 months. Last update: 1st October 2007
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Villa holidays

Villa holidays are a great choice if you're looking for peace and quiet and the freedom to come and go as you please with no set itineraries or meal times to keep to.

They're great for families of all ages and for groups, with a choice of Spain, the Algarve, Florida or wherever else takes your fancy.  Villa rentals are a home away from home with plenty of choice to suit everyone - whether you're looking for a villa with a pool, a luxury villa, a lake or a sea view.

Our guide will help you to pick the best villa holiday to suit you...


Kayte Williams
Kayte Williams
(Holidays Channel Manager)

James Villas - Freedom, variety and flexibility of a James villa holiday create the perfect mix for a wonderfully relaxing break abroad. Offering more than 2000 properties in 32 destinations, we take pride in drawing on our 23 years villa holiday knowledge to ensure you get the holiday experience that's perfect for you. 

Cosmos - Cosmos offer a range of properties across the Mediterranean and Canary Islands. From the Balearic Islands to the Algarve and Cyprus, they include a variety of quality-checked properties from cosy rural hideaways to spacious family villas, all with pools, many of them private.  They also offer flights from most UK airports.

French Country Cottages - A premium Cottage holiday brand with a portfolio of 4 and 5 star graded properties throughout France.


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Who do we recommend?

With so many companies to choose from, we have researched the market to find those with a wide range of choice as well as some that are more specialist.  Browse our list below to find the right company for you then click through to their web site for more information and how to book.  It could not be easier!

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