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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Booked a half price villa for Ibiza but took them over a week to confirm despite them promising a confirmation much sooner but then they cancelled it after we had booked separate non-refundable flight... See more

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

I found the staff from James Villas helpful and friendly. They were responding from abroad but called back immediately and then we had conversations via WhatsApp. Payment was straightforward and in s... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Easy Booking online, and excellent online communication via chat, very helpful. We are very much looking forward to our Villa Stay in 2027.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We were reluctant to book with James Villas. It was early January 2026 and JV started to reappear in our searches for a summer holiday. I'd thought JV had gone, but there it was. Lots of properti... See more

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  1. Vacation Rental

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James Villas is the UK’s leading specialist in luxury villa escapes, offering an exclusive collection of handpicked villas across Spain, Greece, Croatia, Portugal, France, and Italy. Every villa is selected for its refined design, exceptional comfort, and timeless European charm. Explore our full collection online and begin planning a holiday that feels beautifully curated, effortlessly yours.

James Villa Holidays

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Carefree holidays, every time
All our villas are hand-selected by our knowledgeable team of travel experts. Making sure that each property meets the standards we expect.
Something for Everyone
We have over 3000 villas in more than 60 destinations with a variety of features from private pools to breathtaking views, family resorts to golf resorts. We're sure you'll find a villa holiday to suit you.
Our Customer Service
We are proud of the personal service we offer our customers. From our knowledgeable Travel Experts through to our experienced Customer Support team, we do our utmost to make sure your villa holiday is just the way you like it.

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Don’t trust the online booking system

We booked a villa .. it was confirmed by email and on the site , we were offered a new customer discount that didn’t go though . So rang to confirm and see if we could get the 10% off they confirmed the booking again .. we booked excursions flights and car hire based on that then get an email 4 days later to say sorry you can’t have the booking .. and to get back to them asap .. that was 48 hours ago … nothing back at all, no contact , so really not happy and at this moment in time we are still to find a villa as over the weekend everything we looked in the original search has gone … thanks james villas for taking my money , time and not delivering the product you advertised.

22 May 2026
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Reply from James Villas

Dear Steve

We sincerely apologise for the disappointment and frustration this situation has caused. It is never our intention to cancel a guest's holiday, and whenever an unforeseen issue arises with a property, we always do our best to find a suitable alternative and help minimise the impact on travel plans.

As we act as an agent on behalf of private property owners, there are unfortunately rare occasions where a property becomes unavailable. We understand how frustrating this is, especially after other travel arrangements have already been made. We can see that your refund was processed from our system on 1st of June, and we hope it reaches you without delay.

Thank you for sharing your feedback, and we are sorry that we were unable to provide the holiday experience you had planned.

Kind regards,
Emma
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Booking wit James Villas

The website was good quality with the correct content and good photos.
The booking process was very straightforward and before booking when we had enquiries they were handled promptly

2 April 2026
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Extremely disappointing experience with James Villas.

Our confirmed villa booking in Ibiza for September 2026 was cancelled by them with no clear explanation provided. After organising the trip around this property, we were simply told it could no longer go ahead.

What was most frustrating was the complete lack of effort to offer a comparable alternative for the same dates or price range. Instead, we were effectively forced to accept a refund and start the whole search again ourselves.

To make matters worse, we’ve been told the refund could take up to three weeks — despite the cancellation being entirely on their side.

Cancelling a confirmed holiday is bad enough, but the lack of transparency, urgency, and customer support in resolving the situation has made the experience even more frustrating. I would have expected far better service and accountability from a company like James Villas.

6 March 2026
Unprompted review
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Reply from James Villas

Dear Chelsey

It is regrettable to read about your experience regarding the cancellation of your villa in Ibiza. We fully understand how frustrating this must have been, especially after organising your trip around a confirmed booking.

When a reservation has to be cancelled from our side, it is typically due to circumstances beyond our control, such as changes made by the property owner. However, we recognise that this does not lessen the inconvenience and disappointment it causes.

We also understand that waiting for a refund can feel frustrating. Refunds are processed as quickly as possible, but the final timeframe can depend on the payment method and banking procedures.

Your feedback regarding the handling of alternatives and communication is taken seriously, and the case will be reviewed internally.

We regret the inconvenience and uncertainty this situation has caused.

Kind regards

Emma
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

AVOID!!

AVOID!!
Not sure what happened to this company but booked and paid for a villa and received compensation only for them to cancel weeks later with no explanation and now nothing available. out of pocket for flights and refuse to call back after multiple requests

14 February 2026
Unprompted review
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Reply from James Villas

Dear Sadie

It is regrettable to read about your experience. A cancellation after a confirmed booking is of course a serious matter, and we understand how frustrating this situation must feel.

As we do not have your booking reference, please contact us at customerservice@jamesvillas.com
with your details so we can review the matter further.

Kind regards
Emma, James Villas

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Easy to reserve the villa

Easy to reserve the villa. Good information about the property and how to proceed with future payments.

13 February 2026
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Reply from James Villas

Dear Susie

Thank you for your review!

We are delighted to hear that the booking process was smooth and that the information provided gave you a clear overview of the property and the next steps with your payments.

We look forward to welcoming you for a wonderful stay.

Kind regards
Emma, James Villas

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very easy to book your accommodation

Very easy to book your accommodation, Everything is online that you need to know.

13 February 2026
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Reply from James Villas

Dear Julie

Thank you for your review!

We are so pleased to hear that you found the booking process easy and that all the information you needed was clearly available online.

We look forward to welcoming you for a lovely stay.

Kind regards
Emma, James Villas

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Booking staff very helpful

Booking staff very helpful. Comprehensive information on booking confirmation

13 February 2026
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Reply from James Villas

Dear Terry

Thank you for your review!

We are delighted to hear that our booking team was helpful and that your confirmation provided clear and comprehensive information about your reservation.

We look forward to welcoming you for a wonderful stay.

Kind regards
Emma, James Villas

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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Reply from James Villas

Dear Carole

Thank you for your review!

We are so pleased to hear that you found the booking process quick and straightforward. Thank you for sharing your experience.

We look forward to welcoming you for a lovely stay.

Kind regards
Emma, James Villas

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Competitive prices and easy to use…

Competitive prices and easy to use website.
However €95 charge to change holiday start date by 1 day (less than 24hrs after booking) was surprising

Updated: James Villas have very kindly removed the charge due to the change being made within 24 hours. Thank you Emma 👍

4 February 2026
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Reply from James Villas

Dear Ian

Thank you for your review!

We are pleased to hear that you found our prices competitive and the website easy to use.

Changes to a booking are normally subject to set terms and fees, however as you contacted us within 24 hours, we have of course removed the amendment fee in this case.

Kind regards
Emma, James Villas

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great selection of properties

Great selection of properties. Called in for some advice and they were extremely helpful

27 January 2026
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Reply from James Villas

Dear Guest

Thank you for your review!

We are so pleased to hear that you enjoyed our wide selection of properties and that our team was able to assist you so helpfully over the phone.

We look forward to welcoming you for a wonderful stay.

Kind regards
Emma, James Villas

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

The site is easy to use

The site is easy to use, but I didn’t receive a confirmation email, all ok just logged into my account

18 January 2026
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Reply from James Villas

Dear Guest

Thank you for your review!

We are pleased that you found our website easy to use. It is regrettable that the confirmation email did not reach you, but we are glad everything was accessible through your online account.

Please feel free to contact us if you would like us to resend anything.

Kind regards
Emma, James Villas

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great choice

Great choice, reasonable pricing and very easy booking. So pleased to see JAMES villas back as a choice for villa holidays

10 January 2026
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Reply from James Villas

Dear Roberta

Thank you for your review!

It truly means a lot to read your lovely feedback. We are delighted that you are happy with the choice of villas, the pricing and the smooth booking process, and especially pleased to hear that you are glad to see James Villas back.

We look forward to being part of your next villa holiday.

Kind regards
Emma, James Villas

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Simple to use.

Simple to use.

11 January 2026
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Reply from James Villas

Dear Carolyn

Thank you for your review!

We are pleased to hear that you found everything simple and easy to use.

We look forward to welcoming you for a wonderful stay.

Kind regards
Emma, James Villas

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Beware photos are not what you get!!

The luxury villa was very spacious, the bedrooms are massive and first impressions were great
But there were a couple of things which we would have expected as follows:
We had no toilet roll in the master bed En-Suite
No soap dispenser in the upstairs toilet
No welcome pack i.e., Tea, Coffee, Milk, Washing tabs etc
The kitchen was completely empty of condiments apart from a salt pot, which was unusable
No contact with anyone on our arrival
Not able to park on the driveway due to garden rubbish piled up, there was however ample parking on the road.

Then things started to unroll, there is a lovely covered area which is great for eating outside in the evening, having said that, it is tired....
The outdoor furniture was comfortable but in need of a deep clean, it was dirty/dusty under the glass on the table and around the edge needed pressure washing due to old food etc in between the rattan weave
The sun loungers were dirty and had remanence of old sun cream etc also bolts sticking out
The 2 windows either end of the outside area are filthy, they haven’t been cleaned in a while as with the 2 glass floor panels by the stairs and glass above the stairs.
The pool is also tired and the waterfall no longer works, the pool level is approx. 100mm lower than it should be so no longer works as an infinity pool. As the level is lower it no longer skims of the top so I had to use the net every couple of days to get the bugs and debris out. It’s not a really deep pool anyway and being even lower than normal made it more difficult to swim.
The whole of the outside area is dusty and is just in need of a real deep clean.
The outside shower doesn’t drain and just overflows down the drive
Several of the balcony panels around the villa are cracked and the wobbly and really need sorting as this could be a danger.
The Villa in general could be so much more with a little bit of TLC but we did not get the experience that we paid for, over 3K for a week.
The photos did not resemble what we got, also things that were listed did not work correctly
Would not recommend at all!

11 October 2023
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Cowboys

Cupboard door in lounge hanging off hinges. Water leaking from kitchen sink. No TV or dvd as advertised. No electricity of any kind for two days. No information pack of any kind in villa. I had to pay a local electrician to get electric back on. James villas said l should have rung the number in the information pack!!!!. Of course ther wasn't one. Absolute cowboys fro beginning to end. No wonder they are going out of business. I reiterate BLOODY COWBOYS.

12 November 2023
Unprompted review

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